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Our Lady Mother of the Church
Food Pantry
To support the food pantry activities.
Provides spiritual guidance and community connection in Commerce City.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Garfield Neighbors
Block Party
To support the Garfield Street Block Party.
Brings neighbors together to build relationships thru community activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $750 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Commerce City Community Enterprise
Central Neighborhood Block Party
To support the central neighborhood block party.
Engages Commerce City residents through issues they care about.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Whittier House Tour
To support the 2011 Whittier House Tour.
Engages Whittier residents through community issues they care about.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Park Hill Blackhawks Youth Organization
Annual Sports/Tutoring Program
To support the sports activities/tutoring.
Provides sports instruction and tutoring.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Successful Kids
After School Program
To support the opening event and actvities.
Youth engagement thru tutoring and educational activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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)
Restoration Foundation
Naked and Not Ashamed - Woman in the Mirror
To support the 2011 Naked and Not Ashamed.
Supports victims of violence thru theraputic groups and awareness activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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
House of Joy
Prayse in the Park
To support the Prayse in the Park event.
Building relationships between Northeast Denver churches and the communities they reside in.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Fitter Whittier
Zumba Classes
To support the community zumba classes.
Partners with health-focused nonprofits to provide free fitness programs to Whittier residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,683 | Project Type: Health
Yoga for All
Community Equipment Needs
To support the Yoga for All equipment.
Provides free yoga classes for community members.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Health
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)
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)
Sack Lunch on Us
Annual Activities
To support the Sack Lunch on Us project.
Providing emergency food to children and families in Northeast Park Hill.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,800 | Project Type: Health
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)
Clayton Neighborhood Association
Newsletter
To support the 2011-12 Clayton Neighborhood Newsletter.
Connects and educates Clayton neighbors on issues affecting their community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,070 | Project Type: Newsletters/Communication
Northeast Park Hill Grandparents
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Intergenerational activities to strengthen relationships of grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,950 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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)
Grace Incorporated
Annual Activities
To support the annual community activities including Living Legends event, health activities and youth tutoring.
Honors community elders and provides community activities that promote education and health.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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)
Kwanzaa Committee of Denver
Planning Activities
To support the 2011 Kwanzaa planning activities.
Organizes community activities that celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $350 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
New Beginning Life Center, Int.
Laugh Out Loud Block Party
To support the Laugh Out Loud Block Party.
Operates a community church out of the Moorhead Rec Center in Original Aurora.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $944 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Embelleciendo Aurora
Embelleciendo Aurora
To support the neighborhood clean-up.
The group is related to the church, Iglesia Cristiana Adoradores de Dios.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Cleaves Memorial CME Church
Back to School Extravaganza
To support the back to school extravaganza.
Provides community connecting activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Health
Lafayette Street Neighbors
Block Party
To support the 2011 Block Party.
Organize activities to build relationships between Whittier residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Sisters Enterprise
7th Annual Gospel Shoutout
To support the Back Home Gospel Shoutout.
Organize activities to build relationships in Original Aurora.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,250 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Liggins Tower Food Bank
Annual Activities
To support the 2011-12 emergency food services.
Provides emergency food to NEPH residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,135 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
2600 Birch St. Block Party
Block Party
To support the 2011 Block Party.
Organizing first block party on their street in 14 years.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $454 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
HAWKS
Stay Fit and Fly like a Hawk
To support the 2011 basketball program.
Provides youth development programs.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Servicios de la Raza
Friendraiser Fiesta Cookout
To support the 2011 Friendraiser Fiesta Cookout.
Provides info and community services.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Sunnyside Music Festival
Annual Activities
To support the 2011 Sunnyside Music Festival.
Creates community thru a shoned interest in music.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Prophetic Life Changing Ministries
The Princess Within
To support the Princess In Me program.
Provides programs to develop life skills and character in youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Prophetic Life Changing Ministries
Community Fit
To support the Community Fit activities.
Provides spiritual support.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Health
UrbiCulture Community Farms
Sunnyside Harvest Party
To support the 1-day event by the community-supported agriculture (CSA) member.
The multi-plot farm is committed to providing food to people of all income levels by sustainably growing affordable, local food in the Denver metro area.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Clayton Youth Soccer
Community Youth Soccer
To support the community celebration potluck.
Neighborhood 6 week youth soccer program at Nairobi Park.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Quigg Newton Resident Council
Resource Fair
To support the 2011 Annual Resource Fair.
Provides information and forum for Quigg Newton Housing resident to address issues.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | 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
Free Flyght Center for the Arts
Free to be Me
To support the theatre, art and culinary classes.
