Be well Health and Wellness Initiative

11/14/2025

✨ Big news! ✨

be well is honored to receive $90,000 over the next three years from Rose Community Foundation to support public health initiatives in our communities.

This funding will strengthen programs focused on prevention, vaccinations, and health education across Northeast Park Hill, Greater Park Hill, East Colfax, Central Park, Montbello, and Northwest Aurora.

In challenging times, coming together matters most. This award celebrates collaboration, resilience, and our shared commitment to helping every person live a healthy, thriving life.

11/12/2025

Meet our Roundtable Partners 💚

be well’s roundtable brings together incredible organizations driving impact across our neighborhoods, empowering residents, building leadership, and tackling the challenges we face together.

✨ Center for African American Health – Empowering informed wellness through education and advocacy.
🤝 Struggle of Love Foundation – Supporting youth, families, and communities through holistic programs.
🚀 Urban Leadership Foundation – Investing in Black professionals, youth, and community vitality.
💡 Ducks In A Row – Advancing health equity through research and community-driven programs.
🌱 Rebel Food Marketplace – Building a local food system, one garden at a time.
🎓 YAASPA – Empowering youth through activism, education, and civic engagement.

Together, we’re strengthening our communities from within.

11/11/2025

This past week's elections brought meaningful wins for our community!
These wins will strengthen health, equity, and opportunity across our be well zones.

🍏 Colorado voters reaffirmed Healthy School Meals for All, ensuring our students have access to fresh, nourishing meals and that the workers who feed them are supported.

🚞 In Denver, voters invested in transportation, housing, parks, and health services, and upheld the flavored to***co ban to help protect our youth.

🛣️ Last but certainly not least, in Aurora, new leadership and the creation of a Downtown Development Authority mark an important step toward community-driven development along East Colfax.

These results remind us that when we show up, our community moves forward.
Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard.

11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

On Saturday, November 8th, be well hosted a Vaccine Clinic and "Ask the Expert" session.

This undertaking was part of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church (RSMBC)'s annual health-focused event. It occurred in collaboration with the Public Health Institute of Denver Health and the CDPHE Vaccine Champions for Equity program. RSMBC is a longstanding partner of be well and a viable member of be well's Pastor's Round Table.

There were 16 vaccinated, and about 25 attended the "Ask the Expert" session. The Ask the Expert session was facilitated by Dr. Shunda Cotton and three physician presenters, including Dr. Judith Shlay, Dr. Alex Enurah, and Dr. Josh Williams. They gave a presentation on "Routine Vaccines," then took questions from the audience about vaccines and other health-related conditions. Great questions were asked, and the session was very informative for all in attendance.

For more information about routine vaccines, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/immunization
https://www.phidenverhealth.org/clinics-services/immunization

11/07/2025

💚 Join us for a Medicare Lunch & Learn on November 13th at 1 PM where we’ll break down Medicare so you will understand your benefits and advocate for your health with confidence.

This is a space to ask questions, find support, and feel empowered. Remember that you don’t have to navigate this alone.

11/06/2025

Our Solutions to Food and Nutrition Access: A Community Conversation event was a huge success! 💚

We gathered with 57 community members and partners who work every day to ensure our neighbors have access to nourishing food and supportive resources.

A special thank you to our partners who joined the conversation: Nourish Colorado, Food Justice NW Aurora, Metro Caring, Aurora Public Schools, Ruben Medina for Aurora City Council, Plentiful, Robert A. Miller Education Center, Hunger Free Colorado, and our be well Block Captains.

Together, we will go further.

11/05/2025

Stay healthy and protect your community!

Join us for a FREE Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Aurora.
Vaccines available for all ages, from flu and COVID-19 to HPV, MMR, and more!

The vaccine clinic will be from 10 - 2p and the
Ask the Physician Expert session, 11 - 12:30p

📍1500 S Dayton St, Aurora, CO
🕙 Don’t miss this opportunity to Face The Moment!

11/04/2025

With recent changes to SNAP funding during the federal shutdown, many families in our community may be feeling the impact.

Here’s what you should know:
• Partial benefits will be distributed this month.
• Colorado has approved $10M to help food banks stretch resources, turning into roughly $50M worth of groceries.
• Locally, Denver has opened donation sites and resources to support neighbors in need.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, or if you'd like to donate or volunteer, call 📞 211 or visit 211colorado.org.

You can also drop off food at these community recreation centers this weekend:
• Montclair Rec Center - 729 Ulster Way
• Hiawatha Davis Rec Center - 3334 Holly St.
• Green Valley Ranch Rec Center - 4890 Argonne Way

We take care of each other here. 💚

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

🥗 Denver youth deserve access to nutritious meals!

Due to the temporary halt of SNAP benefits, Tasty Food is expanding services to include FREE Saturday lunches at 14 recreation centers starting November 1.

🕚 Saturdays | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
👧🏽 Ages 3–18 | No ID or sign-up required

Find a site near you and learn more: https://tinyurl.com/DENVERTastyFood
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

11/04/2025

With SNAP benefits in question, we want to ensure that our community has access to the support they need. We understand times are tough, and that is why we're here for you.

Please save + share because you never know who could use this.
Visit ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/35xpb57a

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Agape Seventh Day Adventist Church
Every third Saturday | 1:00pm-3:30pm
14190 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012

Aurora Interfaith Community Services
Monday-Thursday | 9:30am-12:30pm
1553 Clinton Street
Aurora, CO 80010

The Avenue Church
3rd Tuesday of the month | 10:00am-11:00am
13231 East Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012

Bread of Life Food Pantry at Calvary Church
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday | 2:00pm-4:00pm
18900 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
303-628-7200

The Center at New Life
Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm 17690 E Iliff
Avenue Aurora, CO 80013

Centro Nueva Iglesia Apostolic Fridays
6:30pm-7:30pm 242 Havana St Unit A
Aurora, CO 80010
720-207-8835

Friends of St Andrews
Monday-Friday | 10:15am-1:15pm
1525 Dallas Street
Aurora, CO 80010
303-364-2329

Forge Ministries - Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution
Wednesdays 9:00am-11:00am
14485 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014

Hinkley High School - Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 4:00pm-6:00pm
1250 Chamber Rd
Aurora, CO 80011

Little Flower Center (Catholic Charities)
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 9:30am-3:00pm
11149 E 14th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010 303-360-9686

Colorado Community Church - Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution
2nd Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm
14000 E Jewell Avenue

Restoration Christian Fellowship - Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution
1st Saturday of month | 9:00am-11:00am
15640 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80011

Restoration Outreach Programs
Tuesdays | 11:30am-12:30pm
1540 Boston Street
Aurora, CO 80010
720-859-2513

Salvation Army
Monday-Thursday | 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm
802 Quari Street
Aurora, CO 80011
303-364-1965
ID and proof of address - every 30 days