(Updates
weeky; ongoing events at the bottom) (Updates
weeky; ongoing events at the bottom)
information
and resources for Counter Recruitment
Expires:06.09.2011
•Contact
Info:
•Phone: DennisPage at 719-269-8528.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.fs.usda.gov/psicc/sc
GIVE
PEAS A CHANCE CAMPAIGN
THE 'GIVE PEAS A CHANCE CAMPAIGN' IS TO
HELP FEED, SHELTER AND CLOTHE THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY. ITEMS NEEDED MOST
INCLUDE: ADULT WHITE TUBE SOCKS, COFFEE, SUGAR,LARGE CANS OF DICED TOMATOS,
CORN, TOMATO SAUCE AND GREEN BEANS. DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF THROUGH
JANUARY 31ST AT THE LIBERAL STORE & RAINY DAYS SILKSCREEN STUDIO
LOCATED IN THE DEPOT ARTS DISTRICT (UNDER THE COLORADO AVENUE BRIDGE).
•Contact Info: HELPS OUT THE MARIAN HOUSE
•Phone: 719-471-2546 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Ask for Diann Webb)
•Contact Person: 218 WEST COLORADO AVENUE - SUITE 104
•Email: rainydays@mcleodusa.net
Spouses and Significant Others Peer Support Group for PTSD
offered through
the Department of Veterans Affairs.
a support group for the spouses or significant others of a veteran or current military person suffering with PTSD.
•Contact
Info: 317 State Ave. Alamosa, Co 81101
•Phone: (719) 589-5909
•Contact Person: LA PUENTE’S VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND
COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFIC
RESCUE MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
THE SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS WILLING TO ELEVATE THE PIKES
PEAK REGION COMMUNITY. THE MISSION HAS EXPANDED ITS VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
WITH MANY MORE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO GIVE BACK THROUGH YOUR TIME,
TALENT AND ABILITIES IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. IMMEDIATE POSITIONS NEEDED
INCLUDE: DRIVERS AND ASSISTANTS FOR DAILY FOOD PICKUPS, COOKS, VARIOUS
RECOVERY PROGRAM POSITIONS, INCLUDING COORDINATORS, RECEPTIONIST, DONATION
INTAKE ASSISTANTS, AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANTS. Ê
•Contact Info:
•Phone: (719) 314-2347
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.springsrescuemission.org
LOW
COST HEALTH INSURANCE
MANY FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LOW COST HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
THEIR KIDS BUT MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THAT FACT. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WANTS YOU TO KNOW THERE'S A TOLL FREE NUMBER
AND ONLINE INFORMATION ABOUT ENROLING IN THE CHILDRENS HEALTH INSURANCE
PROGRAM.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 877-kids-now
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.insurekidsnow.gov
for soldiers experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, irritability, and/or hyper-vigilance. Meet with other soldiers who are experiencing the same symptoms. Facilitated by licensed therapist. Confidential. Covered by Tricare.
Article on 2007 week-long trip down the Smith River, started on May 10 is here
Report from Idaho on a Wounded Warrior Project trip
Website for documentary of Wounded Warrior Trip on Smith River
Healthcare For All Colorado.org
is seeking volunteers for the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time program.
Call 447-9898 ext. 1020 or visit casappr.org for more.
Make of this what you will, but I got this email from CASA today:
Visit our website at www.casappr.org.
Of course I wrote back to say in no uncertain terms I would not remove this entry for a group doing such great work, and don't need her permissioin to place this call for volunteers. I will continue to support the fantasic work done there (and hope you do too) and ignore this silly posturing from one member.
Front Range Wildlife is seeking animal care, rescue and transport, fundraising, event planning and other volunteers for Spring/Summer 2007. Call 964-7826 or visit frontrangewildlife.org to register.
Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, a no-kill animal shelter in Divide, seeks volunteers to walk or groom dogs, play with cats, run errands, work in the office and more. Call 686-7707 or visit tcrascolorado.com for more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to local youth as part of a new program. Go for walks, play in the park, watch movies, play board games, cook food and share other positive experiences with kids each week. Call 633-2443 or visit bbbscolo.org/pikespeak for more.
PBS Frontline reports on demand online:
Mark [at] CSaction(dot)org
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