"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald |
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Join Us for the Park Hill Campus Block Party! |
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Partner Spotlight: Denver School of the Arts |
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Denver School of the Arts (DSA) is a comprehensive secondary arts magnet school (grades 6-12) within Denver Public Schools. In addition to a rigorous academic program, students engage in intensive studies in Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Stagecraft and Design, Theatre, Video Cinema Arts, and Visual Arts.
Over the past 20 years, the school has continually evolved. What started as 200 students have now grown into 1,000-plus middle and high schools with over 40 dedicated faculty. DSA is recognized among the nation’s best 21st-century schools. They have continued their visions to engage and foster the expression of creativity and wonderment through the education of the whole child and are committed to promoting a lifelong love of the arts in a culturally diverse, academically challenging environment.
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In June of this year, ULC purchased the former Johnson & Wales University Campus (Park Hill Campus) in partnership with Denver Public Schools (DPS) and the Denver Housing Authority (DHA). As part of DPS’s expansion onto the campus, DSA will also move onto the campus to increase student enrollment.
“When I heard that the [Johnson & Wales] University would be selling the property right across the street, I began thinking about how DSA might expand to the campus to serve more students,” said Dr. Anthony McWright, Principal of Denver School of the Arts. The expansion will allow DSA to accept 500 to 700 additional students over time, focusing on equity and inclusion of low-income students and students of color. The west campus includes the Wildcat Center, Whatley Chapel, Academic Center, and Aspen Hall.
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On September 24th, 2021, The DSA Friends Foundation, in partnership with ULC, will be hosting a Community Block Party to provide an opportunity for community members to visit the campus and have some good old-fashioned fun! The celebration will be full of community-oriented activities, including food trucks, performances from DSA students in various formats, and a finale performance from the New Orleans Jazz Band. We hope you can join us! Please view the flyer above for more information. |
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Denver's Invaluable Resource for At-Risk Teens |
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One of ULC’s outstanding partners at the Tramway Nonprofit Center is GRASP. GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project) is a peer-run intervention program that works with youth who are at-risk of gang involvement or are presently active in gangs, helps families of gang victims, and serves as a youth advocate. GRASP is primarily run by ex-gang members who broke free of the gang lifestyle and turned their lives around. The staff understands how difficult it is to make this transition and the challenges facing youth. Established in 1991 after a tragic ‘drive-by’ shooting death of a teen, GRASP has evolved into a highly respected and successful program of Denver Youth Program, a non-profit organization that for over 51 years has helped kids have better futures through one-on-one mentoring.
“In an environment where our youth seem to be faced with lethal doses of hopelessness, we believe that Healed People Heal People," said Johnnie Williams, GRASP's Executive Director. "We teach them that This Too Shall Pass and begin healing from a cultural standpoint. We are grateful to be in the neighborhood where GRASP started and close to families that we serve."
To learn more about GRASP, click here. And if you are a mission-minded organization looking for office space in the Tramway Nonprofit Center, click here.
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Phamaly Theatre Presents: |
"When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she stumbles upon Wonderland, a bizarre world filled with philosophical caterpillars, chaotic croquet games, and disorienting cats. Once she loses her memory, Alice must go on a journey to get it back. A modern adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s book enhanced by an original soundtrack of eclectic music styles, Alice in Wonderland explores the power that comes with letting go and embracing the madness."
ULC's partner, Phamaly Theatre Company (PTC), is back performing shows - presenting Alice in Wonderland with music by the Wheelchair Sports Camp!
PTC exclusively features actors within the entire spectrum of people with disabilities, including physical, cognitive, intellectual, and emotional. PTC provides a supportive space and removes barriers to allow artists to do their best work and develop as performers while also educating the community about access and inclusion. PTC moved into ULC’s Tramway Nonprofit Center in the Cole neighborhood in January of 2020.
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La Tela Is Energizing Denver |
La Tela Condominiums are this year’s 1st Place Energize Denver Renewable Heating and Cooling (Electrification) Award winner. The electrification category is at the forefront of Denver's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This category showcases a building that has recently converted to all-electric, installation of VRF, or converted space or water heating/cooling to electric. La Tela excelled in this category because it has Energy Star Appliances, on-site solar, energy-efficient heat pumps, LED lighting throughout, and more.
ULC purchased the land where La Tela sits using the Metro Denver Impact Facility (MDIF) and held the land until Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) was able to secure financing for development. Located along a high-frequency bus route, this land is a unique opportunity to create affordable homeownership opportunities in Denver's Santa Fe Arts District Neighborhood. ECLT purchased the land from ULC in 2020 and has begun construction on the condos in partnership with Shanahan Development and Studio Completiva. The condos are expected to be completed soon! La Tela offers 92 permanently affordable for-sale condos in the Santa Fe Arts District. There will be a mix of studio, 2 and 3 bedroom units available, all under $200,000. For more information, click here.
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Join Us For These September Events! |
When: Saturday, September 18th from 9AM to 1PM
Where: 36th & Franklin
Why: HarvestSHARE is a community gathering where people bring excess harvest from their gardens to share with neighbors and HEAL the community by engaging in Healthy Eating Active Living activities that generate Random Gestures of Compassion in Denver parks. HarvestSHARE is about community coming together to share knowledge and food. HarvestSHARE “teaches people to fish” by sharing excess harvest, teaching organic gardening, demonstrating how to prepare produce, and connecting people with resources to raise garden beds since the Spring of 2014 celebrating HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living).
Special thanks to MidFirst Bank for their sponsorship of this event.
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