The center develops participatory art for the community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Whittier Community Garden
Annual Activities
To support the annual gardening activities.
Builds resident to resident relationships through community gardening.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,750 | Project Type: Community Gardens
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)
Globeville K.A.R.E.S. Committee
Year-Long Activities
To support the new neighborhood association.
The resident group hopes to work with Street Kidz to identify neighborhood issues and hold community celebrations.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Planned Pethood
We Matter 2 -- Spay & Neuter Event
To support the spay and neutering event.
The group is resident-run.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Health
Padres de Swansea
Soccer Activities
To support the year-long soccer program.
This is a parent-led soccer league.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Sports League
Civic Association of Clayton
Clayton Remembers September 11
To support the Clayton Remembers 9/11 gathering.
Provides information and forum to address neighborhood issues and build community relationships.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Club Deportivo Olimpia de Aurora
Soccer
To support the league fees.
Olimpia is a resident-led youth soccer program.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Disability Center for Independent Living
Community Unity/Unidad de la Comunidad
To support the fundraising event.
The center works with all members of the community to create a supportive community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $875 | Project Type: Health
Good Sheperd Baptist Church
Community Celebration
To support the community celebration.
Provides spiritual education thru community unity activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,100 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Knit One Read Too
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Book and knitting club to build relationships between neighborhoods.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $450 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Derby Neighborhood Association
Annual Activities
To support the annual community activities.
Supports activities that bring Derby residents together.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,133 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Beeler Street Community Garden
Annual Activities
To support the annual gardening activities.
Provides space for Aurora residents to build relationships thru a common interest of gardening.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,400 | Project Type: Community Gardens
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)
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral
Old Globeville Days/Orthodox Food Fest
To support the Old Globeville Days/Orthodox Food Festival.
Provides spiritual leadership and community building activities.
Year: 2011 | 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 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)
Major Taylor Cycling Club of Denver
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Community cycling club of recreation and health.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Health
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)
Good Neighbor Group
Good Neighbor Celebration
To support the back to school celebration.
The Whittier-based group hopes to build relationships through events and soccer.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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)
Del Mar Parkway Neighborhood Association
Annual Clean-Up
To support the 2011 neighborhood clean-up.
Provides activities that bring Del Mar residents together.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,400 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Commerce City Community Enterprise
Derby Daze
To support the 2011 Derby Daze.
Encourages civic engagement through activities for Commerce City residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | 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)
The Lord's Pantry
Annual Activities
To support the 2011 food distribution.
Provides emergency food for citizens of Commerce City.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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)
History Hunter
Storytelling Project
To support the Commerce City storytelling project.
Sharing stories to build relationships cross-community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Adult Education
Northeast Park Hill Grandparents
Think Day
To support the 2011 Think Day.
Provides activities to build intergenerational relationships of grandparents and their grandchildren.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $295 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Focus Points
Open House
To support the community-wide event.
The organization's mission is to build better communities by strengthening families.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,250 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Center for African American Health
Open House
To support the storytellers open house event.
Provides community activities for health awareness and prevention in the African American community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $900 | Project Type: Health
Whittier Neighbors
Whittier Neighbors Summer Kickoff 2011
To support the 2011 Summer Kick-Off.
Coordinates community building activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Kemp Neighbors
Summer Projects
To support the three projects that will increase membership.
The resident-led group works to bring residents together.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
St. Pius X Community Action Team
Immigrant Organizing Activities
To support the assessment, research and liaison work.
The volunteer group organizes in Original Aurora.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Feed Denver
42nd & Steele Farm
To support the continued development of the parking lot farm with the goal of creating urban farmers.
The organization creates farms in the city where people come to learn how to grow food at high altitude.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,200 | Project Type: Community Gardens
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
Feed Denver
Sunnyside Farm Project
To support the planning of a new, vacant lot farm.
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
Major Taylor Cycling Club of Denver
Activities Planning
To support the annual activities.
Community cycling activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Health
Green Spaces
Green Route Festival
To support the multi-generational, multi-cultural event.
The group held a Green Route Festival in 2010.
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)
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)
E. 67th Avenue Block Party
E. 67th Avenue Block Party
To support the one-day bbq.
This is an ongoing event where neighbors hope to meet new neighbors to foster a sense of community on the block.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Athletics & Beyond
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Provides youth empowerment and leadership activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
The Black Actors Guild
Presents...
To support the development of original theater for near northeast Denver.
The volunteer group presents a wide variety of original, interactive, thought-provoking entertainment.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
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
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Whittier Yard Sale
To support the 2011 Whittier neighborhood-wide yard sale.
