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DenverHuman Services:

informaciónsobre algunosdelos mayoresConneciones aJuvenilesdeDenver

CallourWestsideWorkforceCenterat720913-1999,orstopbyMondaythroughFriday between8am and4:30pm at 1200FederalBlvd,Denver,CO80204

TheWestsideWorkforceCenterislocatedintheDenver HumanServicesbuilding,firstfloor Thereisalsoa jobpage withtoolstohelpwithbuildingyourrésuméorinterviewingskills. TheycanalsohelpyougetaGEDorhighschooldiploma They haveresourcestosupportyouwithajobcoachtogetyou employment,regardlessofwhatbarriersyoumightface

DenverOfficeofEconomic Development:

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Visit101WColfaxAveDenver,CO 80202orcall(720)913-1999

Hours:8:00am -5:00pm

TheDenverOfficeofEconomicDevelopmenthelpsyouththatare onprobation,involvedinajuvenilejusticecase, experiencing homelessness,areteenparents,ifyourelyonfoodstamps,and youthfromlow-incomeneighborhoodstosearchforandfindthe jobthatisrightforthem

UrbanPeak:

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Phone:3039742900

2100StoutStreetDenver,CO80205

Weekdays7:30AM–12PM

UrbanPeakisanallencompassingyouthorganization,foundedto helpHomelessYouthrestructuretheirlivesthroughemployment, education,housing,andrehabilitation.Whenitcomestotheir employmentsupport,UrbanPeakoffers"JobReadinessTraining," andanumberofotherprofessionaltrainingsandcertifications.

Ability Connection

Colorado:

UrbanPeakesunaorganizaciónjuvenilintegral,fundadapara ayudaralosjóvenessinhogarareestructurarsusvidasatravés delempleo,laeducación,laviviendaylarehabilitación Cuando setratadesuapoyoalempleo,UrbanPeakofrece "Capacitacióndepreparaciónlaboral"yunaseriedeotras capacitacionesycertificacionesprofesionales

801YosemiteStreetDenver,CO80230 303.691.9339-info@abilityconnectioncolorado.org

Ability Connection Colorado, strives to serve and support Coloradans through early childhood education, employment, and support programs Focuses on Individuals with Disabilities , Young Parents, Pregnant Mothers and Low - Income families.

DPS:Career

Exploration/Training:

Ability Connection Colorado, se esfuerza por servir y apoyar a los habitantes de Colorado a través de programas de educación, empleo y apoyo empezando temprano en la vida Se enfoca en personas con discapacidades, padres jóvenes, madres embarazadas y familias de bajos ingresos

1860LincolnStreet,Denver,CO,80203 720-423-3200 https://collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org/careerc onnect-programs/

TheCareerConnectprogramthroughDPSgivesstudentsearly exposuretoavarietyofcareerchoiceswhiletheylearntheirown passionsandinterests.Thisincludesshadowing,internshipsand apprenticeships,startingasearlyas9thgrade,manyofwhichare paid.

ElprogramaCareerConnectatravésdeDPSdaalosestudiantes unaoportunidadtempranaaunavariedaddeopciones profesionalesmientrasaprendensuspropiaspasionese intereses.Estoincluyeseguimiento,pasantíasyaprendizajes, comenzandodesdeelnovenogrado,muchosdeloscualesson pagados.

Herearesome organizationsthat willhelpyoubuild yourrésumé

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DenverHuman Services DPS:Career Exploration/Training

1200SouthFederalBlvd, Denver,CO

720-944-4DHS(4347)

https://www.denvergov.org/cont ent/denvergov/en/denverhuman-services.html

HowtoGet yourRésumé Rolling

1860LincolnStreet, Denver,CO,80203

720-423-3200

https://collegeandcareer.d psk12.org/careerconnectprograms/

UrbanPeak

Lookoutforjob openings/volunteer workandseizethe opportunity,no matterhowsmallShowingincentiveis alwaysthefirststep

GetprofessionalhelpWhetheritbeanolder sibling,your neighborhoodlibrary,or aschoolcounselor,its alwaysgreattohave someonewith experiencehelpingout

801YosemiteSt,Denver, CO80230

(303)691-9339

https://www.abilityconnec tioncolorado.org/

Buildyourrésumé aroundthejob youwantand keepthe information relevanttoit

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Como Empezarha HacerTu Currículum

