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Angels Among Us

The answer to cancer might be walking right next to you

  Just to our north at Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center (FACC), researchers are on a mission to conquer cancer in all species and believe cures for pets could work for humans as well. The nonprofit One Cure was founded in 2011 to spread the word about FACC and support important clinical trials…

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Preserving land for generations to come

          Douglas Land Conservancy holds a conservation easement on Dawson Butte, beautiful open space about 20 miles southwest of Castle Pines. The Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) was established by community members in 1987 over concerns about unsustainable growth. Since then, the nonprofit organization has protected nearly 27,000 acres of wildlife habitat,…

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Mental health support and advocacy for our heroes

Douglas County nonprofit, It’s A Calling Foundation (IACF), was founded to provide mental health and wellness support for emergency responders, frontline medical workers, service members, veterans and the families who support them. This work requires strength, courage and bravery, but behind that grit, these heroes can experience emotional tolls leading to mental health struggles, suicidal…

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The power of companionship in healing

The strength of the human-canine bond is one for the ages. Dogs can instantly inspire a smile and provide hope and happiness. Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is a national nonprofit that vets, tests, observes and provides support and insurance coverage to pet therapy teams (dogs and handlers) across the United States, Canada and Puerto…

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Hide in Plain Sight has new name: Aspire Scholarships

On November 30, longtime supporters of Hide In Plain Sight, now named Aspire Scholarships (AS), gathered on Happy Canyon Road to celebrate the new name and sharpened focus of the organization under the leadership of the new executive director, Leah Goss. The mission of the nonprofit is to “award college scholarships to aspiring young students…

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Strength and hope are abundant!

As 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on the strength and hope that is all around us.  For the past seven years, our Angels Among Us segment has featured nonprofits and people who are using their voices and abilities to bring incredible impacts to the community and beyond.  This year, we featured 12 stories. …

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