The Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations (HRCR) was established by ordinance in 1948. The agency empowers communities to address local issues and strives to promote equal opportunity and protects the rights of all people regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
HRCR addresses issues concerning:
- Older adults
- Racial, ethnic and religious minorities
- Women
- People with disabilities
- Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people
- Immigrants and refugees
HRCR is the umbrella agency for the following offices:
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Mission Statement
The Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations will strive to empower and serve the people and communities of Denver by advocating for the rights of all people, fostering diversity, and encouraging participation in City government.
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How Would You Reduce Poverty in Denver?
With the current economic quicksand, many more people are feeling financially vulnerable. More individuals are sliding into poverty, even as resources to address the needs of those already struggling erode. As of 2007, about 18% of Denverites lived in poverty. These are individuals living on less than about $10,000 per year and a family of 4 living on less than about $21,000 per year.
The Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations is currently conducting a survey on poverty in Denver and would love your opinions. This survey will be used to gain a greater perspective on poverty in Denver, especially in relation to minority groups and special populations. Barriers to economic opportunities may vary by constituent group. The Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations has Commissions – community advisory bodies -- that work with different communities:
Women
People with Disabilities
Older Adults
Latina/o
African American
American Indian
Asian American
Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgendered
The survey and final report be used to develop work plans for the Agency and to consider new policies to help address poverty in our City. We are asking you to share your perspective. We will also be considering census data, interviews with service providers and with individuals who live in poverty in developing recommendations.
Please fill out the survey by August 18th by clicking on the link below. The ten question survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
Thank you so much for your help. You have the freedom to remain anonymous or to put your name down to be quoted or asked for more information.
Please pass this survey along to all of your contacts (your staff, individuals whom you work with, or other similar organizations).That would be extremely helpful. The more responses that we have to our survey, the more accurate the information will be and greater the chance that it will have the power and insight to recommend effective policy changes.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=q2oph5AwtAq_2b_2fduyFLEDQQ_3d_3d
For questions, contact Chaer Robert or Jamie Torres at 720-913-9450