East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc

Equitable development office:in 2024 the fax continued to manage the two contiguous motel properties that they acquired in 2022 - the sand & sage motel, 8415 east colfax ave, and the westerner motel, 8405 east colfax ave. These motels were operated day-to-day by volunteers of america colorado (voa), who executed a lease with the fax in 2023. Voa operated the properties as a shelter for their family housing program as their theodora family motel was, and continues to be, rehabilitated. The redevelopment of these motel properties will begin in september 2028, once the existing billboard lease on the property expires. The fax has worked to ensure consistent operation of the motels up until said work can begin.

Residential support office: in 2024 the fax's residential support office (rso) experienced exceptional growth within its program utilization reflecting the needs of the community and the organization's adept ability to meet them. The rso served over 1900 community members and businesses. 87,900 diapers and 39,000 lbs of food were distributed by our pantries in 2024 to over 600 local households. 133 residents utilized our free tax clinics, and saved over $110,000 through tax refunds that otherwise could have gone overlooked. 115 households received assistance in completing applications for abovementioned assistance, with an average of $693 in aid going to each applicant. At a back to school event we ensured that 600 students would start the year with school supplies and a backpack, and in partnership with cdhpe 165 attendees received vaccines. As in prior years, the rso continued its efforts to recognize the diversity of the community it serves, and combat the information barrier languages can construct - resources and communications from the office were distributed in english, spanish, burmese, and amharic.