El Paso County, Colorado, April 7, 2023 – Blue pinwheels now spin in front of Centennial Hall. El Paso County Commissioners and staff from the County Department of Human Services planted more than 150 pinwheels Tuesday to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners also approved a Proclamation recognizing the month…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the problems of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. An event Friday, June 17, will give seniors and community members knowledge and tools to prevent abuse and neglect. El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Silver Key and others in…
El Paso County Commissioners and Department of Human Services staff recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention month at the regular meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2022. Everyone plays a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. National Child Abuse Prevention Month was highlighted at the regular meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners…
June 1, 2021 – At the weekly Board of the El Paso County Commissioners meeting held today, the Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing June 1, 2021 as iInspire Day to honor five youth who have overcome adversity and inspired others. “The Minority Overrepresentation Subcommittee of the Fourth Judicial District’s Juvenile Best Practices Committee and the…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners, along with community members, recognized February 2020 as Black History Month, in El Paso County, Colorado, and reminds everyone to use this commemoration of Black History Month to serve as a reminder of the need for meaningful dialogue and shared commitment to collective action that uplifts and empowers.
The Board of County Commissioners recognized January 20, 2020, as Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to honor the accomplishments and sacrifices of those who work to ensure equality, dignity and opportunity for all.
The Board of County Commissioners recognizes November as Adoption Month in El Paso County and proclaims its sincere gratitude to our community’s adoptive families who have opened their hearts and homes to provide love and stability for the youngest members of our society, helping them grow into successful adults and building the future of El…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners proclaimed Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, as “Honoring the Brave Day” in El Paso County and urged all citizens to support the good work of the Peak Military Care Network and its partner organizations.
The Board of County Commissioners recognized October as Art Month in the Pikes Peak Region and called citizens to enjoy, promote and support arts, culture and humanities in the community. Andy Vick from the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPer) encouraged people to have at least one new cultural experience with family or…
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the month of October as National Head Start Awareness Month in El Paso County, recognizing the Community Partnership for Child Development… “giving children a head start,” and the Head Start grantee agencies throughout the country and the important role they play in our County. Thursday, October 10, 2019
