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Landlord-Tenant Mediation

10/2/2018

 
Community Mediation Concepts is working with the Mayor’s Office, City Council and Office of Economic Development to help keep families in their homes.  Too often tenants have a financial “event”, a sick child, a broken car, or something similar and they miss all or part of their rent payment.  They are not comfortable or sure how to talk with their landlord, so they get further and further behind, until the day an eviction notice is filed.  Then it is too late and many bad things can happen.

Community Mediation Concepts is here to facilitate the conversation between tenants and landlords.  They'’ll help them talk to each other, figure the situation out and come up with a solution.  They ran a pilot for the past six months and were able to keep families in their home and/or avoid an eviction in over 55% of the cases we worked with.
  • All this takes place in a safe, confidential, honest and productive environment with the help and experience of a professional mediator.
  • There is no cost to the tenant or the landlord.
  • Solutions that are agreed to in mediation are almost always more cost effective, timely, comprehensive and lasting.  This is because those involved in the situation are making decisions that work best for them, that they can commit to, and that will actually resolve the problem. 
  • Mediation also helps build trust and responsibility going forward.

Here is how it works:
  1. Give Community Mediation Concepts a call or send them an email.  They’ll respond quickly and ask a bit more about the situation.  
  2. If mediation seems like something that might work for you, they’ll get started.
  3. Community Mediation Concepts will contact the other party, explain the process and get their commitment to move forward.
  4. Community Mediation Concepts will schedule your mediation as quickly as you’d like.  They mediate during the day, evenings, and on weekends.  They’ll also find a place to mediate close to where you live, whether this is a library, rec. center or elsewhere.
  5. Community Mediation Concepts will write your points of agreement up as a Memorandum of Understanding and you’ll both sign.  They will either provide a copy then or email a copy to you.

If you’re not sure, just give them a call and they’ll explore the opportunity with you and answer any questions you have.  If you believe mediation or a facilitated conversation will be helpful – you decide.

Our main number – 303-651-6534
Email us at CMC@FindSolutions.org
Visit our website at www.FindSolutions/LT

Applications for the 2017 Elderly or Disabled Refund Program now available

5/4/2018

 
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The application window for the 2017 Elderly or Disabled Refund Program (EDRP), which provides a partial refund of property taxes, or the equivalent in rent, paid by qualifying Denver residents, officially opens May 1. 

The application, as well as instructions and frequently asked questions, are available online at denvergov.org/elderlydisabledrefund. Contact Jannell.Thomas@denvergov.org with any questions.

Denver Encourages All to Believe Victims of Sexual Assault

4/2/2018

 
With April designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the City and County of Denver and partners continue educating the community about the importance of believing victims of sexual assault. With the momentum of the #MeToo movement, everyday more and more survivors are bravely telling their stories. Do you know how best to react if a loved one tells you they were sexually assaulted?  Your reaction matters. Please, start by believing victims.

Because you probably won’t know when a coworker, sister, brother, friend, or child may tell you they were sexually assaulted, everyone is encouraged to visit www.Denvergov.org/StartbyBelieving to prepare themselves for that important conversation.

After being sexually assaulted, survivors may find it difficult to tell someone or talk about it for a number of reasons — fear, shame, doubt.  It is critical that they understand it’s not their fault and that friends and family members know how to start by believing when someone confides in them, which is why Denver’s campaign continues with “Know Action”:
  • No Doubt. Know Action.
  • No Blame. Know Action.
  • No Judgement. Know Action.
  • No Shame. Know Action.

In its fourth year, Denver’s Start by Believing campaign is a collaborative effort between the following agencies: Denver District Attorney’s Office, Department of Public Safety, Denver Police Department, Denver Marketing Office, Sexual Assault Interagency Council, and The Blue Bench. The Start by Believing campaign was developed by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI).

Additionally, thanks to the following sponsors for their contributions to Denver’s Start by Believing campaign: Lamar Advertising, which generously donated billboard space; Outdoor Promotions LLC, which donated bus shelter advertising space; 5280 Magazine, which donated space for a full-page ad in a coming issue, and Westword, which is running Denver’s Start by Believing ads.

If you or anyone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are many resources available:
  • www.Denvergov.org/StartbyBelieving
  • The Blue Bench - Sexual Assault Hotline - 303-322-7273
  • Denver Health Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners or at 303-602-3007

City Launches Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund to Aid Immigrants in Removal Proceedings and DACA/DREAM Act Assistance

3/21/2018

 
Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver City Council and members of the Denver community today launched the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund to provide access to legal representation for qualified individuals threatened with or in removal proceedings and individuals seeking affirmative relief – including DACA or DREAM Act-related relief.

