The Village Movement

Mission Connecting neighbors across ages to

enhance lives and strengthen our communities

Vision

Neighbors connected across generations engaged in strong communities

ApproachIntergenerational Model

Meaningfully connecting neighbors of all ages to thrive in community.

Growth ModelGrowing organically with neighborhood planning teams and forming branches with strategic partnerships to have a more far-reaching geographical impact in surrounding communities.

Purposeful Impact

Combat isolation

Help elders thrive in their homes independently

Enrich lives through social opportunities and sharing wisdom across generations

Our Work Volunteer

Services: House/yard work Maintenance Financial planning Tech help

Snow Shoveling Rides Errands Visiting Care Share Respite

Preferred Service Providers: Appliance Repairs Interior and Exterior

Cleaning Handymen and

women

Masons and Painters Yard and lawn care Electrical and

plumbing jobs Home health care

Transportation Older adult members access our volunteer-driven

transportation options Rides to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores, hair dressers,

social activities Volunteers drive their own cars and can deduct mileage Volunteers help with grocery lists, medical note-taking,

personal connection Seniors call in to the office to request rides 3-5 days in

advance Staff and volunteers in the office coordinate rides by emailing

and calling volunteers Volunteers have indicated interested in driving and are

background and MVR checked through Intellicorp Transportation is our most frequently requested service by far

By the Numbers ALH serves over 200 senior Sustainer members who receive

services (30-40 receive regular rides) ALH engages over 500 volunteers, over 100 of which serve on

a more regular basis (60+ drivers) Ideal ratio 3:1 of volunteers: highly-served members Senior Sustainer Membership is $225 for an individual for the

entire year ($250 for a household) ALH can typically support one ride per week per highly-served

member ALH helps resource members with other transportation options

when their needs are greater than our system ALH currently serves these zip codes: 80015, 80033, 80110,

80202, 80203, 80204, 80206, 80209, 80210, 80218, 80220, 80222, 80223,  80224, 80230, 80231, 80237, 80246

Social Programming

Tuesday and Tough Talks Summer Picnics and Dinners Out Neighborhood Planning Teams

Wine and Cheese parties Cultural Outings Teen Team Brownies with Brownies Book clubs, coffee groups, lunch bunches

Tough Talks Police Chief Robert White Dementia and Alzheimer’s Panel Grief, End of Life, and Palliative Care Speakers

Service and Sequel Saturdays! Biannual volunteering events- spring and fall

cleaning Over 100 volunteers pitch in to help their senior

neighbors with various home and yard maintenance tasks Weeding, raking, cutting down vines, prepping

gardens Washing windows, cleaning gutters, sweeping patios High dusting, mattress turning, cleaning cupboards Organizing paperwork, technology help Inspecting handrails

Membership Groups

Levels of Involvement: Helpers Teen Team Builders Connectors Sustainers

a place for everyone

Strategic Partnerships Generations United Communities for All Ages Village to Village Network Community First Foundation Anschutz Family Foundation A.V. Hunter Trust DRMAC DRCOG Daniels Fund Community centers, schools, scout troops,

churches…

Contact Phone: 720-242-9032 Web

www.alittlehelp.org facebook.com/alittlehelpdenver office@alittlehelp.org