Top Headlines Thursday, December 04, 2008 | 16 ° Light Snow   Help Make Season Bright Spreading holiday cheer is what the Denver Human Services (DHS) Giving Program hopes to bring to over 5,000 developmentally delayed adults, disadvantaged seniors, teenagers, youngsters and families this season.   “With the economy the way it is, we are seeing a decrease in donations and a rise in people who need help,” says Chrisanne Wilhelmi, Volunteer Program Manager at Denver Human Services. Denver Celebrates 150th Denver honors 150 ‘unsung heroes’ on sesquicentennial In celebration of its 150th birthday, the City and County of Denver has selected 150 of its citizens to honor as “unsung heroes” – ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to help make Denver a better city for this and future generations. And lists 150 Wonderful Things About Denver.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2

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Energy Assistance Heating Fair Energy Assistance Heating Fair  Denver County LEAP Heating Fair Rising costs are impacting everyone! The great news is there is a program, called LEAP that provides a one-time benefit, per season, to people who qualify who need help paying some of their heat bill. We need your help letting people in the Denver community know about the program. To officially kick-off the LEAP season in Denver County, the Denver LEAP office will host a three day heating fair. During the fair, people can apply for LEAP assistance, obtain emergency assistance for shut-off’s, learn how to keep their home warm and lower their heating bill in the winter, and much more! This heating fair is only for people who live in Denver.  LEAP Fair Poster   October 30,  - Denver Human Services/Montbello  -  4685 Peoria October 31,  - Denver Human Services/ Main Office - 12000 Federal Blvd. November 3 - Denver Human Services/Five Points - 2855 Tremont  For more information, call 1.866.HEAT.HELP (432-8435)  or visit the LEAP website. Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Return