SMCF is very pleased to report that the foundation has been awarded $300,000 over three years from Arapahoe County’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to help establish the Tri-Cities Homeless Navigation Center! This major award comes in addition to an earlier grant from the county in the amount of $10,000. In addition, the Daniels Fund,…
The South Metro Community Foundation, a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit, announces that it has received a $10,000 Aid to Agencies grant from Arapahoe County. The grant will help establish the Tri-Cities Homeless Navigation Center. The South Metro Community Foundation is serving as fiscal sponsor for the establishment of the Navigation Center. Susan Thornton, former Littleton mayor…
View a recent article in the Littleton Independent covering a Forum organized to address the realities of homelessness. View Littleton Independent Article >
Former Littleton Mayor Susan Thornton has announced that a new community foundation has been established for the south metro area. The mission of the South Metro Community Foundation, she said, is to enhance and improve the quality of life for all people living in the South Denver Metro area. The SMCF will support programs and…
Homelessness is a growing, complex, and difficult issue. According to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, in the last five years, the Denver areas’ homeless population increased about 15 percent, from 3,631 in 2016 to 4,171 in 2020. MDHI’s 2020 report shows that 31,207 individuals accessed services or housing supports related to homelessness between July 1,…
Three south metro cities that share borders, Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan, have joined in a Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Group to understand and address homelessness. Representatives from the cities studied a variety of reports, several of them from the University of Denver, and has held a series of joint meeting of the three city councils to…
Integrated Family Community Services Integrated Family Community Services serves families across the south metro area. With one in seven families experiencing hunger and food insecurity, IFCS’ s One Can Fund program is providing food to 3,200 people each month, and demand is growing dramatically. IFCS raised $50,000 per month in 2020 to help feed hungry…
Doctors Care is a unique, community-supported healthcare organization located in Littleton, Colorado. For over 30 years, Doctors Care has been dedicated to inclusiveness, compassionate care for all. The organization provides sick and well care for people from birth to age 50, including providing dental care and behavioral health care. For Doctors Care, services go beyond…
The Littleton Public Schools Foundation is seeking donors and persons interested in serving on the Foundation’s Board. The Foundation supports teachers in Littleton Public Schools through its Grants to Teachers Program, which is offering $65,000 to encourage new and innovative ideas that will enhance learning opportunities for students. Fundraising events include a Spirit dinner, a…
Break Bread, located in Littleton, Colorado, was established to build meaningful relationships among neighbors through a free Wednesday and Saturday community meal (pick-up and delivery during COVID) offering nourishment, unconditional love and abundant grace. There are opportunities to donate and to volunteer. Learn more at www.breakbread.org.