Delta County Cares
Delta County Citizens Advocating for Radically Equitable Spaces
Building safe, inclusive spaces for all, especially historically excluded communities in Delta County.
Who We Are
DC CARES is a coalition of local residents, businesses, and organizations committed to making Delta County a more inclusive, supportive, and just environment. We work to dismantle systems of oppression through advocacy, education, and direct action, empowering individuals and smaller groups to challenge and resist inequitable systems in our county.
Our goal is to build a coalition committed to justice, anti-racism, and meaningful culture change. This means coming to terms with the ways our communities have caused harm to underestimated people, repairing that damage together, and centering justice and equality for all.
What We Do
JEDI Advocacy in Action
We champion Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through policy advocacy and community organizing, educational workshops and training, direct support for historically excluded communities, and creating accountability for equitable practices.
Annual Scholarships
Each year, DC CARES awards scholarships to Delta County high school seniors committed to community leadership and social equity, investing in the next generation of changemakers.
Diversity Library:
DC CARES gifted the original Diversity Library to Delta County Schools so all students could see themselves represented in literature. Now, The Hearth hosts its own Diversity Library, offering free access to banned books, LGBTQ and BIPOC authors, and educational resources on topics like comprehensive sexual health—materials often unavailable in public schools. Community members can read in-house or borrow books at no cost. By housing this collection in a building that was once our town library, we honor the original purpose of this beloved community space.
Scholarship Applications
Deadline to Apply: Applications closed for this year - check back next spring.
As part of our commitment to bring equity, justice, and equality to Delta County, DC CARES is offering at least one $1,000 scholarship for a Delta County high school senior.
Qualifications:
- Identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, or other person of color, or as a member of the LGBTQIA community
- Be a graduating senior (or equivalent, ages 16–20) in Delta County
- Be pursuing post-high school education or training, including technical school, community college, four-year college, culinary school, apprenticeship, or similar
While transcripts are requested, this scholarship is not awarded solely on merit or GPA.
To apply in person: Return your completed application and attachments to your guidance counselor. To apply by email: Send your completed application and relevant PDFs to
dccares@thelearningcouncil.org
Support Our Work
Your financial contribution funds advocacy initiatives, scholarships, educational programs, and direct action that advances equity in Delta County.
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