In 2018 Nourish Colorado's Double Up Food Bucks program provided $167,911 of incentives that resulted in $452K of economic impact to Colorado's economy. Fruit and vegetable incentive programs provide economy-wide benefits in addition to the health benefits for low-income families of more affordable produce. Nourish Colorado is a non-profit based in Denver, CO that works to ensure all Coloradans have equitable access to nourishing food.
Even in the face of Congressional inaction, President Obama can leverage executive branch power, unleash enterprise and investment, and move America toward a clean energy future that curbs climate change. Featuring 200 specific recommendations developed by more than 100 industry experts and top energy thinkers, Powering Forward provides the Administration with options to move the nation closer to a clean energy economy.
Space to Create Colorado is the first state driven initiative for affordable housing for artists and creative sector workers in the nation. Our mission is to develop affordable housing and work space, including commercial space, for artists and arts organizations and to position Colorado as the nation's leader in artist-led community transformation in rural communities. Space to Create will facilitate the development of nine projects in eight regions in Colorado's rural, small town and mountain communities.