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Food Distribution now at the Aspen Golf Course
The Bi-Monthly food distribution with Food Bank of the Rockies is back at the Aspen Golf Course
  • on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of every month from 12:00-2:00 pm

  • This month, December 8th and 22nd

Food Distribution is there for anyone who needs it!







Thanks to our amazing friends at Coldwell Banker Mason Morse AFC is supporting local families in need - and you can help!
Donate unwrapped gifts to Coldwell Banker Mason Morse offices.


If you prefer, we are looking for gift cards that we can pass onto families
Please deliver them to our office at AMS or give us a call and we can connect with you to pick up the cards.
Grocery, Target, Walmart, Gas Cards in $25 denominations, are needed to
help out local families at holiday time!
Happenings...
WE CAN TALK!


Join us
December 7, 2021
7:00-8:00
Aspen School District Theater
Join this new group in sharing & healing our stories of trauma in a safe and confidential environment.
Dec. 8th 6pm – 7pm

Hosted the second Wednesday of every month. You are invited to join in sharing and healing your stories of trauma in a safe and confidential environment supported by Aspen Strong Board Members and local therapists.
Monthly meeting limited to 20 participants.

Register at EventBrite!
AEF FLAMINGO HITS THE TOWN!

AEF is an essential supporter of Aspen Family Connections. We are so grateful for their continued partnership. Please join us for their incredible annual event. They are changing it up a bit this year, and it's going to be great!
Every Colorado youth is now eligible for three free therapy sessions through IMATTER
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Parents should know about this opportunity for their children. Their website contains a parent survey and other resources for families that will help you understand the program.
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TEEN NUTRITION SERIES IN JANUARY, THANKS TO ASPEN STRONG AND THE ASPEN YOUTH CENTER

SAVE THESE DATES AND REGISTER!
NOW OPEN: HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT
Colorado’s health insurance open enrollment is November 1 – January 15, annually.
Here are a few things that are important to know:
During this time anyone can make changes to, or enroll in, health insurance. To have coverage begin on January 1st, action needs to be taken by December 15th. Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus do not have an open enrollment period, and may be applied for and enrolled if eligible, throughout the year.
Apply today at: connectforhealthco.com
LEAP ENROLMENT IS OPEN

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Their goal is to help bring warmth, comfort and safety to homes and family by assisting with heating costs.
These are difficult financial times for many of us. We face uncertainty in our employment and housing, which adds stress to the many difficulties of managing our lives, and those of our families, during the pandemic. Financial health and mental health are closely linked and this page is designed to provide a range of resources to help you cope now, as well as find pathways to financial stability for the longer term.
Important COVID Resources

Great Covid recovery resources from Pitkin County:

Pitkin County produces a very good newsletter containing information and reminders that can help your family.  

Here is where you can sign up to receive it:

Also look at their website for lots of helpful information:
Want to support our work?
Every donation helps us continue to serve our community and directly impacts the families in Pitkin County! Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Please go through AEF to donate!