It’s that time of year again! As the year comes to a close, we are excited to share our top 10 inspiring stories from 2018.

What exactly have we been up to this past year? See for yourself and get ready to be inspired!

1. Nature Kids Lafayette First Year Of Programming Returns Great Results

2. Cottonwood Institute Ripple Effect Award Winners Speak from the Heart

3. New Vista High School CAP Students Take On Plastic!

4. Centaurus CAP Class Students Work to Help Prevent Wildfires

5. STRIVE Prep – Westwood Students Learn the Importance of Pollinators

6. Angevine Middle School Fall Overnight: A Video Blog!

7. KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy CAP Students Enjoy an Awesome Day at the Arsenal!

8. Fun Adventures on the AXL Academy CAP Class Overnight!

9. STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside Students Enjoy Their Annual Trip to Mission: Wolf

10. Volunteers Join for a Morning of Giving Back at Re:Vision

Bonus! It was amazing to reconnect with CI Alumni from years past to find out what they are up to these days and to learn how our programs have impacted them years later. Click here to reconnect with our CI Alumni!

What were your favorite stories, Action Projects, or events from 2018? Post your favorite link on our Cottonwood Institute Facebook Page!

We could not impact the live students and local communities without the generous support of our students, alumni, parents, educational partners, staff, instructors, volunteers, donors, sponsors, board members, and SuperFans.

If you are inspired by our work, please consider making a tax-deductible donation by December 31st, 2018 by clicking here.