Locally-Focused Work

Support grassroot community-building and health advocacy work as a bi-directional conduit between local government and community, support community involvement on local advisory teams and committees to support increased communication and community shaped initiatives, and provide economic mobility opportunities for immigrant/ refugee residents and residents of color.

Serve youth and their families in a holistic and culturally responsive manner by introducing them to health education topics and physical literacy that encourages them to explore the world around them while connecting with cultural practices, histories and beliefs that ground their developing identities.

Seek to address inequities in access to amenities and services on the north side of Montrose. The construction and activation of a potential park adjacent to early childhood education, exercise facilities and outdoor recreation will serve as a catalyst for access and education in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Expand state and local wraparound services that will ensure youth and their families, regardless of demographics, have equal access to needed resources by integrating state and community services to increase the well-being of youth in Morgan County.

Reduce under and unemployment of neurodivergent BIPOC, immigrant/ refugees with vocational development and internships while guiding immigrant and BIPOC-owned businesses on disability hiring practices to further diversify employment opportunities as a factor in societal efforts to increase health equity and racial justice in East Denver and surrounding areas.

Support holistic out-of-school-time (OST) physical health programs that reach Latinx youth from low-income families. Youth physical health programs include Martial Arts, Baile Folklorico (traditional Mexican dance), soccer and other sports activities offered during the summer camp curriculum and an exploration of youth yoga.

Expand Montessori on Wheels' services to North Aurora using community-centered design to co-create out of classroom educational experiences for parents and students, provide hands on learning, and afterschool enrichment.

Support child abuse victims in the Southeastern quadrant of Colorado. Many of the families that we see are living in poverty and come from low-income households but receive all services free of charge.

Complete the commercial kitchen renovation to finalize revitalization of the self-built community building space for full use by the community members. The space will help reestablish and strengthen the roots of the community through community gathering, development and opportunity.

Support healthy lifestyles and build life skills through the lens of outdoor exploration via the LEAD Program, a group, experiential mentoring program for teens and youth color. Serve youth ages 11-18 with school-year Outdoor Leadership programs and summer camps for middle and high school students of color.