Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods values community partnership and works with stakeholders who place an emphasis on local, corporate social responsibility. CHUN is partners with individuals, organizations, agencies, and other thought-leaders with a demonstrated track of investing in Denver-based nonprofits, participating in city enhancements, and prioritizing initiatives at the local level and within CHUN’s geographic boundaries.
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CHUN works closely with city agencies and service providers to deliver resources to neighbors in need, participates in community service projects, invests in the community, supports ballot measures to boost financial support for city initiatives, and we issue policy recommendations to influence decision making.

​Municipal Election Candidates Respond to CHUN Questionnaire

​In February, CHUN reached out to all the candidates in the Mayoral, At-Large, and Districts 10, 9, 7 and 5 electoral races and asked them to respond to questions regarding key issues facing Denver. These issues included housing, homelessness, historic preservation, transportation, public safety, economic development, and climate. We thank all candidates for their participation and for their contributions to Denver’s democratic process. 

​Candidate responses are provided in this document. They are organized by question, electoral race, and then in the order in which they were received. 

​CHUN Endorsed Four Ballot Initiatives To Support A Sustainable and Equitable City

​CHUN Joined Denver Park Trust for City Cleanup

On Thursday, July 21, the Denver Park Trust, in partnership with Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Mountain Parks Foundation and The Nature Conservancy, hosted a citywide park stewardship day followed by a community celebration at City Park Pavilion.

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​CHUN 2022 Earth Day Recycling Event

CHUN is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability at the local level.

On Saturday April 23rd, Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods partnered with its friends at SustainAbility, Ridwell and First Baptist Church to host our 2022 Earth Day Recycling Event. ​

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CHUN board members volunteer at Urban Peak

Giving back to those in need is an important part of the holiday season.

​Special thanks to Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods board members Nikki Racelis, Vickie Berkley, and Travis Leiker for volunteering and preparing meals for homeless youth at Urban Peak.

​CHUN Supports a 'YES' Vote on 2M and 2N

CHUN endorses the “Good Governance” referred questions on the Denver municipal ballot, 2M and 2N. We believe that a “yes” vote on these questions will support accountability and transparency.

​CHUN and Metro Caring Come Together for a Day of Volunteerism 

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods members and Metro Caring came together on September 6th for a day of volunteerism and service in an effort to fight food insecurity. 

​Ribbon Cutting for New Community Fridge

Denver Community Fridges and CHUN members, neighbors and families joined together in August for a ribbon cutting for the new community fridge, located at the 1st Baptist Church in Capitol Hill.

The funding for this new community fridge was a 2022 CHUN SEED award. ​

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Alamo Placito Park Clean Up Event

Fifty-two volunteers from the Alamo Placito neighborhood, Denver Park and Trust and CHUN came together to clean up historic Alamo Placita Park. 

​CHUN President, Travis Leiker, spoke about the CHUN SEED grant that made the day possible.

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CHUN invests in affordable housing at Warren Residences

The St. Francis Center opened the new Warren Residences at 14th and Gilpin in the Cheesman Park neighborhood. The Warren Residences will provide 48 studio style affordable supportive apartments for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and/or are justice involved.

​Thanks to an anonymous gift given to CHUN this year, we made a $10,000 financial commitment to launch a much-needed crisis fund for SFC Warren Residences and its residents. ​

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Join Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods today, and help improve the greater Capitol Hill community.

• Be an active part of your community and to get involved in shaping your neighborhood and city. 
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