Assistance League of Denver

“Members shall be called voting members and nonvoting members. Members who choose to attend all business meetings where votes are taken are designated as voting members. Members who choose not to attend the business meetings are designated as nonvoting members and are not couted in the quorum.”

“Voting members elect the governing board.”

“Voting members are made aware of anything that concerns time or money. Members approve the adoption of a new or deletion of an existing program. Voting members also approve the budget.”

“The form 990 of the chapter is presented to the board and membership for review and approval prior to filing. It is then signed by the chapter's president and filed with the irs.”

“Each board member is given a copy of the conflict of interest policy yearly and discloses any conflicts or potential conflicts. Board members are asked to notify the board if any potential conflicts come up during the year. These are kept on file at the chapter's official address.”

“The chapter's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and form 990 are available to the public upon request. The financial statements and form 990 are also available on the chapter's website.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 49 STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER, COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA, AND PICKENS TECHNICAL CENTER OF AURORA. EACH COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE SCREENS ALL APPLICANTS AND REFERS THOSE WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. THE FUNDING INCLUDES TUITION, STUDENT FEES, AND A BOOK ALLOWANCE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: ARTS FOR KIDS FUNDED ART PROGRAMS AT THREE TITLE 1 DENVER PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INTRODUCING 2,543 STUDENTS TO PROGRAMS SUCH AS CLASSICAL MUSIC, OPERA, THEATER, DANCER AND STORYTELLING. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS (ASK.) OFFERED NEW CLOTHING AND TOILETRY BAGS FOR 864 VICTIMS OF RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT BROUGHT TO COLORADO HOSPITALS THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE SA,E (SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER) PROGRAM. BY SUPPLYING PACKAGES OF CLOTHING FOR VICTIMS, A SENSE OF DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH IS RESTORED. THE CHAPTER CURRENTLY SERVES DENVER HEALTH, ST. ANTHONY'S, CENTURE (LITTLETON, PORTER, AND PARKER), THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA, AND UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO (AURORA, HIGHLANDS RANCH). OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: THE ALD-O BEARS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PARAMEDICS AND UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS RADIATION ONCOLOGY, WHERE THEY WERE GIVEN TO 900 TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN IN NEED OF COMFORT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: The Serves Our Seniors program provided social activities and companionship that enhanced the quality of life for 207 residents at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center, a local Medicaid nursing facility. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Hospitality House prepared hot meals and sack lunches for 2,895 seniors in the Denver metro area at the Senior Support Center, The Gathering Place, Urban Peak, Marian Plaza and Cathedral Plaza. A new project called "Blessings in a Backpack" provides non-perishable food items in backpacks for 2 Aurora Public Schools.”