Supporting COSILoveYou and School Connect COS in Colorado Springs
COSILoveYou connects churches, businesses, nonprofits and neighbors so they can tackle Colorado Springs’ biggest challenges together instead of separately. At Vanguard Skin Specialists, we believe strong communities are built when people come together to help one another. That is why we chose COSILoveYou as the third 2026 recipient of our Give Thanks program.
What is School Connect COS?
COSILoveYou brings churches, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders together to address some of the most important challenges facing Colorado Springs. Rather than working separately, COSILoveYou creates opportunities for people and organizations to work side by side, turning shared compassion into meaningful action throughout the community.
Our support funds School Connect COS, a COSILoveYou program that builds “villages” of community support around local Title I schools. Churches, businesses, nonprofits, and neighbors are brought together to help schools address needs such as food insecurity, homelessness, and mental health. By connecting schools with community partners, the program provides additional support for students, families, and educators without adding to the workload of teachers and school staff.
School Connect COS by the numbers
- Active in 3 local school districts
- Supports 45 schools and about 22,000 students
In 2026 alone, more than 200 community partners have participated through School Connect events, helping create stronger connections between schools and the communities around them.
CityServe Days: El Paso County’s largest volunteer event
COSILoveYou also brings the community together through CityServe Days, the largest single-day volunteer event in El Paso County. Held twice each year, thousands of volunteers serve at hundreds of locations, including schools, parks, community centers, and local nonprofits. This year’s fall CityServe Days will take place October 2–3, with volunteer opportunities available at schools throughout the Colorado Springs area.
We are honored to recognize COSILoveYou through our 2026 Give Thanks initiative and support their work to bring people together and create meaningful change in our community.
How can I get involved?
Individuals and teams can volunteer through CityServe Days and help support local schools and community organizations. Learn more and find available volunteer opportunities through COSILoveYou.
