Snow Angels

The Denver Snow Angels program is a Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships‘ effort to assist residents in Denver who are physically unable to shovel their front sidewalks, including adjacent ADA ramps and bus stops, during the cold winter months. 

This volunteer-based initiative aims to foster neighborly connections but also helps ensure compliance with the city’s requirement to keep walkways in front of homes clear, preventing fines.

The program, which has been around for about five years, recently launched a new online platform that automatically pairs homes in need with volunteers near those areas.

Eligible applicants for assistance must reside in the City and County of Denver, be an older adult who is physically unable to shovel or an adult living with a disability. Applicants must also demonstrate that they are unable to pay for a snow removal service.

Those interested in applying for assistance with snow removal should visit www.denvergov.org/snowangels to learn more and submit their applications or email SnowAngels@denvergov.org.  

Mayor’s Bicycle Committee to meet Dec. 4

The Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 4. The committee serves as a forum for connecting Denver’s biking community, city leaders, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and other city agencies. The MBAC advises the city council and DOTI on policies and infrastructure enhancements that promote biking as a safe, accessible and enjoyable mode of transportation and recreation.

The meeting is happening at the Carla Madison Recreation Center, 2401 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Thursday. Here’s how to attend online: Zoom Meeting Link (Meeting ID: 896 0718 8587; Passcode: 252825)

To learn more or to apply to join the committee, visit: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Mayors-Office/About/Boards-and-Commissions/Boards-and-Commissions-Application

City launches new “one-stop” web page for families 

The Denver Office of Children’s Affairs published a new “one-stop shop” website to help families and young people connect with after-school programs, childcare, employment support and other family resources in the city.

“The care and thought put into creating this website reflects the dedication of our partners and everyone committed to the success of young people in our community,” Denver City Council Pro Tem Diana Romero Campbell said. “When Denverites come together to support our children — from birth through adulthood — our community grows stronger and ensures there’s no wrong door for our young people.”

The Youth Resource Hub can be accessed at https://Denvergov.org/Youth.