Re:Vision (Denver, CO)

We are proud and grateful to have been selected as a Generation Now giving circle grant recipient!

At Re:Vision, we are continuously working to transform our community, historically impacted by social inequities, into a thriving and resilient community while preserving and celebrating our Latinx cultural identity. We provide our neighborhood with many resources aiding community self-sufficiency, such as our urban agriculture model, hiring and training community members to lead food-based programs, youth education opportunities, and nurturing local small businesses. Thank you Behind The Apron Media for this video showcasing our mission and resources! ---------------- En Re:Vision, trabajamos continuamente para transformar nuestra comunidad, históricamente afectada por las desigualdades sociales, en una comunidad próspera y resiliente, al tiempo que preservamos y celebramos nuestra identidad cultural latina. Brindamos a nuestro vecindario muchos recursos que ayudan a la autosuficiencia comunitaria, como nuestro modelo de agricultura urbana, la contratación y capacitación de miembros de la comunidad para liderar programas basados en alimentos, oportunidades de educación para jóvenes y el fomento de peque?as empresas locales. ?Gracias Behind The Apron Media por este video que muestra nuestra misión y recursos!

Today we paused Buen Provecho planning to celebrate our Executive Director, Mariana del Hierro, who was honored with an Unsung Heroine award from the Latinas First Foundation. We could not do what we do without her fearless leadership, compassion, and tireless dedication to the SW Denver community.

We are so excited to announce our bid with Denver Parks and Recreation to convert an underutilized lot in the Villa Park neighborhood was approved and we will be opening a new urban farm at Osceola Park! We are so thankful for our partnerships with the Office of Councilwoman Jamie C. Torres, Denver Health, and the Villa Park Neighborhood Association for making this possible. We look forward to working with more residents of Southwest Denver with our mission to work with communities historically impacted by social inequities to develop resident leaders, cultivate community food systems, and create an economy owned by the community. This expansion will activate an under-utilized lot owned by Denver Parks and Rec and convert the space into an urban farm with family gardens with the capacity to grow an additional 2,500 pounds of food for residents of Southwest Denver. Produce harvested on this lot will be distributed to residents by CSA food boxes distributed at the Denver Community Health Centers and to Villa Park community members in partnership with Villa Park Neighborhood Association. We will continue to post updates on the new urban farms’ transformation. We appreciate all your support!

Announcing Buen Provecho 2024! Buen Provecho tickets and sponsorships are now on sale! https://lnkd.in/gmg7JAnV On September 21st we celebrate 16 years of serving as Westwood’s cornerstone food hub with our annual Buen Provecho fundraiser! Join us for an evening of Westwood-grown cuisine as we celebrate our work and mission. This year, we'll highlight the expansion of our urban agriculture model and our incredible team of local Latina leaders creating a healthy, vibrant, and thriving Westwood. In Latinx cultures across the Americas, “Buen Provecho” is more than just a phrase; it’s a heartfelt wish for happiness in the simple pleasure of enjoying a meal. Derived from the word “aprovechar,” meaning “to make the most of it,” it’s a fitting motto for our evening. Save the Date! Date: September 21st Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Re:Vision, 3738 Morrison Road, Denver, CO 80219 Stay tuned for the list of chefs and sponsors! Tickets are limited, so secure your spot at the table and be part of this special evening. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Buen Provecho! #Event #Denver #Westwood #BuenProvecho #Fundraiser

After announcing some exciting things coming up at Re:Vision, we thought we'd share a little bit about where we started so you could see how far we've come and where we plan to go in advancing Proyecto Soberanía (Sovereignty Project), our urban agriculture model. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking initiatives (literally), we've come a long way! Seguimos echándole ganas! #Westwood #SouthwestDenver #Community #FoodSystem

?? Exciting News! Re:Vision will receive $800,000 in federal funding to expand our food security and urban agriculture efforts in Southwest Denver! Thanks to the support of Congresswoman Diana DeGette, we'll be using these funds to purchase a one-acre vacant lot from our community partner, the Southwest Improvement Council. Our team is beyond excited to know that we'll permanently retain our urban agriculture and food sovereignty identity through this land purchase. #Denver #Colorado #Westwood #Agriculture #UrbanAgriculture

KUSA-TV, 9NEWS covered our work to develop affordable housing for Westwood families as a way to fight against gentrification. Partnering with the Urban Land Conservancy, we're in the early stages of developing housing units on our campus. Our goal is to preserve the community we serve, ensuring residents have the choice to remain in Westwood. Rising housing costs threaten to price out Westwood families. But through affordable housing initiatives, we're not only working to serve the immediate needs of our community but also securing a future for our heritage and legacy. Grateful to 9News and Angeline McCall for covering this and to everyone that continues to support our vision of a Westwood that owns its food systems and local economy. Si se puede! #Colorado #Denver #Westwood #AffordableHousing

Our community fridge was featured in Denverite! We're proud to host one of Denver Community Fridge fridges because it helps us better support our Westwood community. With food insecurity rising across the city, we're proud to be able to feed about 3,500 people a week through our food security work. Having this resource available 24/7 is so valuable. Access to culturally relevant food is crucial, and having constant, reliable resources like this fridge helps us meet community's food security needs in a holistic way.

Pajarito lindo ???? The first Denver Community Fridge in Southwest Denver is officially open! This fridge does a super important job at Re:Vision by offering access to food to our community that can't make our usual food distributions or are caught in an emergency. We're proud to be part of the 6 fridges (and one pantry) that make up the Denver Community Fridges project.