Uses community activities to connect Whittier residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
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.
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Candidates Forum
To support the 2011 Candidates Forum.
Provides activities to educate and bring Whittier residens together.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Feed the Hungry
Food Distribution
To support the emergency food distribution.
Provides emergency food to NEPH residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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
Jam League
Basketball Uniforms
To support the two basketball teams with Street Kidz.
The teams play basketball and are made up of middle-schoolers.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Commerce City Neighbors
Leadership Development-NUSA Trip
To support the leadership development-NUSA project.
Works in neighborhoods throughout Commerce City to help residents get more involved in civic life.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Hanson Elementary PTO/PIE
Electronic Sign
To support the purchase and installation of an electronic message board.
The parent-led group raises funds for the school and provide resident voice to the principal.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
Denver District Attorney
Cafe Milagro
To support the community coffee of the D.A.'s Volunteer Victim Advocate Program.
The D.A.'s program works with elders in the community to prevent elder abuse and financial exploitation.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Adult Education
Friends of Manual
Fundraising Activities
To support the volunteer recruitment activities.
Builds relationships and supports potential volunteers of Manual HS.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
South Adams Women's Association
South Adams Womens Assoc. Projects
To support the annual community activities.
Community activities to build relationships between residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Redline Art
Mother's Day Event
To support the community mother's day event.
Presents activities that honor community strengths, issues and artists.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Commerce City Historical Society
Awards Luncheon
To support the annual awards luncheon.
Highlights the history of Commerce City through activities.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $764 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Yoga for All
Annual Activities
To support the annual free activities.
Provides free yoga sessions for all community members.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Health
Prince Hall Masonic Father & Son
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Hosts community activities to promote healthy families and youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Mitchell Garden
Garden Expansion
To support the community garden expansion will help with gardeners on the Whittier Garden waiting list.
Residents working together to grow healthy foods for community consumption/enjoyment.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
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
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)
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)
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)
American Legion Post 87
Capital Improvements
To support the capital improvements to community space within the hall.
Provides services and social activities for seniors/veterans.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
His Hand Extended Ministry
Community Easter Egg Hunt
To support the 2011 Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Provides spiritual education in the Whittier community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,000 | 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
Focus Points Family Resource Center
Babies to College
To support the promise neighborhoods Babies 2 College.
Provides education and assistance to Northeast Denver families.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Focus Points Family Resource Center
Swansea Vegetable Gardens
To support the community-led work in partnership with GrowHaus.
The non-profit helps build better communities by strengthening families through specialized programming and support that helps low-income, Spanish-speaking families become self-sufficient.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $4,100 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Northeast Denver Green Gardeners
Spring Event
To support the annual seed exchange.
The group of volunteers promotes healthy living through community gardening.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center
2011 Domino Club
To support the 2011 domino club activities.
Provides recreational activities for residents of all ages.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Reed Food Ministry
Annual Activities
To support the emergency food distribution.
Provides emergency food provisions to Original Aurora residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,450 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Padres y Madres de Vaughn
Skills for Success/Parental Leadership
To support the parenting classes provided through Sevicios de La Raza.
The parent committee meeting through training "coffee's" at the school.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,400 | Project Type: Adult Education
Safe City Foundation
Safe City Youth Summit
To support the 2011 Youth Summit.
Supports youth leadership in Denver County.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
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
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Moorhead Mural Project
To support the community mural at Moorhead Recreation Center.
Provides art education and activities to heighten awareness and appreciation for art.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Aurora Residents for Recreation
Education Program
To support the public education process concerning the need for additional indoor recreation space in Aurora.
ARR is a group of Aurora residents who are working to fill the enormous gap in indoor recreation space in Aurora, to give young people a place to go and to improve community health.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
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.
Fishbone Domino Club
Annual Activities
To support the Fish Fry Fundraiser.
Connects Original Aurora residents through a recreation domino club.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $585 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Somali Bantu CDC of Denver
Leadership Class
To support th ecosts of training and outreach with particular emphasis on diversifying membership and developing a campaign for youth education.
The CDC hopes to both offer services to new immigrants and develop a community organizing strategy.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,100 | Project Type: Adult Education
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
CBWPA
Black Legislative Day at the Capitol
To support the Civic Education Activities.
Engages African American women to educate and engage on the political process for the betterment of their community.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Adult Education
Street Kidz
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Provides youth development activities for Globeville youth.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Sunnyside United Neighbors, Inc.
SUNI General Operating Support
To support the annual activities.
Provides support to Sunnyside residents.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
The Somali Bantu Community Development Council of Denver
ESL and Citizenship Classes
To support the resident-led service programs.
