Written by Sandra Hergenreder Back in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, when Tennyson Center for Children was an orphanage called Colorado Christian Home (CCH), I was one of the younger members of Edgewater/Bethany Christian Church. We hosted kids from…
“I joined the Tennyson Center team because I want to make sure that my career, first and foremost, is centered on the principle that I am using my abilities in service of others. I was raised by two non-profit workers…
Written by Bonnie Young Banke Remember the old “count to 10 until you calm down” method? In today’s world, that simple practice has evolved into a broader movement towards mindfulness - the art of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to…
Written by Lizzie Mayer, Project Manager Operation Santa “They’re here!” called up the front desk. I grabbed my coffee, a box of black garbage bags, and walked downstairs. Fifteen eager “Santa’s helpers” waited patiently in the lobby for their volunteer…
Written by Djuana Osby, Life Skills Coordinator The goal of Tennyson’s Life Skills Program is to set students up for success prior to discharging from Tennyson. Students aged 12 years and up are given the opportunity to earn an internship…
Once more, huge thank you to FOX31 KDVR.com for supporting our Wells Fargo Day of Play! Watch the Problem Solvers segment below, and donate to the day here: http://bit.ly/tccdayofplay. An anonymous donor is paying for 500 kids struggling with trauma…
Police Contacts: Why 62% Makes Us Excited Written by Tennyson Center Impact Department When 62% flashes across my mind, I immediately interpret it as a grade “D”. Not stellar, though my 9th grade Algebra teacher might have been stoked to…
From Rocky Mountain Human Services. Read the original post here. Gilbert Castaneda tried different public schools, but it was always the same story. His mother, Marlene, received phone calls daily, asking her to pick him up because the schools didn’t know how…
Tennyson Center for Children Gives First Diploma Through Mill Levy-Supported Program Written by Rocky Mountain Human Services Gilbert Castaneda tried different public schools, but it was always the same story. His mother, Marlene, received phone calls daily, asking her to…
