MOC in the News

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News Articles

May 3, Denver7: New electric public transportation options coming to Montbello -- https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/e-bikes-electric-van-charging-station-montbello-neighborhood/73-eb46d9af-7154-40d5-bddc-2179925f490e

May 3, 2022, 9News: Electronic transit options coming to Montbello -- https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/e-bikes-electric-van-charging-station-montbello-neighborhood/73-eb46d9af-7154-40d5-bddc-2179925f490e

May 3, 2022, Denver Post: Denver Council approves $830,000 electric transportation contract with Montbello Organizing Committee -- https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/03/denver-montbello-electric-transportation-options-e-bikes-shuttle/?trk_msg=JEHP3OP7GG2KJF7L2LQTK3PESO&trk_contact=JGVDR2JH1DNNB4GF7JKKBVC0CG&trk_sid=HGUQ83SPC1BJIBNJTQGF51NBR0&trk_link=E175HGVF80F4R8S9POJHPI8Q2K&utm_email=15240562D4F9C4ACB4DFE437DE&g2i_eui=oyAJ2pjBJc7I1wU98MIT25kHVHucp2qe&g2i_source=newsletter&lctg=15240562D4F9C4ACB4DFE437DE&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.denverpost.com%2f2022%2f05%2f03%2fdenver-montbello-electric-transportation-options-e-bikes-shuttle%2f&utm_campaign=denver-mile-high-roundup&utm_content=manual

May 2, 2022, Denverite: It's electric! Denver funds Montbello's community-based transportation project - https://denverite.com/2022/05/02/its-electric-denver-funds-montbellos-community-based-transportation-project/?fbclid=IwAR0Qc0hefd2yv3wROxkt00KjMDi0vRKgzJZ7hUrFCa1BNWoWQUicV6-wll4

Apr. 6, 2022, Denver7: MOC FreshLo Initiative with a focus on solving the food desert issue -- https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/front-range/denver/montbellos-grocery-store-and-housing-project-expected-to-break-ground-later-this-year

Mar. 31, 2022, Denverite: MOC FreshLo Initiative receives $1.45 million in federal funding and overview of project -- https://denverite.com/2022/03/31/groundbreaking-for-montbellos-freshlo-hub-a-grocery-store-and-affordable-housing-project-is-on-the-horizon/?fbclid=IwAR0IDb8u83TN0aj8vkSrziha9tZz6uxBLpkBDuJFUpKsEcx7PTs2YCelIeI:

Mar. 21, 2022, Denver7: Victoria Scott Haynes receives 7EveryDay Hero Award at MOC food distribution: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/7everyday-hero/community-volunteer-surprised-with-denver7-everyday-hero-award-on-her-birthday

Mar. 11, 2022, Denver Foundation Blog: History of MOC and Denver Foundation's support with a look at future initiatives -- https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2022/1/5/fresh-take-how-kresges-supporting-community-projects-that-integrate-food-and-art

Mar. 4, 2022, CBS4: Overview of MOC FreshLo Project: https://denver.cbslocal.com/video/6208345-fresh-lo-community-project-in-montbello-looks-to-transform-vacant-lot-into-affordable-housing/

Jan. 5, 2022, Inside Philanthropy: MOC FreshLo Initiative featured in article about Kresge Community Projects that integrate food and art -- https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2022/1/5/fresh-take-how-kresges-supporting-community-projects-that-integrate-food-and-art

Dec. 14, 2021, Broadway World Denver: Montbello Memory Mapping podcast receives 2021-22 Denver Arts & Venues PS You Are Here Grant -- https://www.broadwayworld.com/denver/article/Denver-Arts-Venues-Announces-2021-2022-PS-You-Are-Here-Grantees-20010101

Dec. 1, 2021, Denver Urban Spectrum, page 21: feature on Youth Safe Zones -- https://issuu.com/denverurbanspectrum/docs/dus_2021_kwanzz_and_2022_32page_opt

Nov. 22, 2021, 9News: MOC food distribution site -- https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/outreach/9-cares-colorado-shares/food-bank-rockies-mobile-food-pantries/73-3b74b898-2295-4d40-a302-951ece9a689d?fbclid=IwAR2xoIlrQyp0-1KlAb0M8UHcDVDQljLTGK6I7ecBeYfv9JxReGTs4aRuAZA

Nov. 2, 2021, Denver7: MOC one of three nonprofits to receive grants from DHS to support safe events for youth/anti-violence measures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd4mSCfSpRg

Aug. 27, 2021, Denver7: MOC to highlight walkable/bike route -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPsgCHhLV7g

July 27, 2021 Denver7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA_rdIWK1_U

June 3, 2021 - Gilmore Construction, Kiewitt Partner on Montbello Freshlo Initiative - Construction Superintendent (consupt.com)

May 25, 2021 - Denver reserves funds for grocery store and affordable housing in Montbello - Denverite, the Denver site!

Dec. 10, 2020 - Montbello FreshLo Initiative Awarded $2+ Million Tax (globenewswire.com)

March 1, 2020 - Montbello Organizing Committee closer to opening grocery store | 9news.com

Feb. 29, 2020 - Nonprofit dreams big in push to end Montbello's status as food desert (thedenverchannel.com)

Nov. 8th 2019- See the Winners of the 2019 Mayor's Design Awards (businessden.com)

Sep 25th 2019 - Growing community: How Colorado religious leaders are farming food — and a new variety of faithful (coloradosun.com)

Sep 13th 2019 - After years as a food desert, Montbello planning community-owned grocery store (9news.com)

Dec 28th 2018 - Advocacy Group One Step Closer To Building Grocery Store In One Of Denver’s ‘Food Deserts’ (denver.cbslocal.com)

Dec 26th 2018 - Food Desert Montbello a Step Closer to Building Its Own Grocery Store (westword.com)

July 16th 2018 - Among big plans for Montbello is a proposed $30 million community center (denverite.com)

Oct 9th 2017 - ‘We Are A Desert’: Community Builds Urban Farm (Denver.cbslocal.com)

Feb 15th 2017 - Why Montbello Area Was Named USA's Fastest Growing "Suburb" (westword.com)