By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Partnering agencies involved in the Community of Care Network have been planning and preparing to bring residents the Summer 2026 Strive to Thrive event on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Rd., Parker, CO 80134. The summer event features back to school resources and supplies, which can be requested via the URL or QR code below.
Free transportation to the event is available to residents in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and parts of Parker through Link On Demand. Download the app on your phone or call 719-212-2430 to request a ride.
Strive to Thrive is a bi-annual event hosted by the Community of Care Network, usually in January and July. Agencies and organizations come together to offer a one-stop-shop resource fair for vulnerable residents in Douglas County.
Participating agencies provide on-site services to those in attendance. Each event is different in terms of what is available, but in the past, the event has offered food and nutrition assistance, emergency assistance applications, housing information and assistance, food, clothes, and much more.
