Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTC) is one of seven “problem-solving” courts in Arapahoe County. The strategy is, instead of putting men and women in jail for crimes associated with substance abuse disorder, let’s get them into what is basically an outpatient rehabilitation program sanctioned by the courts. A Stronger Cord encourages veterans of military service to
Giving Heart is another Change The Trend partner with A Stronger Cord. Each Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-2pm, the wonderful non profit hosts a day shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Giving Heart’s mission is to intentionally engage in relationships with those entangled in poverty by being God’s hands and feet, by building transformational relationships while
A Stronger Cord volunteers gather for lunch and fellowship with others at Englewood’s Cafe 180. This is a wonderful spot on S. Broadway and Floyd that offers a meal to anyone, even if you can’t pay. This from Cafe 180 founder Catherine Clements: “We love food. We love our neighbors. And we’ve all relied on
The Rising Church in Arvada has a homeless day shelter much like Englewood’s Giving Heart . and Denver’s Church in the City. Join us as we build relationships with those currently experiencing homelessness in Arvada. It’s through building trust that we can encourage others to realize there is a path off the streets, rivers and alleys
Long-time ASC stalwart John Freeman, a life-long athlete, teacher, coach and youth sports coordinator leads a non profit called YEP. It stands for Youth Enrichment Program. The Kansas City native works with kids living in northeast Denver public housing communities encouraging wellness of mind, body and spirit. The Knuckleheads love to provide assistance in supporting
Each Monday from 11am-1pm A Stronger Cord volunteers gather for lunch and fellowship with others at Englewood’s Cafe 180. This is a wonderful spot on S. Broadway and Floyd that offers a meal to anyone, even if you can’t pay. This from Cafe 180 founder Catherine Clements: “We love food. We love our neighbors. And
Join us for A Stronger Cord’s newest site at Arvada High School. We’ll have the usual light exercise (yoga, pilates, Zumba, Crossfit, etc.) followed by a short program. It’s like a Rotary, Optimist or Kiwanis meeting but we use exercise instead of food to bring us together and then bond over entertaining, educational or inspirational
Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTC) is one of seven “problem-solving” courts in Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. The strategy is, instead of putting men and women in jail for crimes associated with substance abuse disorder, let’s get them into what is basically an outpatient rehabilitation program sanctioned by the courts. A Stronger Cord encourages veterans of military
Giving Heart is another Change The Trend partner with A Stronger Cord. Each Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-2pm, the wonderful non profit hosts a day shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Giving Heart’s mission is to intentionally engage in relationships with those entangled in poverty by being God’s hands and feet, by building transformational relationships while
Every Tuesday evening the A Stronger Cord Knuckleheads gather to support John Freeman’s YEP program in northeast Denver. YEP stands for “Youth Enrichment Program.” Too many children today in the Denver area are growing up without positive adult role models. ASC provides them while playing games and engaging in physical fitness activities with children who