09/04/2026
The Listening continues! Yesterday evening at Denver Red Shield, collaboration was more than a word. It was the work. π€ β€οΈ
Our Community Listening Session was full of challenging, thoughtful, collaborative conversation as we listened to people who care deeply about the history, present, and future of DRS.
We were grateful to hear perspectives from voices including the former DRS Center Director Coach John Bailey, former Denver City Councilwoman and National Salvation Army Advisory Board Member Elbra Wedgeworth, Reverend Leon Kelly, Noonie King, Doretta Tootle of Thelma's Dream, Quincy Wedgeworth of RiskTakers Worldwide and Natasha BarShalom White with Winning Wednesdays and Elijah with The Greater Influence (TGI).
Different experiences. Different perspectives. One shared desire to see Denver Red Shield continue to be a place that serves this community well. β€οΈ
We believe the future of DRS will be strongest when it is built with the community, not simply for the community.
We heard you. We value you. And weβre building this next chapter together. π‘οΈ