Angels Unaware
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
What do your volunteers do? Help out our annual Camp Ray-Ray , fund raising, governing board and committees. What
types of volunteer jobs are available? Camp Volunteers, board members, Camp Ray-Ray committee, fundraising committee,
sunshine committee. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Email Angels Unaware or visit our website and submit
and volunteer/contact form. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Kathy Nuanes 303-420-6370
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes What do you accept? In-kind donations and financial support? What don’t you accept? Clothing and food although
we will except healthy snacks for the camp. How would a person go about giving a donation? Email or call Angels
Unaware
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Colorado and Rocky Mt Region
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Category: Children with HIV/AIDS
Contact Info:
6370 Union Street
Ph:303-420-6370
www.Angelsunaware@att.net
Primary Contact:
Kathy Nuanes
What is your Organization's Mission?:
Provide support and encouragement to children and their families living with HIV/AIDS
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Arvada Community Food Bank
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. What do your volunteers do? What types of volunteer jobs are available? Over 200 volunteers support ACFB in fundraising, sorting and stocking food, and helping clients. If so, how does one become a volunteer? People interested in volunteering may telephone the Food Bank.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
ACFB accepts cash and food donations. ACFB is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are gratefully taken
on the web site, by check, or credit card.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Residents of Northern Jefferson County
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Category: Food for the Hungry
Contact Info:
8555 West 57th Ave., Arvada, Co 80002
Ph:303-424-6685
www.arvadacommunityfoodbank.org
Primary Contact:
Ernie Giron
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To provide effective hunger relief programs to qualifying individuals in need of emergency food.
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Hope House of Colorado
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Board meetings are held the second Tuesday each month at 350 Indiana St., Suite 200, Golden, CO 80401. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Lisa Steven at 303-429-1012
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Many! How does one become a volunteer? Visit our web site at www.hopehouseofcolorado.org and fill out an application, or call Sue at 303-429-1012 ext. 223, or e-mail Sue at sue@hopehouseofcolorado.org
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes - How would a person go about giving a donation? Through our website, or contact Katie at Katie@hopehouseofcolorado.org
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
We serve teen moms from all parts of the metro area
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Category: Pregnant Teens
Contact Info:
PO Box 740568 Arvada CO 80006
Ph:303-429-1012
www.hopehouseofcolorado.org
Primary Contact:
Lisa Steven
What is your Organization's Mission?:
We provide self sufficiency programs for parenting teen mothers, including a Residential Program, Mentoring Program and GED Program, as well as parenting classes
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Ralston House
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes - To apply, call for an interview, complete an application, undergo polygraph and background check and go through training. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Rhea Staniszewski or Tricia Kelly -- call 720-898-6741
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes. How would a person go about giving a donation? Call 720-898-6745 or visit www.ralstonhouse.net for information.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Ralston House provides compassionate services for children and teens suspected of being sexually,
physically or emotionally abused and their families. Services include on-site forensic interviews,
pediatric sexual assault medical exams and crisis counseling/intervention services to children and
teens in a safe, respectful environment as they begin to heal from the trauma they have experienced.
Ralston House partners with law enforcement, social services and the district attorney’s office to
provide a child-friendly, safe and neutral environment where police detectives, social workers, mental
health and medical professionals can talk with children and their families in surroundings that lessen
the anxiety of a child who has been assaulted. It is the only center of its kind in Jefferson County
(two locations - Arvada and Lakewood) and the only facility in the Denver metro area, other than The
Children’s Hospital emergency room in Aurora, which provides pediatric forensic medical exams.
Ralston House also conducts educational presentations for civic groups, churches, parents, teachers,
daycare providers and other caregivers in the community to awareness about the dangers of child abuse,
recognizing perpetrator behaviors, and ways to help keep children safer.
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Category: Sexuall & Physically Abused Children
Contact Info:
10795 W. 58th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002
Ph:720-898-6745
www.ralstonhouse.net
Primary Contact:
Don Moseley
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To provide professional, comprehensive services for sexually, physically, and/or emotionally abused children and their families in a safe place, so they can share their stories and begin to heal.
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The Jefferson Foundation
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
The monthly Jefferson Foundation Board of Directors meetings are open to the public, and at several points throughout the year we hold grant application and other training workshops for individuals and groups interested in learning more about our work. All events are listed on our online calendar, accessed at our website at www.jeffersonfoundation.org (click “Event Calendar”). Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Contact Cyndee Manaugh, Executive Assistant, at 303.982.2210.
