In this newsletter...

Upcoming Events
Decrease in SNAP Benefits
Down-Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers
Student Loan Forgiveness
Information and Resources on Formula Shortage
Career Corner
Free and Low Cost Internet

Upcoming Events

Join the JPP community for various learning & wellness events!

No JPP Family Meeting This Month!
We will not be having a JPP family meeting for July because of two Thursday events over the last two weeks. We will have a family meeting in August!

Food Assistance Monthly Allotment is Decreasing

“FYI: Be prepared and plan ahead! As pandemic support winds down in the state of Colorado, this means that you may see your food assistance monthly allotment drop in the next few months. The following link gives some more information about each state’s COVID benefits: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/covid-19-emergency-allotments-guidance

Reach out to your JPP coach for more information or if you need support planning for this change! ??”

The Dearfield Fund Offers Down-Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers

The Dearfield Fund is a down-payment assistance program serving Black and African-American homebuyers. It was launched by Gary Community Ventures, a Denver-based social impact organization committed to addressing the racial wealth gap.
The Fund provides up to $40,000 in down-payment support in the form of a shared-equity investment.

The support from the program will count towards the down-payment for the home you are looking to purchase. While this amount is provided to you as a loan, you are not required to make any monthly payments and you will not be charged any interest. Instead, you will repay the amount in full plus a small share of the appreciation (up to 5%) in your home’s value, when you sell or refinance your home in the future.

Who qualifies for the Dearfield Fund down-payment assistance?

? Available to income-eligible Black and African-1 American borrowers
? Be a first-time homebuyer2 and complete a first-time homebuyer course
? Qualify for a FirstBank Mortgage3
? Purchase a primary residence in the Denver metro area

Student Loan Forgiveness!

Over the past several decades, millions of students borrowed federal student loans to attend various for-profit colleges, including ITT Technical Institute, Corinthian Colleges, the Art Institutes, Salter College, Brooks Institute of Photography, and more. The schools falsely promised students high-paying jobs, state-of-the-art vocational training, and long and fulfilling careers. Individuals who borrowed student loans to attend colleges like these (full list in link below) are entitled to 100% reimbursement!

Check out the complete list of school involved with this settlement and speak with your coach to see if you qualify for loan forgiveness : https://predatorystudentlending.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PPSL-Sweet-Flowchart-7.pdf

Resources and Information on How to Manage the Formula Shortage

If you are feeling anxious and concerned about the formula shortage, Human Services has resources and tips to help you manage.

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

* Career Corner *

July 2022 - Career Workshops - Contact your coach to register today!

Open Position - Apply now!

FirstBank is hiring Central Accounts and Loans Representatives. This could be a great way to start a career with FirstBank. The Centralized Accounts and Loans Representative is responsible for taking incoming calls and assisting customers with banking needs.

Located at the FirstBank headquarters in Lakewood that focuses on customer service with potential to earn commission from sales of bank products.

Full-time, entry-level position.

Salary Range: $16.55 Per Hour to $22.35 Per Hour

Contact your coach ASAP if interested in applying!

Open Warehouse Positions!

Benefits in Action is hiring a Food Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Coordinator and delivery driver. Benefits in Action is a non-profit organization in Colorado dedicated to the understanding, access, and utilization of health-related benefits to enhance health and wellbeing of those in the community.

The Food Warehouse Manager is responsible for the Benefits in Action food delivery program including food and supply procurement, working with warehouse and food packing staff and volunteers, working with food delivery staff and volunteers, and supervises the Food Delivery IT/delivery coordinator.

Full time position, requiring evening and Saturday work

Salary range: $47,000 - $54,000 with full benefit package and paid time off

The Warehouse Coordinator and delivery driver is responsible for building connections with households who are food insecure. The position consists primarily of loading delivery vehicles and making food box deliveries in Jefferson, Denver, Adams, and Arapahoe counties.

Part or full-time, hourly position, requiring occasional evening and weekend work

Salary Range: Starting wage is $17.00-$20.00 per hour

If you are interested in either role, please send resume to [email protected]

Lifeguard Training and Job Opportunities

Do you know someone 16+ who might be interested in being a lifeguard?

This program will enable individuals 16+ to complete training to be certified as a lifeguard or receive related skills and receive up to $1,000* incentive by completing American Red Cross Lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications required when you begin employment as a lifeguard! Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center may be able to assist with training costs. (*if eligibility requirements are met)

Contact the Jefferson County Workforce Center at 303-271-4700 or email [email protected]

Free and Low Cost Internet Service

The Federal Communications Commission announced that 20 of the nation's internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step that will essentially provide free high speed internet for those participating the Affordable Connectivity Program. For Colorado residents to get their share of the funding, families need to sign up for themselves.

The Foundation for Excellence in Education has developed resources to assist districts in sharing the program with families who may qualify for this free/reduced priced internet service. The flyers and social media images in the toolkit are designed so districts are able to place their logo on both the Summer and Back to School campaigns before sharing.

See the Affordable Connectivity Program website for additional information.

Visit the Affordable Connectivity Program website for additional information.