Imagination, creativity, critical thinking, knowledge – these are all things gained from reading.  Unfortunately, many kids are not able to reap these benefits because their literacy skills are at a level far below their grade level and, as a result, reading becomes challenging and uninspiring. To top it off, once children fall behind in reading, […]

Veteran Event Qualified Listeners, a Colorado-based Veteran & Family Resource Hub, will be hosting their 3rd Annual “Vet Connect” Regional Event on Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO

September 28, 2021 (Denver) – Colorado nonprofit A Little Help is looking for volunteers to help older adults with yard work at their upcoming Service Saturday! events. Service Saturdays! are designed to bring the community together in support of older adults. Individuals and groups from the community volunteer to assist older neighbors with their seasonal […]

Hospice volunteers work with an interdisciplinary team (Dr., Nurses, CNA’s, Social Workers, and others) to provide compassionate, quality comfort care that enhances the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

By Marilyn Halpern, Holiday Project Team Leader in South Denver ~ The scene is familiar every year. In a matter of moments, from the first chorus of “Jingle Bells,” we watch in awe as older folks transform from nearly unresponsive to attentive.  The power of music invigorates people to become animated: toes tapping, lips moving, […]

Make a difference by providing caring contact to an older adult who needs it. Senior peer counselors must be age 50+ and need no specific education, but use their life experience, compassion, and listening skills to help others. Want to learn more? Contact Valerie Cattany at 303-432-5182 or valeriec@jcmh.org