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Our core programs are always looking for volunteer help (i.e. people to help collect and sort donated clothing for Serving Kids, people to help students and teachers check out costumes from the Costume Room, etc.), and the Foundation itself relies heavily on volunteer help at our fundraising events to raise the funds we distribute throughout the school district. What do your volunteers do? What types of volunteer jobs are available? Core program volunteers help in two primary areas. First, Serving Kids volunteers help to collect and sort donated kids clothing, fill orders for clothing for students, distribute filled orders to various school sites, shop for needed items at thrift stores and discount retailers, etc. Costume Room volunteers help to mend and clean costumes, assist students and teachers to select and check out costumes for school productions, assist community theater groups to rent costumes for outside productions, and solicit or make costumes for needed characters. Foundation volunteers help with the Crystal Ball gala by soliciting and packaging silent auction items, designing table and ballroom decorations, writing copy for event programs, setting up and cleaning out the event itself, and much more. Volunteers can also help decorate and set up/take down our annual Love Our Schools luncheon. We always have a need for volunteers to provide office support, as well. To volunteer with The Jefferson Foundation, call us and let us know what you are interested in doing.
Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Contact Cyndee Manaugh at 303.982.2210
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
What do you accept? What don’t you accept? The Jefferson Foundation accepts donations for our work and provides information for donors to take a 501c3 tax deduction for their gift. We accept gifts of cash or check; online credit card contributions; gifts of stock, life insurance, real estate or vehicles, or codicil and will-directed estates; and gifts of new and gently used children’s clothing or theater costumes. We do not accept gifts of adult clothing, household goods, computers or printers. Call if you are making a donation of real property or assets to determine how to best arrange the gift.
How would a person go about giving a donation? To make a gift or cash or check, mail or deliver the donation to our offices at: The Jefferson Foundation, 809 Quail St., Bldg #1, Lakewood, CO 80215. To make a secure online credit or debit card donation, visit our website at www.jeffersonfoundation.org and click “Donate Now!” To make any other kind of gift, contact Executive Director Katie Tiernan at 303.982.2261 to discuss the gift and an appropriate way to make the contribution.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
The Jefferson Foundation promotes and financially supports schools and organizations that serve Jefferson County Public Schools students, teachers and families. We provide three core programs (Serving Kids clothing donation program, Lights On After School enrichment programming and the Costume Room school theater resource program); make grants to fund classroom and district-wide programs and community-based nonprofits serving our students; and provide fund management assistance for individuals or groups fundraising for programming to benefit our students.
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Category: Jeffco Public Schools Students
Contact Info:
809 Quail St., Bldg # 1, Lakewood, CO 80215
Ph:303.982.2210
www.jeffersonfoundation.org
Primary Contact:
Katie Tiernan
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The mission of The Jefferson Foundation is to support Jeffco Public Schools to ensure that all students have a successful future.
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PeaceJam Foundation
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Yes - Two youth conferences per year, an annual fundraiser luncheon, and a Public Talk
Where are they held (day and time)? Spring PeaceJam Youth Conference, Fall PeaceJam Youth Conference, November Luncheon, Spring Public Talk. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Jes Ward jes@peacejam.org
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. What do your volunteers do? What types of volunteer jobs are available? Office work, directly working with youth, fundraising, phone calls. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Apply via our application which is on line at http://www.peacejam.org/volunteers.aspx Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Jes Ward
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Some office supplies, funds to support the work, t-shirt printing, graphic design work. How would a person go about giving a donation? Contact Jes Ward to donate martial items or donate funds by going to our website.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
PeaceJam's program is built on a pyramid of three simple ideas: Education, Inspiration, and Action.
Education: The process starts with education, as the students participate in PeaceJam Programs focusing on the lives of the Nobel Peace Laureates. Programs are available for youth ages 5-29 and each program includes components which stimulate critical thinking skills, strengthen research skills, build skills in leadership and nonviolence, and promote personal reflection and growth. Each program teaches specific content around the lives and work of the participating Nobel Peace Laureates including an exploration of the issues that affect communities – both locally and globally. In this section of the site you will find more information on all PeaceJam Programs and how to Get Trained.
Inspiration: Education is followed up by Inspiration, which comes from meeting the Nobel Laureates at conferences, and connecting with other people working on projects for their communities. Through the first-hand stories provided by the Nobel Laureates, youth will get to know each Nobel Peace Laureate on a very personal level - each story emphasizing the Laureates choice to stand up for social justice, human rights, nonviolence, and peace. In the Inspiration section of the site, youth can learn about the Nobel Laureates, find upcoming PeaceJam Events, share and look at pictures and videos from PeaceJammers all over the world in the Gallery, and talk to their fellow PeaceJammers on the Message Boards.
Action: After being properly inspired, Jammers get out of their seats and into the streets! They get to work by taking on PeaceJam's Global Call to Action - an ambitious campaign to create and track ONE BILLION projects addressing ten of the most pressing issues facing our world. This section will also give you specific ways to create and implement a Global Call to Action Project, and will be where you can register your project so that it can be counted toward the one billion project goal.
We have curricular programs for youth from Kindergarten to College and work with schools, non-profits, faith based organizations, and individual community members.
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Category: Young Leaders
Contact Info:
11200 Ralston Road, Arvada 80004
Ph:303-455-2099
www.peacejam.org
Primary Contact:
Jes Ward
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The mission of the PeaceJam Foundation is to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates who pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody.
