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Sheltering resources activated today in Jefferson County due to upcoming cold weather. Motel vouchering and shelter options will be available for eligible individuals. Community members are encouraged to seek available resources. Visit www.jeffco.us/5146/Cold-We... for more information.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sheltering resources activated today in Jefferson County due to upcoming cold weather. Motel vouchering and shelter options will be available for eligible individuals. Community members are encouraged to seek available resources. Visit www.jeffco.us/5146/Cold-We... for more information.
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Thanks to generous support from the community, 100 Jeffco Head Start families have something on the table today. The families received turkeys and full Thanksgiving meal kits.
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They were able to serve families from all 5 of the Head Start sites, including the 3 new sites in Lakewood.
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They were able to serve families from all 5 of the Head Start sites, including the 3 new sites in Lakewood.
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Thanks to generous support from the community, 100 Jeffco Head Start families have something on the table today. The families received turkeys and full Thanksgiving meal kits.
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They were able to serve families from all 5 of the Head Start sites, including the 3 new sites in Lakewood.
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They were able to serve families from all 5 of the Head Start sites, including the 3 new sites in Lakewood.
Today is a day to gather around the table with friends and family and be thankful.
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In the comments, share what item you feel is an *ESSENTIAL* on a holiday table.
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In the comments, share what item you feel is an *ESSENTIAL* on a holiday table.
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today is a day to gather around the table with friends and family and be thankful.
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In the comments, share what item you feel is an *ESSENTIAL* on a holiday table.
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In the comments, share what item you feel is an *ESSENTIAL* on a holiday table.
Applications for the 2025-'26 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) are now open.
Find out if your family is eligible at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. If you have additional questions or need more resources? Call 719-442-0007.
Find out if your family is eligible at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. If you have additional questions or need more resources? Call 719-442-0007.
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Applications for the 2025-'26 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) are now open.
Find out if your family is eligible at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. If you have additional questions or need more resources? Call 719-442-0007.
Find out if your family is eligible at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. If you have additional questions or need more resources? Call 719-442-0007.
Jefferson County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Visit jeffco.us for more information on county services and hours.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Jefferson County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Visit jeffco.us for more information on county services and hours.
In case of a wildfire, is your property protected?
There are new requirements statewide to help residents keep their families safe. Find out what is changing and get your questions answered.
🔗To join the virtual meeting: https://bit.ly/4powbbm
There are new requirements statewide to help residents keep their families safe. Find out what is changing and get your questions answered.
🔗To join the virtual meeting: https://bit.ly/4powbbm
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
In case of a wildfire, is your property protected?
There are new requirements statewide to help residents keep their families safe. Find out what is changing and get your questions answered.
🔗To join the virtual meeting: https://bit.ly/4powbbm
There are new requirements statewide to help residents keep their families safe. Find out what is changing and get your questions answered.
🔗To join the virtual meeting: https://bit.ly/4powbbm
Congrats to @jeffcoopenspace on the long-awaited completion of another section of the Clear Creek Trail on Thursday.
⛰️What amazing timing! If you have family in town for the holidays, this trail is a great one to take them to. It’s accessible and showcases the beauty of our county!
⛰️What amazing timing! If you have family in town for the holidays, this trail is a great one to take them to. It’s accessible and showcases the beauty of our county!
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Congrats to @jeffcoopenspace on the long-awaited completion of another section of the Clear Creek Trail on Thursday.
⛰️What amazing timing! If you have family in town for the holidays, this trail is a great one to take them to. It’s accessible and showcases the beauty of our county!
⛰️What amazing timing! If you have family in town for the holidays, this trail is a great one to take them to. It’s accessible and showcases the beauty of our county!
Beat the shopping rush and turn your gift in soon!
If you took a tag off the Giving Tree in our atrium, please return your gift to the Commissioner's Office on the fifth floor by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3LI1U98
If you took a tag off the Giving Tree in our atrium, please return your gift to the Commissioner's Office on the fifth floor by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3LI1U98
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Beat the shopping rush and turn your gift in soon!
If you took a tag off the Giving Tree in our atrium, please return your gift to the Commissioner's Office on the fifth floor by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3LI1U98
If you took a tag off the Giving Tree in our atrium, please return your gift to the Commissioner's Office on the fifth floor by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3LI1U98
Jefferson County Commissioner Zenzinger proclaimed Nov. 22, as Adoption Day in Jeffco. Six adoptions took place during the celebration. There were several guest speakers from Colorado courts and Jeffco Human Services.
