Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. A Stronger Cord salutes the men and women who, past, present and future, labor

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

Each Wednesday morning at Church in the City/Beth Abraham, A Stronger Cord hosts the church’s “Morning Manna.” It’s a time to engage those experiencing homelessness and encourage them to try a different path. There’s music, conversation, devotion, food and lots of sports talk. Most of those we serve are men. Guess what? Whether you’re black, white

The ASC Knuckleheads invite you to join us for a community outreach movement designed to unite communities with wellness. Let’s be honest folks, we have become too divided as a nation. Why not build a stronger cord to one another with wellness? Each Wednesday at All Soul’s we have a moderate exercise program, followed by

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

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