ABOUT FAMILYNATION

FamilyNation invests in the future of our youth by helping to provide grants, leadership opportunities and services to youth and young adults within the Tri-lakes and Colorado Springs, Colorado area. We are a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring, empowering and motivating at risk youth and young adults to bring about positive change in their lives and communities by improving access to needed tools and programs.  We believe that sustainable human development is the best we have in the fight against poverty and social inequality. Click here to refer a youth for our services. We want to help.

Mattie Peltier, Founder / Executive Director

Mattie has a vision to close the gap between social services and education, providing grants, resources and tools to our youth, building sustainable human development and social equality.  She works as a leader within the organization to provide and direct our vision and fundraising activities.

Patricia Mettler, President / CFO

Patricia directs and oversees FamilyNation's works diligently with our Board and internal team to maintain a strong financial strategic direction.  She works tirelessly to make FamilyNation a productive and effective non-profit organization.

Beth Bottkol, Program Director

As Program Director, Beth develops and implements our non-profit organization's programs and community outreach.  She offers our board hard work and attention to the important details needed to ensure that our youth receive the services they require in a timely manner. 

Karen Peltier-Meade, Director of Development

Karen supports all fundraising activities and is a key fundraiser responsible for our expansion and diversification, serving as a key leadership team member in the strategic growth of FamilyNation.

Luke Peltier, Board Member

Although Luke is only 16, and a non-voting member of the board, he offers a unique and important insight to the FamilyNation vision.  Graduated from High School in 2011, he is currently in his 3rd semester at college in Colorado Springs for Radio and Television Production. 

Luke Mettler, Board Member

Also 16, and a non-voting member of the board, Luke is currently studying through Colorado Early Colleges and Colorado Tech to become a program developer.  He is dedicated to community service.

FamilyNation is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants of our programs and to ensuring that our organizations decisions are based on individual need. Consistent with this principle, it is our policy not to discriminate in offering access to our resources, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  This policy ensures that only relevant factors, such as genuine personal need are considered and that consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied when determining who we accept as a program recipient.

 

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