Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships

📃 Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Denver City Council: Last week, Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships together with our Denver Latino Commission was proud to join the Denver community for this year's City Council’s official Hispanic, Latino/a/x, and Chicano/a Heritage Month Proclamation reading.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the sponsors, Council Pro Tem Serena Gonzales‑Gutierrez, Councilmembers Jamie Torres, Stacie Gilmore, and Flor Alvidrez, for bringing forward this powerful recognition.

The proclamation honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, and Chicano/a communities, acknowledging both the beauty and the struggle woven throughout this history. It recognizes the resilience, advocacy, and leadership that have shaped Denver and continue to inspire generations. It also affirms our shared responsibility to stand for justice, uplift community voices, and remain committed to equity, not just during this month, but every month.

We were honored to witness this moment and celebrate the many contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities, past, present, and future.

👀 Read the Proclamation: https://denver.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15936478&GUID=75D14460-D956-409F-A229-47E6BB898F66

🌏 We were deeply honored to spend several days connecting with Denver Sister Cities International and the Delegation during their visit to Denver as we celebrate 40 years of partnership between our cities.

Over the course of the visit, various City and County of Denver agencies, including your truly, Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships
as well as our Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, and Denver Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency, had the opportunity to present, exchange information, and learn from the delegation. In turn, our guests shared valuable insights about the City of Kunming, their government focus areas, and their vision for the future.

One of the highlights of the visit was welcoming the delegation to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, where we gathered in front of the iconic bronze peacock sculpture, “Eternal Good Fortube,” a gift from Kunming nearly four decades ago. Together, we shared remarks, exchanged gifts, and thanks to our partners, enjoyed an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes tour led by Zoo conservation experts.

The delegation also noted that their tour of Denver Water was exceptionally informative, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this exchange. Denver is ready to one day return the favor with a future visit to the beautiful “City of Eternal Spring,” Kunming, China.

Here’s to 40 years of friendship and many more to come. 💙

Se acercan cambios federales al programa de Medicaid de Colorado, Health First Colorado. A partir del 1 de octubre de 2026, algunos inmigrantes que actualmente califican podrían perder la cobertura total, pero muchas personas no se verán afectadas. Si usted se ve afectado, recibirá una carta antes de cualquier cambio.

Qué hacer ahora, antes del 1 de octubre de 2026:
◽️ Actualice su información en Colorado PEAK (co.gov/PEAK), la aplicación de Health First Colorado, o en la oficina de servicios humanos de su condado.
◽️ Utilice su cobertura ahora — programe citas médicas, dentales y de salud conductual y surta sus recetas.
◽️ Esté atento a las cartas oficiales y responda a las que reciba.
◽️ Visite o contacte a Denver Human Services para recibir ayuda al revisar su caso. Además, consulte denvergov.org/immigrantsupport para encontrar recursos comunitarios adicionales.

Para orientación oficial, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/cambios.

Federal changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado. Starting Oct. 1, some immigrants who currently qualify may lose full coverage — but many people will not be affected. If you are, you’ll receive a letter from Health First Colorado before anything changes.

What to do now, before Oct. 1:
◽️ Update your information at Colorado PEAK (co.gov/PEAK), the Health First Colorado app, or your county human services office.
◽️ Use your coverage now — schedule medical, dental, and behavioral health appointments and refill prescriptions.
◽️ Watch for official letters and respond to any you receive.
◽️ Visit or contact Denver Human Services for help reviewing your case. And go to denvergov.org/immigrantsupport for additional community resources.

For official guidance visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes.

💛 We had such a great time on September 16 with the Denver Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at its Hazard Preparedness Training held at the Globeville Recreation Center!

September is , and our Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships Access for All Division was excited to help connect OEM with our Deaf and hard of hearing community for this important session.

Participants learned how to:

• Identify hazards that could affect them and their neighborhoods
• Understand their needs before, during, and after an emergency
• Build an emergency plan for themselves and their households
• Create an emergency kit with essential supplies

Everyone left with practical tools they can use long before an emergency happens, and we hope this is just the first of many sessions to come.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this training such a meaningful and empowering community moment! 🌟

Get ready to connect, learn, and fuel your community impact! 🎉
Join our Denver Nonprofit Commission (DNEC) for a lively morning gathering on Friday, October 16 at Calvary Baptist Church!

Start your day with breakfast and great conversation, then dive into an energizing program designed to strengthen and support our nonprofit community.

Event Details:
• Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 AM
• Program: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Parking available onsite

Learn more and your spot today: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Human-Rights-Community-Partnerships/News-and-Events/2026/Nonprofits-Matter-Community-Event

🌎 Last week during , our Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Division joined Denver Councilwoman Jamie Torres and community partners at Servicios de La Raza, Focus Points Family Resource Center, Westwood Community Center, the The Colorado Health Foundation, and many others for the Nonprofit Sustainability Roundtable.

It was a great chance to connect, share what we’re seeing in our communities, and make sure the immigrants and refugees we serve know what resources are available and how to access them.

We’re grateful for everyone who came together to keep strengthening support for Denver’s diverse communities! 💙

Join Give5 Mile High and our Denver Women's Commission for Day!💪💙

Come help us prepare pantry boxes at the Rose Andom Center, a vital space providing free, survivor‑centered support, advocacy, and resources for individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rose Andom Center | 1330 Fox St, Denver, CO 80204

Roll up your sleeves, make a difference, and connect with your community, all in just two hours. 💛✨

See you there!