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We are continuing the tradition we started last year of honoring OST Essential Workers, acknowledging all your hard work and celebrating the positive impact you have on the youth and families in Denver by providing FREE lunch!
The second annual Essential Workers Appreciation Lunch Giveaway will take place on Wednesday, December 7th. This year, we will be stationed at three different locations across the City of Denver handing out FREE boxed lunches from 11a-1p.
We are unable to guarantee a boxed lunch to anyone that does not register to receive one, so please make sure that you sign up! You may register to receive a lunch at the location that is most convenient for you by clicking on the button below!Registration for this event closes on Friday, December 2nd at noon.
We want to ensure that OST professionals feel both SEEN and HEARD. We are asking that ALL OST professionals prioritize filling out the Power of Us survey before or on the day they pick up their appreciation lunch. This survey will provide critical information necessary to continue elevating the youth fields workforce. We will also receive data specific to Colorado so the DAA can continue advocating for the essential work that you all do. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for sharing your voice and advancing the OST field!
2023 Youth Programs RFP Submissions Due December 7th!!!
The Denver’s Office of Children’s Affairs (OCA), is combining two (2) evidenced-based strategies for supporting young people (Out-of-School Time Programs and Youth Violence Prevention Programs) into a single proposal and contracting process for the period of January 1-December 31, 2023.
Need Technical Assistance Support Before Submitting Your Youth Programs RFP Application?
Point b(e) Strategies is partnering with the Denver Office of Children’s Affairs to provide technical assistance support to non-profit organizations interested in applying for funding related to the Out of School Time Programs and Youth Violence Prevention Programs. These 30-minute sessions are designed to answer questions and provide support related to:
budgets and financials
outcomes and evaluation
program design and goals
as well as any other grant-related support that may be useful
The Point b(e) Strategies team will provide high-level tips and strategies to strengthen proposals. They cannot provide comprehensive copy or content edits, nor can they answer questions about the viability of a given proposal.
Would YOU Like to Facilitate a Professional Learning Session This Spring?
As 2022 comes to an end, the DAA Collective is getting to work planning the professional learning slate for the spring! Are you interested in facilitating a workshop? If so, please complete this form.
We look forward to hearing your great ideas! Questions? Please email Erma Cerda
Denver Kids has a Full Time Educational SEL Counselor position available! Check out the job posting HERE.
To apply, send a cover letter expressing interest in Denver Kids and this role as well as a resume showing experience relevant to the position to apply@denverkidsinc.org.
Emotional Intelligence Corner: Thank you!
Dear OST Community,
We wanted to take a moment to let you know how THANKFUL we are for all you do and the positive impact you are having on the youth and families in Denver. From walking into OST spaces, seeing the light bulbs of learning moments and experiencing joy, laughter and connection to coming together with organization leaders to collaborate and advocate for the OST field, you all play a critical role in supporting young people thrive. We see you, appreciate you and are grateful for the privilege to work alongside you.