The Fund will launch with an initial $385,000: $200,000 from the City and County of Denver general fund; $50,000 from the City  of Denver Support Fund; $5,000 from The Denver Foundation; $30,000 from the Rose Community Foundation; and a newly announced $100,000 catalyst grant from the Vera Institute Safety & Fairness for Everyone (SAFE) Cities Network. Denver will also join the SAFE Cities Network, administered by the Vera Institute of Justice.

The Denver Foundation will administer the fund and will distribute grants to non-profit organizations providing direct legal representation to Denver residents for (1) defense of removal proceedings and, (2) for assistance with affirmative immigration relief. In addition, direct legal representation includes DACA or DREAM Act-related relief, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), asylum, U visas and T visas, Violence Aganst Women Act (VAWA), and naturalization. Grants will also be awarded to build capacity to expand the network of pro bono and “low-bono” attorneys serving Denver’s immigration clients, including law school clinics.  The Denver Foundation will work with an advisory committee to determine which nonprofits will receive grants to provide services. The advisory committee includes the following individuals:
  • Jamie Torres, Deputy Director of the Agency of Human Rights and Community Partnerships and Director of the Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs (appointed by the Mayor)
  • Joy Athanasiou, Immigration Attorney (appointed by City Council)
  • Nancy Elkind, Immigration Attorney (appointed by the Colorado Lawyers Committee)
  • Miguel Oaxaca, Together Colorado Board Member and directly impacted community member (appointed by the Immigrant Resistance Table)
  • Tania Valenzuela, AFSC CO Advisory Committee member and directly impacted community member (appointed by the Immigrant Resistance Table)
  • Member appointed by The Denver Foundation
  • Member appointed by the Fundraising Committee

The Vera Institute will also provide technical assistance and support, including assistance in identifying and training legal service providers, providing opportunities to share best practices with other jurisdictions, and providing data collection and research support, with an eye toward evaluation.

The Fund will accept donations from private individuals, non-profit organizations and corporations. Donations to the fund are tax-deductible. To donate, visit the Denver Foundation website.

The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund was established by Mayor Hancock’s Executive Order 142, which affirms Denver’s commitment to stand with immigrants and refugees, and maintains Denver as a welcoming city where everyone can feel safe and thrive. City staff, community advocates, and immigration law experts developed recommendations regarding the governance structure and services to be provided by the Fund.

The fund is one of several steps the city has already taken to protect our immigrants and refugees. Denver created its first-ever hate crimes penalty to send a clear message that bias-driven violence will not be tolerated. The city also created a plea by mail system to encourage community members to comply with the law from the safety and security of their home. In addition, the city changed Denver’s sentencing laws to ensure that the penalty reflects the severity of the crime and to limit deportation consequences for low level offenses.  Finally, Denver passed the Public Safety Enforcement Priorities Act to protect the valuable contributions of Denver’s immigrants and refugees by promoting public safety through community trust.


Denver implementa el Fondo de Servicios Legales para Inmigrantes para ayudar a inmigrantes en proceso de remoción y para ayudar a los beneficiados por DACA/Ley DREAM
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El alcalde Michael B. Hancock, el Concejo Municipal de Denver y miembros de la comunidad local anunciaron hoy la implementación del Fondo de Servicios Legales para Inmigrantes de Denver, para proveer acceso a representación legal (abogados) para individuos elegibles amenazados con procedimientos de deportación o en proceso de deportación, o que buscan un alivio concreto en su caso (incluyendo DACA y la Ley DREAM).

 
El fondo comienza con un monto inicial de $385.000: $200.000 de los fondos generales de la Ciudad y Condado de Denver; $50.000 del Fondo de Respaldo de la Ciudad de Denver; $5.000 de la Fundación Denver; $30.000 de la Fundación Comunitaria Rose; y, según se anunció recientemente, un subsidio catalítico de $100.000 del Instituto Vera de Safety & Fairness for Everyone (SAFE) Cities Network. Denver también será parte de la Red de Ciudades SAFE (Seguridad y Equidad para Todos), administrada por el Instituto de Futuro Vera.
 
