Grants
Highland
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Diversity Dynamics Denver
Phase II Community Engagement
To support the phase II community engagement.
Builds connections and relationships between residents and organizations.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Newsletters/Communication
Epworth United Methodist Church
Community Fall Harvest Festival
To support the 2011 Community Fall Harvest Festival.
Provides spiritual education and activities to strengthen relationships in the community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Highland Haunt
Highland Haunt - 2011
To support the 2011 Highland Haunt.
A community-led celebration of fall focused on safe, fun for youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Padres Unidos, Inc.
Jovenes Unidos Summer Institute
To support the leadership development program.
The organization works on school reform in Denver.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Tamburello Team
Annual 4th of July Parade
To support the 2011 4th of July Parade.
Coordinates community building activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Feed Denver
Mobile Farm Project
To support the creation of a mobile market.
The organization creates farms in the city where people come to learn how to grow food at high altitude.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Become A Champion
Build a Bot
To support the robot competition class.
The group of resident volunteers creates youth programming in Northeast Denver.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,175 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
North High School
Highlands Garden for Youth
To support the Highlands Garden for Youth.
Provides education for high school youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,300 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Amigos de la Academia Sandoval
Actividades anuales
To support the 10 year celebration, work of Padres Latinos and festival.
Amigos de Sandoval is the parent-led non-profit arm of Academia Ana Marie Sandoval.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
The Conflict Center
Enchanted Gardens Tour of NW Denver
To support the two-day fundraising event.
The Conflict Center teaches communication skills, consequences, negotiating, and anger management.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Park Avenue Cop Shop
Annual Activities
To support the annual office activities.
Provides safety education and law enforcement partnership with northeast neighbors.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
The Conflict Center
Enchanted Garden Tour
To support the planning of the 2011 Enchanted Gardens Tour of NW Denver.
Provides education and awareness of peaceful conflict resolution.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Grace Incorporated
Living Legends PG
To support the Living Legends luncheon.
Provides activities that shed light on the history and culture of community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $250 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Our Native Healing Center
Open House/Fundraiser
To support the open house/fundraiser.
Provides alternative mental health services to community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
One Word, One Love
Elementary Literacy Program
To support the planning of 2011 elementary literacy program in Highland.
Host community building activities for youth and families.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
We R Juan
Block Party
To support the pig roast for the entire block.
The residential owners of the Juan Sanchez Plaza host an annual event celebration with neighbors. Proceeds go to GrowHaus.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $495 | Project Type: Health
Lo Hi Harvest Table
Community Blocks Gathering
To support the community blocks gathering.
Facilitate activities that build resident relationships.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Vallejo Street Neighbors
Multicultural Celebration
To support the 2010 Vallejo St Multicultural Celebration.
Puts on a bi-annual multicultural celebration to unite diverse neighbors around a fun day of food and music.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Become a Champion
Summer Tutoring/Mentoring Program
To support the summer tutoring program.
Youth through tutoring, sports, and life skills camps empowering.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Deca
Decatur Block Party
To support the 2010 Decatur Street Block Party.
Highland residents who build relationships through community activities.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $417 | Project Type: Health
Sunnyside Music Festival
Annual Music Festival
8th Annual community music festival
Uses a community music festival to build community connections and builds awareness of local nonprofits, businesses, and community assets.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Valdez Elementary School PTO
Annual Activities
To support the monthly PTO meetings, Dia del Nino and bilingual book club program.
The PTO's goal is to increase parent involvement at the school.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
Tamburello Team
4th of July Parade
To support the fourth of July parade.
Support activities that bring Highland residents together.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Denver Marching Knights
Knights Drum Project
To support the drums and equiptment needs of the Denver Marching Knights.
Denver Marching Knights is a youth drum performance group made up of youth residents from Northeast Denver and Original Aurora.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
The Conflict Center
Enchanted Garden of Northwest Denver Tour
To support the Enchanted Gardens of NW Denver.
Educates and provides conflict resolution services.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Highland United Neighbors, Inc.
Highland Farmer's Market
To support the Highland Farmer's Market.
Provides healthy affordable fruits and vegetables in the Highland community.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Economic Development
Volunteer Victim Advocates
Elder Abuse Education Awareness
To support the on-going training of VVA volunteers and distribution of informational brochures.
VVA trains community volunteers to educate community about warning signs of abuse and available services for victims.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,496 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
One Word, One Love
Annual LoHi 5k Fun Run & Soapbox Derby PG
To support the LoHi 5k Fun Run and Soapbox Derby.
