Our Story
About Us
Why We Do
What We Do
Westwood Community Center was created by a group of residents and community agencies working together to create a vibrant and inclusive space. Our vision is to create a place for communities to thrive.
About Us
How It All Started
The Westwood Community Center was built in 1976 and has since had a variety of community agencies residing in the building. The Southwest Improvement Council has had the longest tenancy at about 30 years. In 2016 the Westwood Neighborhood Plan was completed with input from dozens of stakeholders and created a guide to create a Connected, Celebrated, and Resilient neighborhood. That plan included guidance and recommendations to “strengthen community resources and spaces,” including the Westwood Community Center. The plan stated, “community resources should be spaces that are accessible and welcoming to all ages and cultures. They should have areas for recreation as well as provide spaces for community gatherings, events, meetings or classes.” The Westwood Community Center presents a major opportunity to honor the wishes of Westwood residents.
About Us
Where We’re Going
We are working on a new partnership with Denver Human Services to open a Neighborhood Resource Site to make connecting to city resources and services more accessible to our community.
The daily operation and management of the community center is coordinated by Una Mano, Southwest Denver Coalition and Lifespan Local. Current priorities for the group include securing funding, upgrading the facility and accommodations, and improving access to rental space.
In the spring of 2024, the Westwood Together team will resume regular meetings and all residents and community agencies in Southwest Denver are invited to join. These meeting are a place to discuss the current status of the Community Center and work on the long-term vision of creating a vibrant, accessible and active community center. To join the mailing list, please email: swdenvercoalition@gmail.com or call 720-238-6265 space.
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