For more details email jordansibayan@yahoo.com

On September 1, 2020, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing (DOH) and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc are launching the Housing Counseling and Assistance Program (HCAP).

An expansion of the existing Colorado Housing Connects program, HCAP will provide Colorado residents with access to free housing counselors, navigators, and eviction prevention legal services.

These resources will be available through www.coloradohousingconnects.org or calling the hotline @ 844-926-6632.

Denver Dream Center

There are no eligibility requirements to receive either food or milk through the Denver Dream Center.

• Emergency Food: During the months of August and September, the Denver Dream Center will be offering emergency food supplies every Friday at the Pepsi Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are asked to register online at www.denverdreamcenter.org for a specific pickup time.
• Free Milk Supplies: Through the end of the year, the Denver Dream Center is distributing free milk every other Monday to residents and partner agencies. To sign up to receive free milk, visit the Denver Dream Center online at www.denverdreamcenter.org.

For more information, visit the Denver Dream Center online at www.denverdreamcenter.org, or call 720-510-9113.

We Don’t Waste

Drive-through markets are held throughout the month at the following locations, days and times. Both food and milk are available to residents while supplies last. There are no eligibility requirements to receive milk or most food.

• North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80010, first Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Our Lady of Grace Church, 2645 E 48th Ave. Denver, CO 80216, second Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Presentation of Our Lady Church, 695 Julian St., Denver, CO 80204, third Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
•  We Don't Waste Distribution Center, 5971 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, fourth Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit We Don’t Waste online at www.wedontwaste.org or call 720-443-6113.

Mental Health Check-Up Town Hall with Darien Wilson

Saturday, September 19, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM MT

We could all use the time to check in with our mind-body given the climate of today. This town hall moves beyond the physical body and explores mental health in the age of coronavirus. Darien Wilson, candidate for Douglas County Commissioner and a champion of public health policy, will host a panel of local mental health experts to discuss various aspects of safeguarding our mental health wellness. These seasoned therapists are your neighbors and they will share their areas of expertise, discuss the changes impacting mental health care, and offer resources to keep us all moving forward. To register for this FREE Town Hall click here.

Providers of Color Directory (Colorado)

Crowd-sourced list of providers who identify as BIPOC and/or LGTBQ+. This list was compiled by Dr. Tara Jae with YouthSeen in Colorado.

As of 9/01/2020: 57,424 cases

1,945 deaths among cases
(1,849 due to COVID-19)

To read more use this website: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-data

Gov. Jared Polis has extended the mandatory statewide mask order for another 30 days from August 14, 2020.

The Modeling COVID-19 in Colorado app was released. This app allows the user to generate projections of COVID-19 cases, hospital needs and deaths in Colorado under scenarios that can be altered interactively.

Denver Public Schools is again delaying the start of in-person classes over concerns about COVID-19, extending remote learning for most students through at least mid-October.

On August 26, 2020, Governor Jared Polis issued Executive Order B2020 006 to establish a temporary task force with the Department of Local Affairs that examines housing instability and works to prevent evictions due to COVID-19 hardship.

• The Chronicles Peer Support:

  First and third Thursdays of the month from 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT). **August 6 & 20, 2020**

• Self-Empowerment Peer Group:
  Every Thursday, from 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT).
  

• Youth Connect Call:
  Every Friday, from 1:00-2:00pm (MT).

• Art Group:
  First Wednesdays of the month, from 10:00am-12:00pm (MT).
  

To be added to the group send an email to
reneewalbert@gmail.com
with Drum and Drinks in the subject line.

TEDx Cherry Creek Women 2020 - 'Fearless' - November 14, 2020

TEDWomen is a conference about the power of women and girls to be creators and change-makers. The program of speakers, workshops, events — and daring discussions — has sparked some of TED’s most iconic moments yet.

This event will feature fearless women who are change-makers. This event will be streaming live on November 14, 2020.

From July 15 to September 9, comic shops will receive five to six FREE Comic Book Day titles in their weekly shipment.

Here are a few of the participating shops:

All C’s Collectibles – 1250 S. Abilene St. in Aurora

Cobalt Comics & Collectibles – 5494 S. Parker Rd. in Aurora

2nd & Charles – 6606 S. Parker Rd. in Aurora

Mutiny Information Café – 2 S. Broadway in Denver

Enchanted Grounds Coffeehouse & Gameporium – 8800 S. Colorado Blvd. in Highlands Ranch

Mile High Comics – 1360 W. Littleton Blvd. in Littleton

For more participating shops in Colorado, click here.

88 Drive-In Theatre at 8780 Rosemary St. in Commerce City

Tickets are just $9 per person — with children 11 and under admitted for FREE. Admission includes all movies, usually a triple-feature. (They guarantee at least two current Hollywood hits.) The first feature starts at approximately 8:20 p.m.

For a triple-feature, that makes each flick just $3 — definitely blockbuster savings! The box office opens at 6:30 p.m.

The movie line-up changes every few weeks, so check back often. Click here for the current line-up.