Denver City Lax

“Form 990 and the organization's fiscal year records are reviewed by the executive director and members of the board's finance committee.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all directors on an annual basis, and any potential conflicts are disclosed.”

“The finance committee reviews comparative data and other material, then makes a recommendation to the board for approval.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“Denver city lax engages at-risk youth in a team sport and academic/enrichment activities to motivate educational and athletic success. Year-round activity provides boys and girls access to a quality programming in a safe and fun environment in neighborhoods where lacrosse has not traditionally been played and where access to educational and enrichment activities are often limited. All participants are given the opportunity to take part in program offerings at no cost. The covid-19 pandemic was more than just a health crisis impacting our city and state, as schools and businesses everywhere shut down or curtailed services changing up life on both the home and work front. Many communities, including neighborhoods city lax works in, were affected disproportionally. As youth sports were kicked to the sidelines mid-march and on-field activity cancelled, denver city lax developed and moved to remote programming. A six-week schedule began in april and lasted through the normal spring lacrosse season ending the third week in may. Since our organization's inception a main objective has been to promote personal growth in boys and girls, and do so in zip codes the game of lacrosse had never been played in. Kids are our future leaders, and as a youth development organization we envisioned city lax programming to extend beyond the lacrosse fields and include educational support and enrichment activity. We've been fortunate to build trusting relationships with the kids and families that are the heart of city lax. With the pandemic changing up daily activity throughout the world, we committed more than ever to being available for the kids. Despite the covid-19 interruption, it's the personal connections that allowed us to stay in touch in a meaningful way and maintain a sense of continuity even on a remote platform. A few important precepts guided our virtual activity and spring programming. First, we wanted to provide support to any participant that had needs at school or home, and did so through personal check-ins with all team members. Second, we hoped to keep each participant involved in our three program areas of lacrosse, education and enrichment through a variety of tasks and assignments that changed up weekly. And third, we wanted to maintain our organizational structure by keeping staff, coaches and volunteers involved to the extent possible. City lax program activities in 2019-2020 included: a. Lacrosse - the spring and summer portion of lacrosse opportunities for boys and girls to immerse in the game through team training and league play was interrupted by the global pandemic. During the fall and winter months team training opportunities occurred, and during covid months in the spring and summer of 2020 individual training/practice was led by coaches through weekly video contact with participants. B. Education/enrichment - a variety of programming was implemented to promote personal growth and preparation for higher education through academic and educational guidance, leadership training, health/nutrition seminars and year-round tutoring and mentoring. Programming included a summer book club and learning pods that focused on reading, writing and financial literacy.”

“Lacrosse - opportunities for boys and girls to immerse in the game through team training and league play, clinics and skill training sessions, tournaments, camps, competitive team opportunities, showcase and national premier games and numerous fan experiences at high school, college and professional games.”

“Education/enrichment - programming designed to promote personal growth and preparation for higher education and career through academic and educational guidance, high school and college visits, private school and college application assistance, outdoor adventure experiences, travel and cultural immersion, career exploration, leadership camps, health/nutrition seminars and year-round tutoring and mentoring.”