La Fundación Denver administrará los fondos y distribuirá los subsidios a organizaciones no lucrativas que proveen representación legal directa a los residentes de Denver para (1) defensa contra procedimientos de remoción y (2) para ayuda de alivio afirmativo de inmigración. Además, la representación legal incluye a DACA, la Ley DREAM, estatus especial para inmigrantes juveniles (SIJS), asilo, visas U y visas T, Ley de Violencia Contra Mujeres (VAWA) y naturalización. Los fondos también otorgan subsidios para desarrollar la capacidad de expandir la red de abogados pro bono o a precios reducidos que sirven a inmigrantes, incluyendo los talleres de asuntos legales. La Fundación Denver y un comité asesor otorgarán fondos a organizaciones no lucrativas, y esas organizaciones determinarán a quién ellos representarán. Las siguientes personas son miembros de ese comité asesor:
  • Jamie Torres, subdirectora de la Agencia de Derechos Humanos y Relaciones Comunitarias y Directora de la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados (nombrada por el acalde))
  • Joy Athanasiou, abogada de inmigración (nombrada por el concejo municipal)
  • Nancy Elkind, abogada de inmigración (nombrada por el Comité de Abogados de Colorado)
  • Miguel Oaxaca, miembro de la mesa directiva de Juntos Colorado y miembro de la comunidad directamente impactado (nombrado por la Mesa de Resistencia de Inmigrantes)
  • Tania Valenzuela, miembro del Comité Asesor de AFSC CO y miembro de la comunidad directamente impactado (nombrado por la Mesa de Resistencia de Inmigrantes)
  • Miembro nombrado por la Fundación Denver
  • Miembro nombrado por el Comité de Recaudación de Fondos
 
El Instituto Vera proveerá ayuda técnica y respaldo, incluyendo asistencia para identificar y entrenar a los proveedores de servicios de ayuda legal, proveer oportunidades para compartir las mejores prácticas con otras jurisdicciones, y proveer recolección de datos y ayuda en investigaciones enfocada en posterior evaluación.
 
Los fondos ya aceptan donaciones de individuos, organizaciones no lucrativas y corporaciones. Las donaciones para estos fondos son deducibles de impuestos. Para donar, visite el sitio web de la Fundación Denver.

El Fondo de Servicios Legales para Inmigrantes de Denver fue establecido por la Orden Ejecutiva 142 del alcalde Hancock, que reafirma el compromiso de Denver de solidarizarse con inmigrantes y refugiados y de mantener a Denver como una ciudad donde todos son bienvenidos y pueden sentirse seguros y prosperar. El personal municipal, los promotores comunitarios y los expertos en leyes de inmigración desarrollaron recomendaciones sobre la administración de la estructura y de los servicios que serán provistos por estos fondos.

Este fondo es una de las varias medidas que la ciudad ha implementado para proteger a nuestros inmigrantes y refugiados. Denver aprobó por primera vez leyes contra crímenes de odio para enviar un claro mensaje que no se tolerará violencia basada en prejuicios. La ciudad también estableció un sistema de declaración de culpabilidad por correo para que miembros de la comunidad cumplan con la ley desde la seguridad física y personal de sus hogares. Además, la ciudad modificó las leyes de sentencias para asegurarse que las sentencias reflejen la severidad del crimen, limitándose así las consecuencias de ser deportado por delitos menores.  Finalmente, Denver aprobó la Ley de Prioridades de Seguridad Pública para proteger las valiosas contribuciones de los inmigrantes y refugiados de Denver al promover seguridad pública por medio de confianza comunitaria.

Navigating the Residential Permitting Process

3/12/2018

 
Confused about what you need to get a permit for and what you don't? Download this slideshow created by Community Planning and Development to help you navigate the process.
Images of Houses with the caption, Navigating Denver's Residential Permitting Process March 2018. Click the image to download a presentation.

Denver Community Emergency Response Training

2/14/2018

 
Emergency/disaster preparedness and response training program will include how to plan for an emergency and teach basic response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, terrorism, active shooter, team organization, and emergency/disaster medical operations.
 
WHEN: March 3 and 10, 2018, 8:00a to 5:30p.
WHERE: Central Park Recreation Center, 9651 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
REGISTER: Go to www.denvergov.org/oem and click on “Training Calendar”
 
For More Information: 303.725.3084 or email DenverCERT@denvergov.org 
 
A sign language interpreter or open captioning via cart is provided upon request with at least a five-business day notice.  You may email your request to denvercert@denvergov.org

Working Together for Denver - Rocky Mountain Human Services

2/13/2018

 
Do you know of someone who needs assistance for their questions regarding a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities?  Rocky Mountain Human Services is here to help.  They are a Denver-based non-profit who helps individuals and families with their questions about service options and funding available.  They also provide help to veterans who need housing and assistance.  Consultation and services to meet your needs are available at little or no cost.  They can help!
 
