Author: Robin Intemann Special to The Gazette
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Empty Stocking Fund: Mercy’s Gate lifts the ‘working poor’
The financial assistance that comes from the association by Mercy’s Gate with The Empty Stocking Fund is invaluable, but there are other benefits; not only does it help inform the general community about the faith-based organization, it has the potential to reach those who may be struggling. Mercy’s Gate “serves the working poor of El…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Partners In Housing works toward long-term stability
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Short term, Partners in Housing helps families experiencing or at immediate risk of homelessness, but the long term goal is to help ensure housing stability for those it serves, known as partners. “We’re dedicated to families because we believe all children should have a home,”…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Partners In Housing works toward long-term stability
Short term, Partners in Housing helps families experiencing or at immediate risk of homelessness, but the long term goal is to help ensure housing stability for those it serves, known as partners. “We’re dedicated to families because we believe all children should have a home,” explained Cathy McKinley, community engagement manager for Partners in Housing.…
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The Empty Stocking Fund: Adoption, foster care aided with Lutheran Family Services
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Whether it’s a family seeking to adopt or foster a child or a refugee seeking to become part of the community, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains plays a role offering assistance in these areas and…
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The Empty Stocking Fund: Adoption, foster care aided with Lutheran Family Services
Whether it’s a family seeking to adopt or foster a child or a refugee seeking to become part of the community, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains plays a role offering assistance in these areas and many others. LFSRM provides nearly a dozen services throughout the Front Range, primarily in Colorado Springs, Denver, Greeley and Fort…
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Empty Stocking Fund: NAMI sessions broaden mental health conversations
A year ago, the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Colorado Springs moved into its new space at the Silver Key campus. This provided the organization with 4,000 square feet versus its previous 900 square feet. “One reason to partner with Silver Key was that we struggled to have a sense of community,” said Kirk…
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BEST & BRIGHTEST: Military background fostered a desire to give back
Growing up in the military and being the oldest of three boys helped form Chase Lainez’s goals for the future: serving in the U.S. Air Force and becoming a registered nurse. He joined the Air Force Junior ROTC soon after enrolling as a freshman at Air Academy High School. His interest in nursing surfaced years…
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BEST & BRIGHTEST: Challenges result in a commitment to community service
For Elizabeth Kent, the sword isn’t necessarily mightier than the pen but, in her hands, it’s persuasive. The Air Academy High School senior has earned numerous accolades for her fencing prowess. She is a USA Fencing First Team All-American, finished 27th in the 2023 Division 1A USA Fencing National Championship and is the top-rated high…
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BEST & BRIGHTEST: A passion to design prosthetics began early
Prosthetics, biomedical engineering and degenerative myelopathy are not the kinds of things most 10-year-olds think about, but eight years ago, these thoughts triggered a passion for Lewis-Palmer High School senior Camryn Pivarnik. It started when the family dogs began to lose mobility. This marked the beginning of her interest and, ultimately, work in assistive devices.…
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Best & Brightest: Makayla Shoup, making things to improve lives
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is the 21st of 25 profiles about The Gazette’s Best and Brightest Class of 2016. The list of academic honors and achievements for Makayla Shoup is like reading the accomplishments of a person at…