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Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY)
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
September through May: General Meetings--First Monday of month; Board Meetings—Last Monday of month. 7:30 am at RRCC, Arvada campus—5420 Miller ST., Arvada, 80002
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Absolutely! What do your volunteers do? What types of volunteer jobs are available?Select student recipients; Plan and participate in student orientation and award ceremony; solicit funds from service clubs, plan and support fundraising activities, Santa House. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Attend the meetings. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Dan Macy, Cheryl Barone. Or your personal service club rep.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
We graciously accept monetary donations, computers for student recipients business contributions.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Arvada and Wheat Ridge students, 7th through 12th grades, who have overcome adversity in their lives are awarded recognition, growth opportunities, and/or RRCC scholarships
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Category: Teens who overcome adversity
Contact Info:
Red Rocks Community College, Arvada Campus
Ph:303-914-6016
www.rrcc.edu/awrsay
Primary Contact:
Dan Macy
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To facilitate ongoing recognition, educational and leadership opportunities for Arvada and Wheat Ridge teens who have overcome adversity.
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Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC)
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Board meeting are held monthly on the last Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Shirley Peer at 303-233-3363
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Contact April Ritchie at volunteer services 303-462-6589 or 303-462-6585
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes - Financial support, motor vehicles. How would a person go about giving a donation? Web site www.ddrcco.com or check to our foundation DDF 11177 W. 8th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
DDRC serves People with developmental disabilities and their families in Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Summit Counties from birth through seniority.
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Category: Developmental Disabilities
Contact Info:
11177 W. 8th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Ph:303-233-3363
www.ddrcco.com
Primary Contact:
Ron Marquez
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The mission of DDRC is to provide leading-edge services that create opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in the community.
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Stride
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Board meetings are the Second Thursday of the month 7:30am at the Stride office
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Definitely! Stride utilizes volunteers in its computer program, in planning events, service programs, administration, building maintenance, holiday programs and other special projects. How does one become a volunteer? Contact staff and complete an application, background check and orientation. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Sabrina Andrade, 303-238-3580 x21, website or main email address
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes What do you accept? Cash, check or charge and in-kind donations of household supplies, office supplies, used computers, non-perishable food items, and services for families (haircuts, dental care, etc.) What don’t you accept? Clothing
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Stride serves low-income and homeless families. Stride provides individualized support services to families geared towards family stability and self-sufficiency that includes case management services, housing assistance, financial supports for emergency, transportation, employment, education and other barriers to stability and self-sufficiency, free refurbished computers, and services for the children in our families that promotes education and engagement in after-school and recreational activities
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Category: Low Income Families
Contact Info:
5400 West Cedar Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226
Ph:303-238-3580
www.stride-co.org
Primary Contact:
Sarah Maxwell
What is your Organization's Mission?:
Stride provides families with services and a personalized plan to attain economic independence and break the cycle of poverty.
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FACES (Family Advocacy, Care, Education, Support)
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
During the holidays we have volunteers adopt our families. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Chris Jones, Director of Development
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes we accept donations. The cost of providing Home Visitation counseling and parenting education services to one family for 8 months is $2,900. We generate 45% of that cost from contracts with other providers; we rely on the contributions of individuals, corporations and foundations for the remaining $1,600 per family.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
FACES serves families with children between the ages of birth and twelve years living in the metro Denver area. We serve families through our Home Visitation Program that consists of therapeutic counseling, parenting education, child-focused interventions, as well as case management and family advocacy services. Services are usually home-based, but also may occur in other settings such as workforce education/training centers, schools, daycare, and homeless shelters.
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Category: Children: Infants to age 12
Contact Info:
3801 E. Florida Ave. #715, Denver, CO 80210
Ph:720-570-9333
www.facesonline.org
Primary Contact:
Debbie Hart
What is your Organization's Mission?:
Our mission is to prevent child abuse, neglect and family violence
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Bessie’s Hope
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
The public is welcome to come observe the intergenerational magic between our youth groups and their grand partners in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We have two orientations each month for individuals and families who wish to “adopt” an elder who has no one, or who wish to share their talents and skills with nursing home elders.
If so, when are they? Each month, there is an evening session and a Saturday session. Each session is 1 ½ hrs. The exact dates vary from month to month. Interested persons may visit the Volunteer page at www.bessieshope.org or call 303-830-9035.
Where are they held (day and time)? At the Bessie’s Hope offices at 1761 Odgen (corner of 18th and Ogden—Denver)
Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? For this orientation information, call program staff at 303-830-9035 or visit website and page above. Businesses and organizations may also contact us to become involved in community service projects and/or ongoing nursing home visitation as a group. We go the business or the organization to provide the 1-hr orientation; we coordinate the arrangements with the facilities; we provide activities and activity planning sessions for ongoing groups.