  • For information on intellectual or developmental disabilities please call (303) 636-5862.
  • For information on homeless veterans services please call (855) 828-7428.

Grow a Garden Applications are here! Grow a Garden Las aplicaciones están aquí!

1/5/2018

 
Grow a Garden ensures that in-need individuals, families, seniors and groups have access to the necessary seeds, seedlings and know-how to grow a successful, productive vegetable garden. 
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What does Grow a Garden provide?
• Individuals/Families ($5 fee, can be waived): 10 seed packets, 5 two-packs of seedlings
• Groups ($15 fee): 20 seed packets, 18 two-packs of seedlings
All participants can sign up for an organic gardening workshop and registration for all 2018 DUG workshops at no cost (excluding materials).

To participate:
1. Apply online. Go to a distribution center for computer access, or apply on any computer, smartphone or tablet.
2. Pick-up seeds and attend a workshop in March
3. Pick-up seedlings in mid-May

Online applications will open on January 1. Center hours may vary due to the holiday.
The last day to apply is Tuesday, January 31. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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Find out if you’re eligible, learn more about the program and fill out the application here!
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Cultive un jardín se asegura de que las personas, familias, adultos mayores y grupos de necesitados tengan acceso a las semillas, plántulas y a la capacitación necesaria para cultivar un jardín de verduras productivo y con éxito.
 
¿Qué ofrece Grow a Garden?
• Las personas/Familias ($5 tarifa, se puede exonerar): 10 paquetes de semillas, 5 paquetes de dos plántulas
• Los grupos ($15 tarifa): 20 paquetes de semillas, 18 paquetes de dos plántulas
Todos los participantes asistirán a un taller de jardinería orgánica y todos los talleres de DUG sin costo durante 2018 (no incluyen materiales)

Para participar:
1. Haga la solicitud en línea. Ir a un centro de distribución para acceso a Internet, o inscriba en alguna computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente.
2. Recoja las semillas y asista a un taller en marzo
3. Recoja las plántulas en mayo

Las solicitudes por internet se abrirán el 1 de enero. El horario del centro puede variar debido a las vacaciones.

La ultima fecha para solicitar es el martes 31 de enero. NO SE ACEPTARÁN SOLICITUDES FUERA DE PLAZO.

Averigüe si es elegible, sepa más acerca del programa y complete la solicitud en línea aquí.

Denver Parks and Recreation Fall 2017 Activity Guide

7/19/2017

 
Denver Parks and Recreation Fall 2017 Activity Guide. Activity Registration begins August 1st at Noon online or in person. Click to find the pdf version of the activity guide. Two kids throwing leaves!

4th of July Safety Tips - Brought to you by Responsibility.org

6/30/2017

 
This 4th of July weekend will bring plenty of opportunities to celebrate. Whether you host a cookout, plan a trip to the beach or watch the fireworks from your favorite spot, it’s important to be mindful of the scene. Before the big weekend arrives, we wanted to offer a few tips to help you enjoy the festivities safely and responsibly:
  • Know Your BAC
    • If you choose to drink, know your limits. Download the Virtual Bar app to learn how alcohol and other factors, like food, height and weight, may affect you. 
  • Start a Conversation
    • Heading to an adult party with kids? Check out the resources we offer to get the lines of communication open. Make a plan to consume responsibly and get home safely, and have that conversation within earshot of the kids.
  • Plan a Ride Home
    • Before you head out, make sure you know how you’re getting home. Drunk driving is never an option.
Make a plan to celebrate responsibly this July 4th and lead the way for your family and friends to make smart decisions. We hope you have a great weekend full of fun and celebration. 

Also remember that ALL FIREWORKS are ILLEGAL in the City and County of Denver. From sparklers to bottle rockets, leave it to the professionals!
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No Kid Hungry this Summer!

6/26/2017

 
Schools across the country are ending for summer break. As you may know, summer is often the hungriest time of year for many children from low-income families. These children rely on free and reduced school meals during the school year but when school is out their families struggle to replace those missed meals. Across the United States, local communities, state agencies and non-profit organizations are coming together to set up summer meals sites – stitching together the infrastructure necessary for kids to eat healthy meals while school is out.
 
Summer meals sites operate in low-income communities across the country, and are often located at schools, faith-based organizations, and community organizations.
 
Unfortunately, too many children in need are missing out. Your office can play an important role in ensuring families in your district know about the summer meals program and how to access sites in your community.
 
Below you will find resources for those who need information about  summer meals.
  • Downloadable summer meals flyers
  • Additional outreach materials
  • Summer meals fact sheet
 
More information is available at www.nokidhungry.org/summer.

