Events
Citizens’ Religious Freedom Institute
April 10, 2010* Citizens Project is proud to present the first Citizens’ Religious Freedom Institute, a one day seminar on how the First Amendment to the US Constitution protects religious freedom in public schools. For teachers, students, parents, administrators, staff, school board members, and open to the public, it will include a graduate credit track for teachers, pending approval.
Participants will learn:
* How the courts have interpreted religious freedom in the public school setting,
* Best practices for respecting all students’ religious freedom, and
* How to be an advocate for religious freedom in your school.
For more information: Email Barb Van Hoy or call us at (719) 520-9899.
*to be repeated Sunday April 11 pending sufficient enrollment – please contact us.
2010 Divine Award
Citizens Project’s sixth annual Divine Award Celebration honoring John Weiss was a tremendous success. Friends and colleagues gathered from across the community – and across “the aisle” – to salute a visionary leader whose positive impact on the Pikes Peak region is indisputable!
See more photos and watch video from the event here
Citizens Project thanks Gray Line for their commitment to the Pikes Peak region and for their support of the Divine Award!
Citizens Project Open House
Thank you to the many supporters and friends of Citizens Project who came to visit and celebrate our new office space! The Open House was a tremendous success – the food and beverages were delicious, the conversation was scintillating, and the company was excellent!
2009 Creating Community Breakfast
- 2009 Creating Community Breakfast
Nearly 500 community members gathered on June 4, 2009, to create community and celebrate diversity at Citizens Project’s fifth annual Creating Community Breakfast. This event raised over $40,000 in general operating support for Citizens Project’s many programs. New and increased donations and pledges will be matched up to $15,000 by the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado. The Creating Community Breakfast featured a diverse array of speakers including: Kathryn Young, Colorado Springs City Clerk; the Reverend Dr. Nori Rost, Minister at All Souls Unitarian Church; Mimi Cavanaugh; Amanda Mountain, Citizens Project Board Chair; and Lynn Young, Citizens Project Board Member.
Read the Gazette article by Linda Navarro
Check out the photo album on Facebook
2009 Divine Award
Honoring Richard Skorman
February 12, 2009 at The Warehouse
- 2009 Divine Award Celebration
Congratulations to Richard Skorman for his selection as the 2009 Divine Award recipient for his tireless work on behalf of the community.
