Naropa University students help support  early childhood care and education through educational programs and projects in Nicaragua, including among other things, citizen exchange programs, global communication networks, and resource assistance to participating communities. The Americas Association for the Care of Children is building schools and supporting teachers in Jalapa. Scott Kaplan gets the details from Executive Director Deborah Young.

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Each year to kick off the holidays five homes open their doors to artists and neighbors for a local non-profit. The walking house tour promotes local historic preservation and educates the community about Longmont history. Ellon Dooley chats with Host Nikki Kayser about the homes on this year’s tour.

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The goal is to relieve isolation and reduce the stress of parenting in Boulder by providing outreach and a place where families can receive support, education, and develop a sense of community. Alec Harris gets the details from Will Kroop at Parenting Place.

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Engaging in a creative process is a wonderful way for older adults to draw from their life experiences, discover their latent talents, explore new interests and experience the joy of being creative. The Society for Creative Aging ignites the excitement of creativity at every stage of life. They offer experiences in the creative arts: writing, poetry, music, movement, theatre and visual arts.  Maeve Conran gets the details.

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Since 1996, Nalandabodhi Boulder has been offering opportunities for students to study and practice Buddhism. Having grown from a small group to a center at 100 Canyon in Boulder, whose members meet weekly to practice meditation and discuss dharma,  They offer community practice opportunities, guidance to those wishing to explore Buddhism and periodically host visiting teachers. Nalandabodhi Boulder is part of an international organization that continues the lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. As such, they study and explore the teachings of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and masters of the Kagya and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Michael Miller and Lee Worley chat with host Nikki Kayser about the upcoming visit of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

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Over 30 distinct human service programs run by Volunteers of America help low-income families and children, homebound seniors, women and children seeking refuge from domestic violence and homelessness and more. You can change the story of a neighbor in need by volunteering or donating to a specific program, or ask that your donation be used where there is the greatest need. Stephanie Gates gets the details.

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The shelter provides a temporary refuge for up to 45 adult cats until an appropriate and permanent home can be found for each. Veterinary care, premium diet and human interaction are lovingly provided.  Cat Care Society operates a limited admission cage-free shelter for homeless and abused cats while providing community outreach programs to enrich the lives of people and cats. Diane Socash chats with founder Lynn Rowe.

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There is an agricultural tradition of folk dances that collect people for social dances and music. The Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance is a club that keeps that tradition alive around Boulder, Denver and the Front Range. They teach contra dances, English country dances, and other types of dances. Rachel Sapin finds out more.

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They provide safe shelter, food, support services and an avenue to self-sufficiency for homeless adults in the Boulder community. They believe all people deserve the basic necessities of life, and the community in which we live is called to serve this purpose. Core values at Boulder Shelter for the Homeless are to treat everyone with dignity, offer support and opportunity, practice responsible stewardship and achieve results through competence and creativity. Scott Kaplan gets the details from executive director Greg Harms.

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Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease that is on the rise in adults and younger children. About 3 million Americans each year find out that they have a disease for the rest of their lives. The increase indicates environmental causes. Unlike type 2 diabetes that can be controlled with diet, Type 1 is very serious. Early signs are extreme thirst and urination. James Buckles of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation chats with host Nikki Kayser about the treatment methods they are exploring.

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