​Denver Marijuana Informational Bulletin Marijuana Health & Safety Line Now Available

6/14/2017

 
Denver Health’s Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center and Denver Environmental Health have launched the Marijuana Health & Safety Line to help address questions from public health professionals, marijuana product consumers and marijuana industry professionals.

The 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week line can be accessed by calling 877-741-3777.

The line connects callers with pharmacists, nurses and toxicology experts at Denver Health’s Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center. These medical experts can answer questions about occupational safety hazards for marijuana industry workers as well as questions about pesticides, toxins, additives, ingredients and contaminants in marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) products. Callers can also contact the line regarding safe-use concerns, such as those surrounding potentially tampered with packaging or serving sizes.

The Marijuana Health & Safety Line is a three-month pilot project, funded by the City and County of Denver, that may be extended. It gives public health professionals an additional resource to help them stay in line with technology advances in the marijuana industry.

“We are eager to see a resource for reliable information to both consumers and industry employees, and we are excited that this resource may yield data and insights about the health impacts of cannabis consumption and occupational exposure,” said Danica Lee, Director of the Public Health Inspections Division at Denver Environmental Health.
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The line is not meant for anyone experiencing life-threatening emergencies and callers requiring immediate medical assistance will be directed to 911 operators immediately. Additionally, the line is not meant for use as a directory of Denver marijuana businesses and will not be useful for anyone seeking information about business locations, hours of operation and product pricing.

You might qualify for a FREE auto theft prevention device!

4/18/2017

 
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Do you have any of these vehicles?
  • Jeep Cherokee or Liberty
  • Ford Super Duty Truck (F250/F350)
  • Honda Civic or Accord
  • Dodge Van Caravan

You may qualify for a FREE​ auto theft prevention device through the Honda 100 Project paid in full by the Denver Police Department.

The purpose of this Honda 100 Project is to determine whether electronic vehicle immobilizers that prevent vehicle engine from starting without the appropriate key can deter auto thieves from targeting vehicles in a specific area (District Four).  

We are trying to find 100 vehicles in the District Four area to have these immobilization devices installed in. The device itself is worth over $600.00 but they are being given out and installed free of charge! The devices work by immobilizing 3 different circuits in the vehicle (fuel pump, starter, and ignition for example) unless a special key fob is present to turn the system off.  The device is NOT GPS equipped and cannot track your vehicle. It equips older vehicles with the antitheft technology currently being used on newer vehicles. 
 
For more information please call Officer Aranda at 720-913-0277 or Officer Beiriger at 720-913-0276

ConnectHome Denver computer classes - FREE

4/12/2017

 
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Find an updated schedule with a new series of classes beginning next week at the Westwood Opportunity Center (855 S. Irving St.).  These classes are open to all interested individuals for no cost. 
 
The schedule is available online at http://connecthomedenver.org/classes-events/. 

Denver Officials Request ICE Respect Sensitive Locations

4/7/2017

 
Today, Denver officials from the city, state, county courts and public school system sent a letter to the local Acting Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting ICE agents respect “sensitive locations” when carrying out their duties, especially at or near Denver schools or in Denver courthouses.
 
The letter comes on the heels of the Department of Homeland Security indicating on Tuesday that “it can’t promise that immigrants in the United States illegally won’t be arrested if they come forward to report they have been a victim of a crime or a witness to one” according to the Associated Press.
 
The letter, signed by Mayor Michael B. Hancock, all members of Denver City Council, Denver County Court Presiding Judge Theresa Spahn, District Attorney Beth McCann, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg and Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson, expresses concern that recent ICE enforcement actions are inconsistent with current policies adopted by ICE in a memorandum dated October 24, 2011 and titled “Enforcement Actions at or Focused on Sensitive Locations.”
 
Mindful of the fear and trepidation voiced recently by immigrant and refugee communities about interacting with law enforcement on public safety matters, the letter requests that ICE conduct its enforcement actions in accordance with the 2011 memorandum. Denver officials in their letter also request that ICE take certain measures around these sensitive areas so as not to potentially put by-standers at risk, hinder the prosecution of crimes or compromise police-community relationships vital to public safety. 
 
See attached letter.
 


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Arts & Venues partners with Meow Wolf providing $20k for Denver creative spaces, multiple city agencies contributing resources

3/10/2017

 
 Denver Arts & Venues (A&V) and Meow Wolf announced Wednesday a partnership that includes A&V contributing $20,000 toward a funding program, organized by Meow Wolf, that will specifically assist the more immediate compliance and safety needs of Denver’s Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and alternative spaces.

