Archive for October, 2009

Human Services Network of Colorado

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Dot Org Show

Child Services teaches classes on how to recognize and report child abuse. Ruby Richards chats with host Nikki Kayser about some of the signs and the do’s and don’ts for neighbors and friends.

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Human Services Network of Colorado

Outward Bound

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Dot Org Show

Luis Benitez explains to host Nikki Kayser the lifelong impact a wilderness experience can have on anyone. Character development and self-discovery are particularly important for at-risk youths.

Outward Bound

The American Indian College Fund

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Dot Org Show

The American Indian College Fund gives scholarships to students from a multitude of Indian nations to attend thirty-three tribal colleges. Dina Horwedel, Director of Public Education, shares with host Nikki Kayser a few success stories.

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American Indian College Fund

Colorado Service Dogs

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Dot Org Show

Colorado Service Dogs train dogs from shelters to help people with disabilities liveĀ  independently at work, home and school. The dogs provide security, support and companionship.

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Colorado Service Dogs

Animal House Rescue

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Dot Org Show

The Animal House in Fort Collins saves animals slated for euthanasia due to overcrowded shelters, Sandra Risler, Director, chats with KGNU’s Nikki Kayser.

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Animal House

Teaching Peace

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Dot Org Show

Teaching Peace in Longmont provides restorative justice and alternatives to expulsion to the community. Amanda Mahan tells host, Nikki Kayser, how it works.

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Teaching Peace

Longmont Ending Domestic Violence Initiative

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Dot Org Show

It is happening to someone you know. Project coordinator, Cheryl Swanson, fills in host, Nikki Kayser, about the subtle signs and how to help as a community member.

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Longmont Domestic Violence Initiative

Chronic Health Conditions

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Dot Org Show

Boulder County Aging Services offers workshops to manage chronic health conditions, such as chronic pain. Mariya Johnson of Boulder County Wellness Services explains to host, Nikki Kayser.

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Boulder County Seniors

Church World Service

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Dot Org Show

There is a Crop Hunger Walk in Longmont this fall to raise funds for the Church World Service, which provides aid to those in need and supports The Heifer Project and CARE. Suzanne Dysard fills in host, Nikki Kayser.

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Church World Service

Rocky Mountain Rapor Program

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Dot Org Show

Residential development has caused an alarming increase in injuries to raptors. Judy Scherpelz, Executive Director, explains to KGNU’s Nikki Kayser who’s in the house from the 290,000 square miles they serve.

If you find an injured raptor during business hours Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, call 970-484-7756
After hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, call the Raptor Hotline at 970-222-0322

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Rocky Mountain Raptor Program