Our mission is to create hope, opportunity, and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life. |
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A Message From
The Executive Director
As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, we remain steadfast in our commitment to building on our history of resilience and determination to respond to the growing and unprecedented need in our community.
In the next few weeks, we will roll out a 3-year strategic plan with dedication to growth and new job creation as well as increased diversity and inclusiveness to be more representative of the communities we serve.
We have enhanced our employment services with the designation of individualized case management support that allows for more focused job service and employer relations. We’ve extended our reach into Adams County where we provide day labor to unhoused residents and connections to other Bayaud programs and community resources. With our reach into other surrounding counties and with the expansion of our programs and services, we are seeing a dramatic increase in need for mobile shower and laundry services. Over the next few months we will be reaching out to Bayaud supporters to ask for additional support to purchase a second Shower Trailer and a third Laundry Truck.
I am also pleased to share that in order to ensure staff and client safety, our offices have undergone substantial renovation and reconfiguration, giving us a productive work environment where we can best serve our community.
As always, I want to thank our community partners and donors for the generous support as we work together to create Hope, Opportunity, and Choice, for our communities’ most vulnerable residents.
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October Is Disability Employment Awareness Month |
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Bayaud is proud to celebrate our employees at the VA Hospital. Our dedicated employees staff the switchboard, the mailroom, and the patient transport department.
Our folks work tirelessly to ensure that patients, visitors, and staff at the VA receive the utmost care and attention.
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Now in its 75th year, and led by the U .S. Department of Labor, National Disability Employment Awareness Month seeks to educate people about disability employment issues, celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities, and foster a more inclusive workforce. Work gives individuals a sense of contributing, belonging, and purpose while providing financial benefits. Individuals of every ability have the right to job opportunities they find to be meaningful — at fair pay.
Did you know that employment of adults with disabilities benefits business and government with less turnover, increased productivity, access to a broader pool of skilled workers, and reduced government spending for and medical and disability benefits? For adults with disabilities, employment means greater economic self-sufficiency, an opportunity to use their skills, and more active participation in community life. For more information about NDEAM, go to https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
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Susan Boles
Driving Her Way To Self-Reliance
Susan Boles never thought she would be homeless. But circumstances out of her control led to living in her pickup with her dog, Blue. She was looking for work and ideally wanted a job where she wanted to go to work, a job with a purpose. Then she found Bayaud and was connected with the Denver Day Works program. Denver Days Works provides day labor with same day pay for unhoused individuals. She now works part time with the
clean-up crew in RiNo and as a driver on the Laundry Truck. “I wake up now and I want to get to work.”
She enjoys the physical labor and is getting stronger every day. “The Day Works crew is a good group, and they make the work fun.”
Susan appreciates her boss’, Cindi Chapman, patience and understanding, and values her advice on numerous topics. “It’s like a family here. I know they’re there for me.”
Susan knows that her it’s her past experiences that enable her to connect with clients and she embraces the role. One of her first laundry clients was a woman who hadn’t had a proper shower for several months, only “spit showers,” as Susan calls them.
“She was crying when she came out of the shower. I was glad we could help her.”
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Another laundry client had lost all hope, according to Susan. He was in a wheelchair and felt there were few options for him, but Susan stepped in, referring him to Bayaud’s other employment services. “I understand hopelessness, but that man left with hope.”
With the help of one of Bayaud’s employment specialists, Susan will be moving into her own apartment shortly. What’s the first thing she’ll do when she moves in?
"I'm going to take a long hot bubble bath!"
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Bayaud Hosts 5th Annual Community Hustle
Our folks sure know how to hustle! At the 5th Annual Bayaud Community Hustle creative individuals shared their exceptional talents and how they’re marketing those talents as a side hustle.
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Comedians, digital artists, poets, cartoonists, dancers (even by Zoom!), crotchet artists, and a pianist gave stellar performances with the audience providing them valuable feedback on how to use their talents for profit. |
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We continue to operate the Food Pantry on Thursdays from 11-3 p.m.
With COVID-19 still persisting, the need for emergency supplies has increased dramatically.
Please consider donating canned goods, cereal, peanut butter/jelly, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodorant, laundry soap (pods), socks, bar soaps, travel size shampoo and conditioner. We also have a tremendous need for feminine hygiene products.
