Tag: care and share food bank
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: PBS Kids Day, Genealogy, Skate with Olympians, Rockies Fest
SATURDAY Such fun family times. Saturday is Be My Neighbor Day! in Southeast Colorado Springs with story time, a dance party and fun activities with Daniel Tiger of PBS. WeeCycle and Pikes Peak Library District will be part of the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. free activities at Family Event Center – Pikes Peak United…
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AROUND TOWN: We Fortify’s disco night a benefit for tiny-homes village and Care and Share
The crazy days of history’s club Studio 54 were “Staying Alive” once again as disco balls glittered and flashed to the beats of the Village People and Bee Gees. The Meanwhile Block in South Downtown was shimmering for a good cause Nov. 15 as the We Fortify tiny-house village program for housing-insecure young adults held…
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Colorado Springs man hopes to collect 1.5 tons of food with Christmas light display
Even in broad daylight, Mark Ingles’ home is a visual embodiment of the Christmas spirit. Whether you’re a lover of classic holiday shows like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” or your tastes run toward the religious Christmas symbols, Ingles’ house at 4910 Nugent Drive is a feast for the eyes. But…
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More southern Colorado residents seeking help at food pantries
Lines are getting longer at food pantries such as Crossfire Ministries in Colorado Springs, the largest recipient of supplies from Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. “We are seeing an increase in needs,” said Crossfire Ministries’ Renee Beebe, executive director. “With inflation and the cost-of-living increasing, families are struggling to make ends meet.”…