Service work in the community is a big part of what we do.
Below are a few of the groups we work with to make the world a better place.
Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups, and Christian traditions dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced “WHY-wham”), they unite in a common purpose to know God and to make Him known.
Back when YWAM began in 1960, their main focus was to help youth get involved in missions. Today, they still focus on youth and also include people of all ages. They currently have tens of thousands of staff (called “YWAMers”) from nearly every country, including places like Indonesia, Nepal, Mozambique, and Colombia.
Dr. Julie and her family traveled to Tijuana to participate in a home build with students and staff from Colorado Uplift.
Colorado UpLift’s mission is to build long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
Imagine a city full of community leaders contributing to positive transformation. UpLift’s proven model has made a significant impact for 40 years on over 100,000 students:
Our student’s graduation rates soared to over 90%, compared to less than 70% for their peers
84% of UpLift students have gone on to college or career trade
Significantly improve student attendance and cut delinquent behaviors in half.
When 41% of our nation’s youth felt isolated and lonely, nearly 90% of UpLift students reported feeling cared for and loved because of their UpLift mentor.
Grow Holistically
Build Strong Character
Be Positively Engaged in Their Communities
Be Positioned for Lives of Significance and Long-Term Success
Food for Thought Denver is a local 100% volunteer organization that supplies weekend PowerSacks to over 80 schools (during the school year) for students who qualify for federal free and reduced lunch programs.
These students come from families with an average income of $32K or less. We target schools where 90% or more of the students are eligible for this program. The PowerSacks are packed for each student in each school we serve, guaranteeing no student goes hungry over the weekend.
To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit their website at:
*FFT-Denver is a 100% volunteer organization, so every dollar donated goes to the food for the kids. 501(C)(3) TAX ID #81-2971428
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower children in need through comprehensive audiological support and beyond. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of young individuals by providing access to essential hearing healthcare, educational resources, and holistic support services. Leveraging our audiological expertise and compassionate approach, we strive to create a world where every child can thrive regardless of their hearing abilities or socio-economic background.
Our History
For over 35 years, Dr. Julie Prutsman has been inspired by her family’s dedication to audiology. Her Uncle Bill, Aunt Alice, and mother Karen were all devoted to helping people with hearing loss. The family’s involvement in audiology began with Dr. Julie’s grandfather, George E. Herholtz, who entered the profession in 1952.
Continuing this legacy, Dr. Julie worked with her parents for 12 years before founding the Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center, which she has led for 13 years. Recognizing the ongoing need for specialized support, Dr. Julie established the Sound Relief Project to help preteens and young adults manage hearing loss and tinnitus.
Did you know?
Even mild hearing loss can cause a child to miss 50% of classroom instruction (Hearing Loss Association of America).
The college dropout rate for students with hearing impairments is 71%.
Tinnitus affects 25% to 65% of children with hearing loss, causing difficulties such as reduced focus and challenges hearing in background noise.
Roundup River Ranch offers children with life-altering diagnoses and their families opportunities to embrace joy, create connection, foster independence, and build hope through free, medically-supported camp programs. Their vision is to provide a safe space where illness and medical complexities take a backseat to ordinary and extraordinary childhood experiences.
A movie star beginning with a down-to-earth idea.
Roundup River Ranch began with a dream to carry Paul Newman’s vision and bring a Hole in the Wall Camp (now SeriousFun Children’s Network) to Colorado. From the first “Welcome to camp” to the ever-increasing numbers of campers and families whose lives have been transformed by Roundup River Ranch, Mr. Newman’s vision lives on. This is a place where kids can “raise a little hell” as he said, and have the chance to be fun-loving, worry-free.
To learn more about Roundup River Ranch and the SeriousFun Children’s Network, please visit roundupriverranch.org.
SECOR’s mission is to care for people faced with Suburban Poverty, restoring hope and dignity, and guiding them toward a self-sufficient life. They are committed to breaking the chains of suburban poverty by building a community of dedicated, caring people working together to end suburban poverty while restoring hope and livelihood to those experiencing it.
While a big part of SECOR’s outreach addresses feeding people, Sound Relief helps SECOR clients with their untreated hearing issues.
Make-A-Wish Colorado creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The non-profit’s quest is to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can help build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
Sound Relief has donated to Mountain Vista High School’s Wish Week for the past several years. Over the past 11 years, Mountain Vista High School has raised over $1.4 million. With an average wish costing $7,500, the school has collected funding for 195 wishes. Having raised $196,670.63 last year, the 200-wish milestone will be reached this year in 2024.
To learn more about the Colorado chapter of Make-A-Wish, please visit wish.org/colorado.