International Hearing Dog has been training dogs to hear for their non-hearing friends for 30 years. Valerie Foss-Brugger, Executive Director introduces host Nikki Kayser to a canine hero.
Archive for November, 2009
International Hearing Dog
Monday, November 30th, 2009Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
Friday, November 27th, 2009LEAP is accepting applications to help low-income households in Boulder County pay their heating bills. Ana Mostaccero and Teresa Kullen explain to host Nikki Kayser about other ways they can help as well.
Native Village
Thursday, November 26th, 2009Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal youths commemorate Sand Creek ancestors with an annual run on the anniversary of the massacre of Nov 29, 1864. Derek Brown tells KGNU’s Nikki Kayser the significance of his walk last year.
Native Village Youth & Education News
National Native Youth Crisis Hotline 877-209-1266
Butterfly Pavillion
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Tropical Odyssey is a new inter-active exhibit that demonstrates how butterfly farms improve the rain forest and the lives of the indigenous cultures that live there. Jenifer Doane, Marketing Director shows KGNU’s Nikki Kayser each of the exhibits.
Women’s Crisis Family Outreach Center
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009WCFOC provides programs and services for victims of domestic violence. Renee Forsythe, Community Outreach Director, explains who victims are to host Nikki Kayser.
The Kidney Trust
Monday, November 23rd, 2009The Kidney Trust helps people who have dialysis. David Maughan, Group Director at Devida explains how many people are in need. James Parker, dialysis patient, chats with host Nikki Kayser about life on a machine.
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Friday, November 20th, 2009Named after the famous racoon that survived a chimney fire, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center helps wild friends. After minimum contact with humans, volunteers nurse birds and animals back to health so they can return to their wild homes. Lindsey Goodwick, volunteer manager chats with KGNU’s Nikki Kayser.
American Red Cross Mile High Chapter
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Jim Rettew, communications officer, explains to host Nikki Kayser why CPR for pets is important. They offer training that could safe a pet’s life. Did you know that not all pet procedures are the same?
Nurse-Family Partnership
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009Nurses support first-time mothers at high risk. They provide emotional and physical help from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. Michelle Neal and Scott Shirai explain to host Nikki Kayser how they make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies.
A Precious Child
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Disadvantaged and displaced children get community support from birthday parties in shelters to equipped backpacks and a clothing boutique at school. Carina Martin, Director, and Jackie Dolin, Associate Director explain to host Nikki Kayser how they got started at an orphanage in Thailand, and then decided to help children closer to home in Broomfield, Colorado.
