A letter from our Executive Director, Tim Reinen:
This current climate has been tough on our community, both locally and nationally, and we have seen a lot of concern expressed from residents and small businesses. In the thick of uncertainty, it is encouraging to see the nonprofit community band together and respond to these needs by aggregating resources, creating funding opportunities, and providing technical assistance to raise capacity. The ever-changing landscape of this virus has required us to be nimble and responsive for needed connection.
In the thick of uncertainty, it is encouraging to see the nonprofit community band together and respond to these needs by aggregating resources, creating funding opportunities, and providing technical assistance to raise capacity.tim reinen
We at Radian believe where there is complexity, there is opportunity. We are encouraged to see that creativity is at the center of how organizations are responding, and we aim to support these strategies in a multitude of ways. We, as a nonprofit, are focused on identifying community needs and looking to fill these gaps with compassion and awareness, which requires people-centered approaches and engagement, policy change for renter’s rights, and on-the-ground financial resources for small businesses and nonprofits.
We are committed to lifting our local partners and businesses so that they can provide neighborhoods with the services valuable to the community. To broaden community awareness, everyday Radian has been highlighting local organizations on our social media channels letting residents know that these companies are Open For Business!
We hope you and your families stay safe during this time, and please look to those who are in need. Continue sending us messages on how we can further support our local partners and community. We are in this together!
In full collaboration and support,
Tim
Colorado Resources for Nonprofits & Small Businesses
- Colorado Health Foundation has published an exhaustive list of resources for nonprofits & funders here.
- Colorado Nonprofit Association is collecting resources for nonprofits here.
- The Denver Foundation has created a Critical Needs Fund, more information can be found here.
- The National Low Income Housing Coalition provides resources for housing and homelessness here.
Support the Beloved Community Village
“In times like these, we’re as thankful as ever that 20 people have a home with four walls and a door to protect them. Today, we recognize that reality may literally mean the difference between life and death.” – Cole from Colorado Village Collaborative. The village is in need of laundry services, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations. Here’s how you can support the villagers during time.
Fresh food boxes delivered from The GrowHaus
Our friends at @thegrowhaus are delivering weekly food boxes with organic produce, free-range eggs, and bread! By ordering a food box from The GrowHaus you are supporting efforts to increase healthy food access, which are more important now than ever before. Learn more and order here.
SAME Cafe is in need of supplies & donations
Our friends at @samecafe are extending their hours to provide pay-what-you-can curbside lunches from 11am-4pm at 2023 E. Colfax Ave. Monday through Saturday. Go here for more opportunities to support this incredible organization!
The Market at Co-op at 1st is open for curbside pick-up
The Market at @coopat1st is doing curbside pickup & delivery within a 3-mile radius in West Denver! Go here for more for details & keep supporting local.
Meditations and reflections from Ubuntu Life
We’ve been working with Ubuntu Life to build a health & wellness center in Kenya. Ubuntu CEO Zane Wilemon is offering daily meditations & reflections at 8am MST, Monday-Friday on the @ubuntu.life Instagram page.
Updates from BUILD
While BUILD is temporarily closed, our community of mission-driven organizations is hard at work connecting with their partners in new ways. Here’s how you can support and connect with the BUILD members during this time.
