by caring4denver_admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Alternatives to Jail, Homepage featured, Youth
At Make a Chess Move, an organization committed to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline and teaching common sense education, the game of chess symbolizes real-life situations. This Caring for Denver grant recipient offers in-school and community-based programs in...
by caring4denver_admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Youth
The Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization’s Value of Life campaign was founded by youth, for youth after two violent incidents happened in the community. This movement counters youth violence and explores the intersectionality with mental health. Watch Apprentice of...
by caring4denver_admin | Apr 27, 2021 | Community-Centered Solutions
#POWERTO ADVOCATE FOR MY COMMUNITY A third-generation resident of Denver’s Westwood neighborhood, Santiago Jaramillo co-founded D3 Arts more than a decade ago. As D3’s co-director, Santi works to blend the cultural roots of the neighborhood with his passion for art...
by caring4denver_admin | Dec 21, 2020 | Alternatives to Jail
With personal experience of mental health and substance misuse challenges, Melanie Stritch and Thomas Hernandez are strong advocates for changing how we think about and address these needs in our community. Listen to their very different journeys to well-being and...
