Faces of IFCS

She’s always been a woman of action: practical, efficient, and organized. As a busy, single mother working a full-time job, Perian Cooper still found a way to give back to her community – a gift that would later open doors of opportunity in her own life. Perian learned about Integrated Family Community Service (IFCS) nearly …

Perian – From Bank Manager to Food Bank Employee: Caring for Others is a Way of Life Read More »

In the winter of 2015, money was too tight for then 26-year-old Jerica to afford gifts for her three children. She was referred to Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) for the Adopt-a-Child holiday program, through which a sponsor provided her family with Christmas gifts. Jerica returns to IFCS on occasion, when her family is in …

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The summer of 2016 was hard for Thor. He got to the point where he no longer could walk and he didn’t know where to turn. This 76-year-old immigrant from Western Ukraine had become a U.S. citizen to serve this country in the military and create some security for his future. After a life of …

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Children go to school to be educated, but when poor nutrition creates a barrier to learning, school staff must attend to much more than class lessons. Sarah Masten is Dean of Operations at Bear Valley International School (BVIS), a Denver middle school committed to providing a well-rounded, international learning curriculum that engages students and prepares …

Local Teachers: Hunger in Our Schools Read More »

Growing up, Taylen remembers his family would sponsor 2-3 families for IFCS’ Holiday Program. For him, coming to IFCS for help during the COVID-19 crisis is “amazing that it’s come full circle.” Taylen is home-schooling his 2nd grader, Jude. While his girlfriend, Natalie, is working at her essential warehouse position, Taylen has taken on the …

Taylen: Previous Donor, Now Participant Read More »