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Cutler teams up to help at-risk youth

Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News

Published February 23, 2007 at midnight

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Jay Cutler is looked upon as a future cornerstone on the field. Now, he's hoping to build a strong foundation off it.

His new charitable endeavor has partnered with Mile High United Way's Youth Success Initiative, which aims to help at-risk youth overcome obstacles and graduate from high school.

As part of the partnership between the Jay Cutler Foundation and Mile High United Way, Cutler will be directly involved in the expansion of Denver's successful Lights on After School partnership, which provides quality after-school programs for youth from low-income families.

And Mile High United Way announced it will launch Lights on After School in Jefferson County and Commerce City. Cutler will be involved in fundraising and volunteer events for the program.

Cutler also will support Cameron Ebel Teens Against Violence, which seeks to stop youth violence by teaching tolerance and respect. CETAV has been involved with Douglas County schools and will expand to Denver Public Schools and Jefferson County and Commerce City schools.

Cutler said he picked United Way because of its wealth of experience in Denver and statewide.

"As a person in my position in the community, I think it's important to give back. And we were able to hook up with Mile High and kind of get the ball rolling," he said. "It's something I'm really looking forward to."