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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you to Jim Fricke, Executive Director at Colorado Garden Foundation, for visiting Growing Home’s Community Garden!

🌱 In 2024, the garden produced 4,806 lbs. of fresh food for families through our Food Pantry.
Learn more about Growing Home: www.growinghome.org

#FoodAccess

Jim Fricke from Colorado Garden Foundation and Shane R., Development Manager at Growing Home, touring Growing Home’s Community Garden, with views of vegetable beds, produce, and the garden sign reading ‘Jardín de fe y esperanza.

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Recurso comunitario
Inquilinos de Westminster, ¡esta es SU oportunidad de actuar!
Únase a @unecolorado.bsky.social el 3 de sep., 6–7:30 pm en The MAC. Escuche al Consejo Municipal y exija mejores condiciones y precios justos de renta.

📌 Detalles aquí: www.bit.ly/UNE-RentersTakeAction

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Community Resource
Westminster renters, this is YOUR chance to take action!
Join @unecolorado.bsky.social on Sept. 3, 6 to 7:30 pm at The MAC. Come together, hear from City Council, and demand corporate landlords fix rent + living conditions.

📌 More details here: bit.ly/UNE-RentersT...

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Follow Us on Social Media and Be Part of Our Mission!
Every follow helps us reach more people in the community and share resources with those who need them most. ❤️

www.facebook.com/growinghome.org

#GrowingHomeCO #FollowUs #StayConnected #GetInvolved

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Jul 17

You're invited to the 1st Annual Growing Home Community Picnic!

Join Growing Home this Sunday, July 20, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. for an afternoon of outdoor fun, games, and activities for all ages. This free event is open to the public!

✨ All details here: bit.ly/GHCommunityP...

#GrowingHomeCO

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Jun 2

Pick up a $2.50 Fight Hunger Bag at King Soopers (9983 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster), and $1 goes directly to Growing Home’s Food Pantry.

Help families in our community have access to fresh and healthy food. 🧡

Learn more about our mission at www.growinghome.org.

#FightHunger #KingSoopers

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · May 29

🌟Explore Growing Home's 2024 Annual Report!
See how, together, we expanded access to food, housing, parenting education & lifelong stability.

Your support creates lasting change!
🔗www.growinghome.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2024-GH-Annual-Report-English.pdf

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · May 12

We’re back on Instagram!
❤️ It’s been a while, but our commitment hasn’t changed.

Follow us to stay updated and help us expand our reach by sharing with your networks. www.instagram.com/growing.home...
Together, we can grow stronger communities.

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · May 12

Join us on June 27 for the 3rd Annual Growing Home Golf Classic at Walnut Creek Golf Course (10555 Westmoor Dr, Westminster, CO)!

Your support helps fund: food access, housing stability, parenting & caregiver education, and Lifelong Stability programs.

⛳ Sign up: growinghome.org/gh-events/go...

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 24

Shout out to our incredible Parent Educators during National Home Visiting Week! We’re so grateful for all they do to help families grow strong and stay connected. ❤️

👉 Learn more about the PAT program: growinghome.org/programs-services/parenting-education/parents-as-teachers/

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Join us in the Community Garden this May as we open the season with two volunteer days.

📍El Jardín de Fe y Esperanza (Next to Irving Street Library in Westminster)
No experience needed—just your time and energy.
💚 Sign up here: bit.ly/GardenOpenin...

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 16

No parent should feel alone on their journey. Through Growing Home’s Parents as Teachers Program, caregivers come together for playgroups and activities where connections grow, and little ones do too!

Find out more about joining our PAT Program: growinghome.org/programs-ser...

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thank you to the Colorado Oil & Gas Association and the Colorado Energy Foundation for their generous support of Growing Home’s work to expand food access in our community. ❤️

Visit growinghome.org/who-we-are/m... to learn more about Growing Home’s mission.

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 9

A big shout-out to the Ball Corporation Team for volunteering at the Food Pantry! Your support has made a direct impact. ❤️

Growing Home offers group and individual volunteer opportunities. Visit growinghome.org/volunteer/ to learn more and sign up!

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Every smile, every word, every moment spent together helps children grow. Last year, Growing Home’s Parents as Teachers Program supported 196 families in understanding their child’s development.

Visit growinghome.org/programs-ser... to learn more!

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 4

Growing Home's Food Pantry will be closed all day on Tuesday, April 8. All other offices will reopen at 12:30 pm following staff training. We appreciate your understanding!

To learn more about Growing Home, visit www.growinghome.org

Banner stating that Growing Home's Food Pantry will be closed all day on Tuesday, April 8. And all other offices will reopen at 12:30 pm following staff training.

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Apr 1

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every child deserves a safe, nurturing start. Our Parents as Teachers program empowers caregivers with knowledge & support.

Last year, we served 196 families & 96% showed positive parenting behaviors.

Learn more: growinghome.org/programs-ser...

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 28

Our first Community Connection Night was a wonderful evening of shared meals, new friendships, and meaningful conversations!

Thank you to all who joined us! ❤️ Missed it? Join us on April 22, 5:30–7:30 pm (every 4th Tuesday).
✨ Learn more & RSVP: growinghome.org/programs-ser...

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 27

A big thank you to FirstBank and our incredible Growing Home volunteers! Your time and effort helping community participants shop for food, organizing, and stocking shelves made a real difference.

Visit growinghome.org/volunteer/ for more information on volunteering and to sign up!❤️

#FoodAccess

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 25

Join Us in Making a Difference!
Our Food Pantry is looking for volunteers ready to make an impact in our community!

• Volunteer individually or as a group
• Support families through hands-on service

Learn more, and get involved! growinghome.org/volunteer/

#GrowingHomeCO #Volunteer

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 18

Exciting progress in Westminster! Growing Home’s Connecting Community program and UNE advocated for stronger rental housing inspections. Thanks to Denise, Community Organizing & Garden Coordinator, and community voices, the city plans to double inspectors and hire bilingual staff.

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Westminster mulls rental inspection changes to help answer tenant complaints - Westminster Window

Advocates are urging Westminster to tackle problems with rental housing – including a lack of heat during winter and other tenant complaints – by doubling the number of staff members that watch for an...

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 17

⛳ The countdown is ON! Just 100 days until Growing Home’s 3rd Annual Golf Classic!
Don’t miss your chance to swing for a cause and make a lasting impact. Limited spots—register today!
📅 June 27 | Walnut Creek Golf Course
growinghome.org/events/golf-...

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 17

🚨 We’re hiring! Growing Home is looking for an Operations & Administrative Coordinator and a Food Pantry Driver.

Join us in building a healthier, more equitable community! Apply now: growinghome.org/careers/ (No walk-ins, please.)

Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 12

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Mar 10

Shout-out to Cotton Creek Elementary School for their amazing food drive! Your generosity helps nourish our community. ❤️

Want to support our Food Pantry? Visit here to see our most needed items: growinghome.org/programs-ser...

#GrowingHomeCO #Donations #FoodDrive