Alisha Brown, senior vice president at the Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities (formerly called the Stapleton Foundation), has been named one of Colorado’s “Most Influential Young Professionals.”
Community Organization
March SUN News and Events
The Stapleton Sustainable Neighborhoods Program team will be hosting its first project planning meeting on March 14 from 6:30– 8:30pm.
Mom, Daughter Find Their Passion at The Urban Farm
“Urban Farm was my life since I was 5. Without that, I don’t know what I’d be doing now,” says Monica Marrs, a 19-year-old student at Oklahoma State University majoring in animal science production. “Urban Farm helped me find my passion.”
February SUN News and Events
In the fall of 2017, Stapleton United Neighbors solicited feedback both in person (Dec. 11, 2017) and electronically via an online form (Nov. 14–Dec.9).
It’s OK to: Be a Little Bit Selfish while Helping Others
Tricia Chinn Campbell feels moms should be a little selfish. As the mother of two, Campbell knows it can be challenging for moms to take time to focus on their own needs. She also knows that school fundraisers are always popping up, so she found a way to benefit Colorado schools while also benefiting moms.
The Stapleton Name: What’s next? And what are people saying?
What’s Next?” is the question we’ve heard since the Dec. 11 community-wide listening sessions about keeping or changing the Stapleton name. Five organizations that contribute to the community in different ways sponsored the two sessions, one afternoon and one evening, to get a sense of community views on the subject. All five organizations have Stapleton associated with their names.
January SUN News and Events
The Department of Public Health and Environment at the City and County of Denver welcomed the Stapleton Community into the Sustainable Neighborhood Network on Dec. 20, 2017.
The Book Worm
Book reviews by librarians at the Sam Gary Branch, Denver Public Library
Zoom In On Colorado’s History Through 100 Objects
In November, History Colorado opened a new exhibit in a 3,700-square-foot, brand-new gallery space.
Community-Wide Discussion Dec.11 About the Stapleton Name
After several months of conversations about the Stapleton name, five community organizations have jointly concluded that what’s needed now is to hear what residents and neighbors think.
Open Enrollment for Health Care Ends Jan.12th
Now’s the time to go shopping—no, not for the holidays just yet, but for health insurance coverage.
MCA Annual Meeting
The annual Stapleton Master Community Association (MCA) Members’ Meeting took place on Nov. 8.