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For the week of 3.24.2024

Harmony Happenings Thoughts from Dr. Cohen Last week provided a true sample of spring. I’ll admit, last week started a little hard for our middle school...

Until 1974 in the USA women were unable to open a bank account or acquire a line of credit without a man co-signing.
The financial services industry was led by (usually white) men. So eight women came together to turn everything around by opening their own Women's Bank.
Carol Green, Judi Wagner, LaRae Orullian, Gail Schoettler, Wendy Davis, Joy Burns, Beverly Martinez, and Edna Mosely founded the bank's board by each pitching in $1,000.
On 14 July 1978 The Women's Bank opened for business. People stood in line down the street in downtown Denver to deposit their money.
The first day's deposits exceeded $1 million.

Photo and more info https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/womens-bank

Arapahoe County has funding, for a limited time, to assist eligible residents with rent payments. Click here to see if you are eligible.

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Rent and Mortgage Assistance This program is to help people who were directly or indirectly impacted by COVID-19 and are facing housing instability due to economic impacts. Funding is limited and submitting an application is not a guarantee of assistance. Rent and utility assistance are listed first, keep reading for mortgage a...

Take a look at Friday's Raptor Report!

Raptor Report - Thursday, March 7th, 2024 This week's Raptor Report will include the following stories:- An expository story about Ramadan- A preview of the Academy Awards- SEL Corner: responsible de...