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On a cold and dreary Monday morning, as raindrops pounded the tops of tents and large tarps used for shelter by homeless Puebloans in a makeshift camp near Fountain Creek, a team of helpers arrived with potentially life-saving gifts.
As part of an outreach effort targeting Pueblo’s homeless, the Pueblo Police Department teamed up with other government agencies in Pueblo to bring COVID-19 vaccinations and bags full of food to those in need.
“We’re here offering food packages with Pueblo Food Project and COVID vaccines through the (Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment),” said Pueblo PD Public Information Officer Sgt. Franklyn Ortega.
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Pikes Peak Library District will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics in partnership with Gov. Jared Polisâ Vaccines for All plan. The first clinic takes place at Sand Creek Library beginning Wednesday, May 5, with a focus on vaccinating 250 community members in Southeastern Colorado Springs.
Sand Creek Library, located at 1821 S. Academy Blvd., will host the clinic from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with vaccinators administrating the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine while supplies last. Appointments are required and can be made online in English or Spanish directly here through the State of Coloradoâs registration website. No ID or insurance is needed, and an American Sign Language interpreter and Spanish translator will be on-site for the clinic as well.