The volunteer CDC hopes to develop leaders and provide services.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Adult Education
Northwest Aurora Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Clean-Up
To support the 2011 neighborhood clean-up.
Provides education and activities to build resident relationships in North Aurora.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $2,700 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Whittier Elementary PTA
Walk for Whittier
To support the Walk for Whittier event.
Provides support to students and families of Whittier Elementary.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
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)
Sisters Enterprise
Community Gospel Event
To support the community gospel event.
Hosts activities to being community together.
Year: 2011 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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
Take It to the Street Ministry
Food Bank
To support the Original Aurora Food Bank at Village Gardens.
Take it to the Streets Ministry operates an all volunteer community-run food bank out of donated space in an apartment building in Original Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,206 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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
Kwanzaa Committee of Denver
Annual Activities
To support the Kwanzaa activities.
Leads a multi-day event full of activities that promote positive African principles.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Commerce City Community Enterprise
Derby Winter Festival
To support the Derby Winter Festival.
Supports Commerce City residents as they build relationships, leadership and address community concerns.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
New Hope Christian Fellowship
Veteran's Honor Dinner
To support the 2009 Veteran's Honor Dinner.
New Hope is a Commerce City congregation that performs acts of service to the community twice a year. The Veteran's Honor Dinner is in its 9th year and has been growing each year.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Trevista at Horace Mann
Go For It Institute Training
To support the training that will be made available to the public and Trevista parents.
The parent-led group is in initial stages of development.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Adult Education
Full Count Baseball Ministry, Inc.
Youth Nights Out
To support the youth nights out program.
Building youth leaders in the Whittier community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Bruce Randolph Middle School
Mental Audition
To suport the student-run production.
The play will be videotaped and made available to the communty as a live performance as well.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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
Ministerio Internacional Jehova Nisi
Posada Amistad
To support the annual cultural event.
Activities include the posada, gift giving to children and engagement of leaders in new roles.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
United Residents for Commerce City
Christmas Lights Bus Tour
To support the 2009 holiday bus tour.
Provides activities to connect Commerce City.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Ujamaa Holiday Market Place
Annual Holiday Market
To support the 2009 Ujamaa Holiday Market.
Provides a venue for community residents to share and sell their homemade crafts.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Northeast Park Hill Coalition
Community Holiday Event
To support the community holiday event.
Resident organization supporting neighborhood organization.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $900 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Diverse Neighborhood Collective
Gentrification Forum
To support the gentrification forum.
Supports the development of inclusive neighborhood relationships and partnerships for positive community change.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $250 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
AAAll of the Above
Volunteer- Based Community Ed PG
Community Education Workshops, including ESL
The group is volunteer-led and provides services to Commerce City adults.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Adult Education
Gilpin Organizing Committee
Annual Activities
To support the parent outreach activities.
Engages parents in the elementary school to support education and community roles.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
St. Therese Family - Parish Organizing Committee
St. Therese Family - Parish Organizing Committee
To support the ongoing organizing activities of the Family parish organizing committee.
St. Therese is a Catholic parish in Original Aurora that has a local organizing committee, called Family, that is affiliated with Metro Organizations for People. St. Therese Family works on issues of concern to local residents and parishioners, such as immigration, health care and school reform.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,460 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Derby Business Association
Media Blitz Project
To support the 2009 Media Blitz; to encourage residents to shop locally during the holidays.
The Derby Business Association is to promote the businesses in the downtown Derby area of Commerce City.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Economic Development
Commerce City Community Enterprise
Day of the Dead
To support Day of the Dead.
The event will bridge cultures in Commerce City.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $400 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Aurora Tech Academy
Annual Spelling Bee
To support the 2nd annual spelling bee.
Educate Original Aurora school-age youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Sunnyside Music Festival
Thank You Party & 2010 Planning
To support the thank you party and 2010 planning activities.
Provides a music venue that engages Sunnyside residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $350 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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
Studio 4
Art Classes
To support the community art classes.
Provides art classes to Commerce City community members.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Historic Whittier House Tour
To support the 2009 Historic Whittier House Tour.
The WNA is an association of residents in Whittier working to make their community stronger.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Commerce City Election Education Committee
Election Education Newspaper
To support the election education publication.
Educates Commerce City residents on election options.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Adult Education
Kwanzaa Committee of Denver
Kwanzaa Activities
To support the planning of the 2009 Kwanzaa event(s).
Leads multi-day activities that promote positive African principles.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Denver Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Snowflake Ball
To support the Snowflake Ball.