Try newthings! Agreatwayto expandyour résuméisbytaking upnewhobbiesina professionalway

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ExpressyourgoalsWhetheryouwanttobe aCEO,amanager,or wanttohelppeople,add ashortdescriptionof whatyoumightwantto achieveandwhyyou're goodatit

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GUN VIOLENCE

SERIES: PART 1

Therehavebeen112youthguncrimevictimsintheSouthwest DenverareasincethebeginningofJanuary2020 Gunshotshave becomethenew“normal”inourneighborhoodsbecausewe eitherhearthegunshotsfirsthand,knowpeople,friends,family thathavebeenaffectedbygunviolenceorweseeitonthenews orsocialmedia Youtharesignificantlyimpactedbygunviolencein ourcommunityeveryday

InWestwoodspecifically,gunviolencehasincreased significantlyinrecentmonths AccordingtodatafromtheDenver PoliceDepartment,59malearresteesages10-24havehada possessionofahandgun Gunpossessionarrestshaverisen amongyouthinSouthwestDenveroverthepastthreeyearsby 78%(from33in2017to59in2019) Eventhoughweseethis increase,wecan worktogethertoreducegunviolenceand protecttheyouth

Oneveryimportantwaytodothatistodeveloptrusted relationshipsbetweenyouthandadults Ifayoungpersonhasa connectionwithatrustedadult,thentheycantalktothemand shareanystrugglestheyarehavinginsteadofusinggunstosolve theproblem Wealsourgeyouththemselvestofindwaystobe involvedinpushingforsocialchangeagainstgunviolenceandfor policymakerstolistentoyouthvoicesandactonit

Evenwithalltheviolencesurroundingusasyouth,weneedto findbeautyinourneighborhoodsandworktogethertouseour youthvoicetohelpshowprideinourcommunities

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MANERAS DE PROTEGER A LOS JÓVENES DE LA VIOLENCIA CON ARMAS

Reconocer la violencia armada como un problema de salud pública PREVENIBLE Implementar estrategias que MEJORAN LA CALIDAD DE VIDA de los jóvenes, como el desarrollo económico del vecindario, el empleo juvenil, y programas juveniles Comenzar los ESFUERZOS DE PREVENCIÓN de la violencia durante la primera infancia, ya que los riesgos de involucrarse en delitos relacionados con armas aumentan rápidamente a medida que los jóvenes envejecen

Violencia de Armas

Ha habido 112 jóvenes víctimas de delitos con armas de fuego en el área suroeste de Denver desde principios de enero de 2020. Los disparos se han convertido en la nueva "normalidad" en nuestros vecindarios porque escuchamos los disparos de primera mano, conocemos a las personas, los amigos y la familia que se han visto afectados por violencia armada o lo vemos en las noticias o en las redes sociales. Los jóvenes se ven significativamente afectados por la violencia armada en nuestra comunidad todos los días.

Photo taken on Federal Blvd, signs were placed after recent shootings

WAYS TO PROTECT YOUTH FROM GUN VIOLENCE

Recognize gun violence as a PREVENTABLE public health problem

Implement strategies that IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE for young people like neighborhood ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, & YOUTH PROGRAMMING.

Begin violence PREVENTION EFFORTS during early childhood since risks of involvement in gun-related crime increase rapidly as young people age

En Westwood específicamente, la violencia con armas de fuego ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos meses. Según datos del Departamento de Policía de Denver, 59 hombres arrestados de entre 10 y 24 años han tenido una pistola. Los arrestos por posesión de armas han aumentado entre los jóvenes en el suroeste de Denver en los últimos tres años en un 78% (de 33 en 2017 a 59 en 2019). Aunque vemos este aumento, podemos trabajar juntos para reducir la violencia armada y proteger a los jóvenes.

Una forma muy importante de hacerlo es desarrollar relaciones de confianza entre jóvenes y adultos. Si un joven tiene una conexión con un adulto de confianza, entonces puede hablar con él y compartir cualquier problema que tenga en lugar de usar armas para resolver el problema. También instamos a los propios jóvenes a encontrar formas de participar en la promoción del cambio social contra la violencia armada y para que los responsables políticos escuchen las voces de los jóvenes y actúen en consecuencia.

