Grassroots
Hope Has No Borders blossomed from Denver's grassroots movement, ignited by compassionate moms and neighbors. Our journey sparked from a heartfelt commitment to addressing a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants were bussed into our city. Faced with urgent needs, like housing for children and individuals living on our streets, feeding hungry people, and ensuring newcomers arriving in sandals had winter clothing, we swiftly mobilized.
Within four days in early November 2023, 1000 moms and neighbors were mobilized, and in 12 weeks, our grassroots movement grew to over 6000 in the metro area. Today, we stand strong with over 8k (and counting) committed individuals dedicated to meeting needs and bringing hope to our city. As our grassroots movement expanded, we recognized the crucial need for stable housing and employment.
Witnessing the generosity of hundreds of volunteers opening their hearts and homes, we structured our official Host Home Program. This initiative program connects community members with spare space to migrants in need of transitional housing. Additionally, we heard the resounding desire for work, not handouts. Migrants volunteered to help one another in a vast distribution closet formed by our grassroots movement. In a similar fashion our community service program is designed to empowers newcomers to engage in various volunteer service projects, showcasing their value and work ethic while providing opportunities for skill development, reference-building, and financial support through gifted donations.
Anchored in our grassroots origins in Denver, our aim is to nurture a supportive environment fostering integration, cultural connections, and meaningful contributions to our vibrant community. Together, we are replacing crisis with HOPE.
Visit our vibrant community of local volunteers & newcomers still spreading hope in our neighborhoods:
Highlands Moms & Neighbors - Activating Migrant Support
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