Denver Women's Commission

The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival is back this weekend at Sakura Square. https://www.9news.com/article/news/community/asian-pacific-american-heritage/cherry-blossom-festival-denver-2024/73-521e36b8-c844-4650-bb24-2980fbc5484f

The Denver Women’s Commission proudly supports the work Asian Girls Ignite is doing!
Congratulations on the many accomplishments!

Asian Girls Ignite ✨A space for AANHPI girls & gender-expansive youth to explore their identity on their own terms.
💜 United in sisterhood & storytelling. Join us!

Having genuine friends is such a blessing. No jealousy, no competing, no negativity. Just love and respect ♡

The Denver Women’s Commission met with a group of intelligent young girls. Olivia and Elena were interviewed on gender inequity. The DWC spoke on gender equality. It is not just a fundamental human right but a right to a sustainable development. Addressing gender issues is equal rights!

The commission supports, influences, and empowers women and girls; and throughout history, there has been a fight about having the same opportunity as men. It is important to change certain laws, rethink customs, and promote policies to stop injustice against all women and girls around the world.

One of the questions a 5th grader asked was, " What do you think that we can do as 5th graders in Denver to work toward gender equity?" Participate in school sports, student body, community events, council meetings, and encourage equal representation and selection in activities. Educate students on issues that impact young women and girls such as being bullied, careers, reproductive rights, and most importantly, stand up for what you believe is right!

We hope that the message inspires women and girls and all gender to be valued and respected. All voices matter!

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The Western Ultimate League championship weekend for professional women's ultimate frisbee is June 1-2. Our local team, the Colorado Alpenglow Ultimate, is hosting and has qualified to compete.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.coloradoalpenglow.com/2024-wul-champ-weekend

After a 22-17 win over Seattle at home, Alpenglow is the first to clinch a spot for Championship Weekend out of the Northwest Conference — especially exciting as Colorado is hosting finals at their home stadium June 1-2, 2024!

Wishing all the mom's a Happy Mother's Day!

DHA's Public Housing Pre-Application list is opening soon. Do not miss your chance to pre-apply from April 5 through April 15 on https://ow.ly/24Kk50R6XIc. Take the first step towards a brighter future.

Women+Film Festival at the Sie FilmCenter
Women+Film Festival is a five-day live event screening over a dozen of outstanding features, shorts, and documentaries celebrating female filmmakers behind the camera and stories of women on the screen.
More info at:
https://www.denverfilm.org/women-plus-film-festival/

I AM DENVER: Rosa Linda Aguirre’s Cafe Nourished the Northside Community for Decades Meet Rosa Linda Aguirre, the woman responsible for feeding thousands of people in need during her restaurant’s annual Thanksgiving feast. When the mother of ...

🏡 Public Housing Waitlist! Benedict Park Place located at 305 Park Ave West will be opening its 2-bedroom subsidized waitlist. Applications can be picked up at Benedict Park Place on Wednesdays - March 27, April 3, and April 10 from 9:00 am-11:00 am & 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. U.S. postmarks accepted if on or before April 10, 2024. For more information, call 303-297-1019. Do not miss out on this opportunity!

Celebrate Women!

Meet the City and County of Denver’s Mayor Mike Johnston’s All-Female Senior Leadership Team 🌟

Meet the Mayor’s All-Female Senior Leadership Team For the first time in Denver’s history, all of the senior staffers in the mayor’s office are women. Here’s what that means now—and for the city’s future.

Last night, Denver Mayor, Mike Johnston joined the Denver Women's Commission at our February meeting. We are honored to be the first of Denver’s commission the Mayor has met with. We discussed where our priorities align and how we can better serve the women and girls of Denver. We came away energized and motivated! A very special thank you to Mayor Johnston, HRCP Executive Director-Perla Gheiler and Senior Advisor of Community Partnerships-Esther Lee Leach for your insights and support of the DWC! We look forward to working closely with you!

The 2024, Denver Women's Commission Retreat with, Margie (Thirlby) DuBois, CPC, Confidence Coach | Leadership Consultant.

In anticipation of incoming cold weather, Denver is extending the activation of cold weather shelter through the evening of Monday, Jan. 15. Overnight shelter is open at the Denver Navigation Campus (former Doubletree hotel) and New Directions (former Best Western hotel) overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Daytime warming centers will also be open from Jan 9-15. Denver Parks and Recreation Rec Centers and Denver Public Library branches will be open during normal business hours to visitors/guests who are seeking relief from the cold.

For more information, visit: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/Resident-Resources/Find-Shelter

On behalf of the Denver Women's Commission, we celebrate and congratulate Sara Hazel in her new role as President & CEO of the Denver Public School Foundation!

We witness her endless dedication to serving women and girls and her willingness to learn from others. Sara aims to give women and girls a lift to be granted equal rights and be heard. Her participation and leadership with the Denver Women’s Commission and the Chair of the Gender Equity Committee have opened doors of inspiration as she models the commission's mission to success. She exercises a unique yet high-quality commitment to serve the community. This represents a true statement of her efforts and ensures that the strategy to change is real!

Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion! Your drive and potential will lead an amazing team! We are extremely excited and wish Sara Hazel the best!

The Denver Women’s Commission acknowledges and celebrates Denver's remarkable women and girls to empower and sustain development leadership, to achieve their dreams and full potential in becoming leaders, allowing them to have a voice to perform and deliver.

Happy Holidays!

The Denver Women's Commission wishes you and your loved ones a beautiful holiday! We are grateful for you! 🍁🦃🍂

Happy Birthday, Rena! Today we celebrate you! Have a beautiful day!

Happy Birthday, Candice! Today we celebrate you! Have a beautiful day!

Commissioner, Iris Halpern

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/colorado-library-district-reaches-settlement-with-fired-librarian

Iris Halpern on X Groundbreaking settlement today for our courageous client Brooky Parks in her multi-year quest against discriminatory censorship in her library district. I am humbled to have represented her and thankful for for covering such an important case. https://t.co/qQVPS290OH

Happy Birthday Stephanie Visscher! Your work, dedication, and commitment never goes unnoticed. Thank you for serving. We wish you a wonderful day!

Hello, world! We're happy to announce the formation of our organization:

Founded by political leaders, advocates, community organizers, and educators, we provide FREE training, mentorship, political resources, and more in partnership with the CO Working Families Organization.

Created by the former staff and board of Emerge Colorado, we’re particularly excited that we’ll be able to provide grassroots resources for FREE, no longer reliant on the political industry that generates tuition to pay the salaries for out-of-state operatives.
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Mayor Johnston & HRCP Commission Q&A

The Denver Women’s Commission, represents!