How to Help Migrants Newly-Arrived to Denver
Hundreds of asylum-seekers and migrants have arrived in Denver from South and Central America over the past two weeks. Mayor Hancock issued an emergency declaration and is calling on the entire community to assist with sheltering, feeding, clothing, and meeting other essential needs of these new arrivals, particularly as winter weather sets in. Here are several ways you can help, and more information can be found here at this link.
Support Boulder County Today
This was originally shared in the B:CIVIC community newsletter on Jan. 4, 2022.
Resources to Help Support Boulder County
Oil & Gas Showing Support with COVID-19
Oil and gas is known for being a boom and bust industry. Its leaders and employees are no strangers to dealing with dramatic fluctuation in commodity prices due to factors outside their control. Now, the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia have created a dual negative impact that is hitting the industry especially hard. In spite of this combination of challenges that have led to lay-offs and billions of dollars in losses, industry members have stayed true to their roots and continue to provide philanthropic support to local communities.
Colorado Nonprofit Association: Colorado Nonprofit Week Recap
“Nonprofits are crucial to the better quality of life we enjoy here in Colorado,” said Renny Fagan, President and CEO of Colorado Nonprofit Association. “Our communities thrive when individuals, nonprofits, for-profits and government work together, and Colorado Nonprofit Week celebrates this work.”
Community Shares of Colorado: Ethical Practices Leads to the Bill Daniels Ethical Leadership Award
Since moving into the Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits alongside several great organizations like Community Shares of Colorado, B:CIVIC is proud to support Community Shares and their community impact efforts.
Veterans Day Donation Marks RKF’s Million Dollar Milestone
RK Mechanical takes a moment every Veterans Day (November 11th) to thank their 100+ veteran employees who represent all branches of service. In addition to recognizing and thanking the veterans within their organization, RK Foundation gives a donation each November to coincide with Veterans Day to a charity that supports veterans.