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We are excited to announce that FISH will be open to the public, by appointment only, starting June 4th, 2021! Broomfield FISH participants can make a 20-minute appointment to come inside to shop for food twice a month on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 12 pm and 4:30 pm. For those who do not want to shop inside, or who need additional food, we will continue the drive-thru distribution on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 6 pm.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors is returning this June!
We are kicking off our second annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign on June 1st! Throughout the month, our team champions will be sharing Broomfield FISH’s mission with the community and raising funds on our behalf to prevent hunger and homelessness among Broomfield residents. We are so grateful to have an amazing group of neighbors advocating for FISH. Some of our champions from last year said that this campaign was a great opportunity to share more information about FISH with community members who were unfamiliar with who we are and what we do. To support your team champions with a donation, click here. If you prefer to donate by check, you can mail it to Broomfield FISH at 6 Garden Center and write your team champion's name in the memo.
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Congratulations 2021 YAB Graduates!
It has been a unique and difficult senior year! However, our Youth Advisory Board seniors have made the best of it, and we are so proud of their accomplishments! Congratulations to Lucia Fang, Nicole Fatovic, Kya Irish, Willa Koster, Kate Lampo, Will Martin, Ella Powell, Brad Quinn, Daniel Riggin, Blake Shapiro, Riley Smith, and McKenna Spinuzzi! Thank you for your time, dedication, and service to FISH! We wish you all the best and know that the world's future is brighter because of you!
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Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental health is essential to overall wellbeing. However, it can often be difficult to talk about it. As Jason Vahling, Public Health Director, explains, "When someone breaks their leg, we don’t expect them to 'just snap out of it' or think they somehow brought it on themselves. Like physical health conditions, mental health conditions need treatment and the people who confront them need our support." To learn about local resources, contact Community Reach Center here or call (303) 853-3500 or contact Mental Health Partners here or call (303) 443-8500. Broomfield has also launched a "Let's Talk About" campaign. Learn more here.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Foley
Megan started volunteering in high school and returned as a college student during COVID. She is smart, hardworking, and always knows what needs to get done by the end of her shift. She and fellow volunteer, Taylor Trumm, saw the need for diapers at FISH this spring and organized a diaper drive. Megan brings a surplus of positive energy to the FISH team and is a delight to know. We wish her well as she starts nursing school in the summer.
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Thank you Trinity Team & Keller Williams Preferred Realty!
We want to thank the Trinity Team and Keller Williams Preferred Realty for their support during RED Day, their annual day of giving back to the community and helping our neighbors in need. This year they collected 3,260 pounds of food donations and raised $2,945 for FISH!
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Welcome Baseline Neighbors!
Representatives from the Baseline development--McWhinney, DMB Community Life, and Taloma Partners--came to visit FISH this month! Together, we discussed the importance of partnerships in strengthening community wellness. By creating affordable housing options and designing their developments to be open and welcoming to all, their plans embody what it means to call Broomfield home. We look forward to feeding families and fueling hope together in the future!
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Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Are you looking for COVID-19 vaccine opportunities? Click here to see the different clinics and events in the City and County of Broomfield. On that website, you will also find information on how to receive FREE transportation to vaccination sites provided by Lyft, Uber, and Mile High United Way. All individuals 12 and older are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. If you would like to see more options available throughout Colorado, click here.
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Up and Coming
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BrewHaHa is just around the corner! The 5th Annual Broomfield BrewHaHa is Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Arista Park on Arista Place. It will feature fresh beers brewed by local breweries, popular food trucks, lawn games, and two live bands to get you dancing. Plus, new this year: show your COVID vaccine card and get a ticket good for one free beer at your favorite brewery this festival! For more information, click here.
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Want to Stretch Your $$? Broomfield FISH, in conjunction with the City and County of Broomfield and CSU Extension, will be offering short workshops on money management in 2021. These will be held online (in both English & Spanish) from 1:30 to 3 pm on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. If you are interested in learning more, please click here to sign up.
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FISH is looking for volunteers! Please click HERE if you would like to help. Our staff have had the COVID-19 vaccination and we continue to follow all CDC guidelines for safety.
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See the latest Broomfield COVID Information here.
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COVID Vaccines are becoming more widely available across the state this month. To learn about vaccine opportunities in Broomfield, please click here.
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If you are a parent looking for resources, you can find the latest offerings from Broomfield Early Childhood Council here.
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Looking for fun things to do with your children? Check out resources from BackStoryTheatre, our Broomfield Library, INVENT HQ, and the Broomfield Museums.
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Feeding Families and Fueling Hope
www.broomfieldfish.org
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