Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) inspires, connects, and nurtures youth, families, and communities in rural Colorado. Our programs include structured academic interventions offered during the school day and a more formalized after-school program, as well as increased staffing and a wrap-around support focused to reduce the students probability of engagement in high-risk activities. We strive to cultivate a culture of acceptance and accessibility in our organization, and branch out those practices to the communities we serve.