Boy Scouts The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are about 7 to 10 years old.* Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys around ages 11 - 17.* Through the Boy Scout program, young men can achieve the core objectives of strengthening character, personal fitness and good citizenship. |
Bright Beginnings Colorado Bright Beginnings is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healthy growth and development of Colorado children during the critical first three years of life. Bright Beginnings hopes to influence all Colorado children to reach their full potential to succeed in school and throughout life by educating parents with high quality, developmentally appropriate materials and tools. Bright Beginnings’ programs are offered at no cost to any interested family with a child prenatal to age three in Colorado without regard to income, age, or any other eligibility criteria. Statewide programs are provided by 14 regional affiliates actively collaborating in local communities throughout Colorado. |
College in Coloradothe free, comprehensive Website dedicated to providing students with everything they need to know about career exploration and planning, selecting high school courses, choosing and applying to colleges, obtaining financial aid and getting ready to take the SAT, ACT or GRE tests. Each year Colorado outranks the nation with the greatest number of degree holders per capita, yet only one in five ninth-grade students will earn a college degree, ranking the state in the bottom quartile nationwide. The State of Colorado initiated College In Colorado as a statewide effort to improve college access and change expectations about college for all Colorado students, particularly low-income and minority students. |
Childrens Defense Fund (CDF) Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF encourages preventive investment before children get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown. |
Denver Art Museum The mission is to enrich the lives of Colorado residents through the acquisition, preservation, and presentation of art works in both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, and by supporting these works with exemplary educational and scholarly programs. At the Denver Art Museum, you can do much more than admire our incredible collection of art. We offer a variety of ways to enrich your experience, like games and art making areas.is a private, non-profit, educational resource for Colorado. |
Denver Children's Advocacy Center(DCAC)serves children who have been sexually abused, neglected, or traumatized by witnessing violence. DCAC is one of 14 child advocacy centers in Colorado providing child-friendly, family-supportive services in one central location or close by. Our goal is to ensure that every low-income child in Denver who has been traumatized by sexual abuse, or by witnessing homicide or domestic violence receives immediate, compassionate and effective investigation, assessment and, if needed, mental health treatment. DCAC never charges for its services. |
Join Our Community The LARASA Learning Centers are always looking for parties interested in helping our young at risk population. If you are interested in donating please email Trish our program administrator. Please click on our donation button if you are interested in helping our centers with a cash donation. |
Westwood College College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals. |
Resources ~ Partners ~ Friends
Without the support of our friends, partners and other resources the LARASA Learning Centers could not provide the quality services and inviting atmosphere that we do. Thank you to everyone who has dedicated their time and resources to our centers.
These donations assist in bringing snacks, art, field trips and other exciting programs to students who would otherwise not be exposed to such great learning experiences.
The LARASA Learning Centers are always looking for new friends. If you or some one you know are interested in helping the young at-risk population please email Trish Rayl.
