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Arvada advisory committee recommends funding 20 nonprofits from $260,000 human services pool
Summary
The Arvada Human Services Advisory Committee recommended awarding 20 of 28 applicants from a $260,000 fund, raising the minimum award to $5,000 to focus impact; total requests exceeded available funds, prompting questions from council about specific allocations to regional vs. local providers.
Carrie Espinosa, Arvada’s housing manager, presented the Human Services Fund overview and the advisory committee’s 2025 award recommendations, saying the program supports local nonprofits that provide services to low- and moderate‑income Arvada residents and that funding for the pool includes $110,000 from the general fund, $75,000 from HODAG and $75,000 from CDBG.
Laura Andes, chair of the Human Services Advisory Committee, told council the committee received more applications than in past years and prioritized proposals that improved housing outcomes, supported…
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