Volunteer Keeps Denver Church Food Bank Running

The tough economy has caused many Coloradans to make big changes. Some families that used to donate to area food banks are, for the first time, turning to those food banks for help. Neighborhood food banks are often small, and tucked away in churches or homes, but the tiny [...]

Denver Church a ‘Model to End Homelessness’
by Shirley Van Heukelem

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper praised Denver’s First Christian Reformed Church as a model for his 10-year plan to end homelessness in the city.

Early in 2006 First CRC began a partnership with the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative. Seven church members volunteered to mentor a homeless family as [...]