Hinkley Leadership Campaign for Change

2010-11 Activities

To support the organizing efforts of student leaders at Hinkley High School.

Student leaders are working to identfy core issues at their school and to design a plan to take action.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,984 | Project Type: School Reform

Globeville Civic Association

Street Kidz Grand Opening

To support the grand opening of the Street Kidz Inc. youth center in Globeville.

Neighborhood association for Globeville.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Project Active Community

Soccer Project

To support the start-up of an after-school indoor sports program.

The youth group works with Aurora Community Connection, through organizer Gabriela Jacobo.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,938 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Commerce City Historical Society

Holiday Bus Tour

To support the 2010 Holiday Bus Tour.

Provides community activities to promote and educate residents on the history of Commerce City.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $800 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Northwest Aurora Residents for a Recreation Center

Northwest Aurora Rec Center Feasibility Survey

To support the design and completion of a community survey to engage resident support for the design and funding of a recreation center in NW Aurora.

Working to build support with the larger Aurora Residents for Recreation Task Force to locate a new or expanded recreation facility in NW Aurora.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,250 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Aurora Community Connection

Teenage Tutors

To support the Teenage Tutors Program.

The tutors will move from service work to one-to-one's.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,650 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

CASA/MOP Parent Organizing Committee

Organizing Activities

To support the community organizing, including one-to-ones and actions.

The C.O.C. works on school reform activities.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: School Reform

Whittier Parent Engagement Project

Outreach Activities

To support the outreach activities.

Engage parents at Whittier Elementary to build parent involvement.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment

St. Therese Parish

Integration work

To support the goal of creating a welcoming community in the parish through integration encounters.

The FAMILY is a member organization of MOP.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Rights for All People

Posada Sin Fronteras

To support the 10th annual celebration.

RAP fight for immigrant rights.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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

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)

Project VOYCE

Project VOYCE- Manual

To support the youth organizing activities.

The group trains trains youth on school reform.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: School Reform

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

Kwanzaa Committee of Denver

Kwanzaa Committee of Denver, Inc

To support the 2010 Kwanzaa activities.

Promotes and educates residents on the principles of Kwanzaa.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Commerce City Community Enterprise

Derby Winter Festival

To support the 2010 Derby Winter Festival.

Engages and supports Commerce City residents as they build relationships and community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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

Alliance of Altura's Teachers and Parents

Altura Home Visits II

To support the second round of home visits and the community meetings.

The first home visits project in Aurora is resulting in increased relationship-building between teachers and parents.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: School Reform

Sunnyside United Neighbors, Inc.

Sunnyside Sleigh Ride

To support the 2010 Sunnyside Sleigh Ride Project.

Supports resident relationships and serves as a facilitating organization for positive resident community involvement.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,045 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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

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)

Rocky Mountain Soccer Academy

North Aurora Soccer Program

To support the on-going soccer team begun in Altura Elementary.

RMSA teaches Brazilian style soccer to children in Aurora.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Sports League

Little Flower Center

Annual/Expansion Activities

To support the emergency food activities and facility expansion.

Provides emergency food to Originial Aurora residents.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,800 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Fishbone Domino Club

Kick Off Event

To support the 2010-11 Fishbone Domino Club kick off event.

Provides a competitive but friendly atmosphere to build relationships.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Bridges of Silence

Helping Hands Youth Community Garden

To support the greenhouse project with youth.

Helping Hands introduces healthy living to youth in the community age 5-12. The help community youth grow their own food, help them transport it from greenhouse to garden to farmers market to their tables.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Athletics & Beyond

Boys 2 Men Workshop

To support the Boys 2 Men Workshop - 2010.

Provides activities to educate youth on life principles and college bound requirements.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

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)

Padres de Hinkley

Annual Outreach Activities

To support the first-year organizing activities.

The group hopes to begin a listening campaign at the school.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Health

Future Voices of Hinkley

Listening Campaign

To support the one-to-one meetings among Latino and other Hinkley H.S. youth.

The organization hopes to have conversations, invite students to their meetings, and create relationships togethere were there is to trust.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Perfecting Musicians

Music Program

To support the planning process for development of te Perfecting Musicians project.

