Sun Valley Community Center

“Sun valley community center's executive leadership team will review the form 990 and discuss any questions with our cpa. Svcc will then present the 990 to the organization's board of directors for review and approval. Once reviewed and approved by the executive leadership team and board of directors, svcc will notify the cpa that the 990 is ready to be submitted.”

“Directors are asked regularly if any potential conflicts exist.”

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request.”

“Sun valley community center's mission is to support, connect, and empower the sun valley community so that all residents can thrive as the neighborhood grows and transforms. Grounded in five guiding values-nourish, enrich, educate, unite, and employ-we take a holistic approach to meeting the diverse needs of our community. Our work is driven by four core pillars: food access through our no-cost grocery program and food-based initiatives; youth empowerment through cooking classes, athletics, job training, and employment; holistic health through culturally responsive care, mental health support, and wellness programming; and community building through annual events like the viaduct night market, fall harvest fest, and inclusive seasonal celebrations that bring neighbors together.”

“The sun valley viaduct night market is a bold, joyful celebration of west denver's culture, creativity, and community power. Held beneath the colfax viaduct on the edge of the sun valley neighborhood, the market transforms an overlooked industrial corridor into a vibrant, welcoming hub filled with food, music, art, and connection. This flagship community event brings together over 70 local vendors, artists, and small businesses-many of them westside-based-to showcase their work and generate real economic opportunity. With food trucks, artisan goods, live music, dance performances, roller skating, games, and family-friendly activities, the event draws over 3,000 attendees from sun valley and across the denver metro area. Youth enrichment program: the youth enrichment program provides cooking and other enrichment activities for elementary and middle school students in sun valley. In 2024, svcc served 131 duplicated youth through 48 cooking classes, with 41 returning youth. With guidance from an instructor and volunteers, the youth learned techniques, skills, and recipe literacy to cook healthy meals confidently in the kitchen. Westside athletics: westside athletics provides weekly sports performance training sessions for middle and high school students, hosted by a trainer and followed by a meal. These sessions offer youth the chance to develop essential skills such as agility, speed, and strength. In 2024, svcc offered 46 youth weekly training sessions and field trips. This program not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters teamwork and discipline among the participants. Health and wellness center: our health & wellness center, offering free health services to sun valley residents and medicaid recipients, provides a variety of modalities, including auricular acupuncture, chair yoga, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, meditation, and a monthly herbal wellness workshop to enhance overall well-being. Throughout the year, svcc served 683 duplicated individuals through these programs and workshops.”