Student Organizations
The CCE regularly supports around 15 community-engaged student organizations. Check out the list below for information on the student organizations that work with our office! Each student organization is grouped by our Issue Coalition categories below. Click "show all" at the bottom of the colored blocks below to see all areas at once.
** Not sure what issue area you are most interested in yet? Use the BreakOut student organization to explore various issues in the local and regional community.
If you've landed on this page because you are interested in beginning a new community-engaged student organization and working with the CCE, OR because you are a current student leader looking for a resource, check out the quick links below!
Student Organizations working with D11 schools must:
Supported Student Orgs by Issue
Random Acts of Kindness: By organizing collective kindness initiatives, such as distributing goodie bags or sharing compliments, participants in CC RAOK promote positivity to members of the CC and Colorado Springs community. CC RAOK believes that it only takes a small, simple gesture to make someone’s day, and we strive to make as many days as possible through intentional acts of kindness that do not need to be earned, but are distributed “randomly,” to anyone who crosses our path. In the process, CC RAOK strives to create a kind and inclusive community within our club where all members feel safe and comfortable and create joy for themselves by bringing joy to others!
InJustice Watch: Monitors local judges and attorneys to keep them accountable for unfair treatment and seeks to increase student awareness on what goes on in the local justice system.
Prison Project: seeks to resist the prison industrial complex and support those impacted by it in every way we can. We believe that our prison system is fundamentally racist, classist, and oppressive to those most marginalized in our country. We believe it is the responsibility of every one of us to effect change in this system with all the resources we have at our availability.
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement.
Blue Zones: More information coming soon!
Circle K International: CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement.
Blue Zones: More information coming soon!
Circle K International: CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide
ConnectGen: is a club dedicated to providing companionship for people living in long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits and group activities we hope to improve people's quality of life.
Public and Global Health Club: PGH aims to involve the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï community in learning and discussions surrounding global and U.S. public health, including health inequality and systems of public health. We also support our international partner in Kenya, the Western Organization for People Living with AIDS/HIV, through raising money and awareness on campus and maintaining a relationship that recognizes the importance of shifting power from American aid companies to grassroots organizations in affected communities
Substance Use Harm Reduction Club- Educates students and the community on the principles of substance use harm reduction and overdose prevention and provide resources to houseless community members to ultimately reduce overdose death.
CC Refugee Alliance (CCRA): Connects CC students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways with refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as activist campaigns to better the lives of immigrants. Primarily partners with Lutheran Family Services (LFS).
Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): Assists students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School whose parents in many cases do not speak English fluently and are limited in their ability to help their children with their homework.
Circle K International:CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide
CC Science Outreach: Engages students at Audubon Elementary and other D11 Schools, in fun and interesting science experiments, supporting a school under-funded for science programming.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Learning Initiative in the Mountains (CCLIM): Partners with West Middle School to offer outdoor educational program, build self-esteem and environmental respect in middle school children who may not have had extensive opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Colorado.
CREATE: Matches CC students with D11 Middle School girls to engage in creative, imaginative, and experiential activities, to help the girls find their passion and self-confidence
Early Scholars Tutoring: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship on weekday mornings (before class) to students of Bristol Elementary School.
Enseña: Organizes CC student volunteers to teach Spanish to students at Steele and Wilson Elementary schools and share a passion for the language
North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors.
Tesla Mentors: Provides post-high-school planning and general mentorship to students at Tesla High School, providing students with a listening ear and teaching them to formulate goals
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement.
CC Democrats: CC Dems engage the student body in democratic and progressive politics
Young Americans for Freedom: The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Young Americans for Freedom Chapter (YAF) is a conservative youth organization that provides resources and support for students to promote conservative principles and ideas on campus. YAF organizes events, speakers, and conferences to educate and mobilize young people who are passionate about conservative ideals. YAF contributes to a diversity of thought on campus while serving as an affinity group for politically conservative or moderate students.
