Center for African American Health

06/05/2026

CAA Health is happy to partner with Montbello Walks and host community food box giveaways every Monday throughout June!

Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge across the metro-Denver region. Recent data indicates that 1 in 10 households in the Denver metro area experiences food insecurity, with disproportionately higher rates among Black families. Nationally, Black households face food insecurity at nearly twice the rate of white households, a disparity driven by longstanding structural inequities in income, access, and opportunity.

Events like this are not just about food distribution—they are about dignity, access, and community care.

We extend our deep gratitude to Montbello Walks for their partnership, leadership, and shared commitment to advancing health and wellness in historically underserved communities. Their presence and collaboration continue to make meaningful, on-the-ground impact possible.

Healthy Food Boxes are available every Monday in June, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

No registration is required.

We invite community members to spread the word, volunteer, or come out in support as we continue this effort each Monday. Together, we are building healthier communities—one family at a time.

06/03/2026

During our recent Mommy & Me Cooking class, moms and little chefs enjoyed making Greek Chicken bowls with a yogurt tzatziki sauce and a fresh salad.

The children had the joy of cutting carrots, dill, onions, lettuce, and shaving cucumbers! Most of the veggies didn’t even make it into the salad because they were eaten immediately after cutting!

The kiddos even decided to make their own cucumber-lemon water with leftover ingredients!

Join us for our next Melanated Motherhood gathering on June 27, 2026: https://bit.ly/4kyx4wu

06/02/2026

Join Aging While Black Denver and community partners for the second Denver Black Aging Summit, a gathering dedicated to honoring and enhancing the lived experiences of Black elders across Denver. Together, we will lift up elders’ voices, further our community-based pilot initiatives (Technology Ministries, Third Spaces, and Peer Navigators), and build strategies for more just and joyful aging.

When - Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11am - 2:00pm
Where - True Light Baptist Church - 14333 Bolling Drive, Denver, CO 80239

Register today: https://bit.ly/4o07pim

06/01/2026

Experience the BLACKOUT!

This premier event brings together banking leaders, funders, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and community influencers, all in one place and all focused on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving business growth.

If your organization is serious about expanding its reach, strengthening community connections, and aligning with meaningful economic empowerment initiatives, we invite you to become a sponsor of the B.E.S.T. Blackout Experience. As a sponsor, you'll gain valuable visibility while supporting an experience centered on leadership, innovation, and community impact. This is an opportunity to position your brand alongside changemakers and decision-makers committed to advancing economic opportunity. Secure your sponsorship today and join us in creating an unforgettable experience where connections are made, partnerships are formed, and opportunities take shape.

Registration: https://bit.ly/4nVMqNW
For more information, visit https://www.bestsuccesssummit.org/

05/26/2026

Register Today to Participate as a Vendor at the B.E.S.T. Blackout Experience! If you’re serious about growing your business, increasing your visibility, and connecting with new customers and partners, this is the place to be.

The experience begins on June 10th with the Drive & Thrive Charity Golf Tournament, followed by the Success Summit & Expo economic empowerment conference on June 11th at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. As a vendor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your products and services, build meaningful relationships, and connect directly with attendees who are invested in business development and economic empowerment.

This is where relationships are built, deals are sparked, and new opportunities take shape. Register today to secure your vendor space and position your business in front of an engaged and influential audience.

Registration: https://bit.ly/4nVMqNW
For more information, visit https://www.bestsuccesssummit.org/

05/21/2026

We're hiring! Ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for detail-oriented and organized team members who excel in fast-paced nonprofit environments, are interested in working to promote community health through inquiry, innovation, and impact, and in joining a well-respected, high-impact organization with a rich history of community service.

Nutrition Education Specialist
Parenting Education Facilitator
Mental Health Therapists (Independent Contractors)

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://caahealth.org/careers/

05/20/2026

Register now for the COAHEC 2026-27 HOPE Program!

The HOPE Program is an innovative statewide collaboration among all 6 Regional Colorado AHEC Centers. Each center develops and teaches a lesson to high school attendees in person in their own center live and virtually synchronously to all other Centers’ recruits. Students participate in sessions with students from all over Colorado every 4-6 weeks.

Sophomore, Junior, and Senior high school students (ages 14-17) from anywhere in Colorado who are interested in healthcare careers are encouraged to apply for this program!

Register today! bit.ly/COAHECHOPE

05/14/2026

Join the Center for African American Health Giving Circle!

We're bringing together people who believe that community health is everyone's responsibility. We know that when we give together, we create real, lasting impact.

For 29 years, the Center for African American Health has worked to improve health outcomes in Colorado. Now, with our new Giving Circle, your gift joins others to support:

- Free health screenings for the entire family
- Health education workshops
- Community wellness programs

We're inviting 50 supporters to help launch this new circle and show the power of collective giving. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference.

Join today and help us reach 50 Founding Members by May 31, 2026 - https://bit.ly/40lSXqb

05/14/2026

Mental health challenges continue to impact individuals and families across the metro-Denver community, yet access to care remains a major barrier. Cost, lack of insurance, and limited availability of culturally responsive providers often prevent people from seeking the support they need.

In Colorado, thousands of individuals go without mental health services each year, with disparities disproportionately affecting Black communities due to longstanding systemic inequities. Without access to affordable and trusted care, many are left to navigate challenges alone—delaying support and worsening outcomes.

The Center for African American Health is addressing this gap through its Behavioral Health Assistance Program, which connects community members to therapy services. This program removes financial barriers while prioritizing access to culturally responsive care that meets individuals where they are.

Through this initiative, participants are matched with licensed therapists and supported in navigating the process of getting connected to care. By simplifying access and centering community needs, CAA Health is helping individuals take the first step toward healing and long-term wellness.

Taking the first step toward mental wellness should not come with barriers. To learn more and to get connected to therapy services, please contact [email protected]

Share this resource with someone who may benefit or partner with us to expand access. Together, we can ensure that mental health care is accessible, equitable, and community-centered.

05/11/2026