Mi Casa hosts a Legal Night on the third Tuesday of each month. Attorneys from the Colorado Lawyers Committee and the Denver Bar Association Young Lawyers Division give free legal advice to people on a first come, first served basis. Spanish-speaking attorneys are available.
Legal Night at Mi Casa begins at 5:30 p.m., and it pays [...]
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Free Legal Clinics in Denver
Posted in resources, tagged free legal help, legal clinic, low cost legal help on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Conference on Homelessness
Posted in Alumni News, resources, tagged homeless conference on April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Changing Landscape of Homelessness: Creative Solutions in Challenging Times
“A one-day conference exploring how community stakeholders can continue to create lasting solutions to homelessness in the midst of economic uncertainties and growing levels of need, particularly among newly homeless persons and families.”
June 3, 2009 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This would be a wonderful [...]
10 Foods to Beat Stress
Posted in resources on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Stress is something everyone faces. As the economy struggles, many of us face an increase in stress. Here is a list of the 10 top Foods to Beat Stress:
10 foods to help beat the stress
1. Berries especially blueberries and raspberries because they contain antioxidants. Antioxidants help to prevent chronic diseases and signs of aging.
2. Dairy [...]
2009 Denver Free Museum Days
Posted in Inexpensive Activities, resources, tagged 2009 free days, Denver Museum Free Days, free fun for kids, free museum days, inexpensive activities for children on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each month, museums and attractions around Denver offer completely free days to the public. Thanks to the money raised by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, they have offered these free days for 20 years now! This is a great way to stretch your budget and have fun with your kids. Many of these places allow [...]
Free Dental Care for Children 2/6/09
Posted in resources, tagged free dental care, free dental screening, free dentist, give kids a smile, low cost dental care on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Give Kids a Smile Day – Feb. 6, 2009
Give Kids a Smile Day is a day of free education and treatment for KIDS organized by the Colorado Dental Association every February.
To qualify for a Give Kids a Smile Day Appointment, your child/family must meet ALL of the following 4 criteria.
The child needing an appointment [...]
Denver Housing Authority- Section 8
Posted in public housing, resources, tagged Denver section 8, housing, section 8, Section 8 waiting list on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Denver Housing Authority Section 8 will be accepting applications for their next lottery on February 12th and 13th, 2009. Visit www.denverhousing.org/DHA/housing for more information.
Also, if you signed up for the waiting list last year – and did not get section 8 – You will need to apply again. Waiting lists to not continue from year [...]
Energy Assistance Workshop and $250 Drawing
Posted in money management, resources, tagged energy assistance, heating bill help, LEAP, Xcel bill help on January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who may need help with your Xcel bill this season, here is a wonderful opportunity. The workshop will include lunch and a drawing to have your current Xcel bill paid. One of the speakers will be the Honorable Terrance Carroll, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives.
A Low Income and High [...]
Homeless Liasons for Colorado School Districts
Posted in resources, tagged education, kids on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For help in accessing resources or registering your child in school, you may want to contact your district’s Homeless Education Liason.
Remember, your child has the right to go to school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there!
If you are in the Denver School District, contact Anna Stout at (720) 423-8230 or [...]
Preparing for an Emergency
Posted in resources, tagged emergency preparedness, family emergency planning, prepare for disaster, prepare for emergencies on September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While people living in Texas brace for Hurricane Ike, Colorado residents should all remember that natural and man-made disasters can strike Colorado, too. Being prepared for emergencies is important. Here is the link to Colorado’s emergency preparedness website. It has lots of useful information, checklists, and printable forms:
Ready Colorado
More Free School Supplies
Posted in Inexpensive Activities, resources, tagged free school supplies on August 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Those of you with children understand that Back-to-School is often another way of saying, “time to spend a lot of money on clothes and school supplies for the kids.” If spending $4.00 a gallon for gasoline has left you with little extra for back-to-school supplies this year, here are some options:
1. Peace ‘n the Streets [...]
