Barton Institute
for Community Action
We support leaders and their communities who are working to develop and foster places for opportunity, connection, and belonging in Metro Denver. Our vision is that all people in Metro Denver have the power, access, and freedom to lead the lives they want.
Program Partners
Safe Parking
The Barton Institute serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative, a community-driven nonprofit organization working to create a Metro Denver network of safe, legal parking locations for individuals and families sheltering in vehicles because they are experiencing homelessness.
Village Institute
The Barton Institute serves as the fiscal sponsor for The Village Institute, a live/learn/work center for single-mother refugee families. This holistic model brings housing, language learning, childcare, job readiness workshops, and mental health services under one roof.
Commún
The Barton Institute serves as the fiscal sponsor for Commún, an organization that works in southwest Denver to build community resilience through relationships and programs that center community voice, cultivate a sense of belonging, and realize equity.
Food Justice NW Aurora
The Barton Institute provides fiscal sponsorship for Food Justice NW Aurora (FJNWA). FJNWA is building a multicultural, intergenerational, and intersectional movement for food justice and food sovereignty.
East Denver Food Hub
The Barton Institute works with East Denver Food Hub (EDFH) on a special project funded by Denver’s Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE). Co-founded in 2020 by David Demerling and Roberto Meza, EDFH supports local farmers and producers, ensuring healthy food access for everyone.
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“Many people experiencing homelessness end up sleeping in their cars. The number of safe places to park overnight along the Front Range has doubled in the past year thanks to the efforts of the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative.”
- COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
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