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NEIGHBORS WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017
Dear Partners, Supporters and Friends of the Community-Campus Partnership (CCP):
This issue of our newsletter provides excellent examples of our Hire Local, Learn Local and Community En-
gagement work. In addition to hosting another intern from the Pickens Executive Internship Program (Maria
Martinez, senior class President at Central High School), we assisted with a visit by Central’s Aurora LIGHTS
students to the Wellness Center and hosted several community organizations for a “Community on the Cam-
pus Day” to further community-campus connections. Our Hire Local Job Hub continues to be very busy, and in
this issue we spotlight a recent new hire to University of Colorado Hospital who was a Job Hub client. And
the November Community Networking Meeting, hosted by UCH and held on the campus, featured a display of
different Latin American cultures through dance and traditional clothing.
A new addition to our communications is a Facebook page.
There’s a link to it in the newsletter (page 7) and I encour-age you to visit the page and give us a “like” to stay up to
date about the work we are doing. Also, we have been
working with CU’s Office of Advancement to create a Pro-
gram Fund for the CCP, and now donations can be made to
our program at giving.cu.edu.
I hope you enjoy this issue of the newsletter and that you
will pass it along to your networks.
Wishing you all good health,
Our Vision: We envision a partnership between the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the
surrounding neighborhoods that is equitable, mutually respectful, sustainable, responsive and that
results in vibrant, healthy, learning communities both on and off campus.
Robert McGranaghan
Director of the Community-Campus Partnership
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Meet the CCP’s New Intern, Maria Martinez!
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Aurora Central High School Senior Class President,
Maria Martinez, in her senior yearbook photo.
What are your values?
I value knowledge. I believe it is necessary for everyone to receive an education. I want to pursue a higher
education at an institution that can help me reach my potential. Knowledge is valuable to every single human
on the planet. Knowledge is not just math or science, it is also being aware of your surroundings. I also value
growth as an individual. We are all complex in some way, and as we grow older the more complexity there
is. I continue to grow everyday with any task given. Values are essentially what differentiate us from one an-
other, and living out our values is the way humanity will thrive.
Why did you decide to participate in the internship program?
I was told from my upper classmates that you should always take advantage of the opportunities given to you.
When I was presented with this program, I was very excited to see what was out there for me. As any regu-
lar teenager, I wasn’t 100% sure of what I wanted to do. I knew I was interested in a law career, but I didn’t
know what specifically. I had this huge idea that I wanted to change the world. Realistically, I have changed
that idea into changing my community. As that idea started I was introduced to the Community-Campus Part-
nership because the team and I share similar dreams. I have seen how much they contribute to the northwest
Aurora community, which has inspired me to start locally. Potentially I could impact more than just my own
community.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation I wish to continue having inspiration and curiosity. I plan on attending CU Boulder in the fall
of 2018 as a Political Science major. I also wish to travel in the near future to expand my knowledge.
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Maria Martinez, I am a senior at Au-
rora Central High School, and I will be graduat-
ing in 2018. I have lived in Aurora my whole life
and I have watched it grow into a vibrant city.
My favorite season is fall especially since I live in
Colorado. I enjoy going to the mountains to see
the beautiful changing leaves, and I love to go on
walks on the cool fall evenings around my com-
munity.
What do you do for fun?
School has been a big part of my life for the last
four years so when I finally manage to get some
free time, I hang out with my best friend and we
go on adventures around the city, and discover
different parks around us. Exploring is what I
spend my free time doing because I always feel
like you can never know enough.
Hire Local Success Story: Francis Jones
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How did you hear about the Job Hub? I learned about the Job Hub when I was attending
Arapahoe/Douglas Work Force Center. Gail Evans,
one of the center's Facilitators and Life Coaches, told me a little bit about the Job Hub programs.
How was the Hire Local process for you? I was able to schedule with Jameel fairly quickly. I
attended the orientation, and then a one-on-one
meeting with Arcelia to learn more about the pro-
gram, get my resume updated, and discuss my career
direction.
What job did you get hired for? I was hired as a Cashier in the main cafeteria at
UCHealth.
When did you start this job? I started in mid-September.
How are you enjoying your new position? When I was in training, there was a lot to learn and
remember, and at the same time I was getting valua-
ble teamwork lessons. I am enjoying so many nice people whether it’s patients or co-workers.
