Why The Feels

10/28/2026

💚 Help Young People Feel Heard, Understood & Supported!

We're excited to announce that Why Do I Feel the Way I Feel (Why The Feels) is participating in Colorado Gives Day 2026!

As a newly established Colorado nonprofit, our mission is to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where teens and young adults ages 12–25 can explore their emotions, build meaningful connections, develop healthy coping skills, and discover that they are not alone.

We believe every young person deserves to feel accepted, valued, and supported—exactly as they are.

Your generosity can help us:

💚 Create safe, welcoming spaces for meaningful conversations.

💚 Provide creative activities and emotional wellness resources.

💚 Connect young people with essential community resources.

💚 Build opportunities for friendship, understanding, and belonging.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us move our mission forward.

And if donating isn't possible right now, sharing our page is another wonderful way to support us!

💚 Support Why The Feels through Colorado Gives:

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Why-Do-I-Feel-The-Way-I-Feel

Together, we can build a community where every young person knows their feelings matter.

Because everyone deserves to feel heard. 💚

10/17/2026

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10/11/2026

09/26/2026

Such a great resource!

When unexpected job loss or career changes hit, knowing where to turn makes all the difference. Behind the scenes, the Broomfield Workforce Center provides a safety net that helps local job seekers rebuild, gain new skills and re-enter the workforce with confidence.

The real impact of these services shows up in the personal journeys of residents. When a dislocated worker accessed the center for unemployment support, tailored grant funding helped cover the cost of a professional Human Resources certification, opening the door to a permanent role in local municipal government. In another instance, a job seeker who initially came in for resume assistance discovered a passion for public service, eventually joining the workforce team to organize local hiring events. Most recently, a military veteran transitioning out of the U.S. Air Force attended a Workforce Center career fair, connected directly with hiring managers and secured a new position on Broomfield's IT team!

Whether navigating a career shift, searching for skill-building grants or looking to hire local talent, free resources and upcoming job fair schedules are available at Broomfield.org/Workforce.

09/26/2026

Awesome work

09/21/2026

💌 Almost 80 little messages of encouragement, all made with love!

These cards will be tucked into the welcome packets for Why the Feels. Each one is a little different, but they all have the same purpose—to remind a young person that they are seen, they matter, and they’re not alone.

Sometimes the smallest things can say exactly what someone needs to hear. 💜🌱

We’re getting closer and closer, one little envelope at a time!

09/16/2026

💚 Community Resource Spotlight: The Refuge

I wanted to share just a small glimpse of what The Refuge in Broomfield offers our community.

From the Refuge Café and Rainbow Teens to workshops, craft nights, food sharing, outreach and other opportunities to connect—there is so much happening here.

One of the things we believe strongly at Why the Feels is that no single organization can meet every need. It takes a community of people and organizations supporting one another, sharing resources, and helping people find the place where they feel safe, supported and connected.

We’re grateful to have organizations like The Refuge right here in our community. 💚

Take a look at this week’s schedule—and this is only a small example of what they offer!

We started planning our whole Summer at once a few years ago, and we have loved the opportunity it has given us to to relax a little and just enjoy. We know. It's kind of a lot. But look at all the goodness that's happening over the next few months! This year our Summer Camp will be filled with opportunities to lean into all our values. Mark your calendars and join us as often as you can. We're excited to see you!

09/07/2026

I just watched a story on Animal Planet about a prison program called Mutt Mates and Meow Mates, and what an incredible concept. ❤️🐾

Animals that might otherwise be euthanized are brought into the prison, where inmates help care for and socialize them.

Whatever brought someone to prison isn’t the point. They’re still human beings capable of giving and receiving love—and these animals need exactly that.

The animals get another chance at life, while the people caring for them experience connection, responsibility, trust, and unconditional love.

Sometimes helping one life ends up changing two. ❤️🐾

I’d love to see programs like this in more prisons.

08/29/2026

💛 A Very Special Thank You to Julia 💛

Sometimes a package arrives at the door, and what’s inside feels like so much more than supplies.

My wonderful friend Julia recently purchased an incredibly generous collection of items from the Why the Feels Amazon Wishlist—from journals, sticky notes and clipboards to our mood wheel, dry erase markers, disinfecting wipes, and even our little “In Session” sign.

Every one of these things will help us create a space where young people can feel comfortable, welcomed, and cared for. But what touched me most was knowing that someone I care about believes in what we’re building enough to support it in such a generous way.

Julia, your friendship already means so much to me. Your kindness and support of Why the Feels truly warmed my heart. Thank you for believing in this little dream as it continues becoming something very real. 💛🌱

We are so grateful for you. Julia James