Learn how to help: https://bit.ly/4pyqoQU
Learn how to help: https://bit.ly/4pyqoQU
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Jefferson County Commissioner Zenzinger proclaimed Nov. 22, as Adoption Day in Jeffco. Six adoptions took place during the celebration. There were several guest speakers from Colorado courts and Jeffco Human Services.
Learn how to help: https://bit.ly/4pyqoQU
Learn how to help: https://bit.ly/4pyqoQU
With the holidays on the way many are willing to give, and many need some extra help. This issue of Engage Jeffco has an option for everyone.
Take a peek at the latest issue here: https://bit.ly/Engage-Jeffco-Nov-2025
Take a peek at the latest issue here: https://bit.ly/Engage-Jeffco-Nov-2025
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
With the holidays on the way many are willing to give, and many need some extra help. This issue of Engage Jeffco has an option for everyone.
Take a peek at the latest issue here: https://bit.ly/Engage-Jeffco-Nov-2025
Take a peek at the latest issue here: https://bit.ly/Engage-Jeffco-Nov-2025
Redefining Road Safety: Zero Traffic Deaths 🛣️
Our Vision Zero goal with the Jefferson County Safety Action Plan is to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes. Tell us where you feel unsafe walking, biking, riding the bus, or driving.
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Our Vision Zero goal with the Jefferson County Safety Action Plan is to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes. Tell us where you feel unsafe walking, biking, riding the bus, or driving.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Redefining Road Safety: Zero Traffic Deaths 🛣️
Our Vision Zero goal with the Jefferson County Safety Action Plan is to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes. Tell us where you feel unsafe walking, biking, riding the bus, or driving.
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Our Vision Zero goal with the Jefferson County Safety Action Plan is to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes. Tell us where you feel unsafe walking, biking, riding the bus, or driving.
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It's our solemn duty to honor the sacrifices of our veterans, including those who bear the visible and invisible wounds of war and those who continue to serve our communities in civilian life.
All year long, Jeffco Human Services has resources for veterans in need here: https://bit.ly/3XD49gt
All year long, Jeffco Human Services has resources for veterans in need here: https://bit.ly/3XD49gt
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's our solemn duty to honor the sacrifices of our veterans, including those who bear the visible and invisible wounds of war and those who continue to serve our communities in civilian life.
All year long, Jeffco Human Services has resources for veterans in need here: https://bit.ly/3XD49gt
All year long, Jeffco Human Services has resources for veterans in need here: https://bit.ly/3XD49gt
This November is National Family Caregivers Month, Caregiver Action Network invites you to join us in recognizing family caregivers.
Jefferson County Human Services can offer support to a variety of caregivers Children, Youth, Families, Adult Protection and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43Fm1Lb
Jefferson County Human Services can offer support to a variety of caregivers Children, Youth, Families, Adult Protection and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43Fm1Lb
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This November is National Family Caregivers Month, Caregiver Action Network invites you to join us in recognizing family caregivers.
Jefferson County Human Services can offer support to a variety of caregivers Children, Youth, Families, Adult Protection and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43Fm1Lb
Jefferson County Human Services can offer support to a variety of caregivers Children, Youth, Families, Adult Protection and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43Fm1Lb
Applications for the 2025-26 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) are now open until April 30. LEAP helps to cover the costs of home heating during the colder months.
Check your eligibility and learn more at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. Have additional questions? Call 719-442-0007.
Check your eligibility and learn more at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. Have additional questions? Call 719-442-0007.
November 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Applications for the 2025-26 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) are now open until April 30. LEAP helps to cover the costs of home heating during the colder months.
Check your eligibility and learn more at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. Have additional questions? Call 719-442-0007.
Check your eligibility and learn more at www.jeffco.us/LEAP. Have additional questions? Call 719-442-0007.
Jefferson County Commissioners Andy Kerr, Lesley Dahlkemper and Rachel Zenzinger proclaimed Nov. 16-22, 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Hunger and homelessness are intertwined: food insecurity often leads to housing instability, and vice versa.
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Hunger and homelessness are intertwined: food insecurity often leads to housing instability, and vice versa.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Jefferson County Commissioners Andy Kerr, Lesley Dahlkemper and Rachel Zenzinger proclaimed Nov. 16-22, 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Hunger and homelessness are intertwined: food insecurity often leads to housing instability, and vice versa.
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Hunger and homelessness are intertwined: food insecurity often leads to housing instability, and vice versa.
