Longmont nonprofit OUR Center is focused on providing a hand up for individuals in the community who are experiencing hardship. That support is made up of a wide range of services, including child care assistance, adult education, personal development classes, family...
Most people who have pets would do anything to keep their furry friends safe and healthy. Those who are unhoused feel the same way. It’s not unusual to see homeless people give food or shelter to their animals before providing for themselves. But that selflessness,...
“Horses, like cats and dogs, were domesticated by humans, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they are taken care of.” Katherine Gregory, CEO of Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR), says that riding her big, buckskin Quarter Horse helped her get through the...
By Darren Thornberry Skyline Kiwanis, founded in 1978, is 45 years young and has no plans to slow down its incredible pace of fundraising for worthy causes in and around Longmont. The club closely aligns its mission with that of the Kiwanis International organization:...
When you think of volunteering, do you think of serving your favorite nonprofit or helping those in need? This group of volunteers helps make sure the Turkey Trot runs smoothly. (Courtesy Longmont Parks and Recreation) Volunteering can be so much more, such as...
BEGINNINGS By Katie Pearce, The Giving Cookie Katie Pearce with a tray of cookies destined to raise funds for worldwide education. (Courtesy The Giving Cookie) The pungent smell in this place was different than anything I’d ever experienced, and although I was...
