Tag: empty stocking fund
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Empty Stocking Fund: Safe Passage helps child abuse victims heal and thrive
The name “Safe Passage” is appropriate for an organization that helps children through the dark times, working hard to ensure they heal and thrive after being abused or traumatized. It was launched as a nonprofit in 1994, under the umbrella of the Children’s Advocacy Center for the Pikes Peak Region. The National Children’s Alliance has…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Catholic Charities fights hunger, brings counseling
Since its incorporation in 1968, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, the service arm of the Diocese of Colorado, the organization’s central tenant has always been to “provide help and create hope” for the most vulnerable members of the community. Although Catholic Charities seeks to further the welfare of the community consistent with the Code of…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Catholic Charities fights hunger, brings counseling
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Since its incorporation in 1968, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, the service arm of the Diocese of Colorado, the organization’s central tenant has always been to “provide help and create hope” for the most vulnerable…
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The Empty Stocking Fund: The Resource Exchange
The Resource Exchange (TRE) is a proud partner of the Empty Stocking Fund. The Resource Exchange is a local agency advocating for independence and inclusion for people who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental illness, or other long-term care needs. TRE serves El Paso, Teller, Park and Pueblo counties. Special-education teacher Steve Feinland is…
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The Empty Stocking Fund: The Resource Exchange
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Resource Exchange (TRE) is a proud partner of the Empty Stocking Fund. The Resource Exchange is a local agency advocating for independence and inclusion for people who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental…
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Empty Stocking Fund: How Westside CARES serves thousands in need
Sometimes the impact of poverty is visible — such as seeing a homeless person’s tent near the side of a road — but often the steps that lead to a life crisis for someone struggling with poverty go by unnoticed. That’s why the nonprofit Westside CARES seeks to give resources and compassion to residents living…
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Empty Stocking Fund: How Westside CARES serves thousands in need
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sometimes the impact of poverty is visible — such as seeing a homeless person’s tent near the side of a road — but often the steps that lead to a life crisis for someone struggling…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is much more than the bell-ringers who are out and about during the holidays. The seeds of today’s Salvation Army were planted in 1865, when the Rev. William Booth took his mission to the London streets, preaching to and helping people in desperate need. Fast-forward 159 years, and the organization is still…
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Empty Stocking Fund: NAMI sessions broaden mental health conversations
A year ago, the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Colorado Springs moved into its new space at the Silver Key campus. This provided the organization with 4,000 square feet versus its previous 900 square feet. “One reason to partner with Silver Key was that we struggled to have a sense of community,” said Kirk…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Behavioral health partnership aids in Tri-Lakes
While Tri-Lakes Cares celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the nonprofit service agency has added a key ingredient to its menu of homelessness prevention services — behavioral health help through a partnership with Peak Vista Community Health Centers. Under the partnership, Peak Vista began sending a mobile unit weekly to the Tri-Lakes area in September to…