What does having a job mean to you? It means a lot. Having a job means I will have less stress trying to pay some bills, having regular healthcare
again, and helping others – whether it is a smile, getting napkins, or just a laugh or two, I enjoy brightening
up the day!
Do you have any other comments? The Job Hub is a great place and the staff is friendly, professional, and helpful. They ask the hard private
questions so that they can really get to know you. The other thing I like about the Job Hub is that it is a
program that will continue to be available, and it is a continued place of resources. I thank everyone for be-
ing so helpful and for the assistance in getting this job.
Cashier Position Information: Cashiers must work efficiently with good communication skills and a strong customer service focus. Wages
for this position start at approximately $12 per hour, with additional shift differentials in pay. This position offers opportunities for promotion with cashiers often being hired into jobs elsewhere in the hospital (such
as Patient Access Representative) when they exhibit strong customer service and communication skills.
Hire Local client Francis Jones flashing a smile before
starting work for the day.
The Red Flag Campaign Comes to Anschutz
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4,000 red flags on display outside of Building 500 on the
CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
October was Domestic Violence Aware-
ness month, and in order to raise aware-
ness about the issue, the Phoenix Center
on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus put
up a display of 4,000 red flags during the
week of October 16th outside of Building
500. Each one of these flags represents a
person on campus who, statistically speak-
ing, has experienced violence in a relation-
ship, and in fact: 1 in 2 transgender people,
1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men will experi-
ence violence in a relationship at least once
during their lifetime.
If you or someone you know is in a violent relationship and is seeking help, there are
several places to turn. You can visit the
Phoenix Center on campus in the Educa-
tion 2 North Building, Room 5232 (13120
E. 19th Avenue, Aurora) Monday – Friday,
between 8:30am – 5:30pm to speak with an
advocate (call 303-724-920 to make an ap-
pointment), and you can also call their free
and confidential 24/7 helpline at 303-556-
2255. For those seeking help outside of
the campus community, SafeHouse Denver
also has a 24/7 information and crisis line
you can call at 303-318-9989 in addition to
many other support services they offer.
Examples of Dating Violence Include:
Coercion Stalking Sexual Assault Isolation
Jealousy Emotional Abuse Victim Blaming
If you recognize one of these behaviors in a
loved-one’s relationship, say something!
It is also our goal that these breakfasts and din-
ners become a time and place where residents can
express needs, make general announcements,
ask questions, initiate a community conversation, and/
or demonstrate cultural diversity.
During the October Community Network Dinner
hosted by our partners and UCHealth, residents came
together to share a little about their culture through
dance performances.
October Community Network Dinner & Cultural Celebration
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Mexican community members from the group “Danza Los Quetzales”,
performing a religious offering dance which is usually performed dur-
ing religious holidays.
The CCP and its collabora-
tors have done a great job
this year bringing residents
and representatives from a
diverse number of community
organizations together to net-
work at our Community Net-
work Breakfasts and Din-
ners. Our goal at the CCP
is to make time for communi-
ty members to gather and
learn about the communi-
ty resources available, and
about the various activities
taking place in Aurora.
Salvadoran community members performing “Las
Comaleras” a traditional dance that represents the
making of “comales”, a clay utensil that people use
to cook daily meals.
Guatemalan community members performing “Danza
Moderna” a dance expression of the story “De Los
Altos Railroad”, which is usually performed at local
community fairs.
The CCP community was honored to learn how
the Salvadoran People share their traditions
through dance, how the Guatemalan People ex-
press Spanish cultural influences through tradi-
tional dances, and finally how the Mexican Indig-
enous People performed the religious dance of
offering and gratitude.
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Aurora Central High School Students Visit Campus
Community on the Campus Day
On Friday, November 17th the CCP team welcomed representatives from 10 community organizations to learn
about services offered on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus that community members can take advantage of.
The group was welcomed by CCP’s Associate Director, Mariana Ledezma-Amorosi, at the Anschutz Health
and Wellness Center, followed by a short tour of the facility. They then headed out onto the campus, making stops at: the School of Dental Medicine Clinic, the Barbara Davis Center, the Colorado School of Public Health,
and The Center for Health, Work & Environment. We hope to continue offering opportunities like this to the
community in order to highlight the campus services and resources they can take advantage of to benefit the
people they serve!
