Angels Among Us
Mental health help is within reach
Post-holidays can summon feelings of a letdown, emotional drain and financial stress. All of this, coupled with an already anxious society, begs for self-check-ins in the new year. Southeast Counseling Center (SCC) in Parker is available to help. Originally launched in 2010 at Southeast Christian Church by care pastor Peter Barber, the program was housed…
Nonprofits enrich our community
As the year ends, we are reflecting on the hopefulness that is all around us. In 2024, we featured 11 nonprofits in our Angels Among Us segment. These organizations, and the people who serve them, provide an incredible impact to our community and beyond. Special thanks to all for taking time to visit and allowing…
Supporting democracy
The League of Women Voters (LWV) was started in 1920 by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement as a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization believing voters play a critical role in democracy. Today, there are more than 700 leagues across the country, with a local chapter here, the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas…
Everyday wildlife heroes
Emily Davenport is passionate about wildlife. As a certified wildlife rehabilitator with nearly two decades of veterinary experience, she recognizes the importance of having relationships with others in her field. In 2017, she founded the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance (RMWA) to foster professional collaboration. In 2022, she took a big risk and took it a…
The arts are coming alive
The arts are about to take full bloom in Castle Rock thanks to the Tri Arts Project (TAP). Initially established in 2022 as Rock the Arts, TAP used 2023 to forge a full-fledged effort to grow the nonprofit through volunteers and funds. TAP fosters a love of the arts by bringing people together who are…
Early mornings + dirty hands = learning and leadership
There is a peacefulness as your cross the cattle guard at the Lowell Ranch on Plum Creek. It sits on 168 acres of beauty and purpose about 12 miles to our southeast. Originally homesteaded in 1878, members of the Lowell family came to the ranch in 1906 and have occupied and owned the ranch since….
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