Angels Among Us
The Third Place for Kids is building its village
Walking into The Third Place for Kids (TTP) in Parker is like walking into a wish. This warm and inviting community space, designed for neurodivergent and disabled kids, was crafted with care in every detail. Casey Brown, co-founder and CEO, is the lovely inspiration behind this local nonprofit. Her background includes early childhood education, teaching…
Empowering Women as Leaders launches Denver chapter
With a roll of the dice, a neighborhood bunco group provided a chance connection for three Castle Pines women. Once known to each other by first name only, these Knightsbridge ladies are three of five women leading the new Denver chapter of Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL): Brenda Ferguson, president; Colleen Norwine, STAR program director and…
Celebrating our 2025 Angels Among Us
In 2025, we featured eleven nonprofits in our Angels Among Us segment. As the year ends, we reflect on each. The hope and strength they provide is miraculous. Extra special thanks to each organization for taking time to visit and allow The Connection to share their inspirational stories. Here’s to continued good in 2026! Be…
Supporting the livelihood of veterans
In honor of Veterans Day this month, we recognize the Colorado Veterans Project (CVP). Founded in 2014, CVP is a nonprofit which strives to build a community and network of support for Colorado veterans’ transition from active duty into civilian employment. CVP recognizes that this transition can be one of the biggest challenges a…
Sense of Security celebrates 25 years
To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we return to shine a light on Sense of Security (SOS). This Denver-based nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of assisting Colorado breast cancer patients with a Splash of Pink celebration on Saturday, October 18 at the Cable Center in Denver. It is a remarkable milestone. SOS supports patients facing…
Clean homes for cancer patients
An estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases are diagnosed across the country each year, according to the American Cancer Society. For those who face this life-changing disease, their day-to-day focus shifts to treatment and care, leaving less time and money for everything else. A national nonprofit established in 2006, Cleaning for a Reason, provides…
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