Cycle 2 Grantees
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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.
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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.
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Heart of the Hood
$3,000
A mural and storytelling project highlighting the people, spaces, and stories in the Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea neighborhoods.
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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.
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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.
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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.