Angels Among Us
Each month, The Castle Pines Connection features a different Douglas County nonprofit with the goal of introducing our readers to various organizations and ways they can help. For everyone who contributes in any way, no matter how large or how small, we recognize that you make the difference.
Here are the featured stories.
Providing homes to rescued cocker breeds By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of RMCR In 2009, Douglas County resident Kathryn Glass founded RMCR after volunteering for other rescue organizations and…
Connecting people to agriculture By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of CALF In 2002, lifelong Douglas County residents and ranchers John and Bea Lowell saw the tremendous pace of growth…
Horses find hope and homes By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of DDFL Chances are high when people hear about the Denver Dumb Friends League (DDFL), their thoughts immediately turn…
Be a hero to a hero By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Nick Lucey When the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation (DCVMF) began, the organization’s mission was to promote…
Revealing history and keeping it alive By Lynne Marsala Basche Imagine triggering the 1858 Colorado Gold Rush by finding gold flecks in Cherry Creek and the Platte River. Think about…
Parenting Ph.D. By Lynne Marsala Basche Raising a child is difficult. While challenges may change with the times, if you are a parent, grandparent or a caregiver to a…
Called to help – By Lynne Marsala Basche One of the many benefits of living in Douglas County is the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The open space and trail…
Giving now for generations to come By Lynne Marsala Basche The Douglas County Libraries (DCL) system has always played a vital part in its communities and has been fortunate to…
By Lynne Marsala Basche In 1999 Deputy Ronald King was killed by a drunk driver when he and his partner were returning from an assignment. At that time, Douglas County…
Smiles change lives By Lynne Marsala Basche Can a smile open doors, inspire self-confidence and create a ripple effect of goodwill in a community? The 501(c)(3) Smile for a Lifetime…
Building a basis for excellence By Lynne Marsala Basche Readers may not be aware of the DCEF, but chances are high they have taken advantage of their services. For the…
Here to help and serve By Lynne Marsala Basche Alcohol, social media, bullying, drugs, sexting – these are just some of the challenges that students face today. It can be…
Hope thrives here By Lynne Marsala Basche The numbers are startling. Despite being one of the wealthiest counties in the country, 100 percent of all Douglas County high schools and…
Granting comfort and hope By Lynne Marsala Basche Knowledge is power. Three words that CHF founders Doug and Julie Hutchison want everyone touched by epilepsy to know. With a mission…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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