Educates and organizes women on community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $800 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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)
Northwest Denver Neighborhood Alliance
Neighborhood Association Convening
To support the convening of eight Northwest Denver to exchange ideas and share what each RNO does for their particular neighborhood - including membership dues, board structure, events, communication tools and committees.
NW Denver Neighborhood Alliance was formed to share best practices and to work together to address issues unique to the greater Northwest Denver area.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Friends of Chaffee Park
Park Updates
To support the build out of a community-designed playground in Chaffee Park, completed through volunteer labor.
Friends of Chaffee Park works to improve Chaffee Park in Sunnyside so it is a more effective spot for neighborhood residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,600 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Whittier Elementary PTA
Walk for Whittier
To support the 2009 Walk for Whittier fundraiser and community carnival.
Whittier PTA is the parent organization for Whittier Elementary School.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,100 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
Bruce Randolph Parent Organizing Committee
Organizing Activities
To support the communication between families and community and working on prominent issues such as lunch, transportation, security, college prep, website etc.
The POC organizes parents and youth through one-to-ones, meetings, and actions that hopefully lead to academic success.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Near Northeast Schools Network
Organizing Activities
To support the quarterly meetings with principals, parents, and teachers of Near Northeast Denver Schools.
The MOP-led network works on issues such as weighted-student funding, autonomy, and school choice.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
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)
Whittier Elementary PTA
Walk for Whittier
To support the planning of the 2009 "Walk for Whittier" kick-off event.
Whittier PTA is the parent organization for Whittier Elementary School.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
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
Parents at Trevista School
Annual Activities
To support the development of a new parent group at the newly configured school.
The group will conduct several recruitment meetings and plan activities for the year.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center
2010 Domino Activities
To support the 2009 domino club activities.
Supports activities that bring community members together.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Globeville Community Organization
Future of Rec Center Mtg
To support the community meeting about the future of the Globeville recreation center.
Globeville residents work together to support activities and policies that promote positive community living.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Padres de Sable
Organizing Committee
To support the year-long organizing activities.
Parents are attempting to develop a new organizing committee.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,250 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Community, Culture, and Rights
Human Rights Week
To support the human rights week- welcome home neighbor project.
Educates Commerce City residents on good neighbor policy.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $600 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
The Deliverer Church and Outreach in Aurora
Back Pack Distribution
To support the 2009 back to school event.
Supports activities that bring awareness and action to community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Little Flower Center
Community Food Activities
To support the emergency food activities.
Provides emergency food to Original Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,555 | Project Type: Health
Seeds of Mercy
Back to School Outreach
To support the back to school outreach activities.
Provides activities that support low-income families in Whittier.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
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
Aurora Community for Youth
Back to School Bonanza
To support the back to school bonanza.
Engages families to be active in their local Aurora schools.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,200 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
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)
Pirates Youth Football Organization
Annual Activities
To support the 2009 youth athletics activities.
Supports youth athletic activities through scholarships and equipment provisions.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Sports League
Cleaves Memorial CME Church
Cleaves CLING Program
To support the Cleaves CLING program.
Supports community projects that build community between Skyland neighborhood and Cleaves church.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Youth 3 on 3 Tournament
Basketball Event
To support the invitational youth basketball tournament.
Design activities to engage community youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $600 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Colfax Community Network
Summer Camp
To support the summer youth camp.
Provides basic needs and assitance to low-income families in Original Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Commerce City Community Enterprise
National Nite Out
To support the combination of efforts of the Kemp, Derby, and Monaco neighborhood associations.
CCCE brings together grassroot leaders from throughout Commerce City.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $950 | Project Type: Safety
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
Colorado Hard at Work Kids
Annual Activities
To support the annual youth activities.
Engage youth through community service activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
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
Ivy Street Neighbors Association
National Nite Out
To support the 2009 National Nite Out.
Supports activities that build community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,150 | Project Type: Safety
Banyan Tree
Annual Fundraiser
To support the Banyan Tree community fundraiser.
Provides drumming circles to bring community members together.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $200 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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)
Mile High HEAT
Annual Activities
To support the 2009 annual activities of the Mile High HEAT (Helping Enrich And Teach.)
Mile High HEAT has provided youth in Northeast Denver with the opportunity to enrich their lives by teaching and mentoring them in academics, athletics, and the various social skills that they need to become productive citizens.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Sports League
Park Avenue Cop Shop
National Night Out
To support the 26th annual National Night Out in Sonny Lawson PK.
P.A.C.S. is a colunteer run organization in partnership with the Denver Police Department providing a hub for Whittier, Clayton, Curtis Park, and Five Points neighborhoods to file police reports, report drug activity, graffiti and gang activities, and act as a mediator.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Northeast Basketball Team
Summer Training
To support the 2009 summer training activities.
