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Community Resources

Denver Indian Family Resource
Center

The Denver Indian Family Resource Center (DIFRC) strengthens American Indian and Alaska Native children and families in the Denver area through culturally responsive services, community programs, and advocacy. Founded in 2000, it supports family stability and reunification while serving as a trusted hub for community-based care.

Denver Indian Health Family Services

Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIHFS) is the Denver area’s only Urban Indian Health Program, providing culturally competent healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and families. It offers comprehensive services from primary and dental care to behavioral health and disease prevention while connecting patients to broader community resources.

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian College Fund has been the nation’s largest charity supporting Native student access to higher education. They provide scholarships and programming for American Indian and Alaska Native students to access higher education. And once students are in college, they provide them with the tools and support to succeed.

First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Development Institute uplifts Native communities by supporting lifeways and economies through advocacy, funding, and knowledge sharing, with a vision centered on Tribal sovereignty and respect for Native knowledge. 

Native American Rights Fund

Native American Rights Fund works to hold governments accountable by protecting Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation and legal advocacy. Since 1970, it has provided critical legal representation and shaped key areas such as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and natural resource protection nationwide.

Native American Housing Circle

The Native American Housing Circle is a Native-led coalition formed in 2019 to address homelessness and housing instability among Native Americans in the Denver metro area through advocacy, affordable housing initiatives, and direct services. Guided by a community-driven approach, it promotes culturally responsive housing solutions that support stability and healing.

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