Community Health & Nonprofit News 
May 2020
Hello,

How are you doing? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it's a great time to take stock of your well-being. If you could use some emotional support, I encourage you to contact one of our sponsors.

If you or someone you know could use help with securing food, housing and more, check out one of the many resources listed below. There also are many funding opportunities to help meet local needs; review them all in the Funding Opportunities section.

Finally, take a break and listen to local author Kris Ayers read her heart-warming story, The Warrior Princess. Its uplifting messages of perspective, teamwork and friendship apply to all ages and all cultures.

In health,

Kim Sharpe, Publisher
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NEWS & EVENTS
Stay safe, stay informed on COVID-19
Continue to stay informed about COVID-19-related ordinances and recommendations as our communities gradually open. On April 26, Gov. Jared Polis issued a Safer-At-Home Executive Order which includes the general measures:

  • Stay home as much as possible, except for necessary activities, jobs, and government functions
  • Wear face coverings in public settings and when outdoor areas are busy. This is required of employees and customers in places of business in Larimer County.
  • No gatherings of more than 10 people
  • Maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance
  • Don’t go to work if sick
  • Avoid travel into and out of your home community except for necessary activities.
Family resources for those in need; donations and volunteers requested to meet sharp increase in demand
Food Bank expands food distribution as community need grows
The Food Bank for Larimer County has added days at local food pantries and launched a pop-up pantry. Learn more.
  • Fort Collins Pantry, 1301 Blue Spruce Drive: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am-3pm
  • Loveland Pantry, 2600 N. Lincoln Ave.: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-3pm
  • Pop-up Mobile Pantry: June 16 & July 21, 4-6pm, Front Range Community College, 4616 S. Shields St., FC
Donate needed resources to United Way of Larimer County
Donate food and items, including some gently used. View the list of items accepted. Drop-off Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-3pm, United Way offices, 525 W. Oak Street, FC in the parking lot. Or, order from their AmazonSmile Charity List to have new items shipped directly to their office.

Donate blood at monthly drives. June 8, 9am-3pm, Community Impact Center, 525 W. Oak Street, FC. Learn more and schedule an appointment.

Donate time: www.nocovolunteers.org
Domestic violence, child abuse may increase during pandemic
These forms of violence have fewer opportunities to be noticed and addressed with social distancing rules in place. Please stay connected and check in on friends and neighbors. To learn more and/or report suspected child abuse: Colorado Child Protection Hotline: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). To report or seek help for adult abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233 or CHAT online.
Health insurance enrollment assistance
The Health District’s Larimer Health Connect program is providing free enrollment assistance for Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and private health plans form the Connect for Health Colorado marketplace that offer financial assistance. If you’ve lost your health insurance, you have 60 days to enroll in a marketplace plan. Assistance by Larimer Health Connect is provided by appointment by phone, videoconferencing or in-office videoconferencing as needed. Call 970-472-0444, 8am-5pm, M-F, to schedule an appointment.
A Little Help helps keep older adults safe and engaged during this Safer-at-Home period
A Little Help continues to sign people up to receive care calls, groceries and medicine deliveries, and are fully active in Loveland, Berthoud, Fort Collins and some outlying communities. They also provide opportunities for families and households to engage in outdoor yardwork activities for older adults and assembling Little Kindness Kits to keep older neighbors active & engaged. If you know an older adult who could use this service, or you would like to volunteer to assist, contact Jason Morgan, 970-412-9396.
Nominate Women of Distinction in Larimer and Weld counties
If you know a woman who’s an exceptional business or community leader, nominate her by Friday, May 29 for the August 13 awards ceremony. Multiple categories exist.
Mental health support and resources
Feeling anxious, frustrated, stressed, hopeless, afraid? If you need someone to talk to, free COVID-19 mental health support is available by calling the Health District’s Connections program 8am-8pm, daily. If you are in crisis, call the SummitStone Crisis Center at 970-494-4200, ext. 4, text TALK to 38255 or call 911. Additional behavioral health resources are available on the Mental Health and Substance Use Alliance of Larimer County website .
Keeping the "Safe" in Safe Routes to School
New online-learning resources that teach bicycling, pedestrian and motorist safety are available on the City of Fort Collins Safe Routes to School main webpage. These resources include new videos that feature the same lessons taught during PE classes. There are videos for elementary students, and videos for middle- and high-school students are coming soon. For high-school students, there is also a link from the high-school page to an online version of Bicycle Friendly Driver course, which is appropriate for all drivers of motor vehicles. Keep riding. Keep safe!
Heart-Centered Counseling meets you where you are
During these times of staying safer at home (or anytime), clients of Heart-Centered Counseling can receive care where they are using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Teletherapy, telepsychiatry, phone and, beginning May 18, in-person sessions are available. (CDC and local guidelines observed in offices. Masks required.) All ages served. All major insurances, Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Call 970-310-3406 or email help@heartcenteredcounselors.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.

