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Skyland
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North City Park Civic Association
Buddy System Tea
To support the Buddy System Tea.
Connects new and old neighbors.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,100 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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
The Freedom Quilters
9/11 10 Yr Anniversary Commemoration
To support the installation and commemoration of 9/11.
Brings women of various cultures together thru quilting.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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)
Pirates Youth Organization
Houston - Mack Day
To support the 2011 Houston-Mack Memorial Community Event.
Provides youth sports activities and mentoring to Northeast Park Hill youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,350 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Celebration of Families-Students
2012 Family Extravaganza
To support the 2012 Family Extravaganza planning activities.
Celebrates families and students dedicated to community and education.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Community Video Project
Commentary
To support the video completion and showing.
Uses media to share community efforts.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Pirates Youth Football
Annual Activities
To support the annual sports activities.
Provides activities for youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Voices on Canvas
Skyland Summer Art Camp
To support the 2011 Skyland Summer Art Camp.
Provides art activities to community youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
North City Park
Annual Festival
To support the 2011 North City Park Festival.
Host a multi-block day long block party to build relationships between neighbors in North City Park (Skyland).
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,800 | 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)
Paramount Youth Organization
Community Youth Summer Event
To support the 2011 Summer Youth Event.
Bings youth organizations together to collaborate to create efficient collaborations.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Youth Collegiate Preparatory Project
Leadership/Mentoring Program
To support the leadership and mentoring program.
Supports community youth preparing for higher education.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $425 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Greater Works Tabernacle
Gospel Community Block Party
To support the gospel community block party.
Provides spiritual education and coordinates community activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Greater Works Tabernacle
Gospel Community Block Party
To support the Gospel community block party.
Provides spiritual education and coordinates community activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Denver Hooperz
Annual Activities & Outreach
To support the annual youth sports activities and organizations outreach and collaboration activities.
Provides organized youth sports activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Pay It Forward
Days of Service on MLK Blvd
To support the Days of Service on MLK Blvd which is a community beautification project for the streets crossing MLK Blvd in Clayton.
Encourages residents and businesses to give back to the community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Bruce Randolph School
Students in Action
To support the one day student day of volunteering.
Denver's first inovation school is now a 6-12 school.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
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)
North City Park Civic Association
Mayoral Forum
To support the 2011 mayoral forum.
Provide education and forum for residents to work collectively on issues affecting their neighborhood.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,650 | Project Type: Adult Education
North City Park Civic Association
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Brings Skyland neighbors together to discuss, educate and resolve neighborhood issues.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Rebel Muzik Productions
Manual Conversations with the Mayor
To support the 2011 Manual Conversations with the Mayor forum.
Supports forums to inform concerned citizens about community issues.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: School Reform
Celebration of Families-Students, Inc.
Family Extravaganza
To support the 2011 Family Extravaganza, which recognizes and supports students and families for their commitment to education.
Organizes events to support families who invest in their children's education, and recognizes students and families for their educational commitment and achievement.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
Columbine Parent Committee
Organizing Activities
To support the 2011 outreach and organizing activities.
Educates and organizes parents to effect positive change within the Columbine Elementary School Community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,600 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Colorado Beautillion
Community Education Sessions
To support the community education/mentoring sessions.
Educate, mentor and recognizes exemplary minority male youth.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Civic Canopy
North East Denver Children's Collaborative Organizing Activities
To support the organizing activities.
Engages and organizes Northeast Denver community for positive change.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Bethel Church of Christ Holiness
Total Life Classes
To support the Total Life Classes 2010.
Implements community-minded activities that empower residents of Clayton/Skyland.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,700 | Project Type: Health
Welcome New Neighbors
Mixer/Recruitment
To support the 2010 Welcome New Neighbor Mixer.
Provides a physical welcome basket for new neighbors in Skyland.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Columbine Elementary School
Odessa Burch Children's Photo Project
To support the Odessa Burch Children's Photo Project.
Provides K-5 education for youth in the Skyland, Whittier and Clayton neighborhoods.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Ujamaa Holiday Market
Ujamaa Holiday Market
To support the 2010 Ujamaa Holiday Market.
Supports community artists through an annual crafts and sales event.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Prince Hall Youth
Year-Long Activities
To support the youth sports program.
Building athletic programs for boys and girls to prepare them for both successful involvement in high school athletics and future academic requirements.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
North City Park Association Buddy System
Buddy SystemEvent
To support the tea and crumpets party.
Connects existing residents of Skyland with new neighbors.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $750 | Project Type: Health
Graham Memorial COGIC
Community Cultural Diversity Block Party
To support the diversity block party.
The church is active in the community.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Bethel Church of Christ Holiness
New Bethel Empowerment Project
To support the New Bethel Empowerment Project.
In addition to being a neighborhood church, Bethel also provides life skill workshops, health assessments, wellness classes, and community gardening activities for youth and seniors in the Skyland and Clayton neighborhoods.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Adult Education
Adofo Studios International Artistic Research and Development Foundation
Adofo Talent Search
To support the workshops to identify talent in jewelry-making starting with children.
The non-profit works to develop jewelry-making skills in local residents.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Adult Education
Athletics & Beyond
Boys 2 Empowerment Workshop
To support the Boys 2 Empowerment Workshop.
Provides mentoring and supoprt for youth.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Gilpin Parent Organizing Committee
Annual Outreach Activities
To support the 2010 activities of the Gilpin Parent Organizing Committee.
This leadership parent group is working at Gilpin Elementary School to make it a more successful school.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
The New Dance Theatre, Inc. dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Green Tech Institute of Science
To support the summer intensive.
