[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               LOCALWORKS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Localworks for 
being honored with the Nonprofit of the Year Award by the West Chamber 
of Commerce.
   Initially incorporated as Wheat Ridge 2020, the organization was 
renamed in 2015 to better reflect their purpose. Localworks connects 
residents and businesses in order to create a vibrant and more engaged 
community. Through programs like Harvest and Active, Localworks brings 
residents together to learn about urban farming, attend local fitness 
classes or learn more about canning fruits and vegetables. In 2016, 
Localworks held more than 60 events aimed at connecting residents 
through common interests and activities.
   Each year, Localworks hosts seven events to attract people to the 
Wheat Ridge business district. In 2016, more than 19,000 people 
attended events on Ridge at 38 such as the Criterium and Brewfest, 
Ridgefest, Trunk or Treat, Friday Night Live and the Holiday 
Celebration.
   In 2016, the organization also offered bus tours of Wheat Ridge and 
hauled away more than 1,000 cubic yards of junk from local 
neighborhoods through a partnership with the Wheat Ridge Police 
Department. They also provided loans to residents and businesses for 
property improvements and were recently awarded a very competitive 
three-year ``Active Living Neighborhood'' grant through Kaiser 
Permanente and The Denver Foundation. These contributions to the Wheat 
Ridge Community are made possible by volunteers who contributed more 
than 2,000 hours to the organization.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Localworks for this well-
deserved honor from the West Chamber of Commerce.

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