Tag: Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman
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Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman poses as homeless for a week
In an attempt to gain insight into the city’s most vulnerable, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman lived on the streets in secret for a week, CBS Denver reported Tuesday. A spokesman for the mayor’s office confirmed Coffman stayed on the streets of Aurora and Denver for seven days and nights. He did not accept any donated…
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Denver metro area to launch 20 free WiFi connection zones for online learning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Tuesday plans to create more than 20 free WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” throughout the Denver metro area for low-income families who need internet access for online learning. The program, in…
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Defying Odds: Aurora’s Fourteener Fund hosts fundraising, inspirational speaking event
The Fourteener Fund is hosting the “Defying Odds” speaking event on Dec. 15, a Ted Talk-style fundraiser intended to teach Aurora students about the value of education while raising money for scholarships. The Fourteener Funds is a non-profit scholarship and mentorship program started by six graduates of Aurora’s Rangeview High School. The fund was created…
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Aurora and Denver team up with Youth Empowerment Compact
The Aurora City Council voted Monday to form a compact with Denver to collaborate on developing strategies and resources to combat youth violence in both cities. The Youth Empowerment Compact commits both cities to, in part, implement an organizational structure to manage youth programs, host community-led events across communities, coordinate with organizations targeting youth violence…