Fire on the Mountain Denver (@fotmdenver) strives to be a positive force in the community. Via their Charity Partner of the Month program and other philanthropic efforts, they have donated over $300,000 to the Denver community since we opened in 2012. They support local schools with food donations, pay their staff to volunteer with causes … Continue reading Spring is here! Feast & FUNdraise for DJPC at Fire on the Mountain
Medea Benjamin Speaks on the Ukraine War in Colorado
For further information, contact: Emerald Thomas I [email protected] I 970-672-6412 For immediate release March 20, 2023 Medea Benjamin Speaks on the Ukraine War When and Where: April 1, 3:30-5pm, Highlands United Methodist Church, Denver; April 2, 2-5pm, Unity of Boulder Church; April 3, 12:15-2pm, Ekeley Science Building, CU Boulder; April 3, 5-7pm, Avo’s Restaurant, Fort Collins; … Continue reading Medea Benjamin Speaks on the Ukraine War in Colorado
Berta Lives, the Struggle Continues. Seven Years of Impunity. #JusticiaParaBerta
This message was originally published by SOA Watch on March 2, 2023. Today marks 7 years since the assassination of visionary Indigenous and social movement leader Berta Cáceres. Berta was tenacious and unflinching in the face of powerful forces of oppression and destruction. She was deeply committed to solidarity and movement building. Her murder was condemned … Continue reading Berta Lives, the Struggle Continues. Seven Years of Impunity. #JusticiaParaBerta
You are invited to DJPC 43rd Annual Awards Night on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at 6 pm.
Para leer esta invitación en español siga abajo. Dear community, We are honored to invite you to our 43rd Annual Awards Night Celebration. On Thursday, November 10, from 6-8pm, we will have the honor to hear directly from representatives of the Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH) a leading voice in Honduras for the self-determination and … Continue reading You are invited to DJPC 43rd Annual Awards Night on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at 6 pm.
Global Justice and Peace Award 2022: Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH)
The DJPC Board of Directors is honored to announce that the Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña, OFRANEH will be receiving the 2022 Global Justice and Peace Award on November 10th 2022 at 6:00 p.m.in online event. Miriam Miranda, representative of Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras in her acceptance letter said: “We accept with joy and with … Continue reading Global Justice and Peace Award 2022: Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH)
Call for Volunteers. Build for Peace 2022
Build for Peace is an excellent opportunity for you to get out into the Denver community, contribute to a meaningful project and help DJPC in the process. It is also a great way to meet other DJPC allies and volunteers! Build for Peace (B4P) is a day of service for a community organization. Every year … Continue reading Call for Volunteers. Build for Peace 2022
DJPC Forum: What is Strategic Racism? Thursday, April 14th at 5:00 pm.
DJPC invites you to join us in a conversation with Jim Freeman on What is Strategic Racism? / ¿Qué es el Racismo Estratégico? Thursday, April 14th at 5:00 p.m. (MST)/ Jueves, 14 de abril a las 5:00 pm Register today here! ¡Registrese hoy ! Jim Freeman, directs the Social Movement Support Lab, which provides multidisciplinary … Continue reading DJPC Forum: What is Strategic Racism? Thursday, April 14th at 5:00 pm.
? Two opportunities to support DJPC by dining at Fire on the Mountain the next two weeks. Thank you!
We are back at Fire on the Mountain! We are happy to announce the continuation of our partnership with FOTM, recognized by Denver Westword as “Reader’s Choice for BEST CHICKEN WINGS of 2022” for the 9th year in a row! Our board member Lynn Holland shares: “Their cauliflower wings are the best”. And don’t miss … Continue reading ? Two opportunities to support DJPC by dining at Fire on the Mountain the next two weeks. Thank you!
Honduras Solidarity Webinar Series (March 15 – April 5)
March 2, 2016 – Lenca Indigenous environmental defender Berta Cáceres was assassinated for standing in the way of a hydroelectric dam project. Six years later, those who defend land, air, and water are still repressed with state-sanctioned murders, disappearances, and illegal detention of activist leaders. Due to the work of activists on the ground in … Continue reading Honduras Solidarity Webinar Series (March 15 – April 5)
Invitation to Town Hall with Senator Bennet on citizenship
We’re excited to be co-leading a Virtual Town Hall on citizenship and investing in our shared safety net with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper on March 14 from 4:30pm to 6pm MT, alongside many other social justice groups. This town hall will be led by immigrant speakers and their families and supported by … Continue reading Invitation to Town Hall with Senator Bennet on citizenship