Hello Focus Points friends!
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find information about:
- Monthly Awareness Days
- Program Updates
- Los próximos eventos
- Immigration Resources
- Open Job Opportunities
Monthly Awareness Days
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, National Disability Pride Month and Parentage Month
This month, Focus Points is proud to shine a spotlight on Mental Health Awareness, Disability Pride, and Parentage. We are committed to fostering inclusivity and promoting holistic well-being throughout our community. Join us as we celebrate these meaningful observances and share resources designed to enrich, inspire, and empower.
To learn more about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, please go to the CDC and NAMI websites.
To learn more about Disability Pride Month, please go to The ARC and Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council websites.
To learn more about Parentage Month, please go to the Colorado Child Support Services website.
Program Updates
Focus Points Summer Walk-In Hours
Our Family Support Services (FSS) team is available to meet one-on-one with families. They can help you access resources for food (such as SNAP), Medicaid and other supports.
Please note NEW summer hours and dates including the time changes on Wednesdays:
- Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:45am and 12:45pm-4:00pm
- Fridays, 9:00am-12:30pm
UPDATE: We unfortunately will NOT be able to provide Xcel Energy utilities assistance with Energy Outreach Colorado from August 1 to September 30. Please check back in early October.
For more information about family support services that are available, please contact us at (303) 292-0770 to schedule an appointment.
RTD Bus Passes Available
RTD Bus Pass booklets are available from now until Friday, December 19, 2025 to pick up here at Focus Points Family Resource Center. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and free for all participants and the GES community. You must be 18 years or older to pick up a booklet.
Schedule an appointment with one of our Family Support Specilists to apply for LiVE RTD.
Call us at: (303) 292-0770.
Focus Points Becomes Nationally Recognized for its HIPPY Program!
Great News! Focus Points has been officially designated as National Recognized for its HIPPY program in the 2024-2025 program year! We were given this designation for our commitment to high-quality implementation of this program and for our dedication to our families and communities.
Huerta Urbana Farmers’ Market
Focus Points’ “pay what you can” Farmers’ Market is open most Friday afternoons from 2:00pm-5:00pm. This is a great opportunity to get fresh, local fruit and vegetables grown on our Huerta Urbana farm, and by other vendors.
Please see the full 2025 schedule here.
If you came to our Market last year, you received a card at check-in with your information on it. You can use that same card again this year! Bring it Friday and skip the line! See the photo of a card below as an example.
Our Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP benefits. Just let one of our staff know at the check-in table that you wish to use them.
Los próximos eventos
July Informative Workshop for Older Adults
On Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 10:00am-12:30pm we are hosting another Older Adults event, in partnership with the Denver Office of Aging, focused on “Scam & Fraud Prevention Tips”. This event will be held at our center. Lunch will be provided afterwards.
To learn more about our Older Adults programming, please get in touch with Jocelyn at (720) 826-2780 ext. 112 or jocelyn@focuspoints.org to schedule an appointment.
Back2School Event is Coming Up!
In honor of our 30th anniversary, our annual Back2School event will take place here at Focus Points Family Resource Center on Saturday, August 9 from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Our Back2School event is open to all Focus Points program participant families and the GES community!
We are giving away backpacks filled with wonderful school supplies on a first come, first served basis to preschoolers and elementary school students in attendance. You will be given a “passport” to go around and get stamps at all of our program tables. When you have your passport full of stamps, then you can receive your backpack!
PLEASE NOTE: Children must be present with their families in order to receive one backpack per child.
Come learn about all of the programs and services offered here at Focus Points. There will be free food and water, barbers to cut children’s hair, community booths, family fun activities, and more!
Immigration Resources
In a time of many unknowns affecting our communities, Focus Points is holding steadfast to our mission of building better communities by strengthening families. We are committed to providing all families with the support, resources, and tools necessary to shape brighter futures. We hope the articles and resources in this newsletter offer valuable support.
If there are additional kinds of resources that you would like us to provide in future editions, please reach out to communications@focuspoints.org and we will do our best to include this information.
Organizations that Provide Additional Resources and Services (Click the underlined links below to be taken to separate resource websites).
Comité Internacional de Rescate
https://www.rescue.org/
720-328-6655; 720-507-7031
irc.denver@rescue.org
1873 S. Bellaire Street, 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80220
Colorado Asylum Center
https://www.coasylum.org/
303-376-9907; 970-398-8486
coasylum@gmail.com
517 E. 16th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
Juntos Community
https://www.juntoscommunity.org/
720-460-0218
support@juntoscommunity.org
PO Box 600, Denver, CO 80201
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
https://refugees.org/
703-310-1130
USCRI@refugees.org
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22202
Arrival App Provides Valuable Information for US Newcomers
The web app Arrival provides newcomers to the United States with information and resources, connecting them with local organizations to ensure they receive enough support. For new Colorado residents from outside the country, you can use the Arrival app to receive educational resources, community connections and a directory of essential services.
Please read more information on their website.
Asylum Work Permit Workshops with Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships
The Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Division is hosting registration events for free work permit workshops for asylum seekers. Please take a look at the flyer to see qualifications. To learn more and to register for the workshops, contact immigrants@denvergov.org or go to their website at denvergov.org/immigrants.
Know Your Rights and Safety Planning with Servicios de la Raza
Servicios de la Raza are hosting FREE monthly in-person workshops from April to December 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm to help answer your questions regarding legal rights and creating personal and family safety plans with resources available for support. You can scan the QR code on the flyer image to register or go to their website for more information at www.serviciosdelaraza.org.
Open Job Opportunities
Interested in making a difference in your community? Whether you’re a former partner or new to community involvement, Focus Points might be your next great opportunity!
Positions available include:
- Director of Development and Communications
Explore all our current openings today!