Citywide literacy organization.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Grace Incorporated
2010 Living Legends
To suport the planning of community activities.
Provides education to youth and recognition of community leaders.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Amigos De Sandoval
Annual Activities
To support the resident led early literacy program, an annual celebration and the work of PALAS
The school-based non-profit is volunteer-led and raises funds to meet the needs of Sandoval parents.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Yoga for All
Community Yoga Tour
To support the yoga for all, community yoga tour.
Provides free yoga instruction for the greater community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,200 | Project Type: Health
We are the Public in DPS
Outreach Activities
To support the community outreach activities.
Supports parent and community outreach to broaden involvement in issues of DPS.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
HOPE (Helping Other People Endure) Food Bank
Annual Food Distribution
To support the operations of the food bank and food for distribution.
Provides food for community members in need.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,750 | Project Type: Health
The Conflict Center
Enchanted Garden of Northwest Denver Tour
To support the Enchanted Gardens of NW Denver.
Provides conflict resolution education and services.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $200 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Our Merciful Savior Ministries
32nd Ave. Jubilee Center Volunteer Appreciation
To support the annual 32nd avenue jubilee center volunteer appreciation event.
Provides volunteers for multiple community-led and community-serving activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
W 32nd Avenue Neighbors
Holidays on 32nd
To support the hosting of Halloween and Christmas holiday events on W. 32nd Ave. in Highland.
This group of residents and businesses along W. 32nd Ave. in Highland is working to enliven the avenue by bringing residents out to holiday-themed public events.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $900 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Padres Unidos, Inc.
Valdez Elementary Activities
To support the ESL and organizing activities with the Valdez Parent Organizing Committee.
Valdez parents will conduct parent organizing meetings and will work with summer scholars on an ESL class.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,600 | Project Type: Adult Education
Colorado Family Resource
Healthy Family Initiative
To support the one day program to promote healthful choices.
Provides basic needs assistance to low-income families in Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $800 | Project Type: Health
Padres Unidos, Inc.
Jovenes Unidos Summer Institute
To support the Jovenes Unidos 2009 Summer Institute.
Padres & Jovenes Unidos is a community organizing group that works to achieve equality in education and justice for immigrants.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Lower Highland Neighborhood
First Sunday Stroll
To support the first Sunday school.
Highland residents support activities that build community relationships.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Northwest Coalition 4 Better Schools
Summer Study Camp
To support the summer study camp.
Provides educational activities of youth in Northwest Denver.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,100 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
One Word, One Love
Annual LoHi 5k Run, Crawl, Shop
To support the annual 5k walk/run event.
Engages the Highlands community through positive activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Denver Marching Knights
Annual Activities
To support the annual marching/competition activities.
Supports youth through drumming and step activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Highlands Mommies
3rd Annual Picnic
To support the annual picnic.
Build relationships through a parental cohort and activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Decatur Street Neighbors
Block Party
To support the 2010 Block Party.
Supports resident activities that build community relationships.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Highland United Neighbors, Inc.
Fourth of July Parade and Picnic
To support the fourth of July parade and picnic.
Organizes Highland residents around community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Valdez Elementary School PTO
Spring Celebration
To support the May 26, 2009 event done in collaboration with Denver Urban Gardens.
Valdez Elementary PTO works to involve parents and teachers in the school and in the life of the community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $910 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Watch Dogs
Dad's Club
To support the watch dogs/dad's club activities.
Brings fathers together to deepen the interaction with their children and their children's school.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
The Conflict Center
Enchanted Gardens Tour
To support the 2009 enchanted gardens of northwest Denver tour.
Mediate conflict and facilitate community trainings.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Denver's Old House Society
Old House Fair
To support the Old House Fair.
Educates residents on efficiency and greening of old homes in Denver.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
HUNI
Highland Farmer's Market
To support the Highland Farmer's Market.
Support community activities that build relationships.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Economic Development
Community Film Project
Community Projects Film
To support the community projects film.
Creates and produces films that capture the essence of community building and partnership.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
One Word, One Love
LoHi 1st Anual Run, Crawl, Shop
To support the LoHi annual run, crawl, shop.
Community literacy enrichment program.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
North High School
Parent Empowerment
To support the education event which will include sessions by the Denver Scholarship Foundation and College in Colorado.
North High School is working to engage parents and families into the "college for all" effort.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Amigos de la Academia Sandoval
School Related Community Activities
To support the community activities.
Engaging parents and community education issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,535 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
HUNI
Local Business Directory
To support the HIghland Local Business Directory.
Provides an organized process to support Highland residents to address community issues.
Year: 1969 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
