Cycle 2 Grantees

  • Xocotlhuetzi Pahtia: Falling of the Fruit Healing Summit

    $8,000
    Providing a wellness summit that encompasses the four manifestations of indigenous health — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual and the four elements of the universe—fire, earth, air and water.

  • The Abolition Garden

    $8,000
    Engaging local youth in a program centered around food justice, cultural preservation, social change, and storytelling through intersectional curriculum and hands on learning.

  • Birdseed Collective

    $7,000
    Combating food insecurity, challenging gentrification, and combating the historic and systemic marginalization of the GES communities by teaching food preservation techniques.

  • La Piñata de Aprendizaje

    $6,000
    Provides school readiness and family care Programs as well as Caregiver Trainings to 40 GES families with young children who live with incomes at or below 260% of the federal poverty level.

  • Green Dot Coalition

    $5,000
    Improving the green infrastructure features along the north and south sides of I-70 in Globeville, targeting over ¼ acre of contaminated, unused planting beds and benefiting the 3,700 residents within a 10-minute walk.

  • Confluence Colorado

    $5,000

    Improving the Lorraine Granado Park to create outdoor recreational opportunities and critical community hubs.

  • La Fresca

    $5,000
    Strengthening the sense of belonging of all GES communities by supporting an open flow of information within the local food system.

  • Ready to Roll Collective

    $5,000
    The Ready to Roll Collective addresses a lack of reliable transportation by partnering with a local GES auto body shop to repair donated or abandoned vehicles and gift them to families in need.

  • Salud y Armonia

    $5,000
    Salud y Armonia offers 12-week workshops to help manage stress and depression through relaxation activities such as yoga, meditation, art therapy, painting, and jewelry making.

  • Project Angel Heart

    $5,000
    Providing 6,300 meals for 45 GES residents living with cancer, HIV/AIDS. Alzheimer's, kidney/heart/lung disease, and other severe illnesses during the program period.

  • The Outdoor Living Enhancement Project

    $5,000
    Revitalizing outdoor living spaces and improving access and safety for all residents, especially those with mobility issues.

  • Alas de Yoga

    $5,000
    Providing indoor and outdoor yoga classes to lower stress levels, build empathy with the community, and bring peace of mind and understanding.

  • Swansea/Elyria Safe Cycle

    $5,000
    Training community members in bicycle repair techniques, providing bike repair services, and advocating for safe bike lanes in the community.

  • GES Tree Care Fellowship Program

    $4,000

    Providing long-term tree maintenance and environmental care in urban areas and enhancing the Rainbow Bridge area with plants, seating, and signage.

  • Heart of the Hood

    $3,000

    A mural and storytelling project highlighting the people, spaces, and stories in the Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea neighborhoods.

  • Our Dream Garden

    $3,000

    Providing accessible, high-quality childcare resources so that children can be cared for, engaged, and empowered while their families work toward collective community progress.

  • Untold Stories

    $3,000

    A photo book inspired by the Images of America series, documenting GES's people, places, and spirit to preserve cultural memory and foster community ownership of history.

  • Sabor Comunitario

    $3,000
    Providing free cooking and entrepreneurship programs for low-income residents of the GES neighborhoods to empower participants with practical skills and promote healthier food choices.