Iron Sharp

Program Description: The safe summer kickoff events serve nearly 3,000 students and family members in need across the Denver metro area in advance of the summer break taking place. Iron Sharp hosts an event for the communities in need across Aurora and then a second event for the high need family members and student communities in Denver. These events feature food trucks, health and safety resources, special giveaways, family fun and youth activities, public safety and educational resources, drug and crime prevention resources, employment resources, summer camp information, and also access to direct services for families in need over the summer months and throughout the year.

Program Description: The back to school heart reach events serve homeless and high need students and family members across the Denver metro area. Throughout this effort iron sharp facilitates multiple outreach events to serve the student communities of Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, Littleton, Englewood, Douglas county, Jefferson county, and other local school districts. At these events Iron Sharp provides high need families with backpacks, school supplies, food, health and hygiene care kits, non perishable food items, dental supplies, free haircuts, raffles and giveaways. Furthermore, at these events, Iron Sharp brings together community partners to connect families in need with direct services that address financial literacy, food insecurity, employment and accessible housing information. These events are intended to enrich the quality of life for families in need.