Youth Stories Archives - TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes)

Meet Viktor (He/Him/His)

Viktor (he/him/his) came to The Source in a difficult time in his life. He was driven from the beginning to achieve reliable housing and stable finances. Viktor was able to secure employment within two weeks of being at The Source and has since been approved … Read more

Meet Ilya (they/them/theirs)

Ilya (they/them/theirs) first came to The Source in 2019 after leaving a motel in Denver where theywere living with their family. Ilya said they came to The Source because they wanted to find a stableplace to live and needed a little bit of help. When … Read more

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Meet Mia (she/her/hers)

In 2020, Mia (she/her/hers) had been staying at Chase House for one-and-a-half years. When Mia first arrived at Chase House, she was incredibly hesitant to engage in case management and socialize with staff and other youth. She was shy and expressed anxiety in living at … Read more

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Meet Andre (he/him/his)

Andre came to 1440 Pine in December 2019 as a referral from Boulder County, as one of the ten reserved apartments for young people aging out of the foster care system in our county. While at 1440 Pine, Andre engaged in case management, life skills … Read more

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Our Second Youth Enterprise Award Winner!

We are happy to announce our newest Youth Enterprise Award winner, A, who lives at the 1440 Pine. A handful of wonderful youth were nominated but after much deliberation, our selection committee chose A. Congratulations A! The Youth Enterprise Award recognizes a young person between … Read more

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A Musical Partnership

During such a tumultuous year, something really unique and sweet has emerged for the tenants living at 1440 Pine. Just down the street sits the nonprofit called eTown Hall. eTown Hall is a place to “educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and … Read more

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Meet Jack (he/him/his)

It’s been an intense year with COVID-19, polarized politics, protests, and reflecting and acting on ways to create an anti-racist country within our own community and organization. And at the same time, there are success stories. These stories help light the way through dark times, … Read more

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Meet Gabby (she/her/hers)

Gabby’s parents had a long history of substance use and were routinely putting Gabby and her siblings in dangerous situations. When Gabby was 17 years old, Boulder County was notified of their home situation. Everything changed. Her brothers were sent to a foster care home, … Read more

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