HOBY Colorado History

The first Colorado HOBY seminar was held in 1978. Over the years the number of participants, the location and the scope of the seminar has changed, but the vision to cultivate and empower young adults to make a positive difference in world has remained constant.

Since it was establish HOBY Colorado has achieved the following:

  • HOBY Colorado Seminar participants contribute an average of 6,500 combined volunteer hours per year.
  • Historically over 90% of the HOBY Colorado volunteers return as volunteers the following year.
  • 95% of all Colorado counties have been represented at HOBY Colorado Seminars.
  • HOBY Colorado fosters continued leadership opportunities with the Boettcher Foundation and DU Pioneer Leadership.