CAFE Employers in Colorado
CAFE (Certified Age-Friendly Employers) have demonstrated commitment to hiring older adults through a thorough outside evaluation. We are excited to recognize the following CAFE employers in Colorado.
You can also find the national list at the Age-Friendly Institute’s CAFE program webpage.
Aging Resources of Douglas County
Aging Resources of Douglas County connects older people to vital services, information, and resources that promote aging with independence and dignity. We believe that the voice of every senior should be heard and respected, and that the whole community should join together to support older adults in their golden years. The services and programs we provide give our older residents more options to live life on their terms. Getting older just means you’re getting better.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is a planning organization where local governments collaborate to establish guidelines, set policy and allocate funding in the areas of: Transportation and Personal Mobility, Growth and Development, and Aging and Disability Resources. DRCOG is one of the nation’s three oldest councils of governments in the country. As the Area Agency on Aging, the organization plans and provides comprehensive services to address the needs of the region’s population of older adults and people living with disabilities. Guided by Metro Vision, the region’s plan for growth and development, the organization strives to enhance and protect our quality of life, making this a great place to live, work and play.
Fairhill Partners is One Social Purpose Campus, with Thousands of Possibilities. The Cleveland, Ohio nonprofit began operations in 1987, growing out of the vision of a small group of organizations with complementary missions of providing direct and ancillary services to older adults, their caregivers, and others who serve them. They determined that like-minded agencies “living” together in a professional community would encourage collaboration and make best use of available resources. Fairhill Partners has a lifelong model for successful aging. Our goal is to help everyone age successfully, with grace, dignity, and joy. Becoming a certified Age Friendly Employer lets those who haven’t heard of Fairhill Partners see that we’ve always been an Age Friendly employer; it’s who we are.
Founded in 1872, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is a nonsectarian, nonprofit human services agency serving Colorado. JFS believes in strengthening the community by providing vital services to vulnerable individuals and families. JFS offers a variety of programs to help those in need navigate life’s challenges through integrated support. The full continuum of care includes helping older adults stay supported, connected, and engaged as they age while maintaining a high quality of life; providing quality mental health counseling and case management to children, adults, immigrants, and refugees; offering training, job placement, and community enrichment to people with disabilities; and providing housing stability, employment support, and food security to individuals and families. Every year, the agency serves thousands of individuals and impacts more than 25,000 people of all faiths, races, ages, incomes, and abilities.
The mission of SRDA is to provide programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for the community of Southern Colorado. SRDA provides over twenty-six programs and services that provide opportunities for intergenerational programs and develops the resources which enable older adults and persons with disabilities to live independently, with the best quality of life. SRDA feels it is imperative that we not only provide programs to better serve older adults, but to also provide work opportunities for older adults that are meaningful and rewarding well into their golden years. An intergenerational work force has been a cornerstone for SRDA in that our older employees help to mentor and support our younger counterparts within the agency with skills and knowledge that they may not otherwise have access to.
Vintage is the Alpine region’s aging expert – ensuring that all of us have access to the supports, services, and resources we need when we’re older. Our services include transportation, dental/vision assistance, options counseling, nutrition programs, caregiver support, respite services, evidence-based health programs, volunteerism, and educational programs. We serve Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, and Summit counties in Northwest Colorado.