Five Years of the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP)

Recognizing five years of confronting economic abuse and investing in community wealth.

Five years ago, the economy had completely shut down, and nearly half of Americans were out of a job. As eviction defense attorneys, CEDP’s co-founders knew that meant that folks would struggle to pay their rent. Under Colorado law at the time, if people failed to pay their rent within ten days of it being due, they could be legally evicted. In other words, they could be thrown out of their homes at a time when the public health guidance was “safer at home.”

CEDP’s 2024 Highlights (CEDP)

We Served Over 30,000 Coloradans This Year, Helped Pass Eight Priority Bills, Received Funding for Our Just Bus, Saw Many Big Colorado Supreme Court Wins, and more!

2024 was a big year here at CEDP! Looking back at the year, we accomplished so much in our fight to build economic and racial equity. Here are just some of the highlights from this year if you’re short on time:

May Snapshot (Children’s Tuition Fund)

The end of another school year is on the horizon.  This year may have brought many challenges, but it also allowed us to grow and provided many blessings.  We continue to pray for you, your staff, and your families.

Among the many blessings, is an increase in school-choice legislation.  There are many states with new school-choice legislation making its way through the branches of the government.  We are excited about the prospects of growing into more states and helping our schools change the lives of more students.

What You Need to Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo (Certified Tattoo Studios)

Your first tattoo can be nerve-wracking, but we’re here to help you come out on the other side victorious.

You’ve finally decided to get your first tattoo. You’ve saved countless pictures on Pinterest to serve as your inspiration, debated where on your skin you’d like to get your tattoo, and maybe even tested out a temporary tattoo to see how you like having art permanently affixed to your skin. It’s decided—you’re doing it—and while you’re undoubtedly excited to get that first tattoo, you’re also a bit nervous and unsure about the process. Don’t worry, it’s totally normal to be a little apprehensive before getting your first tattoo. We’re here to help you along the way as you embark into the world of tattooing. You have questions, and we have answers. We’ve got you covered.

Here are some important things to keep in mind now that you’re ready to get the tattoo of your dreams:

Chemicals to Avoid in Household Cleaning Products (Organic Maids)

If you’re still cleaning with non-organic products, these are some ingredients to avoid.

Cleaning your home can be a big task! There are so many nooks and crannies where dirt, dust, and grime can collect in your home, as well as a variety of cleaning products on the market to help you keep every area of your home spotless. With so many cleaning products at the grocery store, it can be hard to choose what is the right pick for your household, especially when it comes to a product’s neverending ingredients list on the back of the bottle. At Organic Maids, we use products that won’t put your family’s health at risk, but the hard truth of the matter is that not all cleaning products are safe, effective, and healthy for you and your family. Here are some ingredients to avoid when you’re purchasing cleaning products for your home:

What Does Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Say About You? (Besties Ice Cream)

Your favorite flavor can actually relate to your personality!

When it comes to ice cream, there are likely more flavors out there than you can imagine! Ice cream flavors vary greatly from wacky varieties like Thanksgiving Dinner (yes, you read that right—complete with tomatoes, potatoes, and green beans) to tamer crowd-pleasers like tried and true vanilla. There’s truly a flavor for everyone under the sun, and often, even if you can’t find a specific flavor you’re craving, you can find someone to try making it or make it yourself. At Besties Ice Cream alone we house over 150 flavors to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!

About Us (Children’s Tuition Fund)

Helping Kids

Children’s Tuition Fund (CTF), a ministry of ACSI, exists to advance and resource educational freedom for parents who desire a Christ-centered education for their children.

Into the Querying Trenches (borrowed solace)

Something we don’t always talk about here at borrowed solace is querying. While we are all (including you, reading this) writers and often quite familiar with the painstaking process of submitting to journals (we try to make it as painless and simple as possible here, I promise) not everyone has jumped into what many writers refer to as the querying trenches.