Incluso con toda la violencia que nos rodea como jóvenes, debemos encontrar la belleza en nuestros vecindarios y trabajar juntos para usar nuestra voz juvenil para ayudar a mostrar orgullo en nuestras comunidades.

WRITTEN BY: Sayuri Toribio & Noemi Enriquez

Datos Violencia de Armas

Written by Noemi Enriquez

AccordingtothereportwritteninSeptember2019"HowGunViolenceAffects YouthinDenver",anaverageof700youngpeoplelessthan25yearsofage aredirectlyaffectedbygunviolenceinDenverannually Aftertheageof14 thenumbersincreasedramaticallytobemorelikelyofbeingavictimofa crimeinvolvingagun

Según el informe escrito en septiembre de 2019 "Cómo la violencia armada afecta a los jóvenes en Denver", un promedio de 700 jóvenes menores de 25 años se ven directamente afectados por la violencia armada en Denver anualmente Después de que los jóvenes cumplan 14 años, el número aumenta drásticamente y es más probable que sean víctimas de un delito con armas de fuego

Youth Perspective: Gun Violence

POEM BY JORGE MORALES

Gun violence is a scary topic to think about, but conversations are important with trusted adults. Lack of gun violence awareness leads to many people losing their lives.

Living in an area where I can't go outside when it's late because of the fear it produces, due to gun violence is a problem. Gun violence has affected me and my family in many ways.

My family has had to face gun violence with my sisters being shot at and her friends being injured

Gun violence has changed my entire perspective.

Gun violence has made my mom say not to go out when it's dark because she is scared I will be shot

Gun violence are words that no kid should have to hear but due to the problem that we are facing they have to hear it

My siblings play outside everyday, I am scared that when I am at school or at work that a loose bullet could hit them anytime This is the new normal in our neighborhood, we are no strangers to hearing gunshots day in and day out There is no stop to violence in my Westwood neighborhood. We need more safety in all our neighborhoods in order to make all youth and children feel safe in their own houses and backyards. When I first heard about the crime this past weekend at Valverde Park, I was in shock of how young some of the victims are When I hear youth gun violence, I mainly think of youth 16 and up and never about a 3 year old victim But what we don't realize is that it can affect anyone/everyone at any time

Suspects/Arrests Ages 10-24 of Gun Related Crime in Southwest Denver

Victims Ages 10-24 of Gun Related Crime in Southwest Denver

WRITTEN BY SAYURI TORIBIO

"Troung An" Gift Shop

Troung An Gift Shop has been in Denver since 1980, when the family first migrated to Colorado from Vietnam It is located inside the Little Saigon Business District on Federal street In opening the first Asian gift shop, the family wanted to bring some of their Eastern culture and share it with the United States A gift shop was the best way to share their diverse and rich culture because they are able to share their traditions and cultural gifts from their shop

When I first entered the store, I was amazed by the variety of products and gifts that you were able to get There were face masks, bamboo, food, herbs, statues, stationary and many other things This small business prides itself in the fact that it is a place where every person of each background is invited to come in and learn more about the Vietnamese culture

Troung An Gift Shop ha estado en Denver desde 1980, cuando la familia emigró por primera vez a Colorado desde Vietnam Se encuentra dentro del distrito comercial de Little Saigon en la calle Federal Al abrir la primera tienda de regalos asiática, la familia quiso traer algo de su cultura oriental y compartirla con los Estados Unidos Una tienda de regalos fue la mejor manera de compartir su diversa y rica cultura porque pueden compartir sus tradiciones y los regalos culturales de su tienda

Cuando entré por primera vez a la tienda, me sorprendió la variedad de productosy regalos que pudiste conseguir Había mascarillas de bambú, comida, hierbas, estatuas, papelería y muchas otras cosas Esta pequeña El negocio se enorgullece del hecho de que es un lugar donde se invita a todas las personas de cualquier origen a venir y aprender más sobre la cultura vietnamita

333 S Federal Blvd #116, Denver, CO 80219

Truong An Gifts

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AskingforhelptakesCourageandhas proventoshowLeadershipSkillsand initiative

Often when youth and adults ask for help, they find it hard to do They have thoughts that prevent them from reaching out because they think they will be judged

When thinking about asking for help, make sure to ask a trusted individual so you have more confidence in asking people for help because being able to ask for help is an awesome skill

1.Do you often make excuses to avoid asking for help?

