COLORADO HOSTING ASYLUM NETWORK
"We will demonstrate humanity and compassion here."
Denver Mayor, Michael Hancock
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The Colorado Hosting Asylum Network is an organization that adapts to a constantly changing political climate. We at CHAN are always watching the news to stay up to date with the most efficient ways to respond to communicate and host our guests. Here are the stories that mention our work in Colorado.
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Updated: 05-07-2023
Photo: Kevin Beaty, Denverite
By: Stephanie Rivera, Kevin Beaty
Posted on May 10, 2023
"...CHAN founder Denise Chang, told us her small organization has settled 23 families into stable housing over the last year. They’ve taught people how to catch buses, how to get their kids in school, where to get medical and mental healthcare. A solid home, she said, underpins everything that comes next for the people they serve.
“Asylum seekers generally come to us with a significant amount of trauma, which is why they are asylum seekers. And so putting them in a private home with a family gives them the opportunity to rest and heal before they have to face all of the things that they’re going to need to do,” she said. “It gives them the emotional support and the stability to be successful.”
CHAN depends on the generosity of our volunteers and hosts, during this busy time.
Posted on November 22, 2023
The Giving Machines are back in Denver again this year to “Light the World.” Craig McIlroy, team lead for the Denver Giving Machines, said his favorite part about the machines is watching the faces of people as they give. “And seeing the excitement in the eyes of children and parents as they select what they want to (donate),” McIlroy said.
They work like a vending machine, but every purchase benefits a charity. People visit the Giving Machines and select an item they wish to purchase. Upon selection, the donor is given a card-like, tax-deductible receipt of their purchase. One hundred percent of every dollar contributed goes directly to the participating charities, and all overhead is covered through other sources.
Updated: 12-12-2023
Photo: Allison Glover, CHAN
CHAN depends on the generosity of our volunteers and hosts, during this busy time.
Venezuelans share food, culture during fundraising event
By: Nicole C. Brambila and Denver Gazette
Posted on December 20, 2023
and last updated Dec 28, 2023
Updated: 12-28-2023
CHAN depends on the generosity of our volunteers and hosts, during this busy time.
Updated: 03-20-2024
Posted on March 20, 2024
"Sending out the love to Kyle Clark for highlighting in his Word of Thanks program the crucial work CHAN does in Colorado. Thank you Kyle & all the Coloradans who contributed to this fundraiser. We can't do what we do, without you."
- CHAN Director of Community Engagement
Video by: 9news
Word of Thanks: Helping asylum seekers from around the world find a new home
CHAN depends on the generosity of our volunteers and hosts, during this busy time.