Gratitude Report 2021

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to move mountains

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As a coach, I love watching the girls
gain confidence in themselves!

Coach Willoughby, CMS Community School

At Girls on the Run, we believe that every girl is unique. She has her own story to
tell, talents to share, and experiences that shape how she sees herself and the
world around her. Our philosophy is that she is born with immeasurable potential-
potential that will shine a bright light in this world. In fact, we believe girls can
move mountains.

We know (and data proves!) that the complicated world that our girls grow up in
can often dim this light. This is why Girls on the Run is so critical. Our programs
promote resiliency by equipping girls with the tools they need to navigate life's
difficult situations, such as coping skills, positive self-image, and positive self-talk.

Girls on the Run provides a safe and inclus
ive place for so many girls. Girls on the
Run of the Rockies eliminates barriers to participation by covering program costs
for girls in need of financial support & adapting curricula for participants with
disabilities. We are advancing equity in activity by creating spaces to try new
things and test personal limits. In a world of Facetime and filters, Girls on the Run
helps to create community and social connectivity.

Girls on the Run is so much more than a running program. It is a movement built
on movement and it is empowering girls all along the Front Range.
Together, we are helping create the next generation of strong,
empowered individuals that will transform their communities
and the world around them.

Lisa Johnson

Executive Director

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our mission our vision

We inspire girls to be joyful, We envision a world where
healthy, and confident using a every girl knows and activates
fun, experience-based her limitless potential and is
curriculum which creatively free to boldly pursue her
integrates running. dreams.

our core values
Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision
making
Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness
Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and
actions
Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health
Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent
Stand up for ourselves and others

I love that we are able to trust each
other and have each others back.

Cypress, Heart & Sole participant

our impact

by the numbers

2,644 167 $225,000
teams of girls
Colorado girls crossed our finish was dedicated to
participated in our scholarships for
program in 2021 line in 2021 girls and teams in-

need in 2021

560 46 137
women
volunteered as participants joined people volunteered
coaches our inaugural to help out on race
14er Challenge
day for Fall 2021

I learned that it is not about
winning, that it is about having
fun with your friends!

Lily, Girls on the Run participant

Adventure Elementary Charles M. Schenck Fairview Elementary Isabella Bird Community
Alpine Elementary Community School Federal Heights School
Alsup Elementary Cherry Hills Village Elementary Jackson Elementary
Altitude Elementary Elementary Flagstone Elementary Johnson Elementary
Ashley Elementary Cherry Knolls Park Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 Kendallvue Elementary
Aurora Academy Charter City Park Community Foothills Elementary KIPP Northeast Elementary
Aurora West College Clayton Elementary Force Elementary Kullerstrand Elementary
Preparatory Academy Clear Sky Elementary Giberson Elementary Kunsmiller Creative Arts
Bear Creek K-8 Clyde Miller K-8 Global Village Academy - Academy
Belleview Elementary College View Elementary Douglas County Lansing Elementary
Benjamin Eaton Columbine Elementary Godsman Elementary Community School
Elementary School - Fort Morgan Governor's Ranch Lincoln Elementary
Blessed Sacrament Conservatory Green Park Elementary Lowry Elementary
Bonnie Brae Park Cory Elementary Graland Country Day Manitou Springs
Boston K-8 Cougar Run Elementary Grant Ranch ECE-8 Elementary
Boys & Girls Clubs of Coyote Ridge Elementary Greenlee Elementary Mc Elwain Elementary
Pueblo County - East Side Crawford Elementary Greenwood Elementary McAuliffe Manual Middle
Clubhouse Cripple Creek Victor Harmony Ridge P-8 McKinley-Thatcher
Boys & Girls Clubs of Denver Health West Havern School Elementary
Pueblo County - Sprague Denver Language School Henderson Elementary Meiklejohn Elementary
Clubhouse Dora Moore ECE-8 High Point Academy Monterey Elementary
Bradley International Holly Hills Elementary Montessori School of
Dr. Justina Ford Denver
Brown International Elementary
Academy DSST: Green Valley
C3 Ranch Middle
Carson Elementary DSST: Cole Middle
Cedar Ridge Elementary Dupont Elementary
Edora Community Park
Eisenhower Elementary
Estes Park Elementary
Everitt Middle

our sites

Girls on the Run of the Rockies is incredibly proud
to have had 167 teams in 2021 making our council
the largest council nationwide. We could not have
done this without the support of teachers,
volunteers, parents, and community advocates.

Mountain Vista
Community School
Mountain Vista Elementary
New Freedom Park
Newlon Elementary
Normandy Elementary
North Mor Elementary
Omar D Blair Charter Star Meadow Park
Orchard Park Academy Stellar Elementary
Park Hill Community Team Swansea Elementary
Park Hill Elementary Rose Stein International Swanson Elementary
Peak to Peak Charter Elementary Tarver Elementary
Pinello Elementary Roxborough Intermediate Teller Elementary
Ralston Elementary Sabin World School Three Creeks K-8 Welby Community School
REACH Charter Salida Del Sol Academy Trevista At Horace Mann Welchester Elementary
Riverview PK-8 Samuels Elementary University Park Elementary West Elementary
Rocky Mountain Sand Creek Elementary Vanguard Classical School West Jefferson Middle
Elementary Sky Vista Middle - East Westerly Creek Elementary
Rocky Mountain Prep - Skyview Elementary Vanguard Classical School Willow Creek Elementary
Creekside Slavens K-8 School - West Woodglen Elementary
Rooney Ranch Elementary Soaring Eagles Elementary Warren Village Wyatt Academy
School St. Mary's Academy Wash Park Community York International

council

we reached new heights
This past year, Girls on the Run of the Rockies and Girls on
the Run St. Louis came together to create the 14er
Challenge! This two-day, two 14er challenge required
participants to dedicate themselves to train and fundraise to
support girls in both Colorado and St. Louis. This event
brought over 40 participants from eight different states
together in Leadville, CO, to summit Mt. Massive and Mt.
Elbert. Early mornings, chilly summits, and soggy hikes did
not dampen the enthusiasm of these hikers who collectively
raised over $95,000! These funds came at a critical time
helping to eliminate financial barriers for girls in need. We
were so proud to create such a monumental event and look
forward to making this an annual fundraiser.

