Feeding
the families is vital and intricate part of our growth and development for our communities. By reducing the families’
cost of food (which will enable them to spend more quality time with their children, receive training/develop and education
assistance.) They will be able to participate in enhancing their education and development needs to build a successful foundation.
The children will benefit by receiving proper nutrition and spending quality time with their families.
With
a small donation of $30 each family currently receives approx. $80 worth of food through the program, which is equivalent
to approx. $220 in retail groceries. Unfortunately, we have to turn away a massive amount of families in need due to our current
budget constraints. One of the crucial things that this program offers is the variety in household needs. The families receive
more than just basic food. Some of the items that are distributed monthly are household items such as laundry detergent, dish
detergent, toilet paper, as well as personal hygiene items. Fresh vegetables, eggs, meats and non-perishable can goods are
the bulk of the distribution. Based on our current demand from local families, we will need to provide this program to over
2000 families within our community.
· After-School Program (August to June) is designed to assist families with a structured environment where
their children can receive hot meals and help with homework. The Colorado State department of Farm and Bureau provides structured
classes on nutritional values of proper food balances weekly. The families that participate in this program receive food assistance
as well.
·
Summer Hot-Lunch Program provides local children with a structured environment of
leadership, mentoring, recreation, arts and crafts during mid-day while enjoy a hot lunch with their peers.
· Early Childhood Education Support (ECES) - Combined with the support of several local Childcare facilities, NECC Montbello,
Inc. has secured available placements for drop-in care while a parent is attending class for one or more of the courses available.
The rates have been drastically reduced from the facility’s standard rates as a combined community effort to assist
with our non-profit programs.
· Human
Services/Self Sufficient Life Courses (HSLC) - These courses is designed to address the need for proactive
Drug Prevention courses, Career choices assistance, Resume writing/Interview techniques, Health and Human Services, and Transportation
Support Assistance.
·
Health Screening and
Testing- Combined with local
and state medical facilities we are able to offer local quarterly health screening for Cancer, High-Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol,
Diabetes, STI, HIV screening for all that participate. We also offer educational seminars for prevention.
· Outreach Program - in collaboration with local judicial services NECC Montbello Inc. provides community service
assistance for anyone in need to complete the required service hours. This program allows us to clean up the community neighborhood
and remove graffiti from the neighborhoods that effect the beauty of the communities we serve.
·
Catalyst Community
Outreach - Designed to reach
ages high school thru adult, Catalyst provides the Northeast Denver students and families with "real-life"
courses in financial literacy, home ownership, entrepreneurship and more. Courses are coupled with mentorship and internship
opportunities to maximize the learning potential.
· Teen Night - Every Friday nights teens are offered an opportunity
to gather together for food, activities and fellowship.