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
We depend on volunteers in every aspect of our work. Be a youth group leader; “adopt” an elder who has no one; volunteer as part of a group with your church, club, civic organization, or business; be on the Board of Directors; be on an event committee; volunteer at the office. If so, how does one become a volunteer? For volunteering in the nursing homes and assisted living facilities, contact the program staff at 303-830-9035. For volunteering “behind the scenes” for events, office help, etc, call Linda at 303-830-9037.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
We depend on donations from individuals, foundations, organizations, and corporations. Cash donations, checks, MC, Visa, automobiles, stocks, real estate, percentage of revenue donations, and in-kind donations, such as copy services, printing services, graphic design services, legal services, accounting services, etc. We are currently developing mutually beneficial Strategic Partnerships with small businesses and corporations. How would a person go about giving a donation? Call co-founder, Linda Holloway at 303-830-9037 for partnership or sponsorship information, or to offer in-kind services, or to make credit card donations or automobile, stock or real estate donations; OR visit www.bessieshope.org for sponsorship and donation opportunities.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Our service sites are nursing homes and assisted living facilities, especially targeting the “forgotten” elders. In nursing homes, a tragic 66% of the residents receive an average of ONE visit per year. Throughout metro Denver, we train and work with a few thousand volunteers each year, a large number being youth from residential treatment centers and at-risk programs. We provide community service and “service-learning” opportunities for youth groups, businesses and organizations, as well as opportunities for families to volunteer together. We have a dramatic impact on the above statistic.
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Category: Elderly Men and Women
Contact Info:
PO Box 12675, Denver 80212
Ph:303-830-9037
bessieshope.org
Primary Contact:
Linda Holloway
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To enhance the lives of nursing home/assisted living elders and to bring generations together in mutually rewarding relationships through volunteer programs for youth, families, individuals, organizations, and businesses.
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MCPN Arvada Clinic
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes - Contact Human resources, Tristan Johnson 303-360-6276 ext 1116
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes - Contact John Reid, Vice President of Fund Development 303-360-6276 ext 1124
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Provide medical and dental services to the uninsured and underinsured
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Category: Uninsured Families
Contact Info:
11005 Ralston Rd Suite 100G Arvada, CO 80004
Ph:303-431-0844
www.mcpn.org
Primary Contact:
Sophia Alires
What is your Organization's Mission?:
MCPN's Mission is: To provide excellent health related services focusing on the uninsured. Our vision is to build a healthier community.
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Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Three times per month, Brothers Redevelopment offers workshops for first time homebuyers. If so, when are they? Check our website for dates and times. Check our website for dates and times. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Call us at 303-202-6340
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes! Brothers Redevelopment recruits groups of 8 or more volunteers to paint and perform minor repairs on the homes of low-income elderly and disabled homeowners. Volunteers perform house painting and minor home maintenance and repair for our clients—all activities are supervised by a Brothers Redevelopment staff member. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Call us at 303-202-6340. Chad Nibblelink, volunteer coordinator.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Both monetary and in-kind donations (building materials). How would a person go about giving a donation? Call us at 303-202-6340, or visit our office, 2250 Eaton St., Ste. B.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
‘Brothers’ provides a variety of services, including:
Affordable Housing: Brothers Redevelopment provides a variety of affordable housing options for nearly 500 low-income seniors and families at 11 properties located throughout the Denver metro area. These federally-subsidized independent living complexes provide a safe, secure and comfortable setting for those in need. At a few of our properties, we also work with other nonprofit and service agencies to provide more extensive health and wellness, recreation and transportation services.
By making these homes available to qualified residents, ‘Brothers’ provides a valuable service to a burgeoning senior population while helping the region address one of its most pressing challenges.
Home Maintenance and Repair: Brothers Redevelopment primarily coordinates repairs that improve in-home safety and mobility for clients--from the construction of wheelchair ramps to minor electrical and plumbing repairs. Because we strive to help our disabled and elderly clients maintain and remain in their homes despite their physical and financial limitations, the repairs are generally completed at or below the cost—and with our agency does all it can to secure funding sources on behalf of its clients.
Housing Counseling: Approved by HUD as a comprehensive housing counseling agency, Brothers is among the largest and most active housing counseling agencies in the state, providing consultation and workshops for first time homebuyers; default mortgage counseling for homeowners facing foreclosure; and reverse mortgage consultation for seniors hoping to tap into their equity .
Colorado Foreclosure Hotline: Brothers Redevelopment headquarters and manages the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline—a network of some 27 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies located throughout the state
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Category: Low Income, Elderly & Disabled
Contact Info:
2250 Eaton St.
Ph:303-202-6340
www.brothersredevelopment.org
Primary Contact:
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What is your Organization's Mission?:
Established in 1971, Brothers Redevelopment provides housing and housing-related services for the region’s low-income, elderly and disabled residents.
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Family Tree
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
While there are no regularly scheduled meetings for Family Tree, we do offer tours of our programs to the public on a regular basis at no charge in order to share what we do and who we serve.
