Caring for Denver: Widespread, Community-Informed Support

By Keegan Williams (they/them)

As the Denver community pushes forward in this new stage of the pandemic, the need for community services and resources is more dire than ever.

Representative Leslie Herod saw this need to do better for our local communities, in relation to mental health, substance misuse, and structural issues. The idea was simple: for every $100 spent in Denver, put 25 cents toward addressing these needs.

The ballot initiative passed, and Caring For Denver was born. Caring For Denver is a nonprofit that works to give away grants to support programs that have an impact on Denver communities in need.