All posts by: joelnewton

Homelessness in Our Backyard

Today the Denver Post released a sobering look at homeless families titled “Trying to Live, Trying to Learn.” Take the time to read this important story of families within our community... Read More

Jovial Gardens Opportunities

Volunteer opportunity description: Like to get your hands dirty? Want to learn more about organic gardening, and help beautify and feed your community at the same time? Well, we have... Read More

Keeping an Open Mind

I stepped into the school and immediately knew something was different. As I walked down the quiet hallway, college banners hung over each doorway. My guide took me into a... Read More

Confronting the Brutal Facts

When we moved to Edgewater, we wanted to enroll our daughters in our neighborhood elementary school. But when we looked at the Great Schools website and found that they rated... Read More

Aspen Trees and Collective Impact

Last summer we moved into our home in Edgewater, and thankfully, the backyard landscaping looked beautiful. Four aspen trees were planted in the backyard and seemed to be growing well. After... Read More

After School Study Buddies

Volunteer opportunity description: Looking for Seniors (age 50+) from Edgewater and around, every Wednesday from 2:45pm – 6:00pm to help with after school study/supper club at Edgewater Elementary School... Read More

Jefferson Community Garden

Thanks to great interest from our community, our plots are all full for this growing season. We are still looking for volunteers with general garden maintenance. Email us for more... Read More

Coming Soon

Volunteer opportunities coming soon! If your nonprofit or organization focuses on children, youth or families in our area and needs volunteers, click here to let us know about your volunteer... Read More

Open World Learning Volunteers

Volunteer opportunity description: Volunteer at least once a week at the Edgewater Elementary OWL after-school program. The site operates from 3:15-6:00pm, each Monday-Thursday.... Read More

Extra Innings

We are so close to our $50,000 goal for the end of July that we thought we would extend our drive into extra innings to reach the goal. Our hope... Read More
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