Hello Focus Points Community!
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find information about:
-Monthly Awareness
-Program Updates
*Community Survey
*Food Access Resource List
-Upcoming Events
Monthly Awareness
Reconnect, Honor Loved Ones, and
Take Care this November
With November, comes a chance to reconnect. The month begins in the warm glow of lights and marigolds during Días de los Muertos, a time to honor loved ones. As the weeks move on, we gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving and take time to acknowledge Native American Heritage Month and the many Indigenous communities who have shaped this land.
We also recognize our communities’ veterans in honor of Veterans Day and welcome the reminder to focus on health during this American Diabetes Month.
Program Updates
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 for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and other supports.
Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:45am 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.
Take our Community Survey!
Focus Points is committed to providing services that you request. We would appreciate you taking some time to complete our Community Survey so that we can learn more about the kinds of support that would best meet your needs. Please click on the links below for either the English or Spanish version of the survey.
You can also fill out this survey when you come to our center during Walk-In Hours on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Celebrating a successful Huerta Urbana Farmers’ Market Season!
Thank you for taking part in this year’s Farmers’ Market which ended on Friday, October 31. If you have any extra vouchers, please bring them back to Focus Points’ front desk as soon as you can. Although the Market is now closed for the season, we are excited to get started with our planning for the next year. Our first step is putting the farm to sleep for winter, leaving the ground alone so it can settle and accumulate all the minerals and nutrients that we need for a bountiful harvest next season.
In December, we will be sharing a link through the newsletter for a community and Farmers’ Market participant experience survey. Our goal is to receive as much feedback as we can for creating a market and space that serves the community better.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to assist us on our urban farm, we always welcome volunteers. Please check out our Spark the Change page for more information. To learn more, contact our Manager of Huerta Urbana.
Food Access Resource List
You can also access the full Food Access Resource List on our website under the “Food Assistance” section of our Resources page.
Congratulations to our PAT Educators Elvira and María!
Back in October, our PAT Home Visitation educators, along with members of our leadership team, attended a PAT conference in Puerto Rico for a week. During the daily meetings and workshops, two of our educators, Elvira and María, were recognized for their twenty-year contributions as in-home early childhood educators to Focus Points families. Join us in celebrating these talented and committed members of our team!
Electric Utilities Assistance is Available!
RTD Bus Passes Available
NEW FSS RTD Bus Pass Flyers 2025
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 Blog
Please check out our blog site HERE, or go to focuspoints.org and click on the NEWS top menu item.
Upcoming Events
Winter Fiesta for PAT and HIPPY Families
This year’s annual Winter Fiesta: A Grinchy Whobiliation for our families in our Home Visitation (PAT and HIPPY) programs will be on Friday, December 5.
For more details, please speak with your home visitation educator or contact the Home Visitation program.
Older Adults Holiday Posada!
Join us for our Holiday Posada with HRCP Aging Division on Thursday, December 11 from 10:00am-12:00pm! We will celebrate all that you have learned and shared during our Older Adult monthly sessions this past year, play Lotería and also have prizes!
Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP with our Older Adults Specialist at:
(303)-292-0770, (720) 826-2780 ext. 112 or jocelyn@focuspoints.org.
Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Distribution
Focus Points Family Resource Center has partnered with Toys for Tots to spread some holiday cheer. We invite you to attend our holiday gift distribution day on Thursday, December 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Receiving gifts requires pre-registration. Please register by Monday, December 1. Priority will be given to families that live in zip codes 80205 and 80216. If spaces are still available, we will open it up to our larger Denver Metro Area neighbors.