WHAT'S UP IN ESTES
Estes Park COVID-19 business resource center
Find information and links to general assistance, financial/grant/loan assistance, workplace resources, stimulus funding, and governmental orders. Visit the site.
EP Nonprofit Relief Fund
For disbursement within Estes Park only, this fund will support any operational need that contributes to the execution of an essential service and/or basic need in the community. Learn more.

WELD COUNTY HAPPENINGS
United Way of Weld County connects residents and nonprofits to urgent virus-related resources
Look to the UWWC website for information on applying for or donating to the Weld Recovers Fund: COVID-19 Relief, LEAP heating assistance extensions, volunteering, mask-making, senior support and much more.

Food tax rebates for low-income households in Greeley
Low-income households in Greeley that meet the requirements based on family size and income level can receive up to $65 per household member in food tax rebates. The deadline to apply is May 31. View requirements and get the application in English and Spanish online, or visit Greeley City Hall, 1000 10th St. from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, or call 970-350-9748.
I Heart Humanity Laundry Project
I Heart Humanity provides free laundry vouchers with detergent to low income and those experiencing homelessness in the Greeley/Evans area.
Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm, Housing and Navigation Center, 2930 11th Ave., Evans. Learn more at website or Facebook.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
NoCo Recovers - Your one-stop shop for recovery information
Brought to you by an alliance of Northern Colorado Economic Development Programs, the intent of NoCoRecovers.com is to provide a single source of up-to-date information on potential funding resources available to support the business community of Northern Colorado.
Voices for Healthy Kids: COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant
Purpose: To support COVID-19 public health emergency response and relief efforts to meet immediate community needs targeted at safety net issues. Amount: $50,000 max Deadline: Monday, May 25
COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grants
Purpose: To support states and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in advancing efforts to prevent suicide and suicide attempts among adults age 25 and older. Amount: $800,000 max Deadline: Rolling
Grants for assisting young people of color with voting initiatives
Purpose: To provide support for organizations assisting young people of color with voting, voter registration, civic education and community outreach. Voter initiatives may involve all local, state, and federal races in 2020. Amount: $500-$10,000 Deadline: Friday, May 29
Grants for community spaces, workforce development, safety and local needs
Purpose: To support nonprofits located in Union Pacific communities that best align with the Foundation’s funding guidelines and criteria with priority on community spaces, workforce development, safety and local needs. Amount: $2,500 - $25,000 Deadline: Sunday, May 31
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Online database of U.S. foundations, corporate donors and grants is now available to access from home through the Poudre River Public Library District.

Northern Colorado COVID-19 Response Fund
Partnership of The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and United Way of Larimer County to provide funding to local nonprofit organizations that work with people disproportionately affected by the consequences of COVID-19. Learn more, donate and apply for future funding rounds.
Weld Recovers Fund: COVID-19 Relief
Launched by UWWC and the Weld Community Foundation to provide financial resources to charitable organizations in Weld County that are involved in supporting populations that have been affected by the outbreak. View details online or donate here.
CRC compiles list of new and urgent COVID-19 response resources
Community Resource Center (CRC) has compiled and continues to update a list of new and urgent COVID-19 response funding opportunities, trainings and resources. Check the CRC list regularly for updates.
COVID-19: Resources for nonprofits and funders
The Colorado Health Foundation has organized this resource list in the following categories: Emergency Funding, Government Response, Crisis Communications Aids, Business Operations Aids, and Equity and Justice (Population- and Issue-Specific Resources). View resources.
Colorado COVID Relief Fund
Purpose: To raise and coordinate allocation of funds based on prevention, impact and recovery needs of community-based organizations in Colorado. Amount: up to $25,000. Deadlines: every two weeks
COVID-19 Emergency Hunger Relief Fund
Provides flexible resources to entities working to support the food and nutritional needs of communities who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Learn more and apply.
Nonprofit loan program
Purpose: The Foundation wants to make it easier and faster for nonprofits to have a greater community impact. With this low-interest loan, recipients can complete important projects such as capital projects, purchasing equipment, or funding critical programming more quickly, alleviate financing concerns, and bring the focus back on organization’s mission.
Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research
This comprehensive searchable database contains over 780+ profiles of local foundations and trusts, corporations, national funders, and government agencies that support Colorado nonprofit organizations, and provides critical information like giving interests, application criteria, guidelines, deadlines and past grantee information. Learn more.
Colorado Health Foundation grants
Deadlines: Monday, June 15 Learn more and apply.
  • Amplifying Health Advocacy
  • Capital Infrastructure in Support of Team-based Comprehensive Primary Care
  • Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregiver Supports
  • Supporting Coloradans in Recovery Through Nonclinical Programs
COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Purpose: to provide immediate support to eligible health care providers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by fully funding their telecommunications services, information services, and devices necessary to provide critical connected care services until the program’s funds have been expended or the COVID-19 pandemic has ended. Deadline: Rolling
Grants to support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind
Purpose: To support these communities by funding projects that provide: Access to communication or environmental information where auxiliary services and aids are made available; Community planning to improve coordination and access to services; Startup programs that the state lacks; Support for existing services and programs Deadline: Tuesday, June 30
Support for Colorado philanthropic services
Purpose: To support charitable, educational, religious and hospital institutions in Colorado for projects addressing the arts, culture, and the humanities; education; the environment; animals; health; human services; and religion. Amount: $5,000–$25,000 Deadline: Wednesday, July 1
Grants to implement client feedback loops
Purpose: To help nonprofit organizations build sustainable, high-quality, client-focused feedback loops that will lead to positive changes in the way nonprofit organizations work, make decisions, deliver services, and relate to clients. Deadline: Friday, July 17
COVID-19 grant and loan program
Purpose: To provide assistance to organizations in need of immediate or emergency help and ongoing funding due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance for a range of projects, including real estate, hospitality, health care, government operations, or infrastructure for both commercial- and government-related projects. Deadline: Saturday, August 1

