Gov. Polis Partners with Community-Based Organizations, Hosts Clinics as Part of Vaccines for All Plan

DENVER - As part of Governor Polis’ Vaccines for All efforts, the State of Colorado is allocating vaccines to community-based organizations. All of these clinics focus on vaccinating underserved Coloradans and span a variety of diverse communities. 

“Getting shots into arms throughout all four corners of our state is only possible through partnerships with hundreds of community organizations and providers who have worked tirelessly all throughout this pandemic. I’m thrilled that now Colorado children ages 12 and up can also receive the vaccine. From vaccinating Colorado’s seniors to now some of our youngest Coloradans, I’m grateful for our partners across the state for delivering this lifesaving vaccine, ” said Governor Jared Polis

We encourage everyone interested in an appointment to check availability with each organization and schedule an appointment in advance. 

FRIDAY, MAY 21

ARC chapters 

“We applaud the Polis Administration for allowing The Arc of Aurora staff and volunteers to vaccinate many of its clients by trusted partners, easing anxiety and delivering preventative, life-saving interventions in the intellectual and developmental disabilities community,” said Jennifer Harris, volunteer. 

Link to photos by ARC chapters

Atlantic Community and ARC Chapters 

“The disability community remains grateful for the Polis Administration in prioritizing individuals with disabilities to receive the vaccine in physically accommodating spaces. Removing barriers to access is critical to community integration,” said Jennifer Harris, volunteer.

Link to photos by Atlantic Community and ARC Chapters

SATURDAY, MAY 22

Castle Rock Pride

“We are happy to provide a local and convenient option to receive the vaccine. The health and safety of our community is incredibly important, as well as getting back to normal!” said Anya Zavadil, Communications Chair of the Castle Rock Pride.

Fatherhood Support Services 

“St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora is excited to participate in [collaboration] with Fatherhood Support Services [where] all groups and individuals are making this vaccine clinic possible. Helping to make our community a safer and healthier place is part of [living] into our faith together,” said Kinna Nordstrom-Kemp, Director of Youth and Family Ministry for the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. 

Simpson United Methodist Church 

“Benefits in Action, together with the Asian Chamber of Commerce, CDPHE, and Simpson United Methodist Church provided four vaccine clinics to church and chamber members as well as to the surrounding community.  Simpson UM Church [is] grateful [for the opportunity] to be a part of the effort to increase the number of community members receiving vaccines, particularly in the AAPI community.  Many thanks to the work of the Governor’s office and CDPHE to provide these equity vaccine clinics,” said Jane Barnes, Executive Director of Benefits In Action.

Link to photos by Simpson United Methodist Church

SUNDAY, MAY 23

JFK High School 

“Our efforts to bring low-barrier access to vaccine in Southwest Denver have been successful, first at Bear Valley Library and now at JFK High School, where we have increased hours and capacity in an effort to increase vaccination rates in the area. JFK High School will continue to provide vaccine to residents of southwest Denver for the coming weeks, 11:00am – 6:00pm on Sundays and 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesdays,” said Cali Zimmerman, Vaccination Operations Section Chief for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.

Benefits in Action/ Isle of Capri Casino 

“The Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk and Lady Luck Black Hawk are honored to help increase the vaccination rate in Gilpin County and within our own employee group.  Rural areas of the state have been challenged to provide vaccine clinics that will reach the immediate and surrounding areas.  Thanks to our partners, CDPHE, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Benefits in Action, Gilpin County for all their help and support with these clinics,” said Jane Barnes, Executive Director of Benefits In Action.

Link to photos by Benefits in Action/ Isle of Capri Casino

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

Doull Elementary 

"At Doull Elementary, we have an incredibly strong community. We know the best way to keep our community safe and healthy is to make sure everyone is vaccinated. That's why the teachers are coming together to organize this vaccine clinic," said Kyle Schwartz, 2nd Grade Teacher at Doull Elementary.