Provides youth athletic activities in Northeast Denver.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Our Lady Mother of the Church Parish-Community
Food Bank Activities
To support the food bank activities.
Provides spiritual and basic needs services to Commerce City residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Health
Northeast Park Hill Grandparents/Grandchild Association
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Provides intergenerational activities to support seniors raising their grandchildren.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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
Civic Association of Clayton
Clayton Remembers Picnic
To support the 2009 Clayton Remembers Annual Picnic.
Provides a forum for Clayton residents to build relationships and address community concerns.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
The New Dance Theatre, Inc. dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Summer Intensive
To support the summe intensive.
Provides art programs to youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Christ For Life Drama Ministry
Rapture Play
To support the costs of gathering to build community and develop relationships as part of summer theater program.
Christ for Life Drama Ministry brings people together to build community by putting on plays using community residents as actors.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Five Points Historic Association
Film Review
To support the multi-neighborhood community conversations.
Preserves the history of the Five Points community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $405 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Sisters Enterprise
Annual Gospel Shout Out
To support the 2009 gospel shout outs.
Provides community activities to bring community together.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
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
Park Avenue Cop Shop
Neighborhood Connections - National Night Out
To support the planning of the 2009 Neighborhood Connections- National Night Out.
The Park Avenue Cop Shop is a citizen-led, all volunteer community association that staffs a walk-in office and sponsors neighborhood activities to get residents involved in making their community safer.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Safety
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral
Old Globeville Days/River North Arts Festival
To support the 2009 Old Globeville Days Festival, which this year includes an arts festival featuring artists from the River North area.
The Cathedral is the centerpiece of the ORthodox church in America's Rocky Mtn. region and the cathedral, its pastor, and his wife are mainstays in the civic life of the Globeville's history and featuring diverse music and ethnic foods from the area. In 2009, the festival was expanded to include a celebration of artists living and working in the River North area of Globeville.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Northeast Denver/Park Hill Optimists
Safe Nite Post-Event Evaluation
To support the evaluation and celebration of the 2009 Safe Nite event.
The Optimists are an international fraternal organization dedicated to working with kids and advancing community safety.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $200 | Project Type: Safety
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)
Lifeline of America
Block Party Planning Grant
To support the block party.
Community activities to build relationships between residents of Original Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | 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
On Laughter Silvered Wings
Young Airmen
To support the Young Airmen program.
Provides programs for aspiring African-American boys.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Cole Arts & Sciences Academy Parent Organizing Committee
Positive Behavior Training
To support the eight Positive Behavior System classes in order to create a consistent environment for CASA children at home and at school.
The MOP-led parent organizing committee provides the organization to provide classes and push for school reform at Cole.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Annual Neighbors Meeting
To support the annual neighbors meeting.
Organizes Whittier residents around community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $485 | 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)
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
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
Asian Pacific Development Center
Growing Our Neighborhood Together
To support the Growing Our Neighborhood Together Garden Project.
Provides support to the Asian Pacific community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
The Deliverer Church and Outreach in Aurora
Ask Me About Alice Event
To support the Ask Me About Alice Domestic Violence Awareness Event.
Supports activities that bring awareness and action to community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Health
United Residents for Commerce City
Pioneer Picnic
To support the anual pioneer picnic.
Provides community activities that build relationships between Commerce City residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | 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)
Next Level Sports
College Prep
To support the college prep programming.
Supports youth through college preparation activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
The Prodigal Son Initiative, Inc.
Safenite Colorado
To support the 2009 safenite Colorado.
Supports positive youth activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Comité de Soccer Altura
Summer Soccer
To support the youth and parent summer futbol activities.
Activities include organizing meetings, enrollment, and parent coaching.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,080 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Sunnyside Music Festival
Annual Event
To support the 2009 music event.
Provides a community music venue to establish relationship and community pride.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
St. Pius X Community Action Team
Aurora Residents for Recreation Task Force
To support the 2009 activities of the St. Pius X Community Action Team, including the Aurora Residents for Recreation Task Force, ESL classes, and anti-home forevlosure work.
PXCAT is a MOP-affiliated local organizing committee for St. Pius X Parish in Original Aurora. PXCAT organizes local leaders around issues im portant to the community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
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
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
Quigg Newton Resident Council
Quigg Newton Resource Fair
To support the July event.
The Resident Council teams with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, the Aztlan Recreation Center and TreVista School to hold this fair.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Del Mar Parkway Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Clean-Up
To support the annual neighborhood clean-up.
Supports neighborhood residents working to address community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,610 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Black Pearl Entertainment
Young Mothers Support Group
To support the young mothers support group.
