In celebration of National Volunteer Week in 2023 (April 16-22), Program Enrichment Awards recognized several volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to their programs in 2022. A selection committee chose the following volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 in funding for their programs. Charles Bailey: Community Services Department – Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Charles …
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May 10 2021
Fort Collins Honors City Volunteers!
In 2020, nearly 4,000 individuals provided valuable community assistance through the City of Fort Collins Volunteer Services Program. Last year, 3,935 volunteers provided 66,633 hours of service to the City organization in areas like Parks, Police Services and Natural Areas. While the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the number of volunteer opportunities available in 2020, volunteers were …
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May 04 2021
City of Boulder Recognizes Volunteers!
The City of Boulder has faced a mosaic of challenges this past year, but one thing has remained constant — the commitment of Boulder volunteers. Overall, 2,600 people volunteered for the City of Boulder in 2020, giving over 48,000 hours of their time and energy. This is equivalent to someone working full-time for 23 years …
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Sep 08 2020
Firestone Meals On Wheels Receives Award
Firestone Mayor Bobbi Sindelar and the Board of Trustees presented Meals on Wheels THE MAYORS AWARD for their many acts of kindness during these trying times. All volunteers are exempted from state and local shelter in place orders under Policy Directive 21 and the Department of Homeland Security emergency readiness program. The volunteers deliver hot …
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Sep 03 2019
Something For Everyone
Prairie Canyon Ranch ~ Sept. 7. Volunteers at Prairie Canyon Open Space Day explaining flora, fauna and history of the prairie canyon ranch to bystanders. A guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demos, live music, dancing, and a birds of prey exhibit — the annual Douglas County Open Space Day has it all. All …
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Jun 18 2019
Annual Caregiver Pampering Day
Pathways in Fort Collins hosted the annual Caregiver Pampering Day in April. Over 80 people attended this free annual event including the many invited family caregivers, professional therapists, and other volunteers to make this a happy occasion for the invited family caregivers. Special guest Jane Barton from Denver provided opening comments. Many sponsors and contributors …
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Jan 23 2018
Learn The Art And Science Of Food Preservation
Larimer County Extension Office Recruiting Master Food Safety Advisor Volunteers The Larimer County Extension Office is recruiting volunteers who will attend in-depth training sessions in early 2018 on food preservation and safety, and afterwards will share their knowledge by volunteering in the community. We are excited about offering the Master Food Safety Advisor program for …
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Dec 19 2017
Church Usher’s Successful Donation Drive
On October 21, the Church Ushers Union of Colorado came together to gather donations for the Hurricane Harvey victims. Donations received ranged from women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, purses, small kitchen appliances, towels, school supplies and miscellaneous items. Special thanks to Tyler Jones and Cigna for the large donation of diapers, wipes and baby …
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Nov 21 2017
Wreaths Across America
When Richard Monfort was 21 years old, his fighter plane was shot down over France during WWII. Despite their actions, the Monfort family of Greeley wasn’t able to bring his body back to Linn Grove Cemetery to be buried in the family plot. Then, Richard’s brother, Ken Monfort, who was a junior at CSU, flew …
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Aug 15 2017
Meal Pack Challenge
Pictured below, Lisa Marsh Ryerson President of AARP Foundation and Team helped the volunteers with lively dancing at the 2017 “Summer of Service to Seniors: Meal Pack Challenge” Provides Seniors with over 500,000 meals packed! The meals are donated to the Food Bank Of The Rockies and the Denver Indian Center. Extra special thanks go …
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Aug 08 2017
2016 Annual Report Highlights Successes in Conservation, Recreation
Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources has released its 2016 Annual Report, a reporting commitment to Larimer County citizens through the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales tax. The 12-page report features successes in conservation and recreation across Larimer County last year. Highlights from the report are featured in the following areas: Conservation: The Department of …
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Aug 08 2017
Peaches For Hospice Returns To Benefit TRU Hospice Of Northern Colorado
TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado (TRU HNC), located at 2726 West 11th Street Road in Greeley, celebrates summer and community support with its 9th annual sale of fresh Palisade peaches to support hospice, with reservations open now and pick-up August 19, 2017. This summer tradition brings support to northern Colorado’s hometown hospice from across the …
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