Joint Initiatives

LENA Start | 8-Week Virtual Series
2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Online
LENA Start Registration Open Now (Deadline: June 15!)
LENA Start is a no-cost, eight-week virtual program for parents of children ages 0–32 months. Through weekly sessions, parents learn how to harness the power of back-and-forth conversation to build their child’s early language and cognitive skills.
Wednesdays, June 24 – August 12 | 10–11 a.m. | Via Zoom
Register: ppld.org/kids/LENAStart
Download flyer here

Disability Connections 7th Annual Concert and Resource Fair
2026-07-18 15:00 - 17:30 | 2020 N. Academy Blvd.
Join us for the 2026 Summer Concert & Resource Fair 🎶🤝 — a welcoming space for people with disabilities, families, and allies to connect, relax, and discover practical support.
By completing this community registration form, you help Disability Connections plan accessible seating, accommodations, and resource booths that reflect real needs.
Your details guide how we shape an inclusive event with music, information, and services that support everyday life.
RSVP HERE

Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
2026-07-20, 2026-08-17, 2026-09-21, 2026-10-19, 2026-11-16, 2026-12-21, 2027-01-18, 2027-02-15 and 7 more dates | Ascend Garden @ Galileo, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Joint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer, please join us! Volunteers will be watering, planting seeds, planting transplants, amending beds with compost as needed, repairing raised beds, harvesting and weighing vegetables, and weeding.
All food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks.
SIGN UP HERE:
bit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer

Fishing Has No Boundaries
2026-09-26 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Pueblo State Park
Fishing Has No Boundaries®
Colorado Springs Chapter
2026 19th Annual Event
FHNB full page flyer 2026
Who: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, and attendants
What: A day PACKED with fun, fishing, boating, raffles and eating!
When: September 26th or 27th, 2026-Check in starts at 8:00 am *Fishing is from 9:00am –2:00pm
*Registration deadline for PARTICIPANTS ONLY Sept., 6th 2026
Where: Pueblo State Park – Meet at South Shore Boat Ramp
Why: To open the world of fishing to people of all abilities!
Provided: Rods, reels, life vests, adaptive fishing equipment, bait, fish cleaning, boats, pontoons, guides, and lunch!
Join u s for a day of fun, fishing and camaraderie!
Cost: $35 per participant, $15 per friend, family member, or attendant.
A limited number of scholarships are available. Cheryl Saldana – Cheryl@csfhnb.org
719-873-FHNB/719-33
