Carrying On A Legacy Of Kindness
Robert (Bob) Golten dedicated his life and career to helping others. As a lawyer, that meant everything from pursuing justice in the courtroom, setting up law clinics around the world,…
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EFAA’s response to the coronavirus
A note to our community on EFAA’s response to COVID-19: The current moment we find ourselves in is surprisingly similar to the moment in which EFAA was founded. In 1918,…
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EFAA Expands Services in the Mountain Communities
Visit the Nederland Community Center on Highway 72 and you might run into an unexpected neighbor: EFAA! Over 10% of people living in the Peak to Peak region live below…
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
Alma always had a backup plan. It was something she learned after living through an abusive relationship. If things went badly, she knew exactly what she had to do to…
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Public Charge Ruling Has Consequences for Local Families
On January 27, 2020, a Supreme Court ruling allowed the “public charge” rule to take temporarily take effect while lower courts continue to debate whether or not the rule is…
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Three years later, I’m helping and so can you.
My name is Andrew “Que” Jones and I am a member of the new Participant Advisory Council (PAC) at EFAA. We’re a group of current and former recipients of…
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How to Make Budget-Friendly Soups
It’s soup season! Soups and stews are great budget-friendly options to help you stay warm and full throughout the winter months. Here are some tips to help you get…
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EFAA’s Participant Advisory Council is Just Getting Started
It’s been one year since EFAA’s Participant Advisory Council (PAC) has been introduced as a catalyst for positive change on EFAA’s programs and services. The group of seven participants, representing…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Volunteering
Beth helps participants check-in to the gift room every year. Beth has been volunteering with EFAA for four years and goes above and beyond by working two shifts each week…
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Damage Can’t Dampen Resolve for a Better Life
Telma with her two children. Inside Telma’s home there isn’t much furniture. In her living room there is a futon, a small television, and a kitchen table with three mismatched…
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