2. Do you feel embarrassed to ask questions?

3. Do you think asking questions is a weakness?

4. Do you feel scared or worried of what might happen if you ask for help?

If you answered YES to at least 3 of these questions, you may want to consider some solutions to the right

POSITIVE SOLUTIONS

Step 1: Identidy Problem or question Step 2: Ask trusted:

Parent, Teacher, Counselor, Sibling, Friend, Adult Step 3: Problem Solve

A menudo, cuando los jóvenes y los adultos piden ayuda, les resulta difícil hacerlo Tienen pensamientos que les impiden llegar porque piensan que serán juzgados

Cuando piense en pedir ayuda, asegúrese de pedirle a una persona de confianza para que tenga más confianza en pedir ayuda a las personas porque poder pedir ayuda es una habilidad esencial

1. ¿Sueles excusarte para evitar pedir ayuda?

2. ¿Te da vergüenza hacer preguntas?

3. ¿Crees que hacer preguntas es una debilidad?

4. ¿Te sientes asustado o preocupado por lo que podría pasar si pides ayuda?

SirespondisteSI almenos3deestas preguntas,deveriasconsiderarlas solucionesaladerecha.

SOLUCIONES POSITIVAS

Paso 1 : Identifica el problema o la pregunta

Paso 2: Pregunta a alguin que confias como : Padres, Maestros, Consejera, Hermanos, Amigos, Adultos

Paso 3: Resuelve tu Problema

Written by Jorge Morales

Written and Photos by Sayuri Toribio

Community Recognition Youth Leadership Award

Hi! My name is Sayuri Toribio and I am 18 years old I recently graduated from Kent Denver School and I am now starting my bachelors at Regis University. I moved to the United States when I was only 6 years old and I have lived in the Westwood neighborhood for about 10 years I started getting involved in my community by joining my elementary gardening class and was then invited to community cleanup events From there, I knew that making my community better was something that I always want to do. One of my biggest accomplishments is the Westwood Youth led Bike Shop that other youth and I helped start We won $30,000 from the Rose Foundation grant and we started learning how to budget, plan, and advertise our bike shop to help our community be a healthier place and also help reduce violence within our community I currently work with a grant called the Youth Safety Micro Grant from the Denver Department of Safety that supports youth projects to reduce violence in the Southwest community Through this project, I have learned the role of informing the community residents about topics happening in their community from the youth perspective

Beyond high school, I want to become a successful Hispanic woman that paves a path for other young Hispanic youth that do not see themselves represented in society I want to be able to open up a nonprofit or continue to expand my leadership role to reach even more people I am motivated by my family and myself to continue with higher education because I am curious about what the world has to offer and what I can learn from other people. I have learned that you cannot work alone and that you will always need a community to support you

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Sayuri Toribio y tengo 18 años. Recientemente me gradué de Kent Denver School y ahora estoy comenzando mi licenciatura en Regis University. Me mudé a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía solo 6 años y he vivido en el vecindario de Westwood durante aproximadamente 10 años. Comencé a involucrarme en mi comunidad uniéndome a mi clase de jardinería elemental y asistiendo a eventos de limpieza comunitaria. A partir de ahí, supe que mejorar mi comunidad era algo que siempre quise hacer. Uno de mis mayores logros es la tienda de bicicletas dirigida por Westwood Youth que otros jóvenes y yo ayudamos a abrir. Ganamos $ 30,000 de una subvención de la Fundación Rose para comenzar a aprender cómo administrar una tienda de bicicletas para ayudar a nuestra comunidad a ser un lugar más saludable y también ayudar a reducir la violencia dentro de nuestra comunidad. Actualmente trabajo con una subvención llamada Youth Safety Micro-Grant del Departamento de Seguridad de Denver que apoya proyectos juveniles para reducir la violencia en la comunidad del suroeste. A través de este proyecto, he aprendido el papel de informar a los residentes de la comunidad sobre los temas que suceden en su comunidad desde la perspectiva de los jóvenes.

