Johanna and Ricardo: Starting a New Life
Johanna and Ricardo immigrated to the United States from Mexico in hopes of creating a better future for their children. The parents tirelessly worked to make ends meet while their…
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EFAA Volunteer Steps Up During Pandemic
Ryan was just 11 years old when he began volunteering at EFAA. It started out as a family affair, with him and his older brother hosting a Mother’s Day food…
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EFAA Endorses CO Proposition 119
EFAA supports CO Proposition 119 which, if approved by Colorado voters, would create the Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress (LEAP) program to make after-school learning activities more accessible and affordable…
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A Voice For Truth, Power, and Change: Ambrosia’s Story
Ambrosia (below) with her son, Ayza. Years ago, EFAA helped provide Ambrosia Berg with a security deposit to embark upon her new chapter as a mother. In March 2021, she…
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Nurturing the Next Generation of Readers
Early childhood literacy is an essential aspect of children’s development that sets the foundation for success and well-being later in life. Yet, for many families experiencing poverty, books are a…
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Dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At EFAA, we know that access to opportunity is a key to success, and not everyone in our community has historically had the same access. That’s why, as an organization,…
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EFAA Supports Bedrooms Are For People
EFAA supports creative housing solutions for families experiencing homelessness Family homelessness is a critical, yet oftentimes invisible issue in our community. Almost 1,000 school-aged children in Boulder County experience homelessness…
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Meet Walter
After 22 years, EFAA bade Food Bank Manager, Liz Rowland farewell for retirement. EFAA is excited to welcome Walter O’Toole who brings years of experience working to end hunger through…
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Fires In the Midst of the Pandemic: A Network of Support
When the CalWood and Left Hand Canyon fires broke out in Boulder County’s mountain communities this fall, Chelce and her family of seven were living at a disbursed campsite in…
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