Interested in buying a home? Want to know more about down payment assistance, and the process it takes to become a home owner? Call SWIC’s HUD approved housing counselor today to register for the Homebuyer Education workshop. The class is free and will result in a certificate of attendance upon successfully completing the class.

The next two workshops are:

Saturday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. and Saturday, September 9th at 9:00 a.m. 

at Southwest Improvement Council, 1000 S. Lowell Blvd. Denver.

Call (303) 934-0923 today to register. Classes fill up fast so the sooner you call the better chance you have a getting a reserved seat.

Please have a safe and fun 4th of July holiday from SWIC. Remember fireworks are illegal in Denver, but you can still see the professionals light up the sky. The Colorado Rockies, Colorado Rapids, and Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse all have outdoor shows at their venues following their games on the 4th.

Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field

Rapids vs. Seattle at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City

Outlaws vs. Atlanta Blaze at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

4th of July Holiday Closures: 

Southwest Improvement Council will be closed for the 4th of July holiday from Saturday, July 1st – Tuesday, July 4th. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5th.

July Food Bank Hours:

Friday, July 7th 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 14th 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 21st 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 28th 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

July Neighborhood Council:

Thursday, July 13th 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Dinner will be served as we talk about the upcoming events and issues for Southwest Denver.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the PetAid Clinic for Saturday , June 17th has been postponed.

PetAid Clinic: Postponed

Where: Southwest Improvement Council            Date: Postponed / Rescheduled date TBA

1000 S. Lowell Blvd.

Denver, CO 80219

If you made an appointment you should have been notified by PetAid Colorado. If not please contact them directly on the flyer posted below.

Do you have pets? Did you know pets also need annual exams and vaccine boosters. PetAid Colorado is hosting a FREE Wellness and Vaccine Clinic in Southwest Denver on June 17th, 2017.

PetAid Clinic:

Where: Southwest Improvement Council            Date: June 17th, 2017 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.

1000 S. Lowell Blvd.

Denver, CO 80219

Appointments are encouraged, so please call PetAid Colorado soon. The details are on the downloadable flyer.

The month of May is quickly flying by and before you know it Summer will be in here in just a few short weeks.  This time of year is always busy at SWIC and Southwest Denver as we transition into the hot summer months. Here are just a few things to take note on.

Kid’s Healthy Cooking Class: (Final Class of the School Year) 

Friday, May 19th 4:00 -5:00 p.m.

Learn how to make Creamy Fruit Salad and Turkey Chili-Cheese Macaroni

Memorial Day Closures: 

Saturday, May 27th Closed

Memorial Day, May 29th Closed

Remaining Food Bank Hours  for May:  

Friday, May 19th 8:00- 10: 30 a.m

Friday, May 26th 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Safe Summer Kickoff at Kepner Middle School (911 S. Hazel Court). 

Saturday, June 3rd 11a.m. – 3 p.m.

SWIC will have a table at this fantastic annual Southwest Denver event. Stop by our table to meet SWIC staff and pick up some swag.

June Neighborhood Council 

Thursday, June 8th 5:00 -6:30 p.m.

Speakers: TBA 

Colorado is a beautiful place to celebrate Easter Weekend. Many Colorado families will celebrate Easter at Red Rocks with the free Easter Sunrise Service http://redrocksonline.com  ( Please click on link for more information). SWIC wishes you a very healthy and happy Easter Weekend, enjoy time with your friends and family and most important stay safe.

Here are remaining food bank hours for the month of April:

April 21st 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

April 28th 8:00 – 10: 300 a.m.

Southwest Improvement Council will be closed on Friday, March 31st for Cesar Chavez Day.  We will resume normal business hours on Saturday, April 1st from 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

• Keep in mind that the City and County of Denver is observing Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, March 27th.

Food Bank Hours this week will take place on Thursday, March 30th from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Food Bank is scheduled for the following Friday’s in the month of April:

Friday, April 7th       8:00 -10:30 a.m. 

Friday, April 14th    8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 21st     8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 28th    8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Please join Mayor Michael B. Hancock, his Cabinet and department heads as they come together for their quarterly neighborhood Cabinet meeting. Hear a first-hand account of what is happening in our community and around the city. Following the meeting, all attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage in a one-on-one dialogue with the Mayor and his leadership team.

WHAT: Mayor Hancock’s Cabinet in the Community
WHO: Denver residents
WHERE: Henry World Middle School, 3005 S. Golden Way
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2017
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free continental breakfast!

For questions or to request that a specific municipal issue be addressed at this meeting, please email jessica.jorgensen@denvergov.org

Sign Language Interpreter available upon request with three business days notice. To request a Sign Language Interpreter, please email Lorrie.Kosinski@denvergov.org or 303-880-3208

For other disability accommodations, please contact Aisha Rousseau at aisha.rousseau@denvergov.org or 720-913-8485 Read more

Join us Monday for Senior Night Black-Out madness basketball at Sandos Hall Gymnasium at the Westwood Community Center.

Monday, February 13th  5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Come see the KIPP Denver Tigers play The Pinnacle School Timberwolves

All games are Frontier League conference games – This is the Final Game of the Regular Season

Boys Junior Varsity tips off at 5:00 p.m.

Girls Varsity tips off at 6:30 p.m.

Boys Varsity tips off at 8:00 p.m.   Boys Varsity 9-8 overall 6-4  Frontier League 

Admission is $5.00 and food is available for sale. Students get in for $3.00 with Student ID. 

Join us for a another Saturday of fun and basketball at Sandos Hall Gymnasium at the Westwood Community Center.

Saturday, February 4th 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Come see the KIPP Denver Tigers play the Bennett Tigers of Bennett, Colorado. 

All games are Frontier League conference games.

Girls Junior Varsity tips off at 11:30 a.m.

Boys Junior Varsity tips off at 1:00 p.m.

Girls Varsity tips off at 2:30 p.m.

Boys Varsity tips off at 4:00 p.m.   Boys Varsity 8-7 overall 5-3  Frontier League 

Admission is $5.00 and food is available for sale. Students get in for $3.00 with Student ID.