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Chalkbeat Colorado
2024-03-11
Denver Public Schools’ Community Hubs provide wide-ranging support for students and their families, from language classes and GED programs for parents learning English to food pantries, financial education courses, and mobile medical appointments. The hubs have served more than 4,000 families since launching in 2022, with roughly 600 migrant families being served this year.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
Issue Areas:
- Multilingual services
- Food aid
- Free non-food goods distribution
- Equal opportunity in education
- Immigrant services
Success Factors:
- Addressing underlying issues
- Building trust
- Using a comprehensive approach
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