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COMMUNITY FORUMS on INTEGRATING IMMIGRANTS and REFUGEES Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | 49 ° Mostly Cloudy   Coalition begins Community Conversations as part of “Denver Defines Integration” Project   The Denver Integration Coalition will be holding four community conversations, “Denver Defines Integration,” in four quadrants of the city of Denver to elicit input from Denver residents and community stakeholders on integration for its Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Initiative plan.  Events are free and open to the public. Food, child care and interpretation will be provided.    The Denver Integration Coalition will be holding four community conversations, “Denver Defines Integration,” in four quadrants of the city of Denver to elicit input from Denver residents and community stakeholders on integration for its Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Initiative plan.  Events are free and open to the public. Food, child care and interpretation will be provided. All Meetings are from 6 - 9 PM Thursday, June 14  -  St. Dominic Catholic Church,  3053 W. 29th Ave. Tuesday, June 19  -  Wyatt-Edison Charter School,   3620 Franklin St. Tuesday, July 10  -  Ellis Elementary School,  1651 S. Dahlia St. Thursday, July 26  -  Lincoln High School,   2285 S. Federal Blvd. The Denver Office of Community Support is housed within the Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations. The Office of Community Support serves as a liaison between Community groups and Organizations who seek support services from various City Agencies and Departments on projects which promote the mission and goals of the Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations. Denver Defines Integration is a project initiated by the Denver Integration Coalition and funded initially by The Colorado Trust through their Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Initiative.  The goal of the community conversations is to gather and synthesize as much input and information as we can from various individuals, communities, neighborhoods and organizations to create a comprehensive plan for integration in Denver.  The Denver Integration Coalition will engage individuals and organizations from arriving and receiving communities throughout Denver, in a planning process that will last several months in order to define “integration” and develop this plan for Denver that promotes a vision of belonging and opportunity for everyone. Our work emphasizes that everyone has a voice in our community and by working together our community will be strengthened. Integration matters in Colorado for several reasons: Colorado has become a gateway for immigrants and refugees. These newcomers, who come from countries around the world, represent the widest possible range of ethnic groups, religious beliefs, education levels and employment histories. They bring change to communities and, at times, pose challenges for municipal leaders.  Integration matters so that we can all live in a healthy community that creates a sense of belonging for everyone, and that creates opportunities for all to improve their lives.  Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Initiative (SIRFI) is a project funded by The Colorado Trust, a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the health and well being of the people of Colorado.  The SIRFI project provides funding to 19 Colorado communities in their efforts to support immigrants and “established” residents in working together for strong, healthy communities. Coalition Member Organizations (Unaffiliated individuals are also active and welcomed members.) 32nd Avenue Jubilee Center Abrahamic Initiative Archdiocese of Denver Big Brothers Big Sisters El Centro Esperanza Centro San Juan Diego City and County of Denver – Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations City and County of Denver – Mayor’s Office of Education and Children City and County of Denver – Office of Economic Development The Civic Canopy Clinica Tepeyac Colorado Council of Churches Colorado Refugee Network Council Colorado Refugee Services Program Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition The Conflict Center Cross Community Coalition Denver Health Denver Police Department Denver Public Schools Emily Griffith Opportunity School Entravision Communications Corporation Family Resource Centers Four Mile Family Resource Center Groundwork Denver Institute for Consensus Action JFM Foundation Making Connections – Denver Mercy Housing Metro Organizations for People Metropolitan State College of Denver Neighborhood Resource Center of Colorado North City Park Civic Association The Piton Foundation Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church Servicios de la Raza U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Western Union Prepared by Jamie C. Torres City and County of Denver, Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Only 2 Free Public Art Tours Remain This Year! Two Saturdays left to explore the City’s public art program. Don't miss out on these free tours - one in October, one in November. Sign up now!  Read more for details.   Energy Assistance Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The maximum benefit has been increased for the upcoming season to help families pay their energy bills this upcoming winter.  2008 One Book, One Denver Picked Mayor Hickenlooper has unveiled the 2008 One Book, One Denver selection. Dashiell Hammett’s Classic "The Thin Man" will be at the center of community-wide activities and events through October. Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1