CO: Community Issues and Volunteering
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Renaissance marks quarter century serving homeless, low-income kids
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Renaissance Children's Center, which serves low-income families and those experiencing homelessness with …
New scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs
This year's high school graduates will be eligible for 14,000 new scholarships offered through Opportunity Next Colorado, a $21 million investment …
Community-based services for older Coloradans at risk in Legislature
Advocates for people age 65 and older urged Colorado lawmakers to fully fund a program helping people remain in their homes and avoid placement in ass…
Colorado Avalanche scores an assist on energy bills
The Colorado Avalanche has teamed up with Xcel Energy to generate funds to help people struggling to pay their energy bills this winter. Every time …
Improving health outcomes for homeless linked to housing
Health care providers in Colorado have been drawn into America's homelessness crisis, and are adding institutional weight into a push for solutions - …
Money available to help improve communities
AARP Colorado is putting out the call for creative projects that help improve entire communities, especially those age 50 and older, for this year's …
Dinero disponible para ayudar a mejorar las comunidades
A-A-R-P Colorado está convocando proyectos creativos que ayuden a mejorar comunidades enteras, especialmente aquellas de 50 años o más…
Troubles in Congress could impact health-care access for Coloradans
Colorado's community health centers that serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay are already one month into their new fiscal year…
Harvest Celebration Marks Decades-Long Quest to Address Food Insecurity
This year's Food to Power Harvest Festival marks 10 years since Colorado Springs residents launched a food rescue project to get fruits and vegetables…
Breaking Barriers for LGBTQ+ in the Outdoors
By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
First Highlands Ranch Senior Center on Track to Open in 2024
Residents age 55 and older can now sign up for inaugural memberships with the first-ever senior center to open in Highlands Ranch, just south of …
Clinics Improving Mental and Behavioral Health Standards
A state-federal partnership is helping safety-net mental health centers in Colorado deepen the services they provide, which is improving access and …