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. When you volunteer with Family Tree, you are directly helping a child, neighbor or friend in your own community. In the 2008-09 fiscal year, Family Tree utilized the talents and energy of 299 individual volunteers and 794 group volunteers. A total of 24,706 volunteer hours were donated! Whether you are looking for a one-time activity, an ongoing project or a group activity . . . Family Tree has a large variety of opportunities for you! Through volunteering, fund-raising events and earned-income projects, not only is money raised for Family Tree, but also awareness of our mission. A volunteer application is available on the Family Tree website for your convenience. Please visit us at www.thefamilytree.org and visit the volunteer section entitled, “Give Your Time”. Volunteer & Intern Opportunities - Giving generously of one’s time and energy to help those in need transforms our souls. Volunteer as an individual or a group and make a real difference in our community. Volunteering for Family Tree means that you are helping a child, a neighbor, a friend in our own community. Trainings and Workshops - Family Tree has developed a series of interactive trainings and workshops to educate our volunteers, staff and the general public about our program service areas of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. Though specifically designed to prepare our volunteers for the work they’ll be doing with us, all of Family Tree’s trainings are open to the public as well. All of our trainings are free for Family Tree volunteers, and there is a nominal fee for the general public. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? To register for any of our classes, or for more information on them, please contact Jaclyn Wilmot, Director of Volunteer Services at Family Tree at (303) 422-2133 or via email at: jwilmot@thefamilytree.org.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes. Support vital programs and services for families and youth affected by domestic violence, child abuse and homelessness right here in metro Denver. With your help, Family Tree has been fighting child abuse, homelessness and domestic violence in Colorado since 1976. The following are ways you can give to Family Tree and truly make a difference! Donate online to make a fast, secure contribution and do so by visiting our website that features secure online giving at www.thefamilytree.org and click on the section entitled “Give Help”. To donate by mail, simply click on the link for a donations page on our website, print it, and mail the completed form to Family Tree at 3805 Marshall Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 to the attention of Judy Hall. Donate by Phone – call Judy Hall, DSW, Managing Director of Gifts and Community Support at 303-403-5883. To donate by phone and for more information, contact Judy Hall at (303) 422-2133 or at jhall@thefamilytree.org
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
CHILDREN'S SERVICES - Family Tree serves children and adolescents who have been abused or neglected and are not safe in their homes; youth who are homeless on the streets or have run away from home. We serve youth who are at risk of being removed from their homes due to behavioral problems. We assist families at risk of child abuse or neglect in an effort to stabilize those families, and we help families who are caring for family members, not their own children, when parents are unable to do so. Children's Services Programs
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES - Family Tree serves adult and child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; families who have experienced the break-up of their homes through divorce or separation; and children who have witnessed family violence and/or have experienced abuse in their homes. Domestic Violence Programs
HOMELESSNESS SERVICES - Family Tree serves adult individuals, youth and families who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness. We assist persons who have very low to no incomes and are working toward goals to increase their self-sufficiency. Homelessness Programs
TREASURE TRUNK THRIFT STORE - Provides clean, gently-used adult and children's clothing, household goods and small appliances for sale to the public and free of charge to Family Tree clients.
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Category: Abused & Homeless Families
Contact Info:
3805 Marshall Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Ph:303-422-2133
www.thefamilytree.org
Primary Contact:
Judy Hall, DSW
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The mission of Family Tree is to help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to become safe, strong and self-reliant.
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Arvada Gardeners
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Yes - Arvada Gardeners meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Apex Community Center 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Janice Mulvany
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
Yes. How much does it cost to be a member? $40 annually. Members must be a resident of Arvada. Who should a person contact that would like to become a member? Doug Scherrer 303-940-1376
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Volunteer opportunities are limited to members
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
The Gardeners accept cash, in-kind or equipment. We accept anything that can be used at or is related to the garden. We do not accept chemicals and donations can be made by contacting the club president.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
We benefit members of the gardeners within the club by providing space, water and mentoring for those interested in gardening. This year, as in years past, the Gardeners will participate in the larger Arvada Community in several ways: Arvada Community Food Bank: The club purchased a refrigerator that is kept on site for storing produce. Last year we provided over 1500 pounds of fresh produce to the food bank. Annual Open House: Every year for the past fourteen years the club has held an open house. We invite the public for community garden tours, a free potluck luncheon of garden dishes, door prizes donated by local merchants and much talk about growing vegetables in Colorado. Members put in 260 volunteer hours to make last year’s open house the most successful to date. Arvada Harvest Festival: The club participated in three events last year. We had a float in the parade, some members acted as judges or entered item in the food fair and the club organized and participated in the vegetable contest. Members donated 88 hours of time toward the festival. Festival of Scarecrows: This event partners the club with the Arvada Festivals Commission and Historic Olde Town Arvada. The club had a kids’ game and gave out free prizes, had a booth to sell gourds and cornstalks and pumpkins and sponsored a giant pumpkin contest. Last year’s winner was over 300 pounds. The club put 78 volunteer hours into the event. Lutheran Hospice: Members of the club volunteer at the hospice to plant and care for flowers in the otherwise dreary courtyards. The members spent 88 hours this past year and received many thank-you’s from family who had loved ones in the hospice. Additionally, in years past, Gardeners have helped hang lights for Light Up Olde Town.