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Jeffco's finance team will present the 2026 budget for approval at the Board of County Commissioners' hearing Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. Community members are invited to attend to learn more about the budget. The hearing will take place in Hearing Room One, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.
November 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Jeffco's finance team will present the 2026 budget for approval at the Board of County Commissioners' hearing Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. Community members are invited to attend to learn more about the budget. The hearing will take place in Hearing Room One, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.
🎄 The Giving Tree is Up! Grab a Tag Today! 🏷️
Help carry on the tradition of making the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate in our community by taking part in the annual Giving Tree.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.jeffco.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2495
Help carry on the tradition of making the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate in our community by taking part in the annual Giving Tree.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.jeffco.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2495
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🎄 The Giving Tree is Up! Grab a Tag Today! 🏷️
Help carry on the tradition of making the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate in our community by taking part in the annual Giving Tree.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.jeffco.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2495
Help carry on the tradition of making the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate in our community by taking part in the annual Giving Tree.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.jeffco.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2495
El cierre federal ha finalizado y los beneficios completos de SNAP para noviembre ya están en camino. Colorado está trabajando para entregar el 100% de los pagos lo más rápido posible. Los participantes de SNAP deberían ver los beneficios cargados en sus tarjetas EBT tan pronto como el jueves.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
El cierre federal ha finalizado y los beneficios completos de SNAP para noviembre ya están en camino. Colorado está trabajando para entregar el 100% de los pagos lo más rápido posible. Los participantes de SNAP deberían ver los beneficios cargados en sus tarjetas EBT tan pronto como el jueves.
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The federal shutdown has ended, and full November SNAP benefits are now on the way. Colorado is working to deliver 100% of payments as quickly as possible. SNAP participants should see benefits loaded onto EBT cards starting as soon as Thursday.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The federal shutdown has ended, and full November SNAP benefits are now on the way. Colorado is working to deliver 100% of payments as quickly as possible. SNAP participants should see benefits loaded onto EBT cards starting as soon as Thursday.
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We witnessed an extra bit of "flare" in the sky tonight here in #Jeffco!
Did you see the northern lights? 📸 Tag us with your best shots!
Did you see the northern lights? 📸 Tag us with your best shots!
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
We witnessed an extra bit of "flare" in the sky tonight here in #Jeffco!
Did you see the northern lights? 📸 Tag us with your best shots!
Did you see the northern lights? 📸 Tag us with your best shots!
Jefferson County's finance team will present the 2026 budget for approval at the Board of County Commissioners' Hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. Community members are invited to attend to learn more about the county budget. The hearing will take place at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Jefferson County's finance team will present the 2026 budget for approval at the Board of County Commissioners' Hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. Community members are invited to attend to learn more about the county budget. The hearing will take place at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.
There’s a lot of information in the news around SNAP benefits. Jefferson County is actively monitoring all developments. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit www.jeffco.us/ResilientJeffco
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There’s a lot of information in the news around SNAP benefits. Jefferson County is actively monitoring all developments. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit www.jeffco.us/ResilientJeffco
Following another pause in SNAP benefits, Jefferson County issued a Diaster Declaration yesterday.
Nobody should go hungry or bear the mental stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from.
To learn more about resources or how you can help, visit www.jeffco.us/3799/Resilie...
Nobody should go hungry or bear the mental stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from.
To learn more about resources or how you can help, visit www.jeffco.us/3799/Resilie...
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Following another pause in SNAP benefits, Jefferson County issued a Diaster Declaration yesterday.
Nobody should go hungry or bear the mental stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from.
To learn more about resources or how you can help, visit www.jeffco.us/3799/Resilie...
Nobody should go hungry or bear the mental stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from.
To learn more about resources or how you can help, visit www.jeffco.us/3799/Resilie...
#TBT: With the hopes of spurring on the #Broncos to a win over #Raiders, this photo shows a man posing with a white horse in front of a house in Morrison. #BroncosCounty
Find this and other photos on the Jefferson County Archives’ digital collections: https://jeffcoarc.access.preservica.com.
Find this and other photos on the Jefferson County Archives’ digital collections: https://jeffcoarc.access.preservica.com.
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#TBT: With the hopes of spurring on the #Broncos to a win over #Raiders, this photo shows a man posing with a white horse in front of a house in Morrison. #BroncosCounty
Find this and other photos on the Jefferson County Archives’ digital collections: https://jeffcoarc.access.preservica.com.
Find this and other photos on the Jefferson County Archives’ digital collections: https://jeffcoarc.access.preservica.com.