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October 18, 2017
News Release
Jefferson County Human Services900 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
jeffco.us/human-services
For immediate release – October 17, 2017
Media Contact: Lynnae Flora, 720-903-0547, lflora@jeffco.us
Jeffco Prosperity Project, Empowering People
(Golden, CO) – “I am a 27 year-old Hispanic male born and raised in Denver. Jeffco Prosperity Project (JPP) has been a life changing experience for my family and me. When I started with JPP I did not have a driver’s license. JPP helped me obtain my license and get me on the path of self-sufficiency. As a result, I was able to find better work and enroll in college – bringing my life to a new level not only for myself but most importantly for my son. At this point I have a full-time career as an electrician and have obtained two certificates from Red Rocks Community College. I am four classes away from obtaining my A.A. in business interdisciplinary. I now have a family of my own and live in my own residence. Without JPP and a dream, none of this could have been possible.” – Quote by JPP participant
Learn more about Jeffco Prosperity Project and connect with partners, families, and the community at JPP’s Open House on Friday, October 20th, any time between 9:30am – 12:00pm.
Jeffco Prosperity Project (JPP) leads transformative change by developing new strategies for success for families and students by collaborating with schools and community groups to break the cycle of generational poverty for Jefferson County families. JPP harnesses the power of community to support families and project partners to work together to find and create solutions. The project works to move low-income families to success as defined by each family. Families come from Jefferson County’s Head Start program with focus on pre-school to high school diploma and beyond.
The event includes opportunities to engage and connect with community partners, learn more about the two generation approach, hear from JPP & family members on their road to success, a special book reading from a JPP family member & author, and light breakfast. The Open House is located at Arvada Head Start, 5150 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002. All are welcome to join.
Learn more at jeffco.us/human-services.
