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A message from our Disaster Preparedness Coordinator

  • The latest data shows us that 1 out of every 49 Coloradans is infected with COVID-19. Not just in Denver, not just in Adams County -- this is statewide.
  • Friday, nearly 6,000 new cases were reported.
  • Our positivity rate is over 12%. This is the highest level of transmission we’ve ever had in Colorado.
  • In red-level counties, ICU capacity reached 87% as of yesterday.
  • If the rate of increase of hospitalizations continues, we could fill our ICU capacity in Red counties in the next two days.

Coloradans should not gather with anyone who does not already live in your house. This includes all activities.
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This map shows where all of the counties in Colorado are on the Status Dial. These counties are in Red Adams · Arapahoe · Boulder · Broomfield · Clear Creek · Denver · Douglas · Jefferson · La Plata · Logan · Mesa · Morgan · Routt · Summit · Washington

This map shows the current level of protection of each county in Colorado according to the Status Dial. Find out more information here

 https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dial-dashboard.
Your weekly update on what is going on in our community!
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COVID In Colorado: Families Urged To Prevent A Thanksgiving Spike https://t.co/BE4ccvTWyl

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Where to order Thanksgiving dinners to-go in Colorado 🦃https://t.co/zqxeoJVgZ6

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Thanksgiving may be smaller and different this year thanks to COVID-19, but the Colorado weather pattern could help… https://t.co/HILJiiR3hz

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You can find more information about applying for the position on our website at https://atlantiscommunity.org/about-us/job-listings/.
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Zoom lifts it's 40-minute limit for 11/26!

Zoom announced it will lift its timed meeting limit on Thanksgiving so "your family gatherings don't get cut short." The video communications company announced in a tweet that the 40-minute time limit it usually has on its free meetings will be lifted globally on November 26 (Thanksgiving Day).
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Strapped is a mobile app that provides resources for those in need of services. The app is free to download and helps the user locate the nearest resources such as shelter or food by using their location. You can access the web version of the app and find more information here https://strappd.app/#/About.

If you are providing community service and interested in listing your service, you can add/manage service by signing up in the app. You can also update the number of beds available for the shelters you manage. 
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Food Resources

Food Resource Hotline​

Call the bilingual Food Resource Hotline toll-free at (855) 855-4626, or in 

Metro Denver at (720) 382-2920. 

It’s open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Messages left after-hours or on a weekend will be returned the next business day. 

(If you need TTY, call at
7-1-1 or 1-800-659-2656)
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 Details: 

We've partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to bring their #mobilefoodpantry to Empower Field at Mile High on the fourth Monday of every month from 9am until food runs out. 

Anyone who needs food is invited and there is no need to sign up ahead of time. More information is at https.//www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/.
Mental Health Resources

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN A SUICIDAL CRISIS CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:

ENGLISH: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)  

EN ESPANOL: 1-877-SUICIDA (1-877-784-2432) 

University of Colorado Anschutz Johnson Depression Center (Aurora) serves adults, families, couples, adolescents, and children with evidence-based treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other disorders. 

Phone: (303) 724-3300
Intake: (303) 724-4975

The Blue Bench Sexual Assault Prevention and Support Center (Denver) is Denver’s own sexual assault and prevention community resource center. It offers individual and group therapy, case management, and yoga and art programs among others. For anyone who has experienced a sexual assault, or who knows someone who has, please call our Sexual Assault Hotline at 303-322-7273 (English), 303-329-0031 (Spanish), or toll-free at 888-394-8044. We use RELAY Colorado for those who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Housing Resources

State of Colorado Eviction Prevention Programs

The State of Colorado offers emergency rent and mortgage assistance throughout the state through several non-profit organizations. The provision of assistance may be delayed due to high demand. 

Type your address into the search bar on the website, or click a point on the map, to view the services that are available in a given location.

DOLA Emergency Rental Assistance

To Qualify for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP):

  • You were unable to pay your rent or mobile home lot rent because you experienced financial need due to COVID-19.
  • Your household monthly income is at or below the maximum income listed here.
  • You have not already received rental assistance that covered your rent.
  • You complete the application for assistance and provide all of the needed documentation.
  • Other qualifications and documentation required will be explained by the agency you work with to access the funds.
  • EHAP can also be used for mortgage assistance for qualifying homeowners.

EHAP Complete Program Guidelines

TO APPLY
You must go through a local agency. The agency will help you with the application.
Current Events by Maryann C.

As of 11/24/2020: 202,289 cases

2,810 deaths among cases
(2,456 due to COVID-19)

COLORADO COVID-19

  • Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, and Jefferson counties are all at LEVEL RED, Severe Risk (Stay At Home). To read more about what that means click here. 
  • Polis also called a special session of the Colorado legislature to pass a coronavirus relief package.

To read more use this website: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-data
    State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy Talks About Increase in Colorado COVID-19 Cases
    Free COVID-19 testing located near you

    Click this link to find a testing center closest to your neighborhood. 


    If you experience an accessibility issue while trying to get a COVID-19 test, please email our Associate Director, Anaya Robinson at anaya@atlantiscommunity.org.
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    • The Chronicles Peer Support:

      First and third Thursdays of the month from 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT). **November 5th & 19th 2020**

    • Self-Empowerment Peer Group:
      Every Thursday, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT).

    • Youth Connect Call:
      Every Friday, from 4:00-5:00pm (MT). *No call this week 11/27*

    RSVP to Peer Support groups by emailing Mollie at mollie@atlantiscommunity.org
    or call (303) 733-9324
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    Virtual Edible Academy Tour

    Take a virtual trip through our Edible Academy—now well into the summer harvest.

    While the Edible Academy’s vegetable garden remains closed to visitors, each day its staff members are still harvesting heaps of fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, garlic, and more for distribution to Bronx emergency food providers and Community Farm Hub member gardens.
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    You can make a donation using this link coloradogives.org/AtlantisCommunity
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    Make a donation directly to ACI on our website.
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