Above: Jeffrey Flynn from the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center demon-
strates to Aurora Central High School students how to make a yogurt parfait.
Right: Jeffrey assists as students calculate the grams of sugar in a popular bever-
age in the King Soopers Grocery Lab.
The CCP team partnered with our Anschutz Health and Wellness Center colleagues, Lisa Wingrove and
Jeffrey Flynn, to host a group of students from Aurora Central High School to participate in Lisa and Jef-
frey’s new Leaf.Stem.Branch program on Friday, November 17th. Students got the chance to visit the King
Sooper’s Grocery Lab as well as the metabolic kitchen where they calculated nutritional information based
on food labels, and prepared a healthy snack. We look forward to bringing more Aurora students to cam-
pus in the coming year!
Get Social with Us!
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Get Involved with Aurora!
The CCP now has a Facebook page! Search for “Community-Campus
Partnership”, or follow this link and give us a “like” to stay up to date
about the work we are doing, as well as great opportunities to take
advantage of throughout the community!
Did you know that each year CU employees can use 4 paid
working hours to do volunteer work in the community between
November and February through the CU in the Community pro-
gram? This year the CCP team was asked to pick the service
theme, and we decided on “Education in Aurora”! Some of
these opportunities will include participating in the Readers are
Leaders program, and participating in activities during Love APS
Week. If you want more information, please contact Mariana
Ledezma-Amorosi at:
Healthy business is better business. Organizations that foster a healthy, safe work environment have healthier,
happier employees—and healthier bottom lines, too. The Center for Health, Work & Environment is dedicated
to partnering with businesses to achieve their health, safety and wellness goals through research and practice.
We are now recruiting partners for our Small + Safe + Well (SSWell) study to better understand what small
businesses are doing for employee health, safety and well-being. As a SSWell partner, small businesses (<500
employees) have access to many resources including our signature Health Links program. Health Links
collaborates with employers to build a culture of health and safety in the workplace through online assessment,
personalized advising sessions, connection to local and online resources and certifying qualifying employers. As a
SSWell partner, you have many benefits including a free Health Links assessment.
Join our Healthy Business Network today and get recognized for your efforts!
For more information about Health Links visit healthlinkscertified.org
For more information about SSWell visit our study website.
For questions, please contact Kaylee Rivera at [email protected] or 303-724-8562
Improve the Health of Your Business!
Community-Campus Partnership
Campus Office Location:
Community-Campus Partnership*
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
12348 East Montview Boulevard
Mailstop C263, Aurora, CO 80045
*please direct mail to this location only
Community Office Location:
Hoffman Center-City of Aurora
1298 Peoria Street, Aurora
(ground floor)
Contact us:
CCP Director
Director of Hire Local Program
CCP Associate Director of
Community Engagement
CCP Manager
Community Connector
Hire Local Manager
CCP Coordinator
Consultant, The Denver Foundation
www.com-cam.org (303) 724-8584
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Community Partners:
2040 Partners for Health Aurora Health Access
Aurora Strong Resilience Center Aurora Public Schools
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Central Colorado AHEC
City of Aurora: Ward 1 City of Aurora: Neighborhood Services Department
City of Aurora: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Colorado Access
CCP Resident Leader Council Community College of Aurora
Moorhead Recreation Center North Aurora Neighborhood Organization (NANO)
Stapleton Foundation/be well NW Aurora The Denver Foundation The Fields Foundation
The Village Exchange Center Together Colorado
Tri-County Health Department
Sign up on our website to receive our Weekly Updates!
www.com-cam.org
Support the CCP’s Program Fund!
giving.cu.edu
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus:
CU Anschutz Chancellors Office University of Colorado Hospital
Children’s Hospital Colorado Colorado School of Public Health
CU College of Nursing CU School of Dental Medicine
CU School of Medicine CU Health Sciences Library
CU Health and Wellness Center CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
CU Urban Underserved Track Primary Care Progress Colorado Chapter/ DAWN Clinic
CU Communications CU National Mental Health Innovation Center
CCP Coalition Members
Search for Opportunities!
Get Connected!
Post my Opportunity!
Post It!
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