YouthZone

06/03/2026

YouthZone is honored to receive opioid settlement funding that will help us expand prevention, education, and support services for youth and families across Colorado's Western Slope. This investment strengthens our ability to provide early intervention, build resilience, and connect young people with the resources they need to thrive.

We are grateful for the continued commitment to addressing the impact of substance use in our communities and for the opportunity to be part of the solution. Together, we can create brighter futures for local youth.

Opioid addiction and overdose have been a nationwide epidemic since 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite inklings of progress, the crisis has largely persisted.

05/05/2026

So thankful for partners who truly show up. Huge thanks to Bighorn Toyota and a special appreciation for Jennifer Rose for helping bring our 50th birthday celebration and Kiss-n-Squeal Gala to life. Because of you, our impact continues to grow!

05/03/2026

What happens when a community shows up? Incredible things. ❤️

Bighorn Toyota is proud to support YouthZone and the return of the Kiss & Squeal fundraiser—and WOW, did our community deliver.

These amazing 10 contestants came together and raised over $160,000 to support at-risk youth right here in our local communities. That’s real impact. That’s what community looks like.

A huge congratulations to Alex from Alpine Bank and community advocate Ray Alexander—with the help of a last-minute boost from Errik Rudd, they secured the top spots and earned the honor of kissing the pig! 🐷👏

To everyone who attended the gala, donated, sponsored, and supported—thank you. Events like this remind us that it’s not just about what we do… it’s about who we show up for.

We can’t wait to see what next year brings and who will step up for a chance to kiss the pig!

Bighorn Toyota—proudly supporting our community since 1976. ❤️

Photo video credit
2 Rivers Multimedia

05/02/2026

What a night! 🐷💋

We are so grateful for our amazing community, everyone who supported our Kiss-n-Squeal teams, donated auction items, sponsored our Gala, and showed up to celebrate with us.

Congrats to Alex Mondragon with Alpine Bank , our Kiss-n-Squeal winner! And thanks to an incredibly generous anonymous $6,000 gift, Ray Alexander owner of Avalanche Snow Removal, our close second and top individual fundraiser - also got to kiss the pig!

We are beyond grateful for all of you. See you next year! 🐷

04/30/2026

So many amazing items just dropped! 🎉 Over $45K in auction items + nearly $20K in live experiences.
Bid now on silent items below—and don’t forget, you have to be at the gala to win the live auction! 👀
Check it out 👇

https://youthzone2026.ggo.bid/n/package-list