As the weather turns colder, warm clothing such as coats, hats, and gloves are also appreciated.
Have some extra time on your hands?
We need volunteers to help with the Food Pantry. Contact: [email protected] for more information.
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Bayaud Staff Trained In
Mental Health First Aid
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Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
To better serve our participants, Bayaud staff members are being trained on how to
assist an individual experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. Staff are learning risk factors and warning signs, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
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Bayaud Works
With the aim to create jobs for the people we serve, Bayaud Works provides temporary staffing and custodial services. In January, Bayaud Works also plans to launch as pest control venture.
Our temporary staffing service, known as BEST, is providing shelter staffing, hotel custodial services, dispatch, meal delivery and transportation for unhoused resident in partnership with the City and County of Denver.
Please contact us with opportunities to expand custodial services and look for pest control services in the coming year.
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Let Bayaud be your go to place for
your temporary staffing,
custodial services, and pest control.
Give us a call at 303-830-6885.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Bayaud Secure Document Shredding has shredded and recycled 3.6 MILLION POUNDS OF PAPER?
Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy, and 7,000 gallons of water.
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If you need documents shredded for your business or residence, we are open for business. We can pick up or you can drop off at our location. Bayaud has been AAA NAID certified for over 15 years, and our dedicated staff is maintaining all
CDC COVID-19 safety protocols.
For more information about our shredding services or to inquire about pickup or drop off, contact us at 303-996-6693 or go to www.bayauddocumentservices.org.
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Where's The
Laundry Truck??
NEW LOCATION!
Crossroads Community Church
Tuesdays 9 a.m - 2 p.m.
10451 Huron Street
Northglenn, CO 80234
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48th Avenue Shelter (shelter residents only)
Monday- Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
4330 East 48th Avenue, Denver
Denver Coliseum (shelter residents only)
Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
4600 Humbolt Street, Denver
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Our goal is to become the first organization
people think of when they need temp workers,
custodial services, children's dental kits,
or document destruction.
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Thank You
Bayaud Supporters!
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Aaron Foundation
Albertsons Foundation
Alliant Credit Union Foundation
AJL Charitable Foundation
The Anschutz Foundation
A.V. Hunter Trust
Bank of America Foundation
Brunning Family Foundation
Buck Family Foundation
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Colorado Community Action Association
Colorado Department of Human Services
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Connie Burwell White & William White Foundation
Colorado Hunger Relief Fund
COVID-19 Help Colorado Now Fund
Credit Union of Colorado
Daniels Fund
The Denver Foundation
Denver Human Services
Fox Family Foundation
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Harvey Family Foundation
Hollis Family Fund
Hunt Alternatives Now Here Fund
Key Bank
Kenneth King Foundation
Mable Hughes Charitable Foundation
McGowan Charitable Fund
Mile High United Way
Mohar Charitable Foundation
NextFifty Initiative
Nora Roberts Foundation
Phillips Family Foundation
Rose Community Foundation
Schlessman Family Foundation
Spencer Family Foundation
St. John’s Cathedral
The Colorado Trust
Topfer Family Foundation
U.S. Small Business Administration
Weckbaugh Foundation
Virginia Hill Foundation
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- Help us keep the lights on - become a recurring monthly donor.
- Give annually on Colorado Gives Day.
- Leave a Legacy – include Bayaud in your will or donate stock.
- Sponsor a fundraising event or donate an auction item.
- Donate property, vehicles, office equipment, laundry detergent and personal hygiene supplies.
- Support Bayaud every time you buy on Amazon.
- Sponsor our Holiday Party or give toys – the kids we serve will be thrilled.
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Colorado Gives Day Is
Tuesday, December 8.
You can schedule
your donation beginning November 1.
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The Holidays Are Just Around The Corner!
Support Bayaud While You Shop
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You can select Bayaud on Amazon through the Amazon Smile program. Just go to www.smile.amazon.com and search for Bayaud Enterprises.
Did you know that every time you shop at King Soopers, Bayaud can receive community rewards money? Just log into your King Soopers account and select us as your choice of charity by searching for Bayaud Enterprises or entering code RE273.
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Bayaud Enterprises
333 West Bayaud Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
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