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2021 GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
 
The Good Neighbor Awards are a longstanding tradition and an opportunity to recognize nonprofit organizations, individuals, and/or businesses for outstanding contributions to the greater Capitol Hill community. This year, we are honoring: Rev. Bonita Bock, Bill DeMaio, St. Francis Center Warren Residences, Joy Wine & Spirits; Smith and Cannon Ice Cream, REDI Corporation, & Courageous Yoga. Award recipients will be honored at the virtual Annual Member Meeting on January 27th at 6:30 pm.

2021 SEED AWARDS PRESENTED ON JANUARY 6, 2021

The SEED Awards encourage civic entrepreneurship and promotes neighborhood engagement. Launched in 2019, these cash awards provide support to scalable, high-impact projects that align with CHUN's mission and values. The 2021 honorees are: Harm Reduction Action Center; SafeHouse Denver; Urban Servant Corps; Gathering Place; Our Savior’s Lutheran Church; Swallow Hill RNO; and Senior Housing Options. The awards were presented at a virtual celebration on January 6, 2021. All award recipients received $1,000 per program/project.

ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS WITH GOOD, NEIGHBORLY INTENT

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods and other community groups have engaged members and community stakeholders to address the seeming surge in homeless encampments. This growing coalition of groups has outlined a few actionable steps to (a) support the unhoused with near-term options; (b) engage service providers with new ideas; and (c) initiate long-term solutions. Check out our memo to the Mayor. Concurrent to these discussion, Two temporary safe outdoor sites (SOS) were launched in December 2020 at First Baptist Church and Denver Community Church. CHUN is engaged in conversations to ensure appropriate next steps are taken and is mindful of neighbor concerns. Temporary safe outdoor sites comply with Denver Zoning Code Section 12.4.6; Ordinance No. 2020-0961 . While not the panacea to systemic challenges, TSOS programs have the potential to be an important first step. 

FINAL Good Neighbor Agreement with EarthLinks for 1373 N. Grant Street SOS
FINAL Good Neighbor Agreement for Denver Community Church/Colorado Village Collaborative for 1595 N. Pearl Street SOS

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