CO: Community Issues and Volunteering
CO families must sign up to get $120 per child for food through Summer EBT
Colorado families must sign up before the end of April to receive $120 per child to buy food through the new Summer EBT program approved by Congress…
Mental health urgent-care facility now available in northeast Boulder
Boulder and Broomfield County residents can now access mental health services the same way they can access urgent medical care. Dr. Nadia Haddad…
Cutting red tape to access IDs and other vital documents
Advocates are urging Colorado lawmakers to make key improvements to a state program seen as critical to helping people fleeing domestic violence or ex…
Colorado lawmakers eye ways to reduce pollution in vulnerable communities
In 2021, Colorado lawmakers took a first step toward addressing decades of toxic pollution disproportionately impacting low-income neighborhoods and …
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 - …
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…
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 …
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…