Provides music and voice lessons to underprivileged and disabled children in Northeast Denver.

Year: 2010 | 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

House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church

Prayse in the Park

To support the leadership class driven outreach activities.

Provides spiritual education and promotes community unity to address community issues.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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

Audio Art Group

Masters of Art, Sound and Love

To support the Masters of Art, Sound and Love.

Build community through events showcasing various art mediums to open diverse cultures through displays and conversations.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,975 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Youth Honoring Black History

Breaking Away Recounting

To support the breaking away recounting.

Poduce artistic productions to share local history with the greater community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $0 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

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)

Padres de Peoria

Home Visits

To support the teacher home visits.

Provides outreach and community activities to build relationships at Peoria Elementary.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Garfield Neighbors

Garfield Block Party

To support the 2010 Garfield Block Party.

Building relationships through community activities.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

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

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

His Hand Extended Ministry

Annual Activities

To support the annual emergency food activities.

Provides emergency food to Whittier residents in need.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Platte Valley/Dispersed East Local Resident Council

Car Wash

To support the fundraiser, resource fair, and back-to-school backpack give away.

The R.C. develops and builds relationships with diverse neighbors and strengthens the voice of residents on common community issues.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Gang Rescue and Support Program

Peace Activities

To support the community peace activities.

Coordinates community engaging activities to evoke peace and harmony amongs gangs with each other and the community in which they live.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

PXCAT (St. Pius X Community Action Team)

Aurora Residents for Recreation 2011 Campaign

To support the Aurora Residents for Recreation's ongoing campaign to win public support for the constructionof new recreation centers serving the youth of Aurora.

PXCAT is a local organizing committee of MOP whose resident members work to identify issues that are important to residents of Original Aurora, research solutions and take action.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Cross Community Coalition

Community Event

To support the day of music, games, food and information about local service/nonprofit agencies.

The CCC is the service provider for Globeville, Elyria and Swansea.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Alliance of Altura's Teachers and Parents

Altura Home Visit

To support the first Aurora home visits by teachers.

The parent/teacher group hopes to engage all in improving academics.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Health

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

Whittier Community Garden

Neighborhood Outreach

To support the 2010 Whittier Community Garden Neighborhood Outreach.

Provides a space for 90+ community residents to garden and conducts events to use the garden as a way to foster relationships in the neighborhood.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,250 | Project Type: Community Gardens

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)

Monaco Together

Monaco Annexation

To support the Monaco Annexation Possibilities study process.

Gathers residents of the Monaco neighborhood to learn about and provide input into the question of whether Monaco should be annexed into Commerce City.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Kwanzaa Committee of Denver

Planning Activities

To support the planning of the 2010 Kwanzaa events.

Hosts multiple events that celebrate the principles of Kwanaa in the Denver community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $350 | Project Type: Health

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

Northeast Park Hill Grandparents/Grandchild Association

Annual Activities

To support the annual intergenerational activities of NEPH residents.

Provides intergenerational activities to bridge differences of youth and the seniors who are raising them.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | 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)

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)

Mile High HEAT

Annual Activities

To support the annual activities.

Provides mentoring and sports activities for youth in Northeast Park Hill.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Cleaves Memorial CME Church

Communities Creating Scholars

To support the communities creating scholars programs.

Supports community activities that promote building relationships.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Clayton Neighborhood Association

Newsletter and Neighborhood Meeting

To support the publication, Spanish translation, and delivery of the neighborhood association's bimonthly newsletter, and to provide refreshments at the association's meetings.

Gathers residents to discuss community issues, publishes bimonthly neighborhood newsletters.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,890 | Project Type: Newsletters/Communication

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)

Quigg Newton Resident Council

Resource Fair

To support the 2010 Quigg Newton Resource Fair.

A local residents council that works to connect residents to one another and the larger community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Club Deportivo Halcones de Aurora

Soccer Season

To support the uniform and equipment purchases for the youth soccer club.

The new parent-led sports group hopes to provide wholesome activities for children.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Sports League

Aurora Community Connection

Community Advisory Board

This grant will provide small stipends to members of the the Community Advisory Board, program participants who will help develop programs and conduct outreach activities to shape the work of the ACC and connect it more effectively to the Original Aurora community.

