Mile High Magazine 01/14/2024 Nathan Yip Foundation

Guest: Jill Shenkel Henwood Executive Director The Nathan Yip Foundation is named for the son of the founders Linda and Jimmy Yip.  The Yips lost their only son Nathan in a car accident in 2002.  For the first 15 years, they helped fund rural schools in China and international.  In the last 7 years started focusing on rural schools Colorado.  They provide grants to schools, districts and teachers.  In Colorado 146 out of the 150 school districts in Colorado are considered rural.  On February 3rd, the Nathan Yip foundation will have their Luner New Year Gala.  The event includes a Lion Dance, silent and live auction, silent disco, palm reader, calligraphy, a night market and more! All proceeds from the evening benefit The Nathan Yip Foundation.  This year is the year of the dragon which symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success.    https://nathanyipfoundation.org Purchase tickets online: https://2024NYFCNY.givesmart.com