Offers of Support

Mental Health Counseling: Dr. Christine Rufener is a clinical psychologist licensed in Colorado who has worked in the humanitarian sector, primarily with MSF/Doctors Without Borders and other organizations. She has offered to support our Tuesday Group community with mental health counseling related to traumas from the past year. Reach out to her through her website: http://www.alloratherapy.com/

From our partners at the Solidarity Fund:‼️ Solidarity Fund Update:

• The Solidarity Fund has been fortunate enough to receive a major donation—we’ve been able to clear our waitlist and can fund several(!) more households. We know circumstances are still challenging for many and encourage folks to apply for funding at tinyurl.com/solidarityfund-apply As a reminder, The Solidarity Fund provides one-time cash grants to individuals or households affected by the USAID closure. Applicants need to have had a USAID email address as of January 15, 2025 and have a US tax ID. Let’s start 2026 off in solidarity! 💪❤️

Former USAID coaches are pleased to announce our new website, AID Coaching (www.aidcoaching.com). As part of our ongoing commitment to serving others, our International Coach Federation trained coaches are offering three pro bono coaching sessions to former USAID staff and staff from other affected communities. To sign up for career transition coaching and learn more about our work, please visit our website or email connect@aidcoaching.com.

Head Global Follow-On: Fall FIRE -- Interested in setting yourself the challenge of landing your next job in the next two months?  Join Fall FIRE, a 9-week structured accountability program designed to keep your job search on track with daily focus and momentum.  

• Dates: Sept 2 – Oct 31, 2025

• Format: Daily 30–45 min virtual sessions at 12 PM ET (recordings available)

• Special Discount for Posner Community: $75 total (normally $150+). Use code POSNER20 when registering.

The Posner Center for International Development is offering a $50/year membership for our group. Enjoy full access to coworking areas and meeting rooms—reconnect with people and enjoy the perks of in-person work. Help strengthen Denver’s international development and social change community. Email Jamie Hansen at jamie@posnercenter.org or stop by for a tour and details.

Upswell in RiNO is having its grand opening this weekend. All active recovery and mindful movement classes are free on July 12-13.