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Category: Arvada Resident Gardeners
Contact Info:
57th and Garrison in Arvada
Ph:303-424-7961
www.arvadagardeners.org
Primary Contact:
Janice Mulvany
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To promote educational garden activities; to promote and contribute to select garden activities in Arvada; and to foster interest in gardens, especially among membership.
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Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes: Administrative, events and other opportunities. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Contact Jefferson Center’s Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Jo Starmer, at 303-432-5124. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? You can also reach her at Maryjos@jcmh.org
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes, we accept most donations, including cash, stock, property or estate gifts.
How would a person go about giving a donation? One can go online to www.jcmh.org to make a gift, or they can contact Geoff Brown, Manager or Donor Relations and Community Support, at 303-432-5163, or via email at geoffb@jcmh.org
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Our services are provided through numerous clinical locations in our three county service area, in addition to schools, nursing homes, senior centers and other partner locations throughout our community. Jefferson Center for Mental Health has an ability to pay policy, which is based on income, number of dependents and availability of other funding sources for this purpose. Our program supporters provide an invaluable contribution to what we do.
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Category: People with emotional problems or serious mental illness
Contact Info:
4851 Independence Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Ph:303-432-5163
www.jcmh.org
Primary Contact:
Geoff Brown
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To promote mental health and provide quality mental health services for persons with emotional problems and/or serious mental illness.
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Kiwanis Club of Arvada-Jefferson
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
YES Every Wednesday At the Arvada Center 7-8AM. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Doris Stipech (303) 421-2191 or our web site
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
YES. Our current dues at $90 (bi monthly) $45 per month include local, state, intl dues and the meal. Can anyone be a member? Upon tendering an application there is a Board of Directors approval. Who should a person contact that would like to become a member? Doris Stipech (303) 421-2191 or our web site
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
We are volunteers but membership is required. What do your volunteers do? Everything from packing meals for the hungry, ringing the bell for the Salvation of Army, the 9 Health Fair, Pancake breakfast duty, working as an actor or kitchen help for the Mellodrama, driving the Jungle Mobile to so many other opportunities.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
YES What do you accept? Monetary. How would a person go about giving a donation? Contact either the President or go to our web site.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Our organization targets organizations helping children first in the community, nationally and globally. We have fund raisers (a Mellodrama on even years and another fund raising event every year. We also pick numerous projects to give service to.
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Category: Service Club
Contact Info:
P O Box 973, Arvada, Co 80001-0973
Ph:303-421-2191
www.ajsiwanis.com
Primary Contact:
Doris Stipech
What is your Organization's Mission?:
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
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Arvada Sunrise Rotary
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Yes - Every Tuesday Where are they held (day and time)? The Arvada Center 7:10am. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? They can just show up all are welcome
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes, how much does it cost to be a member? Quarterly dues of $195. Who should a person contact that would like to become a member? David Brazeau or Bob Bell bob@milehiproperty.com
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes. What types of volunteer jobs are available? Back pack program, Street clean up.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Back Pack program, Student of the month, Senior Hero, Speak Up! 2011 Speech contest, 4-Way Test Ethics Prpgram. Interact, Rotaract,, RYLA
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Category: Service Club
Contact Info:
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www.arvadasunriserotary.org
Primary Contact:
Denise Anselmo
What is your Organization's Mission?:
Service Above Self
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Optimist Club of Arvada
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Yes. When are they? Weekly. Where are they held? They are held at the Old Neighborhood Restaurant in Arvada (7923 Allison Way, Arvada, CO) from 6-7:30 PM on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of every month. A monthly mixer is held on the first Friday of every month, also at the Old Neighborhood Restaurant. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Bradlee Arendt: 303-520-1365, bradleearendt@gmail.com.
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
Yes. How much does it cost to be a member? $40/quarter + meals at the Thursday meetings, if member chooses to eat. Who should a person contact that would like to become a member? Bradlee Arendt: 303-520-1365, bradleearendt@gmail.com.
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Absolutely. What do your volunteers do? Volunteer opportunities are available to those able to serve weekly, monthly or annually. What types of volunteer jobs are available? Weekly help is needed for the Back Pack Program at Allandale Elementary, and/or the Read to Me programs at Thompson, Foster, and Fitzmorris. Monthly we need volunteers to help us stay informed by searching for speakers and to stay in touch with how we can better serve Arvada. Annually we hold a Youth Appreciation Breakfast honoring middle school students in Arvada, AWRSAY (Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Amassadors for Youth), our annual scholarship for graduating high school seniors, wrapping and/or delivering Christmas presents and food for families in need, procuring Auction items for our silient auction that funds our scholarship endowment, and our annual spaghetti dinner and yard sale that help us fund our programs and operations. How does one become a volunteer? Contact Bradlee Arendt for information on current and future volunteer opportunities. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Bradlee Arendt: 303-520-1365, bradleearendt@gmail.com.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Our schloarship program is a registered 501(c)(3) that accepts monetary and silient auction items. We also accept monetary and saleable items for our annual garage sale. We also accept monetary donations during the Arvada Harvest Festival Parade for the Arvada Community Food Bank. How would a person go about giving a donation? Contact our club’s Co-President Bradlee Arendt: 303-520-1365, bradleearendt@gmail.com and he would be happy to arrange a pick up.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Our club primarily serves Arvada grade school, middle school, and high school, students and their families, helping the youth to achieve their full potential through programming. Programs include the Read to Me program.
