Pikes Peak United Way among nonprofits awarded grant to address racial equity, systemic racism
Mayo Davison
and last updated 2021-01-18 21:09:26-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â For many years, Kaiser Permanente has honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by volunteering on MLK Day at dozens of nonprofits across the stateâproviding hundreds of employees and physicians to help.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaiser Permanente shifted its focus from volunteering to providing grants. This year, the company is awarding $500,000 to five nonprofits across Colorado to aid in advancing racial equity and addressing systemic racism. One of those organizations is right here in Colorado SpringsâPikes Peak United Way.
Food giveaway provides meals for nearly 600 Colorado Springs families
TODAY THE COLORADO SPRINGS CONSERVANCY BROKE OUT THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT A FOOD GIVEWAY SPONSORED BY PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY AND CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK.
and last updated 2020-12-23 18:44:42-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Conservancy broke out the Christmas carols at a food giveaway at Mitchell High School.
The event was sponsored by Pikes Peak United way and Care and Share Food Bank.
580 families were provided with food boxes and some extra goodies for the holidays.
United Way said these food distribution events have provided 750,000 pounds of food to 20,000 families in Colorado Springs since January.
Boys and Girls Club offers free after-school programs
The Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak region is offering free after school activities that assist children in academics, life skills, art and more.
Posted at 9:35 AM, Dec 18, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-18 11:35:02-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â If you re looking for a safe and fun after school program for your kids, The Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region has spots open.
These are wrap-around after-school programs for kids ages 6-18 that can provide homework assistance, and also give your kids a chance to just be kids.
The focus of these programs include academics, leadership, sports, arts and health and life skills.