Cross Community Coalition Family Resource Center
Denver, CO

2501 E. 48th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216

Phone#: 303-292-3204
Fax#: 303-292-3341

Contact: Eric Wright
E-Mail: cccfrc@yahoo.com

The Cross Community Coalition was formed in 1987 by residents of Elyria, Globeville, and Swansea neighborhoods in northeast Denver for the purpose of bringing together residents to work to address issues of common concern, i.e. those that cross neighborhood, ethnic, and religious boundaries.

Mission:

To bring together people of diverse backgrounds and experiences who live in the Elyria, Globeville, and Swansea neighborhoods to work together to create positive social and economic change by providing opportunities for individuals and family achievement and improving the quality of life for all residents.

The Coalition forwards its mission, through the Family Resource Center, in four ways:

1.       By developing agreements with local government and other agencies whereby they agree to provide staff, services, resources and/or programs to our residents and we provide office space, outreach, and support.

2.       By initiating programs to provide other needed services when no agency exists or is willing to provide the services.

3.       By offering education and training to residents.

4.       By organizing residents to work together on issues which can be addressed at the community level.

Programs and Services:

• Classes in English for Spanish-speaking people – beginner and intermediate

• GED classes

• Citizenship classes

• Youth programs – after-school tutoring, leadership development and environmental education

• Computer education

• Welfare-to-work training

• Job placement and development

•  Block organizing

• Non-violence education

• Environmental justice organizing

• Community economic development – housing rehabilitation, home ownership programs, small business development

• Social services applications