The family resource center for Original Aurora, which provides ESL classes, service referrals, and social services to low-income residents of the community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

The Prodigal Son Initiative, Inc.

Holly Mural Project

To support the Holly Mural Project.

Provides mentoring and after school programs for youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Alcott Street Block Party

Neighbor Gathering

To support the annual neighborhood gathering of Alcott Street residents.

A group of Sunnyside residents building relationships through summer activities.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $355 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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)

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)

Padres de Crawford

Year-long Organizing Activities

To support the community organizing training and other activities of the POC.

The group is focusing on social change beyond its historic afterschool education support work.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: School Reform

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

Servicios De La Raza

Fiesta Cookout Friendraiser

To support the 1st annual event.

The organization is a metro-wide service provider.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Feed Denver

Urban Agriculture Project

To support the Globeville, Elyria Swansea youth corp, story corp, and 2010 documentation form.

The organization builds community-based urban greenhouse farms and markets to feed and sustain themselves and their communities through improving year-round access to fresh food.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,270 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Battleground Christian Community Outreach Center

Summer Youth Leadership Program

To support the Summer Youth Leadership Program.

This local church is trying to engage youth and their parents in community beautification activities.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Aurora Housing Corporation

Summer Youth Program

To support the stipend for a staff development and resident leadership position in the 2010 Sumer Youth Program.

DAVA uses the visual arts to work with youth in Original Aurora to help them achieve their full potential.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,206 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Sunnyside Music Festival

Kickoff Planning Party

To support the planning of the 2010 Sunnyside Music Festival.

Provides an annual live music event where Sunnyside residents come together.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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

Sunnyside Music Festival

Annual Music Event

To support the 8th annual celebration.

Uses a community music event to build community vonnections and build awareness through supporting community organizations.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Grow Haus

Labor and Management

To support the expansion of the plammimg area, set-up of the market, and implementation of sales of produce to local restaurants and farmer's markets.

Mission is to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh, healthy food in the area while showcasing locally-adopted techniques for substainable indoor food production.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Economic Development

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)

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)

Cross Community Coalition

Feeding Our Families

To support the 2010 "Feeding Our Families" prgram in partnership with Garden Place Academy, Cross Community Coalition, and Denver's Metro Ministries.

This group is working together to create a food program for students and families at Garden Place Academy.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Our Lady of Grace Church

Quinceanera & Parents Bond

To support the six session preparation.

Our Lady of Grace has a youth program that develops it's own projects.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

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)

Assistant Coach, Inc.

Annual Activities

To support the annual activities.

Provides mentoring, tutoring, and life skills to inner-city youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

The Deliverer Church and Outreach in Aurora

Ask Me About Alice Event

To support the Ask Me About Alice Event.

Supports families working to overcome domestic violence.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

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)

Shorter Community AME Church

Cutting Through the Crisis 2

To support the Cutting through the Crisis 2.

Provides spiritual edification and community support through services and programs.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Health

Beeler Street Community Garden

Growing Greens Project

To support the 2010 community garden.

Brings residents from many different cultures together to garden and to build community in Original Aurora.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens

AAAll of the Above

ESL Instruction

To support the adult instruction, tutoring with students, and document translation.

The group is a newly-formed volunteer-based group hoping to empower their students to reach their full potential and increase parent involvement within the local schools.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Padres de Kenton

Year-long Activities

To support the cost of meeting, volunteer recruitment and leadership development.

This parent-organizing group hopes to focus on social change this year.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

REED Food Ministries

Emergency Food Distribution

To support the emergency food distribution in Original Aurora.

Provides emergency food to Original Aurora residents in need.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,450 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Del Mar Parkway Neighborhood Association

Del Mar Parkway Annual Neighborhood Clean Up

To support the annual neighborhood clean up.

Supports resident involvement in their community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,442 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Whittier Neighborhood Association

Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale

To support the Annual Whittier Yard Sale.

Provides support and voice to residents of the Whittier neighborhood.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $450 | Project Type: Health

Celebration of Families-Students, Inc.

Intergenerational Road Trip

To support the intergenerational road trip 2009.

