About the Organization:
Colorado Friends of the
Lost Boys Sudan

Colorado Friends of the Lost Boys of Sudan (CFLBS) is a fully tax deductible 501(c)3 organization committed to assisting in the education, job training and general welfare of Sudanese refugees known as The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan who have been displaced by Civil War in Sudan and currently living in Colorado.

CFLBS was formed by Jean Wood, a retired high school teacher, who had been deeply moved by reports of the plight of the young men and women of Sudan. Because the financial needs are great, the CFLBS Board writes and submits grants to various foundations, as well as conducting fundraisers.

CFLBS is goverend by seven-person Board, including one Lost Boy leader from the Sudanese refugee community. Meetings are held approximately once a month. There is no formal staff, nor is the Board compensated. Board members and volunteers perform all “staff” functions. 100% of proceeds go into helping the Lost Boys.

It is the hope of the CFLBS to see that these young men and women tobecome fully self-sufficient, educated, healthy and contributing citizens of Colorado. The mission inlcudes helping them to one day return as educated people and start the rebuilding process in their beloved country.

Contact Information:

Jean Wood, President & Founder
454 Owl Drive
Louisville, CO 80027
303-666-0139
303-449-8554 fax
e-mail

Grants Received

• Anschutz Foundation
• Burt Foundation
• Bread for the Journey Foundation
• Charles E. & Carol J. Miller Family Fund
• Christie Cadwell and Tom Lookabaugh Family Foundation
• Denver Foundation
• Frank Foundation
• Lynn R. Ryan Fund – (Greater Cincinnati Foundation)
• Margaret Kendrick Blodgett Foundation
• Marty & Alfred McElwain Family Foundation (Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund)
• Ray and Janie Johnson Fund (Charitable Gift Fund)

Board of Directors/Officers:

Jean Wood, CFLBS President & Founder
RE/MAX of Boulder
e-mail Jean

Walt DeWolf, CFLBS Treasurer
Array Bio Pharma
e-mail Walt

Bill L. Wedum, CFLBS Secretary
Daniels & Associates, L.P.
e-mail Bill

Terry McClain, Board Member
TLM Construction
e-mail Terry

Chuck Miller, Board Member
Acttel and Owner: Runners Choice

Deanna Chilton, Board Member
e-mail Deanna

David Vorlage, Board Member
e-mail David

Guot Deng Anyak, Lost Boy/Found Man Representative
Colorado School of Mines (Student)
e-mail Guot