highlights

we increased accessibility

Did you know that over 30% of our participants identify as Hispanic/Latina? We recognize that
having staff members that can communicate with families and volunteers in Spanish is only one
piece of the accessibility puzzle. That’s why we are proud to highlight that in 2021, Girls on the
Run of the Rockies officially launched our website in Spanish. As we strive to expand our reach
and better serve our local communities, we want to be intentional in providing inclusive access to
our life-changing program.
La página web de Girls on the Run Rockies ahora está disponible en español en:
http://espanol.girlsontherunrockies.org.

our partners

Girls on the Run of the foundations
Rockies strives to be a
program that is accessible The Colorado Health Foundation
to all girls regardless of El Pomar Foundation
their family’s financial The Denver Foundation
circumstances. Our lessons Schlessman Foundation
transcend race, ethnicity, Rocky Mountain Alliance Children's Foundation
and socio-economic Silicon Valley Community Foundation
background and since Weishoff Sisters Foundation
2005, our council has Adolph Coors Foundation
worked to bring our Cranaleith Foundation
program to over 50,000 Keep Climbing Foundation
Colorado girls. We could Gamma Phi Beta Foundation
not do the work that we do
without the generous corporations &
support of our local government grants
partners.

Walmart Cigna
Bank of the West FirstBank
HealthONE RevGen
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
Denver Office of Children's Affairs
Service Corporation Dignity Memorial

The impact of Girls on the Run is far reaching in the
community, elevating the confidence and healthy
social/physical development of young girls, as well as
positively affecting parents and volunteers involved. I
have witnessed this first hand as a parent and coach, and
will continue to tell stories of lives changed by families
involved in the program.

Dr. Rachel Brewer, parent & coach

financial position

Sources of Revenue Functional Expenses
$763,422 $528,726

Other* General Operations Fundraising
14% 15% 10%

Fundraising Program
7% 33%

Corporate
12%

Donors Grants Program
14% 20% 75%

CURRENT ASSETS $1,073,433
CURRENT LIABILITIES $119,461*

TOTAL NET ASSETS

$968,296
2021 Audited Financial Statements Available Upon Request
*Includes PPP Loan funds

I like Girls on the Run a lot because
I can show who I really am!

Khadija, Girls on the Run participant

My daughter learned a lot about
helping others and being a team
player. Girls on the Run was
amazing for her.

Greg, Girls on the Run parent

board of directors

Whitney Bryant Lindsley Kump Renee Morris Esperanza Wardroup |
Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2020 Secretary
Stacie Cowell Dave Licko Alison Moy | Vice Chair Board Member since: 2021
Board Member since: 2021 Board Member since: 2019 Board Member since: 2021
Carli Franks Dana Licko Ashley Nylen A very special thank you
Board Member since: 2021 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 to Lucy Diaz, Tracy Faigin,
Kathleen Greenburg Tom Loftus Jordan Sauers Lisa Walvoord, Melanie
Board Member since: 2019 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 Layton, Moira Morrison,
Stacey Hawes | Chair Jackie Marquis Jenny Scholes Mark Ahrenholtz, Andrew
Board Member since: 2020 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2021 Pytiak, and Julie
Shelby Howard Barb Mica | Treasurer Amy Stettner Malmberg Grawe who
Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2020 Board Member since: 2021 completed their Board of
Directors service in 2021.

associate board of directors

Samantha Albert Ale Hanley Mallory Mahoney A very special thank you
Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2017 Board Member since: 2022 to Kristen Brodie, Victoria
Rachel Brewer Nikki Heider Lisa Orgren Peckarsky, Christine
Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 Andrews, Erin O'Brien,
Amy Bush Alanna Jagielski Chelsea Ostebo and Amanda Block who
Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2021 Board Member since: 2022 completed their Associate
Sarah Covey Lindsay LaForce Stephanie Peralta Board of Directors service
Board Member since: 2018 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 in 2021.
Tess Gosda Kate Mercer-Lawson Liz Shaw
Board Member since: 2018 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2018
Teresa Grammatke Hannah Lee Kimberly Tobiasen
Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022 Board Member since: 2022
Amy Grimm Meghan Lynch Morgan Woodhouse
Board Member since: 2019 Board Member since: 2021 Board Member since: 2022

staff

Lisa Johnson Tomás Romano
Executive Director Program Manager

Katie Redfield Natasha Sherrod
Operations & Program Coordinator
Program Director
Our staff will continue
Katy Deditz to grow in 2022!
Program Manager

At Girls on the Run, I learned how
important it is to never give up and
to keep going even when it's hard!

Wanite, Girls on the Run participant

7000 E. Belleview Avenue Suite 130
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(720) 879-2354
www.girlsontherunrockies.org
[email protected]