March 1, 2012 - Summit 54 received a highly selective Social Innovation Fund grant to advance early childhood literacy in Colorado. The announcement was made at the state Capitol yesterday with Governor John Hickenlooper; Lt. Governor Joe Garcia; Paul Carttar, Director of Social Innovation Fund, Corporation for National and Community Service; and Christine Benero, President and CEO of Mile High United Way. The grant will provide $336,000/year for the locally founded charity to sponsor Summer Advantage USA in the Roaring Fork Valley. The grant will be matched by Summit 54 to bring the evidenced-based, 5-week academic and life enrichment program to K-3 graders in the RE-1 School District. The grant was one of only 11 awarded across the state based on a competitive application process through Mile High United Way. Watch our website for more details on how you can donate or volunteer!

Summit 54/Summer Advantage are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, college students, community members, school nurses, and office administrators who are committed to impacting student achievement. For more details, click here.