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Weekly Participant Newsletter

Welcome to CWEE’s Community Connections for the week of October 29, 2025 for program participants.

Cassette Tapes & Community: Back to the 80s Bash Highlights

Last month, we celebrated one of the most memorable moments of the year – our CWEE Annual Event! Donning high tops and denim duds, our community came together at CWEE’s Back to the 80s Bash to relive the raddest decade while making a major impact that will fuel CWEE families throughout the year. Every year, […]

Leticia’s Story

Meet Leticia! Leticia is a mom of eight who found community, confidence and herself at CWEE. In just a few short months at CWEE, Leticia has committed herself to achieving her goals and has made inspiring progress. This fall, she was the featured participant speaker at CWEE’s Back to the 80s Bash and shared in her own […]

A Year of Hope: CWEE’s 2024-25 Annual Report

To our amazing CWEE community, This is one of the moments I look forward to most each year – the moment when I get to say thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown to CWEE participants this year! Your kindness has made meaningful change happen at CWEE. I’m so excited to share with you […]

Moments that Matter: The Power of Shared Celebration

Celebrating milestones is an integral and beloved part of our culture. From birthday bashes to wedding receptions, anniversaries and graduations, we mark these significant moments in our lives not just because we love a good party, but because we recognize the work that goes into reaching these milestones and want to celebrate our own achievements […]

Caught in the Gap: CCCAP Cuts Impact Colorado’s Highest Needs Families

It’s a fundamental truth that child care is an essential resource for working parents. However, between the rising cost of care and the limited number of spots available, child care is quickly becoming a rare commodity – especially for low-income families. According to The Denver Post “[Colorado] is ranked among the most expensive [states] in the nation […]

Hope in Bloom: Myrna’s Story

Meet Myrna, a CWEE alumna who began right at the beginning! Myrna enrolled in CWEE services soon after we opened our doors in 1982. At the time, Myrna was a single mother of three living in the Westwood housing projects. She had just left a physically and emotionally abusive marriage and was navigating life as […]

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” -Rabindranath Tagore

Why is Social Emotional Learning Important for Professional Success?

We’ve all been there. After a long day, you decide you don’t have it in you to cook dinner tonight. You grab your car keys and head to your favorite fast-food spot and join the drive-through line. You know exactly what you’re going to order and can already imagine how good it will taste. You […]

“Wee”cycling Baby Gear to Help Families in Need

Welcoming a new baby can be one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life – and one of the busiest! Beyond the sleepless nights and frequent feedings, babies have needs ranging from cribs and car seats to onesies, diapers and toys. For families living in poverty, this time of transition and change can […]

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