Hello Focus Points Community!
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find information about:
- Monthly Awareness
- Program Updates
- Los próximos eventos
Monthly Awareness
September is about Health and Celebration
In September, we say goodbye to summer and welcome in fall! It is also a month to stay informed about ways to stay healthy at any age as well as celebrate culture and history. This month, Focus Points recognizes Healthy Aging y Alzheimer’s Disease.
September is also Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated from September 15 to October 15. We hope that you check out some local events around Denver that honor the history and heritage that we are proud to be a part of!
To learn more about how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around Denver, please go to the Visit Denver website.
To learn more about Healthy Aging Month, please go to the Healthy Aging website.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s for World Alzheimer’s Disease Month, please go to the Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment website.
Program Updates
Huerta Urbana Farmers’ Market
Our “pay what you can” Farmers’ Market still continues as we enter Fall.
October is the last month of the Market with every Friday afternoon (Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31) open 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.
Don’t forget to bring your HUFM card for an easier check-in process when you come.
There are also Pay it Forward options where you can directly donate to the Huerta Urbana program as a way of giving back.
Denver children ages 0-5 can still receive a free bounty bag at our farm booth.
We also accept SNAP benefits. Just let one of our staff know at the check-in table that you wish to use them.
In addition, we want to hear from you! Please complete the following survey to help us improve our seasonal Market. Thanks!
Electric Utilities Assistance is Available!
Focus Points Fall 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.
Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:15pm and 12:45pm-4:00pm
Fridays, 9:00am-12:30pm
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 Specialists to apply for LiVE RTD.
Call us at: (303) 292-0770.
Farewell to the Wildflower English for Newcomers Program
As the month closes, so do the doors of Focus Points’ longest running program, our Wildflower English for Newcomers program, due to lack of funding to support the continuation of the program. It is always hard to say goodbye, but our Wildflower team has made the most of every moment.
On Friday, August 29, Wildflower staff and students had a field trip to the History Colorado Center where they learned all about Colorado history. The group enjoyed lunch and several fun activities together including teaching a mock English class in a recreated century-old schoolhouse.
On Sunday, September 14, everyone came out to enjoy the nice weather for a “Celebration of Learning” picnic in the park. Later in the week, we invited the Denver Public Library and Aurora Public Library to our center to assist participants in signing up for their own library cards allowing students to access language support resources. The last day of classes was on Thursday, September 18.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our final gatherings and classes, bringing lots of joy to students, families, and our dedicated Wildflower staff. We hope to revive this programming in future years so that we can once again welcome English learners from around the world. Here’s to our amazing Wildflower students and educators and to all of the participants who have been a part of this program. We wish you all continued success!
Los próximos eventos
October Informative Workshop for Older Adults
On Thursday, October 30, 2025 de 10:00am-12:30pm we are hosting another Older Adults event, in partnership with the Denver Office of Aging, focused on “Healthy Body, Healthy Life!”. 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 o jocelyn@focuspoints.org to schedule an appointment.