Meow Wolf, a Santa Fe, NM-based arts organization, had previously announced plans to disburse $100,000 in annual funding to support safer DIY music and arts venues across the nation. A&V’s money will go to support infrastructural improvements, rent assistance, materials, equipment and other needs as identified by Denver applicants. The DIY fund also supports additional resources for legal, zoning and building code consulting services.

“Meow Wolf was an ideal partner for addressing short-term needs, while we continue to explore more long-term opportunities to support safe, creative spaces,” said Kent Rice, A&V executive director. “As an artist collective, Meow Wolf has emerged as a leader in the region, working closely with Denver-based artists and reacting quickly to the acute space challenges of artists nationwide with the development of its funding program.”

Meow Wolf is collecting applications for Denver-based funding until Friday, March 31. Applicants can visit here to apply. 

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Sign up with 911NOW!

3/9/2017

 
​911NOW includes three key tools that will help residents get the assistance and information they need now: SMART911, SWIFT911, and TEXTto911.

 
“As the number of individuals who want to live in Denver increases, so too does the demand on our emergency response system. As our city continues to grow, we must also enhance our response system to meet our residents’ needs in a great way, and that is what 911NOW aims to do.”

Together, these three tools will help Denver’s first responders save time and save lives.
Sign up for 911Now

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Apply for bike parking!

3/8/2017

 
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With Spring just around the corner we wanted provide a reminder that Denver Public Works accepts applications for City-Funded bicycle parking in the public right-of-way year round. Applications are reviewed twice a year in the Fall and Spring. For Spring program consideration, please submit applications by March 31st, 2017. Property owners and businesses are encouraged to apply in order to receive bicycle parking that can benefit their community and establishment. Please share this message with property owners, businesses and others that might be interested, and APPLY HERE.

Send us your suggestions and let us where you would like to see bicycle parking installed, next. Share your SUGGESTION HERE
 
To learn more about the City-Funded Bicycle Parking Program or suggest a bicycle parking location, visit www.denvergov.org/bikeparking.

The Sharing Economy: Reduce Waste and Save Money

3/1/2017

 
Are you taking on a home improvement project or a new hobby this spring? Don’t race to the store to purchase new and expensive tools or equipment you may just use once. Instead, consider borrowing or renting tools and equipment you may need from neighbors, friends or other sources. Thanks to many new online platforms, the “sharing economy” is gathering steam and it is easier than ever to share resources and tools within the community.
Pooling resources not only builds community ties, it also conserves resources, saves money and, in some cases, can make you money!  Here are just a few examples of the types of items locally available for sharing, and where to find them:
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND TOOLS:
  • BOOKS at Denver Public Library (DenverLibrary.org). This option isn’t new, but Denver’s library system offers a great way to rent, rather than purchase new books.
  • VARIOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS at Fluid Market (FluidMarket.com). Fluid Market is a new sharing app that allows Denver residents to rent items from one another, ranging from camping equipment to food processors to folding tables.§  TOOLS at Denver Tool Library (DenverToolLibrary.org). From air compressors to pruners to hard hats, the Denver Tool Library stocks over 2,500 tools that are available for rent by members.

TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION: 
  • CARS with eGo CarShare (CarShare.org). eGo CarShare lets you rent a car, truck or van for as little as 15 minutes or as long as several days, depending on your needs.
  • BICYCLES with B-cycle (denver.bcycle.com). With over 80 stations and 700 bicycles in Denver, B-cycle offers a convenient way to commute or otherwise get around town on two wheels.§  BICYCLES AND SNOW EQUIPMENT with Spinlister (Spinlister.org). Not ready to invest in a new bike or pair of skis? Or, expecting some guests from out of town? This website lets you rent bicycles, snowboards, skis and even surfboards from your neighbors for the day, or by the week.
Opportunities for sharing and borrowing are evolving every day, so think of these resources as a springboard for saving money and reducing waste. Keep an eye out for new ways to share resources and maybe you’ll meet a neighbor or two along the way. 
For additional information on Denver Recycles’ programs and other waste reduction ideas, visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles or call 311 (720-913-1311).

Denver Recycles’ Guide to Spring Cleaning

2/28/2017

 
As you clean out your home and garden this spring, don’t miss out on the opportunity to make the most of the regularly scheduled services offered by Denver Solid Waste Management.
 
