Content Warning: School violence
PAVE Board Member Danielle and her son spoke with KDVR about the Evergreen school shooting. Their story is a powerful reminder that when crises hit close to home, community care matters more than ever.
#HealingStartsLocal
What an extraordinary night. 💜 Because of this incredible community, Transformations in Bloom exceeded our fundraising goal, raising more than $100,000 in support of Project PAVE’s prevention and intervention programs for youth across the Denver Metro area.
Together, we celebrated 40 years of healthy relationships, community, healing, and collective impact and launched the next 40 in style, community, and action.
To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, community partner, staff member, board member, and guest who helped make this evening possible: thank you. Your generosity and belief in this work ensure that young people continue to have access to healthy relationships education, school-based therapy, advocacy, and spaces where they feel seen, supported, and empowered.
In a time when young people are facing increasing mental health challenges, violence, and isolation, this community continues to show up with compassion, action, and hope. We are deeply grateful to be part of it alongside you.
#TransformationsInBloom #ProjectPAVE #HealthyRelationships #YouthMentalHealth #CommunityImpact
Whether you’ve supported our work for 40 years or getting involved for the first time, there’s a place for you at Transformations in Bloom. See you all tonight — cheers to 40 years! @greatdaycotv
Phyarlis Peoples leads with empathy, confidence, and a deep commitment to showing up for others. Through her experience with PAVE, she’s learned the power of listening, communicating, and trusting herself - and she’s carrying those skills into every space she enters. Her voice, her presence, and her compassion are creating real change. This is transformation in action. ✨
Join us in honoring Phyarlis on May 7 at Transformations in Bloom. Tickets at the link in bio. #TransformationsInBloom #YouthEmpowerment #ListenLeadChange
For Kimberly Rose Jimenez-Marrufo, transformation looks like growth, resilience, and learning how to navigate life’s hardest moments with strength. Through PAVE, Kimberly has developed tools to handle challenges, make thoughtful decisions, and move through difficult situations with confidence. She’s not just changing how she responds to the world, she’s changing what’s possible within it. 🌸
Join us in honoring Kimberly on May 7 at Transformations in Bloom. Tickets at the link in bio. #TransformationsInBloom #GrowthInAction #YouthLeadership
Damon Stokes is thinking bigger - about community, connection, and the impact one person can have. Through PAVE, Damon has gained the knowledge and perspective to grow himself and bring others along with him, sharing what he’s learned and building something larger than himself. From the classroom to his future as a firefighter, Damon is committed to showing up for others. And that’s what transformation is all about. 🔥
Join us in honoring Damon on May 7 at Transformations in Bloom. Tickets at the link in bio. #TransformationsInBloom #CommunityImpact #YouthLeaders
Ashshea Joyce reminds us that awareness is power—and she’s using hers to uplift others. Through PAVE, Ashshea has deepened her understanding of relationships and the realities many teens face. Now, she shows up for her peers with honesty, clarity, and care, helping others navigate what isn’t always visible on the surface. She’s not just learning. She’s leading. 🌿
Join us in honoring Ashshea on May 7 at Transformations in Bloom. Tickets at the link in bio. #TransformationsInBloom #YouthVoice #HealthyRelationships
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to an end, we’re reminded of our ongoing commitment to prevention. Across the country, we are witnessing the devastating realities of relationship violence - from domestic violence homicides to the normalization of sexual harm in media and online spaces. These are not isolated incidents. They are part of a larger pattern rooted in power, control, and silence.
At Project PAVE, we believe prevention is possible. We work every day with young people to build the skills, awareness, and support systems needed to create safe, healthy relationships - before harm occurs. This month, and every month, we stand with survivors. We honor those impacted. And we recommit to the work of prevention, education, and community accountability.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, please visit /resources #SAAM #HealthyRelationships #EndViolence
Kamila Hernandez Sierra is building the kind of future we all deserve—one rooted in respect, safety, and speaking up when something isn’t right. Through PAVE, Kamila has grown into a leader, a listener, and an advocate. Whether she’s supporting her friends or challenging unhealthy dynamics, she’s helping create communities where care and accountability are the norm, not the exception. This is what transformation looks like. 🌱
Join us in honoring Kamila at Transformations in Bloom on May 7. Tickets at the link in bio. #TransformationsInBloom #YouthLeadership #HealthyRelationships
We’re proud to recognize @umbbank as a Friend of PAVE for Transformations in Bloom: 40 Years of Project PAVE. Their support plays a meaningful role in bringing this event to life and advancing our mission year-round.
Thank you for standing with us, UMB Bank! 🌸
#TransformationsInBloom #ProjectPAVE #CommunityImpact
A special thank you to @ubs for joining us as a Friend of PAVE for Transformations in Bloom. Because of partners like them, we’re able to continue showing up for young people with education, support, and care.
We’re proud to have you in our community, UBS! 🌸
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