by Chelsey Walker | Dec 15, 2017 | Donor Impact
The Marion House Soup Kitchen serves more than 200,000 meals each year, but that’s not the primary focus of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, according to Andy Barton, executive director. “More and more we see our kitchen as a strategic tool,”...
by Chelsey Walker | Dec 15, 2017 | Donor Impact
Getting a meal on the table isn’t always a case of deciding what to make for dinner; for many, it’s as basic as not having any food to prepare. That’s where Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado enters the picture through its community...
by Chelsey Walker | Dec 15, 2017 | Donor Impact
Elena Henry was pregnant with her first child when she received her high school diploma and felt that not only were all eyes on her, but sensed they were willing her to fail. Henry had other plans. Thanks to her determination and services provided by Community...
by Chelsey Walker | Dec 15, 2017 | Donor Impact
Jeffrey Chambers and his mother were on an early morning shopping trip. They chose bread, cereal and some beef from the shelves. “This place is awesome,” Chambers said. This is no ordinary grocery store. The items in the food pantry at Mercy’s Gate...
by Chelsey Walker | Dec 15, 2017 | Donor Impact
Lisa was at times so hyper-vigilant that she would startle easily at everyday occurrences. “I’d even freak out if I saw something unexpected that had fallen on the floor, “she said. She learned through counseling that spouses who live with those with...
by Chelsey Walker | Dec 15, 2017 | Donor Impact
Like many seniors, Cecelia, 70, can’t make ends meet on her Social Security check. So once a month, she visits Silver Key Senior Services where she receives basic groceries. She doesn’t drive, and transportation to the food pantry means changing buses four...
