Colorado
Colorado
Center on Law and Policy & Fiscal Policy Institute
The Colorado Center on Law and Policy is a coalition
of community-based organizations, individuals, advocates,
educators and nonprofits whose stated mission is “to
promote justice and economic security for all Coloradans,
particularly lower income people.” CCLP advocates
on behalf of the poor, working poor and other vulnerable
populations though legislative, administrative and legal
advocacy. It also “works toward the development
of adequate and fair fiscal policies that will benefit
all Coloradans, especially low and moderate income populations.”
Colorado Center on Law and Policy & Fiscal Policy
Institute
The Cairn Building
727 East 16th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80203-2003
Telephone: 303-573-5669
Fax: 303-573-4947
Website: www.cclponline.org
Colorado
Children's Campaign
Colorado Children's Campaign, established in 1985,
describes its mission as mobilizing individuals and
organizations to think and act on behalf of all Colorado
children and their well-being. CCC accomplishes this
goal by stimulating dialogue and providing information
on children's issues such as health, education, safety
and economic stability. CCC also works with child advocates
and government committees to raise awareness on improving
the lives of children.
Colorado Children's Campaign
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 125
Denver, CO 80203
Ph. (303) 839-1580
Fax. (303) 839-1354
Colorado
Parent Information and Resource Center
The Colorado Parent
Information and Resource Center describes itself as the creator of a partnership
of Colorado organizations that are working to give parents and professionals the
necessary information and resources they need to facilitate parental participation
in learning. The Center works in partnership with the Colorado Parent-Teacher
Association (PTA) in the fields of parent involvement, leadership development,
and advocacy.
Executive Director: Judy Kaufman
Contact: Tina House
Center for Human Investment Policy
University of Colorado, Denver
3607
Martin Luther King Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 355-5327
thouse@gwclayton.org
Colorado Protectors
of Public Schools (COPOPS) Colorado Protectors of Public Schools
(COPOPS) describes itself as a statewide, grassroots organization consisting of
parents and citizens who support and value public education and who have joined
together to voice their concerns to Colorado legislators. They accomplish this
task through questionnaires in order to learn the position of legislators and
legislative candidates on key education funding issues; through endorsements and
voter guides to inform COPOPS members what candidates support public education;
and through campaign contributions to help elect legislators who will work to
protect Colorado's public schools. Colorado Protectors of Public Schools
P.O.
Box 460654
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 722-5901
Great
Education Colorado
Great Education Colorado, recently launched in 2005, describes
itself as a nonpartisan, grassroots organization of public school supporters,
which advocates for adequate funding for K-12 education in Colorado. The organization's
main focus is on informing public school supporters about critical issues in
school funding through its web-site, newsletters, and events. Great Education
Colorado also works with its supporters to empower them to be vocal advocates
for Colorado's public schools.
Great Education Colorado
PO Box 300343
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 722-5901
info@greateducation.org
The Mexican American
Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
MALDEF describes itself as a nonprofit Latino litigation,
advocacy and educational outreach institution. According
to MALDEF, its mission is to foster sound public policies,
laws and programs to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos
living in the United States and to empower the Latino
community to fully participate in our society.
Regional Office:
MALDEF
110 Broadway Suite #300
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-5476
Fax: (210) 224-5382
Padres Unidos (Denver Chapter)
Padres Unidos is a grassroots organization led by a volunteer
board of community activist Latino parents. Its mission is to promote quality
education for all children through institutional reform and community control
of the schools. Through parent education, training, and community organizing,
Padres Unidos increases parent knowledge and participation in their child's education,
and unites them to advocate for educational justice and equality. Director:
Pam Martinez
2009 West 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
Phone: (303) 458-6545
Fax: (303) 458-5635
pam_martinez@hotmail.com
Public Education
Network Local Affiliates: Public
Education & Business Coalition The Public Education & Business
Coalition (PBEC) describes itself as a partnership of leaders from education,
business and the community whose stated mission is to promote intellectual development
and improved learning opportunities for Colorado’s public school students.
Executive Director: Barbara Volpe
1410 Grant Street, Suite A-101
Denver, CO 80203
Phone (303) 861-8661
Fax (303) 861-1501
bvolpe@pebc.org |
