FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2023 CONTACTAlanna Hunter-Lawley, Interfaith Alliance of Coloradoinfo@interfaithallianceco.org Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate Denver, Colorado — Shara Smith, CEO, The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado released the following statement: Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well, but suspectContinue reading “Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate”
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Housing, Not Harassment: Denver Demonstrates How to Handle Homeless Camps
The homeless population consistently faces harassment by municipal governments across the country. Often, communities of homeless individuals have to endure being routinely broken apart by police patrols, typically prior to an event known to bring in tourists from out of town. These raids on transient encampments can displace individuals experiencing homelessness, sometimes with no notice,Continue reading “Housing, Not Harassment: Denver Demonstrates How to Handle Homeless Camps”
2023 Force for Good Conference & Reception
Don’t miss an exciting lunch and learn opportunity at the: 2023 Force for Good Luncheon & Dialogue Join the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for the 2023 Force for Good Luncheon! Tickets are available until October 12th! Register at ForceForGoodColorado.com This event brings together our statewide network, communityContinue reading “2023 Force for Good Conference & Reception”
Jacksonville Reminds Us of the Importance of Realizing Dr. King’s Dream
While August 28th marks the 60th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s march on Washington, our hearts are broken for the people of Jacksonville, Florida. 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr, 19-year-old Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr., and 29-year-old Jarrald De’shaun Gallion were all killed in a Dollar General store by a gunman who was intentionallyContinue reading “Jacksonville Reminds Us of the Importance of Realizing Dr. King’s Dream”
Don’t Miss Our Clean Slate Listening Sessions!
As part of the Clean Slate Colorado coalition, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is hosting a series of listening sessions on record-sealing and the impact it can have on justice-impacted individuals attempting to rebuild their lives. These listening sessions will take place between August 14th and August 16th at First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373Continue reading “Don’t Miss Our Clean Slate Listening Sessions!”
Faith in the Time of Climate Change
The ongoing climate crisis feels more urgent than ever before amidst ongoing heatwaves across the US and the rest of the world. Aside from oppressive heat in Colorado, our neighbors to the Southwest have also felt the effects of a rapidly changing climate: In Phoenix, Arizona, for example, the city saw a record 31 consecutiveContinue reading “Faith in the Time of Climate Change”
Interfaith Drug Policy and Public Health Survey Project Registration Form
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is seeking volunteers to participate in its Drug Policy and Public Health Survey Project. If you live, work, worship, or vote in Colorado, we want to hear from you! Our goal is to learn more about Coloradans’ attitudes toward different drug policy approaches. Participants will be asked to complete anContinue reading “Interfaith Drug Policy and Public Health Survey Project Registration Form”
Colorado Organization Seeks to Out Gay Catholic Priests
According to a recent Washington Post report, a Denver-area nonprofit is reportedly collecting data from gay dating app Grindr in an effort to out gay Catholic priests. The Post reported that the nonprofit, dubbed Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal, has spent at least $4 million between 2018 and 2021 on collecting data from variousContinue reading “Colorado Organization Seeks to Out Gay Catholic Priests”
Help Interfaith Support Migrants in Denver!
Great news: Interfaith is spearheading efforts to get donations to migrants arriving in Denver who are most in need! The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado has been steadfastly working since December to connect migrants with resources including temporary shelter, food, clothing, and other needs. Interested donors should bring items to our donation site at First BaptistContinue reading “Help Interfaith Support Migrants in Denver!”
Breaking Down Colorado’s New Universal Pre-K Program
Colorado’s new universal pre-K program is rolling out this month, with the state now accepting applications for the first wave between January 17 and February 14. The second wave will be open between February 15 and March 13. Families that apply during the current window can expect to hear back by March 10. What doesContinue reading “Breaking Down Colorado’s New Universal Pre-K Program”