Intergenerational activities to bridge relationships across generations.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Adult Education

The GrowHaus

Year: 2010 | Amount: $0 | Project Type: Health

Commerce City Community Enterprise

Commerce City Leadership Program

To support the development of Commerce City neighborhood associations and their leaders.

CCCE encourages residents to take over ownership of Commerce City solutions and promote positive change in Commerce City.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,325 | Project Type: Adult Education

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)

Concurvil.com

Webconvened Activities

To support the establishment of an interactive grassroots group and organization website and convening tool.

ConcurVil.com provides tools to connect and convene grassroots groups and organizations.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Fletcher Parent Organizing Committee

Year-Long Organizing Activities

To support the community organizing activities during the school year.

The POC recruits new leaders, identifies issues and moves to action.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Comite Organizador de Padres de Aurora Central High School

Annual Activities

To support the start-up of the organizing committee.

The student organizing committee will build relationships, identify issues and move to action.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Little Flower Center

Food Distribution

To support the emergency food distribution.

Provides emergency food to Original Aurora.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Whittier Neighbors

Summer Kickoff

To support the summer kickoff event.

Engages Whittier residents to build relationships.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Whittier Neighborhood Association

Community Center Operations

To support the 2010 operations of the Whittier Neighborhood Association.

WNA is the registered neighborhood association for the Whittier neighborhood.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $4,500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association

Families Against Violent Acts

Empowering Our Community Resource Fair

To support the Empowering Our Community Resource Fair.

Educates and supports healthy families in Northeast Denver.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Prince Hall Masons

Annual Community Activities

2010 activities, including the annual Father and Son Breakfast

Sponsors a variety of activities throughout the year to help connect older men with youth and fathers with sons in the African-American community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Padres de Swansea

Afterschool Soccer

To support the parent-led program, including uniforms.

Padres de Swansea has sponsored various youth programs.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Sports League

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

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

Liggins Tower Food Bank

Food Distribution

To support the emergency food distribution.

Provides emergency food to residents of Northeast Park Hill.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,650 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

The Banyan Tree

Whittier Drum Project

To support the Whittier Drum Project annual activities.

Provides drumming circles to bring intergeneral mix of residents together.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Aurora Tech Academy

Tuskegee Airmen Mural

To support the Tuskegee Airmen Mural.

Provides education opportunities to Original Aurora youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.

Commerce City Community Enterprise

Community Empowerment Program

To support the community empowerment program.

Supports Commerce City residents in building relationships, leadership and addressing community issues.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Adult Education

Commerce City Historical Society

Brunch & Book Signing

To support the Brunch and Book signing of the Commerce City History Project.

Preserves the history of Commerce City.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $850 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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

KNUW Seeds

Annual Activities

To support the transportation and awareness activities.

Provides transportation for youth to existing programs and builds community awareness of opportunities of programs and services.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Holly Urban Gardens

Community Garden

To support the Holly Urban Community Garden.

Building a community through the building and upkeep of a community garden.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,940 | Project Type: Community Gardens

Feed the Hungry

Food Distribution

To support the food distribution in multiple neighborhoods.

Distributes food to residents in need.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

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

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

Holly Area Redevelopment Project

Holly Fair

To support the 2010 Holly Fair.

A committee of Northeast Park Hill residents and organizations work to develop a redevelopment vision plan for the Holly area.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Cross Community Coalition

The GrowHaus Community Open House and Listening Sessions

To support the resident-engagement process and work with the new community green house.

CCC is the primary service provider for Elyria Swansea and Globeville.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $350 | Project Type: Community Gardens

Safety on Busses Coalition

Community Organizing Activities

To support the research, out reach, and July event of the SBC with the goal of improving safety of RTD bus riders on the Colfax line.

The SBC's goal is to empower individuals, families, schools, and businesses to act together to improve the safety on the Denver Metro RTD buses.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

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

Somali Bantu Community Development Council of Denver

Immersion Activities

To support the Ensglish classes developed by the community.

The SBCDC assists Denver area Somali Bantu refugees develop the linguistic, employment and life skills necessary for a healthy, efficient and effective integration into the Denver community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Adult Education

Harrington Parents United for Progress

MOP and CSC Harrington Parent Committee

To support the parent organizing around budget, security and safety.

