Events


16th Annual Backpack Giveaway and Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
Aug
3

16th Annual Backpack Giveaway and Nonprofit Community Resource Fair

Join us on August 3rd, 2024, at Sloan's Lake Park in Denver, CO, for the Silva Family Foundation's 16th Annual Community School Supply Giveaway!

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Silva have stood steadfast in their commitment to stand in the educational gap for Colorado’s youth for over 30 years. The Silva Family Foundation was created from the societal barriers and challenges that Rev. Dr. Silva endured as a homeless youth and a survivor of gun violence in Denver, Colorado.

The Silva Family Foundation has given out over 25,000 backpacks of school supplies in 15 years. This year, over 3,500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies will be distributed. Let's support Colorado's youth together! For more information, please contact jsilva@generationschools.org

Child(ren) must be present, accompanied by a parent/guardian, and each student will receive one backpack (no household limit).

Location: West 26th Ave and Tennyson Street Denver, CO 80212 (Sloan’s Lake Park)

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Celebrate House Bill 24-1216 Becoming Law!
Jun
17

Celebrate House Bill 24-1216 Becoming Law!

Join us for a Ceremonial Bill Signing to celebrate the Justice Engaged Student Bill of Rights becoming Colorado state law!

Date: Friday, June 17th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol

At the Ceremonial Bill Signing, we will not only highlight the new legislation, but also discuss the forthcoming impact due to the unwavering commitment of our stakeholders. This event symbolizes the beginning of a codified pathway to high school completion for justice-engaged students, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.

We’ll be joined by Representative Jennifer Bacon, Representative Tim Hernandez, and Senator James Coleman, as well as members of the community and families. Come celebrate this historic achievement and learn about the impact this new legislation will have on justice engaged students.

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Day of Action at the Colorado State Capitol for the Justice Engaged Student Bill of Rights (HB 24-1216)
Apr
29

Day of Action at the Colorado State Capitol for the Justice Engaged Student Bill of Rights (HB 24-1216)

Join us this Monday at the State Capitol!

Supporters of HB 24-1216, including justice engaged students and their families, co-sponsors Senator James Coleman and Representative Jennifer Bacon, and leaders of Generation Schools Network, will gather on the west steps of the State Capitol for a press conference from 1-2 pm. Afterwards, attendees will have time to meet with Colorado legislators to talk about the importance of this bill and how to pass this bill during this legislative session.

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House Bill #24-1216 Hearing
Mar
7

House Bill #24-1216 Hearing

👉 Join us at the Colorado State Capitol on March 7th, 2024 at 1pm in Room 0107 to support HB 24-1216 which provides personal and academic support for youth who have been involved with the judicial system to continue their education. Let’s pack the room!

👉 Would like to testify on March 7th at the Colorado State Capitol? Written, Virtual, and In-Person testimonies are all accepted.

Here is the link to sign up to testify: www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/signIn.xsp. To find the bill, click on committees and select the House Education Committee. Then select March 7 @ 1:30 p.m. Then select HB 24-1216 "Supports for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System."

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Empowered Youth Town Hall: Community Solutions for Gun Violence Prevention
Feb
24

Empowered Youth Town Hall: Community Solutions for Gun Violence Prevention

A gathering with city council members to address the public health crisis around gun violence and youth.

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34th Annual National Leadership Forum and SAMHSA's 20th Annual Prevention Day
Jan
29
to Feb 1

34th Annual National Leadership Forum and SAMHSA's 20th Annual Prevention Day

The GSN team will be attending the 2024 CADCA conference this month in support of a new bill making educational attainment for justice-engaged students a reality. This event includes a visit to congress on January 31st and meetings with senators Hickenlooper and Bennet and congresswoman deGette.

Learn more about this bill that will transform the lives of over 22,000 justice-engaged youth in Colorado here.

See you on the hill!

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JES-CO is hosting a community meeting near you!

Check back for announcements on upcoming events.

Read the Community Meetings Report to get a glimpse of the impact our meetings are having on the local community.

Take a peek at how JES-CO is connecting with the community at large:

Community Meetings

Conferences

  • CDE Well-being & Belonging Conference, Sept. 12-13, 2023 [Presentation]

  • CDE Equity & Excellence Conference, Nov. 1-2, 2023 [Presentation]

  • CO Youth Justice Collaborative, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, 2023, Jan. 4, 2024

  • CO Disproportionate Discipline Committee, Dec. 12, 2023 [Presentation]

  • CO Safe Schools Initiative, Nov. 28, 2023 [Presentation]

Stakeholder Events

  • Statewide Funders Meeting, Jan. 25, 2023

  • Statewide Educator Webinars, Nov. 14, Nov.16, 2023

  • Legislative Town Hall, Dec. 13, 2023 [Read the Article]