Community Organizations Mutual Aid Partners Brings Food Access, Resources, and Community Connection to Downtown Grand Junction Mutual Aid Partners’ weekly downtown Grand Junction “DISTRO” brings neighbors together for free food, essential supplies, and resource navigation. The grassroots effort connects residents with services while building community across backgrounds through mutual aid and collaboration. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Lifestyle Grand Junction Businesses and Volunteers Organize Aid Drive for Unhoused Residents A community donation drive in Grand Junction is collecting tents, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies, and other essentials through April 1 to support people displaced after the closure of HomewardBound’s North Avenue shelter. Multiple drop-off locations are accepting supplies. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Community Organizations Sunshine Community Expands Its Mission With New Transitional “Sunshine Community House” Sunshine Community is a Grand Junction–based nonprofit working to help unhoused and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) neighbors rebuild stability, independence, and connection. Through an intentional 6–12 month pilot program, the organization provides a compassionate, structured path for individuals who are ready to take meaningful steps toward By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Community Organizations Help Bring Holiday Cheer to Local Seniors: Donations Needed for the Senior Engagement Wish List Mesa County RSVP is collecting gifts to brighten the holidays for seniors across the Grand Valley. Coffee mugs, socks, toiletries, and other small comfort items are still urgently needed by December 16. Every donation helps ensure no senior is left without a holiday gift. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read