Get Involved

If you believe in East Colfax Community Collective’s mission, there are many ways to get involved:  become a Member, attend an Event, Support East Colfax Businesses, Volunteer and Donate!

Become a member!

Residential Membership

EC3 is deeply committed to being a membership-based and member-led nonprofit, power building organization. To strengthen this commitment, EC3 created a residential membership model. For more information download a flyer here: English, SpanishFrench and Burmese. Apply at the button below!

Small Business Membership

Join a community of small business owners in the East Colfax Corridor and North Aurora. All Small Business Memberships go to the East Colfax Small Business Emergency Fund. For more information download a flyer here. Apply at the button below!

FROM OUR MEMBERS

After years and years of neglect from the city around ongoing issues (renter's rights and safety), we (EC3) were able to step in to better connect the city and the community to better achieve what we want in the community. And, we are able to do tha in a short amount of time.
Isaac
For myself, it was a great chance for me to meet EC3. EC3 opened my eyes how I can be helpful to people living in the neighborhood, especially when facing rental issues. Second thing is, for people, like my community, Mauritanians, EC3 motivated them to get closer to many Americans to learn their culture, to learn their people, and to implement the idea of how they can be united as human beings.
Abou
I keep coming back to EC3 because of seeing a stronger community being built. EC3 recognizes that everyone, regardless of their background, are dealing with common issues. By bringing folks together, instead of falling back on common divisions, we are stronger together.
Mitch

Upcoming Events

Small Business Marketing Workshop

March 31 | 5-7pm @EC3 offices, 1195 Newport Street

Learn about creating a one-page marketing plan, designing ads and attracting more customers. Please register below, especially if you need interpretation!
Food and interpretation will be provided. 

Small Business Quarterly Forum

March 24 | 5:30-7:30 PM @ Sarahi's Kitchen, 8135 E. Colfax Ave, Denver

Join us for this quarterly meeting – we’re bringing in key leaders to discuss how we can better support your businesses during these challenging times. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with fellow Businesses.
Interpretation is provided and dinner will be served. 

March Monthly Members Meeting

March 6 | 6-7:30pm @EC3 offices, 1195 Newport Street

Our monthly members meeting will discuss policy updates and how you can support and be involved in EC3’s work.
Light dinner, childcare, interpretation (Spanish,Burmese, Karen, Pulaar) and food boxes provided! 

Support during BRT Colfax Construction?

March 3 | 5:30-8pm @EC3 offices, 1195 Newport Street

East Colfax Community Collective and The Fax Partnership with Denver Water, Xcel Energy, & Colfax BRT invite businesses to join the conversation about future support for businesses during construction on East Colfax.
We will listen to businesses about their experiences with construction on East Colfax so far and we will build future practices that serve businesses on East Colfax in Denver & Aurora
Interpretation & Refreshments will be provided! 

Volunteer

Membership Meeting Volunteer

Help us run our monthly Membership Meeting, a community space to organize around East Colfax actions, issues, and decision and a first step for community involvement!

Meetings are held monthly in the evenings

If you’re interested in volunteering – email Emily at emily@eastcolfaxcc.org

 

Small Business Workshop Volunteer

Our Small Business Workshops cover financial strategies, marketing techniques, network building, and more to empower entrepreneurs. Help set up the space, assist with sign-ins, and support outreach efforts. Your contributions will ensure the success of each event, fostering a thriving community of local businesses. Join us in making a difference and empowering entrepreneurs to succeed!

If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more – email Mahder at mahder@eastcolfaxcc.org

Renter's Legal Clinic Volunteer

Help lead the monthly East Colfax Renter’s Legal Clinic! Volunteering tasks can include assistance with registration, interpretation, or being trained to document stories and housing violations of East Colfax community members. At these clinics, we provide a Know Your Rights trainings in multiple languages, provide pro bono legal housing support through our partnership with CED Law, and often have a food bank at the end of the event.

Renter’s Legal Clinics are held the 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6pm-8pm

If you’re interested in volunteering – email Nate at nate@eastcolfaxcc.org

Small Business Legal Clinic Volunteer

The Small Business Legal Clinic offers vital support to small business owners, addressing legal matters crucial for their success. Volunteers play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic, assisting with logistics and outreach. 

If you’re interested in volunteering – email Mahder at mahder@eastcolfaxcc.org

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