Provide community activities to engage young adults.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,875 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Athletics & Beyond
Girls Empowerment Mentoring Program
To support the girl's empowerment program.
Engages and educates inner city youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | 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)
Padres de Fletcher
Annual Celebration
To support the year-end celebration.
This resident-led group works on both single-day events and on long term community organizing.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
Liggins Tower Food Bank
Resident Support Activities - Critical Needs Fund
To support the emergency food distribution.
Provides emergency food provisions to Northeast Park Hill residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $415 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Northeast Denver/Park Hill Optimists
Safe Nite
To support the 2009 Safe Night.
Engages community through positive activities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,951 | 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
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)
Whittier Neighbors
Neighborhood Block Party
To support the 2009 Whittier neighborhood yard sale.
Provides support to Whittier Neighborhood residents as they address community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Bridges of Silence
Bridging the Gap
To support the Bridging the Gap program.
Brings together youth and adults of Commerce City to address issues, build leadership and create positive change.
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
Commerce City Community Enterprise
Padres Unidos de Commerce City
To support the organizing activities that promote school reform.
It is a collaboration between CCCE and Padres Unidos.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,663 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Sunnyside Music Festival
Planning Activities
To support the planning of the annual festival.
Utilizews a day long music event to engage Sunnyside residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $300 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Bruce Randolph Public Acheivement Project
9th Grade Achievment
To support the collaborative work with DU's Center for Comunity Engagement and Service Learning and 9th graders at Bruce Randolph Middle School
Through the program students have identified different issues for work including decreasing teen pregnancy and fighting for rights of immigrants.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
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)
Friends of Ferals
Fix-A-Feral
To support a citizen-led effort to spay and neuter feral cats in North Denver and Adams County.
Friends of Feral is a volunteer group that seeks to reduce the number of feral cats in the Denver area (currently estimated @ over 250,000)
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Aurora Shamrocks
Annual Activities
To support the annual season activities.
Engages Aurora youth through athletic programs.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Sports League
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
Whittier Community Garden
Annual Activities
To support the community.
The Whittier Garden uses its public space to encourage local neighbors to gather among a healthy environment.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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)
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
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)
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)
Prince Hall Father & Son Breakfast Committee
Annual Activities
To support the annual community activities.
Creates and supports community activities that build relationships between residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Padres de Kenton
Danza Folklórica
To support the Fiesta Colorado Project.
This parent group works on multiple projects. The Fiesta Colorado Project will focus on folkloric dancing for students.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Street Kidz
Water in the Park
To support the 2009 water in the park event.
Youth activities to engage young people and influenc their life choices.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $950 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Skyland Green Gardeners
Annual Spring Garden Fair
To support the "Sprouting Hope/Growing Knowledge" annual spring garden fair, featuring healthy food, a plant and seed exchange, and a give-away of vegetable and herb plants to grow in your garden.
Skyland Green Gardeners brings residents of the Skyland neighborhood together to share their love for gardening and to encourage the building of community around locally grown and community sustaining food.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,208 | Project Type: Community Gardens
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Whittier Yard Sale
To support the Whittier yard sale.
Engages Whittier residents to address community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $477 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Little Flower Center
Food Box Activities
To support the emergency food activities.
Provides emergency food to Original Aurora residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,445 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Aurora Day Laborer Organizing Project
Centro Humanitario
Work will include basic organizing, demonstration of positive impact of Day Laborers to the Aurora community, education and leadership development.
El Centro Humanitario promotes the rights and well-being of day laborers in Colorado through education, job skills and leadership training, united action and advocacy.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Northwest Denver Junior Optimist Club
Appreciation Celebration
To support the Appreciation Celebration.
The Jr. Optimist will sponsor a parent appreciation breakfast, a teacher appreciation, and a student assembly to recognize and award students with perfect attendance.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
Fletcher Parent Organizing Committee
Year-long Activities
To support the community organizing activities of Fletcher's new parent-led group.
Parents will train to conduct one-to-ones, meet to share important issues emerging issues and begin research on possible action items.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $3,000 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
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
Commerce City Citizens for Recycling
New Horizons in Recycling
To support the New Horizons in Recycling Project, which will educate children and adults about the importance of recycling and bring recycling activities to all of Commerce City.
CCCR is a citizen-led recycling program that promotes the importance of recycling, advocates for the expansion of public recycling programs, and provides a variety of hands-on recycling services.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: Adult Education
Cole Arts & Sciences Academy Parent Organizing Committee
Annual Activities
To support the Cole Arts and Science Academy year-long organizing activities.
