Adams County awards $800,000 to community groups

Staff Report

More than 30 Adams County nonpro ts will get some nancial help from the county, commissioners agreed Aug. 1.

e Adams County Board of Commissioners released their list of awards of more than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 30 nonpro t organizations working in the county. ese grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-su cient.

“ e Board strongly believes in the power of partnerships between the public and nonpro t sectors to address some of our most pressing challenges,” said Steve O’Dorisio, board chair “By strategically distributing grants to nonpro ts, we foster innovation, empower communities, and create lasting social impact. It is our collective responsibility to

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To subscribe call 303-566-4100 support these organizations as they work tirelessly to improve lives and build a brighter future for all, including some of our most vulnerable residents.” e Community Enrichment Grant Advisory Committee, which is comprised of Adams County residents, reviews the applications and makes a recommendation to the BoCC on distributing the funds. e recipients of the 2023 Community Enrichment Grants are:

A Precious Child is receiving a $50,746 grant to provide families with children who are strugglingnancially with wrap-around support services and basic living essentials.

ACCESS Housing of Adams County is receiving a $20,000 grant award to provide rent and utility assistance for Adams County residents who are not eligible for other rent assistance programs.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro

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LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com e Center for People with Disabilities is receiving $20,000 to assist residents with various services, including training in adaptive technology, understanding transportation systems, and employment services. e Colorado Center for the Blind is receiving a $10,000 grant to provide academic support, life skills mentoring, and technology training for students with visual disabilities who reside in Adams County.

Denver is receiving a $50,000 grant to support afterschool and summer programming at the Boys & Girls Club locations in the county.

Every Child Pediatrics is receiving a $30,000 grant to provide pediatric and behavioral healthcare services for low-income children living in Adams County.

Family Tree is receiving a $30,000 grant to fund a nationally recognized, evidence-based training program for parents and caregivers on

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Focus Points Family Resource Center is receiving a $30,000 grant to fund early education programs, English classes, mental health counseling, and emergency nancial assistance for Adams County families with children under age six.

Food Bank of the Rockies is receiving a $20,000 grant to source, secure, and distribute food for individuals experiencing food insecurity.

Food for ought is receiving a $15,000 grant to help eliminate weekend hunger for children by providing a take-home bag at the end of the school week lled with enough food to prepare eight meals.

Hope House of Colorado is receiving $30,000 grant to expand selfsu ciency programs for at-risk teen moms. ese programs include high

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