People & Places January 27, 2023 For Coloradans with Disabilities, Navigating Denver’s Snow-Covered Sidewalks and Streets is Dangerous—and Often Impossible By Jenny McCoy Because of the city’s snow clearing policies, people who use wheelchairs and walkers sometimes cannot traverse sidewalks and instead must go in the middle of streets. Hunger January 18, 2023 Persistent Inflation is Putting More Coloradans at Risk for Food Insecurity By Jenny McCoy The increased cost of living is exacerbating food insecurity issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hunger January 18, 2023 How Much are Food Banks Worth to Some Colorado Families? Now There’s an Answer By Jennifer Oldham A groundbreaking study on Food Bank for Larimer County puts a price tag on addressing food insecurity. Economy January 12, 2023 Direct Cash Pilot Projects are Increasing Across Colorado By Jennifer Oldham Colorado is home to several of the 100 guaranteed income initiatives now underway nationwide. Early results show promise. Community Power December 28, 2022 At 86, June Waller is Still Working to Close Gaps in Her Colorado Springs Community By Claire Cleveland A beloved advocate in Colorado Springs was just honored with a lifetime achievement award. Those who know her say it’s more than deserved. Education December 22, 2022 Despite Surprise Reprieve in Denver, School Closures Likely to Continue in Metro Area By Daliah Singer Parents and teachers hope communities are more involved in future decisions—and that equity remains a top priority. Policing & Incarceration December 14, 2022 A “Game Changer”: Incarcerated People Will Be Eligible for College Financial Aid Next Year for the First Time in Decades By Moe K. Clark Colorado programs are working to scale up amidst COVID-19, prison staffing shortages and technology backlogs. Identity & Bias December 6, 2022 To Access Assisted Living or Elder Care, Some LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Go Back Into the Closet By Claire Cleveland Some older adults in Colorado hide their sexual orientation or gender identity out of fear of abuse, harassment or neglect. Health Care November 16, 2022 One Colorado Family’s Long, Expensive Journey to Obtaining Life-saving Youth Mental Health Care By Jenny McCoy A single mom in Greeley sought help for her suicidal teenage daughter. The resulting bills wiped out her savings. Housing November 8, 2022 The Golden Girls of the Western Slope By Nancy Lofholm Grand Junction is home to what may be the only shelter in Colorado specifically serving older women. Load More Stories Sign up to receive our original stories by email. Email Address English / Inglés Spanish / Español html text Interest Collective Colorado Sign up Close
People & Places January 27, 2023 For Coloradans with Disabilities, Navigating Denver’s Snow-Covered Sidewalks and Streets is Dangerous—and Often Impossible By Jenny McCoy Because of the city’s snow clearing policies, people who use wheelchairs and walkers sometimes cannot traverse sidewalks and instead must go in the middle of streets.
Hunger January 18, 2023 Persistent Inflation is Putting More Coloradans at Risk for Food Insecurity By Jenny McCoy The increased cost of living is exacerbating food insecurity issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hunger January 18, 2023 How Much are Food Banks Worth to Some Colorado Families? Now There’s an Answer By Jennifer Oldham A groundbreaking study on Food Bank for Larimer County puts a price tag on addressing food insecurity.
Economy January 12, 2023 Direct Cash Pilot Projects are Increasing Across Colorado By Jennifer Oldham Colorado is home to several of the 100 guaranteed income initiatives now underway nationwide. Early results show promise.
Community Power December 28, 2022 At 86, June Waller is Still Working to Close Gaps in Her Colorado Springs Community By Claire Cleveland A beloved advocate in Colorado Springs was just honored with a lifetime achievement award. Those who know her say it’s more than deserved.
Education December 22, 2022 Despite Surprise Reprieve in Denver, School Closures Likely to Continue in Metro Area By Daliah Singer Parents and teachers hope communities are more involved in future decisions—and that equity remains a top priority.
Policing & Incarceration December 14, 2022 A “Game Changer”: Incarcerated People Will Be Eligible for College Financial Aid Next Year for the First Time in Decades By Moe K. Clark Colorado programs are working to scale up amidst COVID-19, prison staffing shortages and technology backlogs.
Identity & Bias December 6, 2022 To Access Assisted Living or Elder Care, Some LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Go Back Into the Closet By Claire Cleveland Some older adults in Colorado hide their sexual orientation or gender identity out of fear of abuse, harassment or neglect.
Health Care November 16, 2022 One Colorado Family’s Long, Expensive Journey to Obtaining Life-saving Youth Mental Health Care By Jenny McCoy A single mom in Greeley sought help for her suicidal teenage daughter. The resulting bills wiped out her savings.
Housing November 8, 2022 The Golden Girls of the Western Slope By Nancy Lofholm Grand Junction is home to what may be the only shelter in Colorado specifically serving older women.