CASA's POC will begin a new round of one to one's. Will conduct research and will engage in social action.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,860 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
The Núñez Foundation
Career Camp
To support the outreach and planning activities in creating a base of new volunteers and mentors.
The foundation provides scholarship, provides mentoring and creates a web of support for college-bound Aurora Public School graduates with limited resources.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $351 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Padres de Altura
Parent Organizing Committee
To support the work of the parent organizing committee.
The organizing committee hopes to continue working on a traffic safety campaign and begin their first exploratory with new leaders.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,500 | Project Type: Health
Aurora Tech Academy
Spelling Bee
To support the 2009 spelling bee.
Educates elementary school-age youth.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Read to Succeed
Bilingual Library
To support the Read to Succeed Bilingual Library project.
Rose Hill Elementary School will develop a bilingual library for all families attending literacy night.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: School-Related - Celebration, Graduation, etc.
Celebration of Families-Students, Inc.
Family Extravaganza
To supoprt the family extravaganza.
Recognizes community-minded families.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center
Community Weight Training Certification
To support the training certification of recreation volunteers.
Provides recreation activities to build community relationships.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $399 | Project Type: Health
Healthy Family Living
One Day Seminar
To support the planning of a one-day health fair.
Neighborhood leaders hope to engage residents and health providers, joining them to begin a dialogue on establishing healthy living habits.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $480 | Project Type: Health
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center
Domino Club
To support the annual activities.
Community members participating in recreation activities to build relationships.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,750 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Adams City High School - Amnesty International Club
Human Rights Awareness Week
To support the Human Rights Awareness Week.
Organizes and educates Adams City High School students on community issues.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,650 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, 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)
Liggins Tower Food Bank
Resident Food Circle
To support the emergency food activities.
Provides emergency food for Northeast Denver residents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $415 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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)
South Adams Women's Association
Annual Activities
To support the annual activities.
Commerce City women working together to create positive change.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,800 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
Padres de Paris
ESL and Leadership Classes
To support the ESL and leadership classes managed by Paris' parent organizing group.
Aurora Community Connecting will be engaged in providing by English instruction and the initial leadership development skill training requests by parents.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Adult Education
M.I.S.S. Support Group
Young Women's Program
To support the young women's program.
Provides positive activities for young women.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $1,500 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Sepia Historical Club
Valentine Luncheon/Black History Recognition
To support the Valentine luncheon and Black history education.
Volunteer social club that works to provide activities that build community.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Northeast Park Hill
Valentine Sock Hop
To support the Valentine Sock Hop.
Resident organization supporting Northeast Park Hill neighborhood.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $0 | Project Type: Single Day/Weekend Events (Block Parties, Gatherings, Celebrations, Non-Organizing Workshops)
Full Circle Inter-Generational Project
Park Hill Community Nights
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: $1,500 | Project Type: Community Organizing/Social Change
Assistant Coach, Inc.
Annual Activities
To support the annual youth activities.
Engages youth through an after-school program.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Manual High School Parent Organizing Committee
Year-long Organizing Activities
To support the community organizing activities of parent leaders at the high school.
The POC conducts training, develops organizing plans, and engages school site administration and Denver Public Schools on autonomy best-practices.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,900 | Project Type: School-Related Volunteer Recruitment
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)
Banyan Tree
Annual Activities
To support the annual activites of Banyan Tree.
Uses rythmic drum program to engage ALL communities.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
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)
Northwest Aurora Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Clean-Up
To support the 2009 neighborhood clean-up.
Resident association of the Northwest Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $4,000 | Project Type: Neighborhood Association
Fletcher Gardens Resident Council
Blue Chair Garden Project
To support the Blue Chair Garden Project.
Gardening activities to engage and build resident relationships in Original Aurora.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $500 | Project Type: Community Gardens
PH Resources, Inc.
Living Legends Luncheon
To support the 2009 living legends luncheon.
Provides activities that honor community elders.
Year: 2009 | Amount: $2,000 | 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
The Lord's Pantry
Annual Activities
To support the emergency food activities.
Provides emergency food to Commerce City residents.
Year: 2008 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Resident to Resident Support
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
Prodigal Son Initiative
PSI After School Program
To support the general operating support.
Engage and educate youth connecting with life changing opportunities and skills to make better choices.
Year: 1969 | Amount: $0 | Project Type: Youth (Arts, Community Garden, Drama, Music, Service Learning, Summer Camps, Tutoring, Development)
Free Flyght Center for the Arts
Community Murals
To support the community murals.
Arts and culture activities to engage the Commerce City community.
Year: 1969 | Amount: $5,000 | Project Type: Community Gardens
