Our Grantees
GES CIF believes that community members and their organizations are best at tackling the challenges they face every day. By trusting local leaders and funding groups that serve those affected by social injustice, we make a small, but significant dent in correcting the harms done to these communities.
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GES Coalition
$10,000
Expanding recruitment for the Tenant Group Center and to build capacity among the tenant leaders of the group center. -
CreSer Early Childhood Education
$10,000
Materials and furnishings for Early Childhood Education Center at Laradon Hall and resources for developing a cooperative parent model. -
Birdseed Collective
$10,000
The Globeville Fall Fest, a community-driven project aimed at celebrating the vibrant culture, heritage, and spirit of the Globeville, Elyria-Swansea (GES) neighborhoods in Denver. -
All American C.M. - GlobeVille First
$10,000
Revitalizing outdoor and indoor living spaces for GES residents and improving access and safety for all residents, especially those with mobility issues. -
Project Angel Heart
$10,000
Providing 6,000 meals for 42 GES residents living with cancer, HIV/AIDS. Alzheimer's, kidney/heart/lung disease, and other severe illnesses during the program period. -
Panderia Emmanuel's
$ 5,000
Offering a more comfortable space for organizations that use the space for meetings and for community members that visit. -
Swansea-Elyria Safe Cycle
$5,000
Advocating to create a bikeable Elyria and Swansea as outlined in the 2015 Elyria Swansea neighborhood plan. -
The Abolition Garden
$5,000
Youth Mentorship program will gather a team of 8 youth leaders from the surrounding GES community who are passionate about food justice and cultural preservation. -
GES Tree Watering Project
$5,000
Pairing the tree expertise of a GES neighbor with the youth of the Groundwork GES Green Team to care for many of the new trees planted in the community. -
Housing
Helping residents of Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea with home repairs.