Monthly Awareness
June gives us so many reasons to celebrate and come together. Throughout the month, we recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month, PTSD Awareness Month, Immigrant Heritage Month and Juneteenth on Friday, June 19 each reminding us of the strength, resilience, and diversity that make our communities so vibrant.
We’re also wishing all the dads and father figures in our lives a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. We’ve gathered a few fun events around Denver to celebrate with you and your family to enjoy!
Program Updates
Walk-In hours and services
Our Family Support Services (FSS) team is available to meet one-on-one with families.
Our current walk-in hours are:
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 12:45-4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-noon
For more information about Family Support Services, please contact us at (303) 292-0770 to schedule an in-person appointment.
Please note: Focus Points will be closed July 1-5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
We will resume walk-Ins on Wednesday, July 8.
FSS Updates
Portable Air Conditioner Program
We are excited to share that Focus Points has received a Cool Air Mini Grant! Through this program, qualifying families will be able to apply for an energy-efficient portable air conditioner. More information and a sign-up form will be available soon, so keep an eye on future communications.
Give a Backpack Program
We have also been selected by A Precious Child to participate in the Give a Backpack program. Additional details about backpack distribution will be shared soon.
Join Our Community Advisory Committee
Are you a resident of the 80216 ZIP code? Do you care about strengthening your community and helping shape the services offered at Focus Points? We are currently recruiting members for our Community Advisory Committee.
Committee members provide valuable feedback, help identify community needs, and have opportunities to develop leadership skills. If you are interested, please email Mayra Avina, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, at mavina@focuspoints.org by June 26. In your email, tell us why you would like to join the committee and what excites you most about the opportunity.
Work Toward a Goal with Family Support Services
Is there a goal you would like to accomplish this year? Our Family Support Services team would love to support you through our goal-setting program.
To participate, you must be a parent or caregiver of a child age 17 or younger and work collaboratively with our team. Participants receive a $25 gift card after their initial meeting and a $50 gift card for each follow-up meeting completed 31 to 90 days later.
To learn more, call 303-292-0770 and ask to speak with a member of our Family Support Services team.
Welcome Edith and Jessica!
Join us in welcoming Edith, our new Community and Resource Navigator to the Family Support Services team! Edith will work alongside families to help them navigate available resources, access support, and find opportunities that help them thrive.
If you would like assistance connecting to community resources, please contact Edith at Edith@focuspoints.org.
We are excited to welcome Jessica back to Focus Points! While Jocelyn is on maternity leave, Jessica will be serving as our Older Adult Services Specialist and supporting our older adult community.
If you have questions about upcoming events, workshops, or any of our Older Adult Services programs, please reach out to Jessica at Jessica@focuspoints.org.
From Focus Points to the Classroom
Camila’s journey began when she was in a HIPPY home visitation program with her mother Minerva, one of our educators. About five years ago, through Arrupe Jesuit High School’s corporate work study program, she joined the HIPPY home visitation team here at Focus Points organizing educational materials and doing data entry. She has since taken on several roles across the organization, including as a receptionist and recently as a data specialist with our Family Support Services, while earning her degree in Mathematics and Education.
Reflecting on her experiences, Camila says, “I am extremely grateful for what I have learned and all the people I have met. The way Focus Points serves the community and has served me has been flexible for me and my studies.” As a first-generation college graduate, she believes that “everyone is capable of achieving big things” and that education can open doors to new opportunities.
This summer, Camila will teach in a pre-collegiate math program at the University of Colorado Boulder. In the fall, she will return to her alma mater, Arrupe Jesuit High School, as an Algebra I teacher. “Education is power,” she says. “I want students to know they are not alone and that there are people paving the path for them and cheering them on to succeed.”
New Blood Pressure Monitor in Lobby!
Focus Points is excited to offer a new self-service blood pressure monitor in our lobby, generously provided by the American Heart Association. This free resource allows community members to check their blood pressure and heart rate. Simply take a seat, insert your arm into the cuff, and follow the on-screen instructions to receive your results in minutes.
Thanks for attending Lotería!
Focus Points’ annual fundraiser, Lotería, last Friday, May 29 at National Western Center. It was our most elevated event yet. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful night of community, impact, and connection. More photos soon to come on our website!
Huerta Urbana Farmers Market opens on June 19!
Farmers Market 2026
Get ready because the Huerta Urbana Farmers Market opens on Friday, June 19, which is also Juneteenth!
If you have been to the Market before, please bring your HUFM cards to receive your new set of Booth Bucks.
New to the market? Visit our information booth and our team get set up. You will receive a HUFM card and your first set of Booth Bucks to use when purchasing items from participating market vendors.
Bilingual translation will be available.
Reminder: Denver families with children ages 0-5 may pick up free Bounty Bags full of fresh produce at our farm booth!
If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering at the market, please contact us at Communications@focuspoints.org.
If you are interested in being a vendor at the market, please complete the form.
New Youth Summer Program and Youth Advisory Committee
The young people in our Youth Advisory Committee have spent the past several months meeting regularly, sharing ideas, and building meaningful connections with one another. Their excitement continues to grow as they prepare for Youth Ignite: Forging Connections in the Summer, which kicks off the week of July 6.
Registration opens June 5th to teens ages 11–18 outside the 80205 and 80216 zip codes. These youth-led programs offer a chance to build leadership skills, make new friends and explore future goals.
To learn more about this program, please contact Youth Coordinator, Will Grubbs, at Will@focuspoints.org.
Sign up for Youth Summer Camp!
Mother’s Day Brunch and Graduation for PAT and HIPPY Programs
Last month, our Home Visitation team hosted a Mother’s Day Brunch for 157 mothers and their children participating in the PAT and HIPPY programs. We hope many of you were able to join us!
The morning gave mothers an opportunity to connect with one another over breakfast and crafts were presentations about self-care and breast cancer awareness were offered. Afterward, many mothers shared how grateful they were for the chance to step away from their daily responsibilities, relax, and enjoy time for themselves while knowing their children were in good hands.
This past week, we celebrated our PAT and HIPPY graduates. Families came together to recognize children who completed the PAT program for 3-year-olds and the HIPPY program for 5-year-olds. The Lilo & Stitch theme brought plenty of smiles, and we were honored to celebrate this important milestone alongside our families.
Upcoming Events
Older Adults June field trip to Denver Botanic Gardens
