Tag: christmas unlimited
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Community effort saves holidays for many
I’m still ticked about the SNAP delay. I don’t understand why Colorado government lacked the funds to feed its families in need. They spend enough on stuff we don’t need! But my anger is giving way to admiration of our community. During the recent SNAP issues, Colorado Springs showed that when government systems fail, people…
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Toy drives push for more donations, volunteers, as organizations prepare for gift giveaways
Started in 1923, Christmas Unlimited is one of the region’s oldest charities, serving El Paso and Teller County families in need with various programs. The organization’s Holiday Toy Distribution Program provides free gifts for children whose parents apply through human services agencies, schools and by calling Pikes Peak United Way’s 211 assistance line. Applications are…
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Micro-seamstress makes hundreds of Barbie doll dresses for Colorado Springs charity
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Barbie is getting a wedding dress for Christmas — at least she is if Ricky Konshak has anything to say about it. The micro-seamstress is at it for a third straight year, sewing hundreds of little dresses for Barbie dolls and donating them to charity. This…
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Micro-seamstress makes hundreds of Barbie doll dresses for Colorado Springs charity
Barbie is getting a wedding dress for Christmas — at least she is if Ricky Konshak has anything to say about it. The micro-seamstress is at it for a third straight year, sewing hundreds of little dresses for Barbie dolls and donating them to charity. This year, Konshak stitched more than 300 tiny wedding dresses for…