Category: Denver Metro Latest News

Become a Contestant in the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant

Time to come out and Sparkle! If you are 60 years of age or older and you feel you need a new lease on life or a new commitment, and want to be a part of something wonderful, become a contestant in the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant to be held October 23, 2021, at …

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Anti-Ageism Group Grants First Age-Friendly Employer Certifications!

The anti-ageism organization, Changing the Narrative, and their Age-Friendly Workplace Initiative with The Age Friendly Foundation, have granted their first two certifications that recognize age-inclusive workplaces. Jewish Family Service and Vintage, the area agency on aging serving Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, and Summit counties, are now “Certified Age-Friendly Employers” and may tout their new CAFE …

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Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance Awards Denver Resident

Each year, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) leads Denver’s annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which marked its 40th anniversary this April. This year’s theme, “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.” was designed to emphasize the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime. During this year’s observance, COVA …

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Close The Gap Project

Caring Senior Service has launched the Close the Gap in Senior Care movement, a multi-year effort to address under-served aspects of senior care like safety issues, caregiver shortages, etc. so that aging adults who want to live at home may do so as safely as possible, for as long as possible. In cycling, riders “close …

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Aurora Opens New Veterans Services Office

Arapahoe County is dedicated to serving veterans in accessing the benefits they are eligible for through the Veteran Services Office. Our Service Officers are veterans themselves and they have the experience to assist with a wide-range of services. The County just opened a new office in Aurora near the Veterans Administration Hospital. Now with two …

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Denver to Receive $308M Rescue Plan

Denver’s plan for recovery received a major boost today from our President and Congress with the announcement that we will receive the full city and county allocation of over $308M to restore city services, eliminate furloughs, support vaccination efforts, and build financial recovery for Denver’s residents. “The pandemic delivered a blow to our community worse …

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Red Cross Honors Rocky Mountain Heroes!

The Red Cross Chapter of Colorado & Wyoming held its annual Rocky Mountain Heroes celebration at a virtual meeting in March. CEO Gina Greco opened the ceremony followed by host Gloria Neal, who promoted the event with a silent auction and fundraiser during the heroes celebration. Two Wyoming singers entertained the audience with several country …

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Insights on Vaccinating Older Coloradans!

Kay Newman

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been frustrating for older Coloradans. While they recognize and appreciate the herculean effort of this accomplishment, concerns linger at specific aspects of the state’s rollout. To explore these issues, Aging 2.0 Denver held an informal conversation with eight experts in the Colorado aging space to gather stories from the aging …

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Denver Releases New Behavioral Health Plan

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) released Empower Denver, Denver’s strategic plan to improve behavioral health services for those experiencing a crisis, such as substance misuse, job loss or mental health issues. Empower Denver builds on Denver’s existing network of resources, systems, and providers to deliver the critical services needed for comprehensive …

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Colorado Cities and Counties Rescind Face Mask Order

Based on changing state and county health orders and updated guidance from the CDC, many cities and counties in Colorado and the U.S.have plans to rescind local face covering orders. All county public health orders related to COVID-19 would be lifted on May 16 at which point most counties will follow statewide orders. On May …

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Denver Metro’s Scientific Cultural and Facilities District Offers Free Days!

Are you and your family looking for creative and interesting ways to gain new perspectives during the pandemic? Thanks to the Scientific Cultural and Facilities District (SCFD), there are opportunities for all ages to partake in free cultural experiences presented by organizations around the Denver Metro Area. Whether seeking to learn about science, celebrate our …

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DPD Officers Receive ‘Citizens Appreciate Police’ Award

in a virtual ceremony, the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) recognized seven Denver Police officers and one Mental Health Clinician who demonstrated extraordinary kindness and compassion in helping people in our community. Formed in 1978, CAP is a nonprofit organization that recognizes Denver Police officers who serve the public above the regular call of …

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