Más allá de la secundaria, quiero convertirme en una mujer hispana exitosa que abre el camino para otros jóvenes hispanos que no se ven representados en la sociedad. Quiero poder abrir una organización sin fines de lucro o continuar expandiendo mi rol de liderazgo para llegar a más personas. Mi familia y yo me motivan para continuar con la educación superior porque siento curiosidad por lo que el mundo tiene para ofrecer y lo que puedo aprender de otras personas. He aprendido que no se puede trabajar solo y que siempre se necesita una comunidad que te apoye.

Whoqualifiestobeayouthleader nomineeforSWVida?

A young person age 22 and younger, living in southwest Denver and is a role model in the community to other young people. Youth may nominate themselves.

Nominate a Youth!

Recommend an outstanding youth (or youth can nominate themselves) in the Southwest community. Scan QR code to access the nomination form

https://forms.gle/7Ymxs1bq72fZyK4u8

In each edition, we will identify a youth leader in our community to be recognized for all of their hard work

Written By Noemi Enriquez

BACKTOSCHOOL

For DPS, students will be doing remote learning which has been extended from 08/24 to 10/16

DPS is hoping to offer in person learning to families in early September New DPS graduation requirements They are less about grades earned for time spent in a classroom, and more about students demonstrating they are truly prepared for the world after high school For more info visitdpsk12.org

COVID-19TESTING

AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands 3800 Irving St

CareNow Urgent Care: Quincy & Wadsworth 7600 W Quincy, Littleton

CareNow Urgent Care: DU Neighborhood 1405 E Evans, Denver Pepsi Center Free Test Site Drive Thru only Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle Enter at 7th Ave & Auraria Open 7 days a week

FOODBANKSINSWDENVER

CommunityMinistry: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm : (1755 S Zuni St)

SWIC: Every other Tuesday Call in advance if you are new to the service. (303) 934-2181, next dates Tuesday, 08/4 & 08/18 (1000 S Lowell Blvd)

PraiseCenterChurch: every 3rd friday of the month (3105 W Florida Ave)

TrinityLutheranChurch: Tuesday thru Thursday from 11:00am to 1:45pm Required to apply for a foodbank card (4225 W Yale Ave)

Re:Vision 2pm-5pm First come first serve (3800 Morrison Rd)

IndianCenter:Wednesday and Fridays 10am-2pm first come first serve and closed the first Wednesday of each month (4407 Morrison Rd)

DENVERCITYSERVICES

P-EBTAPPLICATIONNOWOPEN!

canaccessthroughlateSeptember benefitshavebeenauto-issuedforfamilieswith eligiblechildrenwhowereparticipatinginMarch, AprilorMay

Fornon-SNAPfamilies,pleaseapplyforP-EBT GO TOwww.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/p-ebt

(Availableinalllanguages:Disponibleentodoslosidiomas)

311:Non-Emergency, used to find information about services, make complaints, or report problems like graffiti or road damage

911: A 911 emergency is when someone needs help right away because of an injury or an immediate danger

211:211 provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut through what can be a bewildering maze of health and human service agency phone numbers Those in need of assistance can be referred, and sometimes connected, to appropriate agencies and community organizations

YOUTHVOW:

AsaSouthwestDenverYouth,Iunderstandtheproblemsthatmy communityfaces IknowIcanhelppreventissuessuchasgunviolence andsubstanceabusebymakingavowtobreakthechainofsuffering,and givingmyselftheopportunitytoriseabove Ivowtonotgiveintogun violencetokeepmyselfandthoseIcareaboutsafe Weinviteyou totakethisvowwithusforyourself,yourfamily,andyourfriends

PROMESA JUVENIL:

Como joven del suroeste de Denver, comprendo los problemas que enfrenta mi comunidad. Sé que puedo ayudar a prevenir problemas como la violencia con armas de fuego y el abuso de sustancias haciendo un voto de romper la cadena del sufrimiento y dándome la oportunidad de superarme. Prometo no ceder a la violencia armada para mantenerme a mí mismo y a mis seres queridos a salvo. Los invitamos a hacer este voto con nosotros para usted, su familia y sus amigos.

CommunitiesthatCaremeetingsopentocommunity3rdMondayeverymonth Contact:KristenRossKristenRoss@dhhaorg

SpecialthankyoutoCity&CountyofDenverforthemicrograntawardthatmadethispossible.