The DAA Collective newsletter keeps Denver's afterschool community connected to resources, professional learning and networking opportunities. Learn more about us.
RSVP to Attend The DAA Collective's Fall Kick-Off Event!
This semester the DAA is encouraging the Out-of-School Time Community to prioritize your mental, physical and emotional health with self-care. To kick-off this effort, we have assembled Denver OST organizations to facilitate activities geared to help you to practice mindfulness, move your body and generate some calm as we embark on a new school year.
WHEN: Thursday, October 5th from 10am-12pm
WHERE: City Park Pavilion
Nonprofit Technical Assistance Program Rolling Deadline
The City of Denver's Office of Nonprofit Engagement's Nonprofit Technical Assistance Program is a one-year program for Denver-based, Denver serving nonprofits, AND for individuals serious about starting a nonprofit. If accepted to the program, nonprofits will have access to online learning, one-on-one coaching, and peer-to-peer learning to help make their organizations more sustainable.
The current Nonprofit Technical Assistance Program cohort is STILL accepting applications! There's a rolling deadline until all open slots are filled. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your nonprofit, and widen your network.
This one-year program is FREE, and the application is quick!
Click HERE to apply!
Free After-School Meals Available for Denver's Youth
Out-of-School Time Community, please let youth in your programs know about the FREE after-school meal program!
The Office of Children’s Affairs warmly welcomes all youth aged 5 to 18 to receive a nutritious after-school supper and/or snack at various Tasty Food sites across the city. No ID or registration required – just come on over and enjoy!
To find a Tasty Food site near you, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/Tasty-Foods This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Comunidad de tiempo fuera de la escuela, ¡infórmeles a los jóvenes en sus programas sobre el programa de comidas GRATUITAS después de la escuela!
La Oficina de Asuntos Infantiles da la bienvenida a todos los jóvenes de 5 a 18 años para que reciban una cena y/o un refrigerio nutritivo después de la escuela en varios sitios de Tasty Food en toda la ciudad. No se requiere identificación ni registro, ¡solo ven y disfruta!
Para encontrar un sitio de Tasty Food cerca de usted, visite: https://tinyurl.com/Tasty-Foods Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.
DAAconnect Updates
The Survey of Academic and Youth Outcomes Surveys for youth (SAYO Y) and staff (SAYO S) are now available in multiple languages in DAAconnect! If you are interested in administering a survey within your organization, please contact DAA Quality Counts Network Lead, John Lewis, for more information!
Back To School is officially here, and families are looking for fall programs! Take a moment to visit our Youth Program Locator and make sure your fall programs are listed, so that families can easily find you! If you need to update your information, pleaselogin to DAAconnect today!
The Art Garage, whose mission is to offer arts-based programs that inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages and backgrounds, is looking for new part-time studio assistants, visual art instructors, and party instructors. For more information, follow this link: https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/85
Community Opportunities
Servicios de la Raza has an amazing opportunity open to Denver's high school aged youth to participate in a youth conference on October 27, 2023! The youth conference focuses on creating a movement through education and healing, and will include workshops (on a number of amazing topics), an education and resource fair, youth speakers and more! Check out the flyer for more information HERE.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s (DDPHE) Community & Behavioral Health team, in partnership with Denver Public Schools and community partners, is hosting the second annual: We Got This! Youth Mental Health Summit on October 6, 2023, on the Auraria Campus, at the Tivoli Student Union from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This FREE event will include engaging and interactive sessions on topics to support youth mental health and wellness, and is aimed towards high school youth, grades 9-12. *Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Emotional Intelligence Corner:
Proactive Self-Care Series
Self-care truly is self-preservation. In the last newsletter we started a list of self-care ideas for you to explore and practice. Below are a few more suggestions for you to add to your self-care tool box. Like any habit…it takes time and practice to establish routines---make self-care a daily habit for your self-preservation. You deserve it.
