2023-2024 Partnerships

Resident Leadership Council

The Resident Leadership Council is a grassroots group of community leaders dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents in Aurora and the surrounding neighborhoods by promoting equitable access to education, health, and economic opportunities. Through our partnership, we provide resources and leadership academies to the community.

The Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA)

The Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA) is dedicated to discovering, supporting and promoting Latino writers and authors in Colorado. Together, we bring Latiné poetry workshops and celebrations of heritage to the community.

Upcoming Events

Bilingual Poetry

Languages Become Partners/Los Idiomas se Vuelven Socios

Saturday, July 20, 2024, 2 – 4 p.m.

Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203

In partnership with the Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA), eight local poets will enhance the joy of the Spanish language through a bilingual poetry presentation in which each poem is read in English and Spanish. Presenters include: Ramón del Castillo, Ricardo LaFore, Anita Jepson-Gilbert, Laura Soto, Fernando Muñóz, Nicolás Cabrera, Carmelita Jaramillo, and Gia Nold.

This event is free of charge, but reservations are required as space is limited; RSVP at rsvp@dwpconline.org.

Free parking available in the lot north of the DWPC Clubhouse.

2022-2023 Latiné/Hispanic Partnership

For the 2021-2022 year, the Latiné/Hispanic Partnership grant was awarded to the Resident Leadership Council (RLC). Colorado Humanities’ partnership with the Resident Leadership Council consisted of two components. First, RLC members spoke with 450 community members in a Connection Campaign to determine key themes, concerns, and desires. Interpreters for Spanish, Burmese, and Karenic languages went into the community as those diverse linguistic backgrounds were represented. 

Based on their initial findings, the RLC held three Community Academies on the topics of Police, Navigating the Healthcare System, and Youth Mental Health. Aurora Police Department officers, health, and mental health experts served as partners in these educational programs. While the community wanted to learn from the guest speakers and educators, the RLC also facilitated opportunities for cultural education for outside group guests. We played a massive game of Loteria and were able to watch youngsters perform traditional dances. Each Academy served as a great exchange of knowledge, and between 50-60 participants attended each of the sessions. Interpreters and childcare were also available during the Academies to maximize attendance. Colorado Humanities supported venue, photography, catering, interpretation, transportation, and community outreach services. Colorado Humanities looks forward to continued work with the Resident Leadership Council to support community partnerships and foster conversations.

To plan a program with your community, please contact Colorado Humanities Conversations Coordinator LaNaya Butler at lanaya@coloradohumanities.org or 303.894.7951 x13.