Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado.

Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at CDC.

John brings us up to date regarding the status of COVID-19 in Colorado.

Jeff Martinez is the President of Brothers Redevelopment, a Denver-based nonprofit organization that provides housing and housing-related services to more than 20,000 residents across the state.

Jeff explains the programs available through Brother’s:

• How Brothers Redevelopment is faring during this Covid-19 crisis in responding to the needs that have emerged.
• Brothers is administering rental and mortgage assistance on behalf of both the state of Colorado and several cities. Jeff shares some information about those programs and how people can qualify.
• Other programs that Brother’s Redevelopment continues to offer, especially for seniors.
• How people needing assistance can reach Brothers Redevelopment.

You can learn more about Brother’s Redevelopment at www. https://brothersredevelopment.org/

If you have questions or need services, Jayla urges you to contact the Area Agency on Aging. They will try to answer your questions and help you through your challenges. Please call 303-480-6700 to speak with one of Jayla’s staff.

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