S.E.E.D. Awards recognize community e orts

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, a registered neighborhood organization that serves the greater Capitol Hill area, presented its annual S.E.E.D. awards on Jan. 12.

is is the fourth year for the S.E.E.D. Awards Program, which exists to help organizations meet immediate funding needs for smaller projects that encourage civic entrepreneurship and/or promote neighborhood engagement. To be awarded S.E.E.D. funding, a project must enhance the greater Capitol Hill community and align with CHUN’s mission and values. S.E.E.D. is an acronym for Smart solutions-oriented development, Enrichment, Environmental sustainability, and Diversity in the community. is year, more than $5,000 were awarded to the community organizations.

“ e S.E.E.D. awards are an opportunity for our organization to fuel creativity through local solutions and community-based impact investments,” said John De enbaugh, executive director of CHUN, in a news release. “We are proud to be celebrating our fourth year of providing muchneeded funding to local groups and organizations in our community so that they can continue their important work.”

2023 S.E.E.D. RECIPIENTS B-KONNECTED

The project: the implementation and scaling of a tenant housing stability tool. Learn more: bkonnected.org

DENVER PARK TRUST

The project: fund the annual Parks, Rivers, Trails and Trees event at Cheesman Park.

Learn more: denverparktrust.org

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

The project: support Our Savior’s Lutheran Church’s Helping Hands program, which purchases much-needed items such as socks, clothing, and toiletries, for those experiencing homelessness. The church is located at 915 E. Ninth Ave.

Learn more: oslchurchdenver.org

RECREATIVE DENVER

The project: underwrite Head Room Sessions at various locations around Capitol Hill. Head Room Sessions are intimate live music sessions featuring BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists.

Learn more: recreativedenver.org

SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS

The project: provide outdoor activities for residents of the Olin Hotel Apartments, 1420 Logan St. The Olin Hotel Apartments provides affordable housing for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Learn more: seniorhousingoptions.org

DENVER EAST HIGH SCHOOL

The project: fund the creation of the Madam C.J. Walker Black Girl Hair Project.

Learn more: east.dpsk12.org

HEADWATERS PROTECTORS

The project: fund compassionate water and trash services for people experiencing homelessness.

Learn more: headwatersprotectors.org

QUEER COMMUNITY CULTURAL DISTRICT

The project: launch a new cultural district to acknowledge and honor the historic and ongoing contributions of queer people to Denver and Capitol Hill. Learn more: Zach Kotel at zachkotel@ gmail.com

ReMerg

The project: help fund the Housing, Opportunity, Unity, Stability and Engagement (HOUSE) program for justiceinvolved populations. Learn more: remerg.com

Urban Servant Corps

The project: provide professional development for full-time staff.

Learn more: urbanservantcorps.org

CHUN also recognized its Good Neighbor Award recipients. These awards recognize organizations, individuals or businesses for outstanding contributions to the greater Capitol Hill community.

2023 GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD AWARD RECIPIENTS

Tom Knorr Community Leadership Award: Vickie Berkley and Nichole Racelis,

Roger Armstrong Volunteer of the Year Award: Jeanne Puerta

Historic Preservation Award: Semple Brown Architects

Neighborhood Character Award: Sienna Wine Bar

Affordable & Accessible Housing/Addressing Homelessness Award: Capitol Square Apartments

Neighborhood Safety Award: Rachel Griffin

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