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Category: Service Club
Contact Info:
5374 Allison St. Apt. 103, Arvada, CO 80002
Ph:303-520-1365
http://www.arvadaoptimist.org/
Primary Contact:
Bradlee Arendt
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The mission of the Optimist Club of Arvada is to bring out the best in youth by providing hope and positive vision through programming that supports their academic and personal lives.
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Ralston Creek Sertoma Club
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
We meet every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Panera’s on Wadsworth. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Jerry Bortnem
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
Yes. How much does it cost to be a member? $75/ per quarter …this includes breakfasts. Can anyone be a member? Yes, but must be approved by club membership. Who should a person contact that would like to become a member? Jerry Bortnem
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
N/A
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes What do you accept? Financial support. How would a person go about giving a donation? Contact Jerry Bortnem
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
People with developmental disabilities through DDRC, children with hearing problems, people in need through the Colorado Homeless in Arvada, Scholarships through AWRSAY.
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Category: Service Club
Contact Info:
P.O. Box 746506, Arvada, CO 80006
Ph:303-432-2161
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Primary Contact:
Jerry Bortnem
What is your Organization's Mission?:
SERvice TO MANkind, the basis for the name SERTOMA is also its reason for being. We bond together to fellowship to provide community service in the form of talent, time and money. SERTOMA is the third oldest civic service organization, formed in April, 1912. SERTOMA is an International organization. There are more than 800 clubs with about 26,000 members in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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Arvada Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce)
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm at the JC Hall (5640 Yukon St). Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Jeff Cannon/Dale Hill
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
Yes. How much does it cost to be a member? Annual dues are $60/Financial assistance is available/Chamber YP members are free. Who should a person contact that would like to become a member? Jeff Cannon/Dale Hill
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. What do your volunteers do? Run community service projects What types of volunteer jobs are available? Leadership training. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Fill out a membership application/Sign up through the Chamber as a YP member. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Jeff Cannon/Dale Hill
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes and they are tax deductible through our foundation. What do you accept? Cash, goods, Furniture, household items, perishable products unless they can be donated to the Food Bank. How would a person go about giving a donation? Contact Jeff Cannon/Dale Hill
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Run projects like the Arvada Harvest Festival where members can get leadership experience.
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Category: Junior Chamber
Contact Info:
5640 Yukon Street, Arvada, CO 80002
Ph:720-841-2272/303-466-1192
www.jci.cc/local/arvada
Primary Contact:
Jeff Cannon
What is your Organization's Mission?:
Training future leaders through community service
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Jefferson County Human Services, Division of Children, Youth and Families
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. There are a variety of opportunities for volunteers; such as, working directly with children in foster care as a mentor or developing special activities or projects such as the hiking club or Good Sports Program. Additional opportunities include providing office support to the division. If so, how does one become a volunteer? Contact the volunteer coordinator, Korina Keating. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Korina Keating at 303-271-4103.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Yes, we accept monetary donations and goods to support families or for special events. (Clothing , children’s toys, food, gift cards). How would a person go about giving a donation? Contact the division at 303-271-4103
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
We respond and assess allegations of child abuse and neglect in Jefferson County and provide services and resources to these families.
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Category: Neglected & Abused Children
Contact Info:
900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401
Ph:303-271-4571
www.jeffco.us
Primary Contact:
Beth Bowe
What is your Organization's Mission?:
To promote the safety, well-being and permanency of children, youth and families.
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Jefferson County, Child Care Assistance Program - CCAP
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes - This process has yet to be fully developed.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides financial assistance, support services, and child care options to families seeking stability and self-sufficiency. If you have kids age 0 - 13, we may be able to pay a portion of those costs – directly to a qualified provider. Families enrolled and complying with a Colorado Works/TANF program, or... Parents who are: • working • searching for work (up to 30 days) • younger than 22 in a high school diploma program • pursuing a post-secondary degree* or certificate (up to 24 months) • enrolled in GED, ESL, or Adult Basic Education. These are basic guidelines; staff of the Child Care Assistance Program will determine eligibility, and re-confirm every six (6) months. * not beyond your first Bachelor’s. After we confirm your eligibility, you’re responsible for: • maintaining eligibility as outlined • a pre-set portion of the fees paid to your childcare provider • verifying that your income falls within the following guidelines:
Family Size and highest Monthly Gross Income:
2 $ 2,003
3 $ 2,518
4 $ 3,032
How do customers get started?
• Call Aspen Family Services at 303-604-1043 x2828 and dial the extension for Jefferson County Intake.
