Awards

Lincoln Hills Cares is fortunate to have received the following awards!

2021 Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education – Innovative Environmental Education Program. 

2019 National Philanthropy Day in Colorado Outstanding Foundation Nominee

National-Philanthropy-Day-Nominaton

2019 Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Award Finalist

2018 Center for Legal Inclusiveness at Work Nominee, recognizing those in our community who are working to create a more diverse and inclusive community in Colorado.

2017 Mountain Region Black Economic Summit (MRBES) Local Legacy Award Winner, awarded to Matthew Burkett for his philanthropy work with Lincoln Hills Cares, a non-profit that creates unforgettable Colorado experiences for youth by creating a connection to cultural history, science, technology, art and environmental conservation. The program imparts knowledge, encourages thinking and empowers youth who may not otherwise have the opportunity, due to economic, social or family circumstances.

2018 Center for Legal Inclusiveness at Work Nominee, recognizing those in our community who are working to create a more diverse and inclusive community in Colorado.

Our Programs

To date, LHC has served over 103,000 youth, facilitated more than 10,000 hours of curriculum and partnered with over 75 organizations.

Youth and Family Outdoor Education

Culturally responsive, experiential outdoor education and recreation programs for youth and families.

Nizhoni Equestrian Experience

Fostering social and emotional development for youth & teen girls through equestrian training.

LHC Pathways

Youth employment programs exploring the confluence of public, environmental and community health.

TeamWorks Service Learning Program

Summer-intensive service learning program focused on environmental conservation and land management, in partnership with Teens, Inc.

Environmental STEM Pathway (E-STEM)

When young people develop a sincere love for the Rocky Mountains and environmental STEM careers, magic happens.

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