Fortunately, keeping track of your home’s recycling, compost, trash and extra trash collection days is now easier than ever with free online reminder services. If you haven’t done so already, sign up for phone, email or mobile app reminders so you don’t miss any future collections.  To set up your service reminder, visit DenverGov.org/trash or download the “Denver Trash and Recycling” app from iTunes or the Google Play Store.
 
Here are some great disposal alternatives for some of the items you might find during your spring cleaning:
 
  • APPLIANCES: Denver Solid Waste Management provides residents with FREE appliance collection and recycling for items such as refrigerators, washer, dryers and stoves.  Make your at-home appliance collection appointment by calling the city’s contractor, EcoProjex, at 1-800-479-4159. 
  • HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: Denver residents are eligible for one collection appointment per calendar year.  Make your appointment today by calling 1-800-HHW-PKUP (1-800-449-7587).
  • PAINT: Most paint products can be recycled at no cost to you at one of the many sponsored PaintCare drop-off locations.  To find the nearest drop-off site visit PaintCare.org  or call the PaintCare hotline at 1-855-724-6809.
  • ELECTRONICS:  Old or unused televisions, computers or other electronic items are banned from disposal in Colorado landfills and are not accepted in Denver’s trash or recycle carts.  Denver Recycles offers resources like an E-cycle Coupon and special collection events to assist you with recycling your unwanted electronics.  To request a Denver Recycles E-cycle coupon for discounted rates on electronics recycling, visit DenverGov.org/Ecycle.
  • EXTRA RECYCLABLES OR YARD DEBRIS:  If you have an extra load of cardboard from a recent move or just have more recyclables than will fit in your purple cart, you can bring these materials to the Denver Public Works Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off.  This site also accepts food scraps and yard debris for composting. For facility hours, location and information about materials accepted at this site, visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles.  
  • OTHER LOCAL RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITES:  Don’t know how to dispose of an item, but you’re pretty sure it can be recycled? Consult the Denver Recycles’ online Recycling Directory for a list of recycling drop-off options for hundreds of types of materials at DenverGov.org/RecyclingDirectory.
 
For additional information on Denver Recycles’ programs, visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles or call 311 (720-913-1311).

FREE Digital Readiness Classes

2/28/2017

 
FREE DIGITAL READINESS CLASSES: March-April 2017  Prepare for the Academies to Work Microsoft Office Specialist Program  Classes Offered at Four Denver Housing Authority Community Centers   Mulroy Opportunity Center  (3550 W. 13th Ave., 80204)  Typing and Digital Literacy Overview
Thur, March 2, 9:30-11 a.m.  Gmail and Google Drive  Thur, March 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Internet Search Engines  Thur, March 16, 9:30-11 a.m.  Microsoft Word Basics  Thur, March 23, 9:30-11 a.m.  Microsoft Excel Basics  Thur, April 6, 9:30-11 a.m.   North Lincoln Opportunity Center  (1401 Mariposa St., 80204)  Typing and Digital Literacy Overview TBA Gmail and Google Drive  TBA Internet Search Engines  TBA Microsoft Word Basics  TBA Microsoft Excel Basics  TBA  Quigg Newton Community Center  (4440 Navajo St., 80211)  Typing and Digital Literacy Overview  Fri, March 3, 10-11:30 a.m.  Gmail and Google Drive  Fri, March 10, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Internet Search Engines  Fri, March 17, 10-11:30 a.m.  Microsoft Word Basics  Fri, March 24, 10-11:30 a.m.  Microsoft Excel Basics  Fri, March 31, 10-11:30 a.m.   Westwood Opportunity Center (855 S. Irving St., 80219) Typing and Digital Literacy Overview  Wed, March 1, 12:30-2 p.m.  Mon, March 13, 6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Gmail and Google Drive  Wed, March 8, 12:30-2:30 p.m.  Mon, March 20, 6-8:00 p.m. (Spanish) Internet Search Engines  Wed, March 15, 12:30-2 p.m.  Mon, March 27, 6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Microsoft Word Basics  Wed, March 29, 12:30-2 p.m.  Mon, April 3, 6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Microsoft Excel Basics  Wed, April 5, 12:30-2 p.m.  Mon, April 10, 6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)  Questions and to reserve a space to go to: www.ConnectHomeDenver.org, 720-932-3117, afrank@denverhousing.org

Denver Arts & Venues announces multiple 2017 grant opportunities

2/24/2017

 
Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce three funding opportunities through IMAGINE 2020, Denver’s cultural plan.