P.U.P unites parents, administrators and school staff to engage in school reform.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Redeemed Ones Jail & Prison Ministry

Seeds of Hope Program

To support the volunteer program which provides food, clothing, hygiene packets, bus tokens, discount bus passes, and housing for women coming out of prison.

The organization also holds accountability mentoring sessions.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Grace Incorporated

Annual Activities

To support the 2010 Living Legends Luncheon, ACT Prep and Fall Health Seminar in Northeast Denver.

Supports activities to honor community elders as well as encourage academic excellence in youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Aurora Tech Academy

Community Spelling Bee

To support the 2010 community spelling bee.

Provides educational opportunities to original Aurora children and families.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.

Northeast Denver Survivors Sports Club

Sports Activities

To support the annual sports activities.

Provides equipment and league scholarships to youth in the Northeast Park Hill community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Sports League

Knight Academy @ Hallet Parent Outreach

Outreach/School Activities

To support the 2010-11 parent outreach and organizing activities.

Works with partner organizations to increase parent involvement and increase student learning.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment

Northwest Aurora Neighborhood Organization

Neighborhood Clean-up

To support the 2010 Northwest Aurora Neighborhood Organization Clean-up

NANO is the neighborhood association for the northwest corner of Aurora, north of Colfax and east of Peoria

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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)

Boston K-8 Parent Organizing Committee

Year Long Organizing Activities

To support the initial community development of a parent-led organizing group.

Activities include one-to-ones, power-analysis and community meetings.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Garden Place Academy Parent Organizing Committee

ESL Classes & Mural

To support the ESL classes and community mural.

The POC will manage and evaluate the project.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Adult Education

Athletics & Beyond

Girls Empowerment Sports Clinic

To support the girls empowerment sports clinic.

Provides activities that educate and empower youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

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)

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)

Redcross Blueshield Gang Prevention, Inc.

Higher Learning Lab

To support the planning of a higher learning technology lab.

Engages and supports youth through educational activities.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | 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

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)

Higher Anointing Christian center

I Can Project

To support the I Can project.

Provides inspirational and community based activities.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Battleground Christian Community Outreach Center

Youth Activities

To support planning meeting with board and community persons.

To suport the institution's hopes to reconnect with community through this project.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $350 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

The Prodigal Son Initiative, Inc.

Annual Activities

To support the annual activities.

Engages and supports positive activities for inner city youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)

Denver Children's Zone

Community Meetings

To support the community meetings.

Residents and community organizations working to create a corridor of coordinated activities and opportunities to increase K-12+ education.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

South Adams Women's Association

Annual Activities

To support the annual community activities in Commerce City.

To support community activities that promote women contributing in the community.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $3,000 | 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)

Clayton Neighborhood Association

2010 Info Meeting

Two outreach metings between the neighborhood association and local serivce providers, " Community Housing"

The nieghborhoos association is resident-led and hope to link residents to program

Year: 2010 | Amount: $700 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Cole Arts & Sciences Academy Parent Organizing Committee

Annual Activities

To support the 2010 School & parent organizing activities of the Cole Arts & Sciences Academy Parent Organizing Committee

CASA POC is the MOP-affiliated parent organizing group working to improve students achievement @ Cole Arts & Sciences Academy.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

Original Aurora Traffic Safety Campaign

Annual Activities

To support the social change activities of parent leaders in several Aurora schools.

The committee is made up of residents engaged with city and school district officials in creating a safer environment around Aurora Public Schools.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change

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)

Black Pearl Entertainment, Inc.

Young Mothers Workshop

To support the Young Mothers Workshop.

Provides education opportunities for community, particularly youth.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support

Aurora Community in Theatre

Community Theatre Production

To support a community theatrical production.

Engages and educates community residents through theatrical productions.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)

Celebration of Families-Students, Inc.

Family Extravaganza 2010

To support the planning of the 2010 Family Extravaganza.

Celebration of Families-Students, Inc. promotes and supports families in their efforts to ensure that their children receive good educations, primarily by hosting an annual awards ceremony recognizing families and students who have achieved their educational goals.

Year: 2010 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.