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Mission
To empower under-served communities to thrive, by providing healthy food via sustainable, organic, urban agricultural activities.
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Jovial Concepts is a non-profit organization created in 2009 as a resource for community and stewardship. Since its inception, Jovial Concepts has worked with local communities in Colorado to raise awareness towards issues of social, economic, and environmental conflict, created forums for their peaceful resolve, and collaborated with like-minded organizations to further the effectiveness of current sustainability actions.
Jovial Concepts believes that the world is not sustainable until we figure out how to manage resources in a renewable manner, cease violence which threatens people’s livelihoods, and ensure access to an equal education, clean water, and shelter for all.
To empower under-served communities to thrive, by providing healthy food via sustainable, organic, urban agricultural activities.
To promote community and stewardship by providing children and the general public with education and resources. We support our local community by increasing access to food, nutrition education, seed-to-table programs, mentoring, and annual events. We support our local stewards by reducing organic waste, preserving fresh foods, and teaching organic gardening and the importance of compost.
We know everyone has the ability to make a difference and is making a difference everyday, whether they realize it or not. Jovial Concepts aims to inspire the community around us to be mindful of their footprint. By providing education and resources, we hope that our community will take ownership of its sustainable future.
Manifesting a jovial future by creating a culture built on sustinability and stewardship.
Helping at-risk Individuals discover their potential and the positive impact they can have on their community.
Promoting both global and local unification and sustainabile communities.
Bringing together non-profits to increase effectiveness and outreach
Inviting all the people on earth to participate EVERYDAY in a more peaceful way of communicating, acting, and thinking.
Bertrand Picard
Kristina is the founder, event coordinator, and head organizer of Jovial Concepts.
After completing a four year degree in Philosophy and joining the working world, Kristina quickly realized that her aspirations are fixed in a life devoted to community service, education, and sharing in the joy of others.
Yvonne is in charge of the book keeping and funds management for Jovial Concepts.
Yvonne was educated as a Nurse in the US Women’s Army Corp, but she excels as an accountant, book keeper, and board member. She currently owns/operates a successful watercraft and condo rental company.
Robin Arnett is a psychotherapist and non-profit consultant, and has spent time working and living all over the US and abroad. She brings a passion for sustainability, community engagement, and creative problem solving.
Courtney Butler is a Jovial Concepts board member and the head of the Events/Community Engagement Committee. She is a Spanish-speaking immigration lawyer at the local boutique law firm Elkind Alterman Harston PC where she represents clients from all over the world.
Jeff Lawhead has a background in city and regional planning. He has interest in cooperative workforce development and co-living communities. Currently, he is a member of the Aria Cohousing Community and the Colorado Solidarity Fund, which invests in cooperative businesses.
Quincy is a 3 time time stroke survivor that has been a Barnum resident for over 20 years. He is an active voice for health equity, empowerment, and sustainability in our community. He is passionate about gardening, organic foods, and holistic health!
As an Author, Speaker and Mindful Business Coach, Lila helps her clients massively shift their relationship with money, align their bodies and express their spiritual gifts so they can create a greater impact in the world much faster. She is the creator of The Business Uplevel Mastermind Program, which combines online sales and marketing coaching with weekly body practices as well as a transformation live in-person retreats with thought leaders from around the world.
Alexis Irias is a native Spanish speaker who has a background in digital marketing. She is passionate about wellness, alternative health, holistic nutrition and serving an underserved market through providing yoga and meditation classes in Spanish through Alquimia.Yoga. She is also passionate about Digital Wellness and is pursuing opportunities to learn more about behavioral health and technology addiction.
Jessica has nearly 20 years of paralegal experience and currently works in the corporate world with a company that strives to better the field of medicine and advocates for access to quality health care. She brings her passion for health and wellness, and strives to empower people to take control of their health through education, food choices and the power of simply moving their body.
Kristina is the founder, event coordinator, and head organizer of Jovial Concepts.
After completing a four year degree in Philosophy and joining the working world, Kristina quickly realized that her aspirations are fixed in a life devoted to community service, education, and sharing in the joy of others.
Andrew is a team lead who has been serving the community with Jovial Concepts since mid-2016.
He studied Fine Art at Metropolitan State College of Denver, and as is the trend of the modern art student, has since then cultivated a wide range of professional experiences that have very little to do with that field of study. Besides art and gardening, his current interests include barefoot running and promoting a more community-centered approach to serving those in need.
Carrie is a fantastic community leader and brings people together to talk about ways to improve all of our lives!
Carrie is currently an engineering mentor at the Colorado School of Mines and is helping Jovial Concepts work with the students to develop sustainable products to help future generations! As a community leader, she always promotes the ideas of peace and ways to create truly sustainable communities.
Daniel Byrd is a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors in Lakewood, Colorado. In this role, he serves his clients by creating investment portfolios with exposure to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Daniel is an alum of University of Denver where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from the Daniels College of Business. Throughout his collegiate career, he demonstrated a commitment to community service and continues to be an advocate for education, health, and financial stability as a professional through his efforts in Catalyst Society of the Mile High United Way.
A proud Colorado native, Daniel is an avid history buff (Huzaah!). He also enjoys swimming, racquetball, golf, and any Colorado sports event.
Deacon Rodda is a permaculture theorist and designer who has been working with social change organizations in Denver for the past two decades.
Deacon has spearheaded localization initiatives, permaculture research and education non-profits, and social benefit business ventures. Right now, Deacon is thrilled to be a part of making Jovial Concepts and The Co-op at 1st Avenue’s future fruitful and long.