Two community-driven campaigns in Douglas County tackle opioid stigma and youth prevention—sharing real stories, shifting norms, and connecting residents to support.

For more than a decade, we helped Colorado reduce tobacco harm through campaigns, community storytelling, policy education, and communications support for local grantees.

Affordable housing is widely supported—until projects appear locally. A new toolkit helps advocates turn research into messages that move communities.

Why do some campaigns spark real change while others fade away? The answer often lies in the trusted networks already inside communities.

Complex environmental systems can feel overwhelming. This project translates technical insights into clear actions communities can understand and support.

For many Coloradans, nicotine use is intertwined with stress, mental health, identity, and long-standing routines. Quitting is rarely linear, yet public health messaging often treats it that way.

Early reading skills are one of the strongest predictors of long-term academic success, yet too many children face barriers to getting the support they need early.

Food insecurity affects families across Colorado, yet participation in nutrition assistance programs is often limited by stigma, misinformation, and uneven access to trusted information.

The ChallengeSexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ communities in Colorado—particularly gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, as well as transgender and nonbinary people.

Culturally grounded storytelling and outreach increased awareness and trust in Colorado’s 988 Mental Health Line—helping more people seek support during moments of crisis.

Community-driven messaging normalized vaccination and prevention behaviors, increasing confidence and uptake through trusted voices and shared values.

Mental health challenges affect people across every community in Colorado, yet stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to seeking support.