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A Standing Lunch Date in Colorado Springs, 45 Years On
October 8, 2019

A founder of a decades-old senior meal program finds herself setting the table again.

Who Counts?
October 2, 2019

A look at the U.S. Census.

A Police Shooting in Colorado Springs Should Concern All of Us
September 25, 2019

The death of De’Von Bailey adds to the tally of young Black men and boys who have been killed by police.

Initiative 300 was Voted Down in Denver. Now What?
September 19, 2019

Despite the defeat of the right-to-survive ballot measure, advocates for people experiencing homelessness are leveraging the issue’s newfound visibility.

The Coloradans Bridging Our Deepest Divides
September 10, 2019

Faced with competing visions of the country, these community leaders chose life.

 

Housing Challenges are Hurting Coloradans' Health, Report Finds
September 3, 2019

A coalition of Colorado Trust grantees hopes a new study from the Colorado Health Institute will lead to policy changes that relieve renters and homeowners.

How a Rural Colorado County Is Improving Pediatric Care with an App
August 27, 2019

An early childhood coalition’s efforts to boost developmental screenings for children shows significant results.

Reducing the Risk of Lung Cancer, Free of Charge
August 20, 2019

Colorado has some of the country’s highest household radon levels. A state program aims to ensure all families can test for and address it.

How Do You Talk About Race and Class?
August 13, 2019

Ian Haney López spoke with us about how to save our democracy with conversations that bring us together.

To Improve Access, Denver Public Library Ended Its Overdue Fines
August 6, 2019

A simple but powerful step has begun eliminating barriers to library access, especially among people who rely on library services the most.