Partnerships play a key role in supporting youth-led work and strengthening communities.

Colton collaborates with local organizations, schools, businesses, and community leaders to support initiatives centered on kindness, mental health, civic engagement, and youth voice — while ensuring young people remain at the center of the work.

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Partnerships are meant to support and uplift youth leadership, not replace it.
Ways partners may get involved include:
 

• Working alongside youth-led initiatives such as The #shift Project
   
• Helping bring community events, conversations, and programs to life
   
• Sharing space, resources, or skills that support student organizers
   
• Offering mentorship, encouragement, and guidance to young leaders
   
• Supporting efforts that promote mental health awareness and community connection

All partnerships are built on a shared commitment to:

-Youth leadership and youth voice

-Respectful collaboration across ages

-Mental health awareness and support

-Local impact and community connection

-Nonpartisan, inclusive engagement

Colton has collaborated with and supported initiatives involving:
 

• Local community organizations
   
• Schools and youth groups
   
• Businesses and local partners
   
• Events and efforts connected to the Mercer County Fair

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