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County Commissioner Lora Thomas Appointed to new state Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force Subpanel

July 23, 2021

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas has been appointed to the state’s new Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force Subpanel. Colorado Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert made the appointment. The 25-member subpanel to which Commissioner Thomas was…

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas has been appointed to the state’s new Behavioral Health Transformational…

Grant awards bolster local safety-net programs

July 14, 2021

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners has selected 23 nonprofit programs from 34 applications to share $185,000 in grant funds from the County’s 2021 portion of the Philip S. Miller Trust. Together these vital programs…

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners has selected 23 nonprofit programs from 34 applications to…

Back-to-school supplies and more for Douglas County families in need

July 12, 2021

School is just around the corner, and not everyone is ready. School supplies, clothing and other necessities can create a financial hurdle for already-stressed household budgets. Some families simply don’t have the extra money. That’s…

School is just around the corner, and not everyone is ready. School supplies, clothing and…

Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities need you

June 29, 2021

Are you a resident of Douglas County with time to give and a heart to serve those in our community with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? Now is your opportunity to join the Douglas County Developmental…

Are you a resident of Douglas County with time to give and a heart to…

Emergency assistance available to renters behind on utility or housing payments

May 25, 2021

Are you a renter facing a utility shut-off because you are behind on payments due to COVID-19 financial impacts? If so, you may be eligible for assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Funds are…

Are you a renter facing a utility shut-off because you are behind on payments due…

County Commissioners shine a light on mental health as a vital part of a community’s overall health

May 3, 2021

Knowing that access to information and resources, as well as community engagement, can help fight the stigma that for too long has surrounded the topic of mental health, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted…

Knowing that access to information and resources, as well as community engagement, can help fight…

All children deserve to live free from abuse and neglect

April 1, 2021

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners recently recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now your Commissioners are sharing a video message highlighting the importance of partnering to prevent child abuse and neglect. Greater public…

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners recently recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now…

County Commissioners unite against child abuse and neglect

March 24, 2021

Recognizing that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is helped by greater public awareness and supportive, involved communities, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted a resolution at their March 23 Business Meeting recognizing April…

Recognizing that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is helped by greater public awareness…

Emergency Rental Assistance Program now available in Douglas County

March 1, 2021

Are you behind on your rent or utility payments due to COVID-19 financial impacts? If so, you may be eligible for assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Douglas County will distribute $8.4 million in…

Are you behind on your rent or utility payments due to COVID-19 financial impacts? If…

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