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & PROFESSIONALS
Teens and Technology virtual workshop series
This virtual workshop series from Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Connections (CAYAC) is intended to provide parents with information on the benefits and challenges to youth internet usage, its effects on youth and culture and ways to increase safety, awareness and connections. Thursdays, June 11, 18 and 25, 4-5:30pm, $40 for the series (scholarships available). To reserve your space or ask questions, contact Ana Pasini, 970-530-2842.
Biweekly virtual resource: Nonprofit Communities of Practice
Join your nonprofit peers twice per month for Q&A sessions with local nonprofit consultants from Third Sector Enterprise. Ask questions, brainstorm, and problem-solve as we together navigate these days of disruption and crisis. You’re not alone, even as your organization faces a constantly shifting landscape in nonprofit management and leadership. Thursday, May 21, Noon-1pm, online Zoom meeting. Learn more and register online, or email Kim Fisher with questions.
Free app to help you take action, feel sense of control
For practical, actionable ways of coping with stress, fear and anxiety, look to The Ten Percent Happier website. Now offering free access to healthcare workers not currently subscribed--email care@tenpercent.com for instructions.
Ongoing networking opportunities for professionals
Caring & Sharing, 2nd Friday of each month, 9-10:30am, The Matthews House Community Life Center at First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Ave., FC. Email caringandsharing@thematthewshouse.org to learn more.

YouthNet, 3rd Friday of each month, 9-10am, Rodarte Community Center, 920 A St., GR. 970-350-9430

Shared Alliance for Youth (SAY), quarterly meetings, June 10 and Sept 9, 12-1:30pm, House of Neighborly Service/Life Center, 1511 E. 11th St., LV. Cheryl O'Shell
Grand Family Coalition offering virtual peer support groups
The Kinship Peer Support Program provides a place for kinship caregivers to connect with those that comprehend the struggles with raising children who have experienced traumas. This is a place for friendship, comradery and knowledge, with educational speakers and training to assist in navigating the complexities of raising a youth with trauma. Now virtual formats on Zoom - email Gail for information to join the following:

  • 2nd Thursday of the month (June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12) at 12:30pm

  • 4th Thursday of the month (May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, 2020, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26) at 12:30pm
Beyond Consequences virtual parenting class from ChildSafe
Unique, relationship-based approach to parenting traumatized children and those with attachment challenges. Mondays, June 1-July 6, 1-2:30pm, Online Zoom meeting. Free and book is included. Enroll via email or call 970-472-4133. View flyer.
Monthly online support groups and classes for parents
Mary Dravis-Parrish facilitates monthly online parenting support groups as well as an online class, 3 Keys to Empowered Discipline™ . Learn more .

KID & TEEN ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
Libraries add curbside pickup and virtual summer events
In addition to their expanding digital collections, NoCo libraries are now offering curbside pickup of holds placed online or by phone. You'll also find virtual summer reading programs and at-home and virtual activities for all ages such as weekly challenges, crafts, escape rooms and storytimes on their event calendars. Museums are also offering e-learning resources such as local history lessons and daily discovery activities.

Stay tuned for Healthy Kids and Fit.Teen Run Series
Sponsored by UCHealth’s Healthy Kids Club, ages 5–12 can participate in free, local one-mile fun runs, and ages 11–18 can register for discounted $15 entry fees to local 5Ks. Prizes are awarded for completing 4+ runs. Dates currently pending due to social distancing requirements. www.healthykidsclub.org

JOBS
Health District of Northern Larimer County
Harmony Foundation
Early Childhood Jobs
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