Provides arts experiences and education to the greater metro Denver area.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Voices on Canvas
Skyland Summer Art Camp
To support the Skyland Summer Art Camp.
Provides art for youth in the Skyland community.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Adofo Talent Search
Parenting Program
To support the identification of participants in the skills and parent development program.
Founded in 1972 as an art studio, the organization trains potential jewelers using free form wire.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
North City Park Festival
Josephine Street Festival
To support the Josephine Street Festival.
Supports activities that bring North City Park residents together.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Commerce City Community Enterprise
Tents and Tables
To support the joint purchasing of tents and tables by community groups in Commerce City and NE Denver to be used at community events and shared among the groups.
Works with residents of Commerce City to help them strengthen their community through resident-led efforts.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
North City Park Festival
North City Park Festival
To support the planning of 2010 North City Park Festival.
Bridges relationships of residents of the North City Park (Skyland) community through activities.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | 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)
Denver Children's Zone
Planning Activities
To support the organizing efforts of Northeast Denver.
Organizes residents, institutions, and organizations for better education opportunities.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Gardening Neighbors
Spring Garden Fair
To support the 2010 Gardening Neighbors "Spring Gardening Fair."
Brings neighbors together through gardening education and activities.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center
Annual Domino Tournament
To support the 2010 domino club activities.
Provides activities to engage community members and build relationships.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,700 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Youth Entrepreneur Society
Annual Conference
To support the annual youth entrepreneurs conference.
Supports the entrepreneural spirit of community youth; through educational opportunities and activities.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,200 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Colorado HAWKS
Taking Care of the Nest
To support the 2010 Summer Community Service.
Builds character and community connection inner city youth resulting in enlightenee-engaged community members.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Nurturing Our Village Association
Special Needs Conference
To support the special needs conference.
Provides support and education to families with youth with special needs.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,700 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Ethnic College Counseling Center
Life Launch
To support the Life Launch program.
Provides education activities for college bound youth.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,250 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
North City Park Civic Association
North City Park Civic Association
The NCPCA will use this grant to support its ongoing activities as a neighborhood association, to print and distribute its newsletter, to host a community festival in the summer, and to sponsor neighborhood health walks and a Holiday caroling event.
This is the registered neighborhood organization for the Denver neighborhood of North City Park, also know as Skyland.
Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
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)
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
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
North City Park Civic Association
September Speaker Series
To support the September Speaker Series dedicated to educate and engage Skyland residents on a myriad of issues.
A resident organization engaging the Skyland neighborhood around community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Youth Euntreprenuership Society
Annual Conference PG
To support the planning of the youth entrepreneurs conference.
Supports the entrepreneural spirit of community youth; through educational opportunities and activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Denver Children's Zone Planning Committee
Planning Activities
To support the planning activities.
Supports community-led education opportunities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Skyland YMCA History Project
Film Project
To support the Skyland YMCA history film project.
Producing a film documenting the history of the YMCA in the Skyland neighborhood.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Strictly Kollege
Volunteer Recruitment Event
To support the volunteer recruitment event.
Creates activities to connect volunteers with needy non-profits.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $750 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Prince Hall Youth Group
Annual Youth Sports Activities
To support the 2009 youth athlete activities.
Support youth athletic activities in Northeast Denver.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Sports League
Garfield Neighbors
Block Party
To support the block party.
Builds relationships among Skyland residents through activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,200 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
JC & Friends Memorial Scholarship Fund
Fundraising Activities
To support the summer youth scholarship fundraising activities.
Community members raise funds to provide educational opportunities to low-income youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Families Against Violent Acts
Community Resource Fair
To support the community resource fair.
Promotes nonviolence and peace in communities affected by violence.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Skyland YMCA History Project
Video Documentation of Jazz Concert
To support the filming of a jazz concert kicking off the 2009 Skyland neighborhood celebration,, featuring local jazz legend Charlie Burrell, as the first step in documenting the history of the East Denver Y and its importance to the community.
The goal of the Skyland YMCA History Project is to create a video documentary of the history of the East Denver YMCA and its importance to the community. The video will be used as part of an effort to keep the former Y building as a community asset.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Assistant Coach Inc.
Fatherhood Rally
To support the annual program activities.
Providing mentoring, tutoring, and life skills for youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Yoga for All
Upstart Program
To support the upstart costs for yoga for all.
Provides yoga instruction for community-wide classes.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $600 | Project Type: Health
North City Park Association
Neighborhood Block Party
To support the neighborhood block party.
Engages Skyland residents around neighborhood issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Become A Champion
Annual Girls Basketball Activities
To support the girls basketball activities.
Supports tutoring and life skills for youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,800 | Project Type: Sports League
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)
Cole Arts & Sciences Academy Parent Organizing Committee
Home Visits
To support the C.A.S.A. home visits.
Providing compensation to teachers who perform home visits to help support students and parents through knowledge of those situations that may need educational or behavioral help.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Voices on Canvas
Skyland Youth Community Action Plan
To support the Skyland Youth Community Action Plan, through which youth from the schools in Skyland will survey their peers and present an action plan for use of the former East Denver.
Voices on Canvas helps youth express themselves through an annual summer art contest and by organizing them to get involved in their community in positive ways.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,375 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Love Uprising
Nutrition Education
To support the nutrition education activities.
Provides a collective nutrition enrichment activities through a local food co-op and healthy food education.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Health
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
Columbine Parent Committee
Artist in Residence
To support the twelve-session summer drumming intensive for 8-16 year olds.
The WDP teaches residents how to build community through drumming.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Nurturing Our Village Association
Special Needs Conference
To support the Nurturing Our Village Association.
Educates and supports families of special needs youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