• Aspen Family Services will ask for basic information, mail you an application, and help you schedule an Orientation Workshop. To preview a list of eligible providers, call 1-877-338-CARE (2273) or visit qualistar.org.
• Choose your provider, complete any requested paperwork, and bring this to your orientation
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Category: Human Services
Contact Info:
3500 Illinois Street, Golden CO, 80401
Ph:303-271-4716
www.jeffcoworkforce.org
Primary Contact:
Alvin Tafoya
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The Child Care Assistance Program – CCAP has the same mission as our Department of Human Service mission, which is: Jefferson County Department of Human Services will employ the most talented professionals to provide opportunities for our citizens to be Self-Reliant and to Protect individuals and the community from harm.
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Jefferson County, Colorado Works - TANF
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes - This process has yet to be fully developed.
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
For families seeking stability and self-sufficiency, Colorado Works can offer real relief. We can help you plan for your future, and provide basic support as you progress towards independence. There are two programs: • Basic Cash Assistance (BCA) for ongoing support • Diversion Assistance for emergencies.
Basic Cash Assistance:
If you qualify for ongoing assistance, together we’ll create a plan, with the goal of generating enough income to support your family. Here are samples of steps that might be part of your plan: • Life Skills classes • Supervised job searches • On the job training • Paid or unpaid internships • Adult Basic Education, GED, or ESL classes.
Maximum Monthly Benefit for Basic Cash Assistance:
1 adult + 1 child(ren) $364
1 adult + 2 children $462
1 adult + 3 children $561
1 adult + 4 children $665
1 adult + 5 children $767
Diversion Assistance:
Families facing a specific and immediate emergency may be eligible for short-term cash through diversion assistance. While not available for ongoing needs, these funds can help you survive a crisis, such as: • Impending eviction • Threat of gas/electricity shut-off • Breakdown of primary transportation If you qualify for diversion assistance, we’ll set it up as an agreement between you and the county, laying out goals for the funds with dates and specific actions. While the amount of assistance per family can never exceed county policies, the specific dollar figure will be based on needs at the time of assessment.
While the complete guidelines are extensive, in simple terms, eligibility is limited to families: • with one or two parents* • with one or more kids under the age of 18 • who meet residence, resource, and income standards *For ongoing support, some caretaker relatives may also be eligible.
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Category: Human Services
Contact Info:
3500 Illinois Street, Golden CO, 80401
Ph:303-271-4716
www.jeffcoworkforce.org
Primary Contact:
Alvin Tafoya
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The Colorado Works Program also know as TANF has the same mission as our Department of Human Service mission, which is: Jefferson County Department of Human Services will employ the most talented professionals to provide opportunities for our citizens to be Self-Reliant and to Protect individuals and the community from harm.
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Jefferson County Workforce Center
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
N/A
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
Yes. Facilitate workshops, staff hiring and resource fairs or critique resumes and mock interviews. Contact: Human Resources Volunteer Coordinator 303.271.8400 http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/hr/hr_T160_R12.htm
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Not at this time.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Businesses and Individuals within the Community, through collaboration with our partners in the business, education, and economic development areas of the community.
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Category: Unemployment
Contact Info:
3500 Illinois, Golden CO 80401
Ph:303-271-4701
www.jeffcoworkforce.org
Primary Contact:
Tim Galloway
What is your Organization's Mission?:
We are a strategic, deliberate, and inclusive organization invested in performance excellence. We are committed to strengthening our community by promoting safety, stability and independence, preparing individuals for successful career transitions and ensuring a quality workforce for our business and future industry needs.
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Rocky Mountain HDC, Inc
Are there Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings?
Rocky Mountain HDC has meetings of the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Who should a person contact that would like to come to a meeting? Joyce Alms-Ransford
Is there a Membership Component to your organization?
N/A
Is there an Opportunity to Volunteer with your organization?
YES. Volunteers are sought to work with our children as tutors. A volunteer application is available on our website, which after completion, is reviewed and a background check is completed to ensure that the volunteer is acceptable to work with children. Who should a person contact that would like to volunteer? Tawnya Bockman Russell, Manager of Family Services at 303-832-3066
Do you Accept Donations for your organization?
Donations of Cash or In kind are graciously accepted. How would a person go about giving a donation? A cash donation can be made by sending the check to the corporate office in Denver or via on-line donation through the RMHDC website, which is linked to "Black-Tie", a registered on-line donation service. If questions arise, the contact person is Brooke Jackson Chandler, Development Officer at 303-831-9596.
How & Who Do you Serve in the Community:
Rocky Mountain HDC owns and manages two mixed income communities in Arvada and provide on-site services to the families and children who reside in our communities.
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Category: Low Income Families
Contact Info:
142 W. 5th Ave., Denver, CO., 80204
Ph:303-561-1870
www.rockymountainhdc.org
Primary Contact:
Joyce Alms-Ransford
What is your Organization's Mission?:
The mission of Rocky Mountain HDC is to change lives by providing housing and related supportive services that engender a safe environment and teach community skills for families with very-low to moderate incomes.
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