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Denver’s STAR program looking to expand as more requests for non-police response come in
In 2023, STAR van teams alone could only respond to one in five of all eligible calls for service. 9NEWS By Kelly Reinke DENVER — Denver receives thousands of calls to 911 every year that don't require a police officer. The program that sends a van with a mental...
Partners in Philanthropy winner Friends of DHA
Denver Business Journal Friends of DHA Top local executive: Annie Hancock, Executive Director No. of metro-Denver employees: 4 Founding year: 2012 Website: friendsofdha.org Phone: 207-831-7382 Mission statement: Friends of DHA's mission is to...
Turning Heartbreak into Purpose: Cultivating Culturally Responsive Support Through Loss
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024: DENVER, CO: Caring For Denver Foundation held a storytelling event in partnership with The Moth Community Program on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop space. (Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon for Caring For Denver) In honor of...
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