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Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement. Student Leaders: EmhRys Jenkins, Melanie Robertson and Kaie Bismal Community Partner: The Place
Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): Assists students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School whose parents in many cases do not speak English fluently and are limited in their ability to help their children with their homework. Student Leaders: Karla Duran, Ashanty Garcia and Melony Lomeli Ortiz. Community Partners: Mitchell High School, Mann Middle School and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
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Blue Zones: Inspired by the secrets of original blue zones, which are rare longevity hotspots around the world where people are thriving into their 100s, we are a club that helps students explore and develop habits to live longer and happier lives. Our meetings cater to a wide range of interests from community walks, to cooking classes, and volunteering with assisted living/retirement communities
BreakOut: Facilitates connections with local, regional and national communities through engaging students in meaningful weekend, block break, and spring break trips with community impact. Student Leader: Brendan McCune and Macy McCauley
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Circle K International: Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization, with thousands of members on hundreds of campuses on five continents across the globe. The collegiate branch of the Kiwanis International family, CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide. Student Leader: Ann De Guzman, Abby Tcheng Community Partner: Kiwanis Club
ConnectGen: is a club dedicated to providing companionship for people living in long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits and group activities we hope to improve people's quality of life. Student Leaders: Haley Andrews Community Partner: TBD
CC Learning Initiative in the Mountains (CCLIM): Through an outdoor education program, builds self-esteem and environmental respect in middle school children who may not have had extensive opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Colorado. Student Leaders: Emma Markland, Clarie Thompson and Isabel Hebenstreit Community Partner: West Middle School, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
CC Democrats: CC Dems engage the student body in democratic and progressive politics. Student Leaders: Adelaide Olberding, Posy Vogt Community Partner: New Era and others
CREATE: Matches CC students with D11 Middle School girls to engage in creative, imaginative, and experiential activities, to help the girls find their passion and self-confidence. Student Leaders: Inactive Fall 2024 Community Partner: various schools in D11
CC Refugee Alliance: Connects CC students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways with refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as activist campaigns to better the lives of immigrants. Student Leaders: Maya Elias, MacKenzie Wagner and Italia Quintana Community Partner: Lutheran Family Services (LFS).
CC Science Outreach: Engages students at Audubon Elementary and other D11 Schools, in fun and interesting science experiments, supporting a school under-funded for science programming. Student Leaders: Sabrina Liu, Ryley Olsen, Marcilla Kollie Community Partner:Various D11 schools
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Early Scholars: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship to students of Bristol Elementary School. Student Leaders: Macy McCauley, Amanda Roan and Beth Thompson Community Partner: Bristol Elementary
Enseña: Organizes student volunteers to teach Spanish to students at Steele and Wilson Elementary schools and share a passion for the language. Student Leaders: Emma Devlin and Chris Gruschow Community Partners: Steele Elementary and Wilson Elementary
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InJustice Watch- Monitors local judges and attorneys to keep them accountable for unfair treatment and seeks to increase student awareness on what goes on in the local justice system. Student Leaders: Koray Gates, Sofia Joucovsky, Jordan McMurty Community Partner: Citizen's Project
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North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors. Student Leaders: Kate McDermott, Marin Snyder, and Ben Curry Community Partner: North Middle School
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Public and Global Health Club: PGH aims to involve the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï community in learning and discussions surrounding global and U.S. public health, including health inequality and systems of public health. We also support our international partner in Kenya, the Western Organization for People Living with AIDS/HIV, through raising money and awareness on campus and maintaining a relationship that recognizes the importance of shifting power from American aid companies to grassroots organizations in affected communities. Student Leaders: Ashlyn C. Walker and Skye McCrimmon Community Partner: Food to Power
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Random Acts of Kindness: By organizing collective kindness initiatives, such as distributing goodie bags or sharing compliments, participants in CC RAOK promote positivity to members of the CC and Colorado Springs community. CC RAOK believes that it only takes a small, simple gesture to make someone’s day, and we strive to make as many days as possible through intentional acts of kindness that do not need to be earned, but are distributed “randomly,” to anyone who crosses our path. In the process, CC RAOK strives to create a kind and inclusive community within our club where all members feel safe and comfortable and create joy for themselves by bringing joy to others! Student Leaders: Rebecca Walter and Kylee Gosney Community Partner: TBD
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Substance Use Harm Reduction Club- Educates students and the community on the principles of substance use harm reduction and overdose prevention and provide resources to houseless community members to ultimately reduce overdose death. Student Leaders: Charlotte Combe and Mona Hamad Community Partner: Love Alive
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Tesla Mentors: Provides post-high-school planning and general mentorship to students at Tesla High School, providing students with a listening ear and teaching them to formulate goals. Student Leaders: Currently Inactive Fall 2024 Community Partner: Tesla Educational Opportunity School
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