Now more than ever—community matters. As social beings, we know we are better humans when we are connected to our community.
After the COVID years disrupted community functions of all kinds, compounded by the deep divisions within our society over social and economic issues, a spectrum of experts (from spiritual leaders to social scientists to mental health professionals) say that we all need local community connections to keep us grounded and to contribute to our overall well-being and quality of life. Community creates a sense of belonging, and that has direct benefits to our health, personal growth, and even economic opportunity.
This is what WCCA is all about!
Serving Lakewood’s West Colfax corridor for 25+ years, West Colfax Community Association (WCCA) is a nonprofit community organization that serves as both an energizing force and unifying platform for West Colfax business owners, residents, and neighborhood, civic, and nonprofit organizations.
Through its programs, partnerships, and policy pursuits, WCCA works together on the shared vision to continue, expand, and accelerate the renaissance of Lakewood’s West Colfax and its iconic character as a vibrant commercial and entertainment destination and collection of unique neighborhoods.
WCCA members are West Colfax advocates, dreamers, entrepreneurs, and organizers—who respect one another and our diverse histories, as we champion positive change to make West Colfax an ever-better place to live, work, and play through inclusive engagement, creativity, innovation, and a keen interest in preserving West Colfax history and authenticity.
As active advocates of this historic corridor, WCCA members and their neighborhood leaders have always played a role in Lakewood policy matters—from the all-inclusive Lakewood Comprehensive Plan to the various Neighborhood Area Plans to the West Colfax Vision 2040 Action Plan.
WCCA’s Impact programs include the West Colfax Lately Magazine, annual Legend and Momentum Awards, Colfax Clean-up Days, and the “SUPPORT LOCAL” West Colfax Passport Program—just to name a few.
And WCCA was also integral to the formation and ongoing support of 40 West Arts District. Members were strong advocates for its creation and were always the first patrons to support the new arts programming ushered in by our state-certified creative district.
Aspiring to be the best place to connect with the ENERGY of Lakewood’s West Colfax community, WCCA is focused on providing three fundamental elements:
- Strong connections to our community
- Timely and accurate information
- Enduring support for Historic West Colfax
All three are tied into WCCA’s mission: Leadership through service. And everyone is welcome to join in and lend a hand—have some fun while energizing our community. Together, we can make a difference!
Learn more at https://westcolfax.org
