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Angels Among Us

Douglas Land Conservancy

Protecting open space – By Lynne Marsala Basche Some people are part of the morning canine and coffee bunch scene at the Glendale Farm Open Space dog park.  Others prefer high tea at Cherokee Ranch and Castle.  There are those who participate in the ultramarathon as part of the Greenland Open Space trail run.  Residents…

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Connect Us –

Making a difference in the lives of kids By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Connect Us Imagine a world where all children embrace diversity, and social stigmas do not exist.  Connect Us strives to create that type of reality.  Connect Us knows that despite differences and abilities, children can thrive and learn from one…

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Neighbor Network –

Helping seniors stay in their homes By Lynne Marsala Basche Douglas County’s older adult population is one of the fastest growing in the country.  By 2030, the State Demography Office estimates that one in four Douglas County residents will be over 60 years old.  With a mission to help older adults stay independent, Neighbor Network…

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Healing Arts –

Creating a healing journey through art  By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Sue Fraley The belief that nonprofit organizations strengthen our community, combined with faith in our readership and humanity in general that we all have talents to share, The Castle Pines Connection is committed to featuring a different local nonprofit each month.  This…

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Douglas County Community Foundation

Promoting a culture of giving By Lynne Marsala Basche   A community foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit, publicly supported philanthropic organization with a long-term goal of building permanent, named funds for the benefit of the residents in a specific geographic area.  In very broad terms, a community foundation is a way to connect people who…

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Angels Among Us –

Featuring the organizations that give year-round By Lynne Marsala Basche The holidays have drawn to a close, and the toy drives, donation boxes, and bell ringers have packed up again until next year.  While the focus of giving seems to be more directed during the holiday months, the need for assistance in Douglas County continues…

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