We overheard the question, from one resident to another, during our Joshua Station summer activities kickoff. What a fun and glorious day of neighbors enjoying neighbors in our beautiful courtyard! Kids playing together with hula hoops and frisbees. Staff, volunteers, and residents sharing stories. Food and laughter. Pies in staff members faces. (Amy and Benjamin […]
“I’ve finally figured out the most important thing you do here.” A Joshua Station resident certainly got my attention with that line, and I leaned in for what was next. The most important thing? “You love us, so that we can learn to love ourselves.” Our residents’ most urgent and visible need is secure housing. […]
O Beloved Creator whose Spirit lives deep within us all, may the dark and dormant days of the winter season move us to value this time of year through your gifts of waiting and awareness. Slowly and intentionally call us to reflect on our life’s journey: what it is that we need to release; and […]
“I didn’t grow up wealthy,” says Jessica Dominguez, “but I had little firsthand contact with the poor. Only as an adult were my eyes opened to real suffering in our society – when I became a teacher.” Jessica taught in an area of the city where her students were very vulnerable, and she particularly noticed […]
Dear Friends, Fifteen years ago, the city of Denver made a bold commitment to end homelessness. Resources were prioritized, and gifted people dedicated themselves to the work. The presence of people sleeping on our streets reminds us that we didn’t end homelessness. Indeed, the challenge may be greater now than ever. One less visible aspect […]
“One of the most refreshing attributes Jayde has is the deep and intentional thought she gives to practicing life on her own,” says Family Advocate Denise Vaughn about Joshua Station resident Jayde Bonato. “This is Jayde’s first time really on her own, and she is doing amazing at Joshua Station! She is so eager to […]
Dear Friends, I have several pieces of very good news to share: First, on October 13 we reached the goal of our capital campaign by raising $4.1 million in gifts from generous people like you! We still need additional support to complete the entire development and some special projects – but the successful completion of […]