Dr. Dixie van de Flier Davis, Executive Director, tells KGNU’s Maeve Conran how they find families for children least likely to be adopted.
Archive for November, 2009
The Adoption Exchange
Monday, November 16th, 2009National Wildlife Federation
Friday, November 13th, 2009NWF released a list of game and fish species that are at risk due to climate change. Colorado’s hunters and anglers joined with 20 other conservations partners in an open letter to U.S. Senators urging legislation that would hold polluters accountable for threatening hunting and fishing grounds. Host Nikki Kayser spoke with Dave Dittloff, Regional Outreach Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Resource Center for the National Wildlife Federation.
Society For Creative Aging
Thursday, November 12th, 2009Sandy Hale tells KGNU’s Maeve Conran about the experiences they offer in writing, music, movement, theatre and visual arts. Older adults learn from their life experiences, discover their latent talents, explore new interests and experience the joy of being creative.
Hungry for Change
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009Veterans Helping Veterans Now, Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme, and Carriage House Community Table ban together to raise money for Veterans at local restaurants on Veterans Day. Judy Nogg of RSVP and veteran Bob Sampson explain how veterans help returning soldiers. Suicide, depression, PTSD, brain injuries and other mental health issues are some of the unseen and under-reported wounds of war.
Kids in Need of Dentistry
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009K.I.N.D. provides high-quality, affordable dental care to children in need throughout Colorado. Julie Collett explains to host Nikki Kayser the dangers of not getting treatment and how to participate in the program.
Boys & Girls Clubs Colorado Alliance
Friday, November 6th, 2009Young people think of their Club not as a building or a program but as a sanctuary: a home away from home. It is one of the few places they can go in life where they feel truly welcomed, cared for, safe, accepted, and included. It is a place where they willingly receive and openly seek guidance from adults who care. Julie Mordecai, Executive Director, explains to host Nikki Kayser how groups get started.
Hep C Connection
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Nancy Steinfurth, Executive Director, explains their Drop To Stop project to host Nikki Kayser. Anyone can drop off used syringes for safe disposal- no questions asked.
Youth Biz
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009At YouthBiz, youth are empowered with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to overcome life’s challenges. Through hands-on activities after school and summer, young people get real-world experience, and peer-to-peer facilitation, to become active in business, academics and leadership. Sonya Garcia Ulibarri, Executive Director chats with host Nikki Kayser.