DENVER’S URBAN ARTS FUND (UAF)
Now in its ninth year, UAF is a graffiti prevention and youth development program which facilitates the creation of new murals in perpetually vandalized areas throughout the City and County of Denver. The program has nearly 170 murals, abating vandalism on more than 227,000 square feet, and has engaged more than 2,760 Denver youth and 550 community participants in the development and installation of these murals.
Call for proposals: Now – March 20, 2017
Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on March 20, 2017
Award Notification: April 2017


Denver Arts & Venues (la oficina de arte y recintos públicos de Denver) se complace en anunciar tres oportunidades de subsidios por medio de IMAGINE 2020, el plan cultural de Denver.

FONDO DE ARTES URBANAS DE DENVER (UAF) Ya en su noveno año, UAF es un programa de prevención de grafiti y de desarrollo juvenil que facilita la creación de nuevos murales en áreas perpetuamente vandalizadas de la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver. El programa ya cuenta con casi 170 murales, reduciendo el vandalismo en unos 227.000 pies cuadrados. Además, unos 2.760 jóvenes y unos 550 miembros de la comunidad han participado en el desarrollo e instalación de esos murales.
Recepción de propuestas: Desde ahora hasta el 20 de marzo de 2017
Fecha límite de aceptación: 5 p.m. del 20 de marzo de 2017
Notificación de otorgamiento: Abril de 2017


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Denver Animal Shelter is offering FREE services to people living in 80204 and 80219

2/23/2017

 
Denver Animal Shelter is now offering free and discounted services to people living in the 80204 and 80219 zip codes through its new Pets for Life program. This is a new pro-active approach to being a resource to pet owners within our community. Here’s what you need to know about Pets for Life:
  • Since its launch, Pets for Life has helped to spay/neuter over 500 animals in the 80219 and 80204 zip codes for free!
  • Pets for Life takes a nonjudgmental, supportive approach to helping animals by working directly with people in underserved communities. Pets for life is NOT an enforcement program.
  • The Pets for Life program’s free services include: collars, leashes, flea-tick treatment, dewormer, vaccinations, spay/neuter, educational literature, and more!
Think of Pets for Life as a resource or tool for helping pet owners. This fresh approach to animal welfare is designed to extend the reach of animal services, resources, and information to underserved areas. The program also acts as a bridge to other partner organizations that may be able to help in other areas as well. Ultimately, Pets For Life is here to help! To schedule a FREE pet care package that includes a spay/neuter surgery with a vet, vaccinations, and microchip call Pets for Life at 303-910-0875 today!

Denverite Newsletter and Blueprint Denver

2/22/2017

 
Check out the February Denverite newsletter. This was the public debut for the Blueprint Denver 2002 Diagnostic. Take a look at both the newsletter and the Diagnostic, and sign up for future email updates! 
 
Blueprint Denver Newsletter
 
Blueprint Denver 2002 Diagnostic
 
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New Pocket Guides Connect People to Homeless Resources and Better Ways to Give

2/7/2017

 
Image of the Cover of the Denver Shelters and Services Resource Guide with the Denver logo.
Two new pocket-sized tools are aiding city employees and Denver residents in their efforts to help those experiencing homelessness. The Give a Better Way campaign, which aims to raise awareness about how to support community efforts to help the homeless, is broadening its work with new tools for park rangers, police officers and community members to connect residents to the resources they need.

The new Shelter and Services Resource Guide may be small enough to fit in a pocket, but it features a wide variety of information on shelters, medical and mental health care, benefits assistance, domestic violence support and other services in an easy-to-access format. The guide provides officers, park rangers and outreach workers on the street with a quick and easy tool to connect homeless residents with the closest available services.

Additionally, the campaign’s new Guide to Giving helps residents learn how to best support people who are experiencing homelessness through donations of their time, money, food or goods. Donations support more than 20 community partners who provide shelter, job training, meals, housing and other resources to help get people who are experiencing homelessness get back on their feet.

“By placing information at everyone’s fingertips, we’re making it easier for anyone to connect and contribute to the community supporting our homeless residents,” Mayor Michael B. Hancock said.
 
Denver residents have many ways to donate and make a difference in the lives of people in need.
  • Text to give: to donate, text HOMELESSHELP to 41444 to give $5 to Give a Better Way. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and data rates may apply.
  • Parking meters: donors can give spare change or electronic funds to Denver’s Road Home parking meters throughout downtown Denver. Businesses, non-profit organizations and even families sponsor meters for $1,000 per year. Denver’s Road Home and Mile High United Way use the funds to connect homeless individuals to services, provide low-income housing and fund other homeless outreach initiatives.
  • More options: visit Denvergov.org/HomelessHelp for a list of service providers and means of donating time and money toward helping those experiencing homelessness.

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