Dot Org – KGNU Community Radio

Montbello 2020 & Beyond is a community-driven neighborhood organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, safety, education, and economic opportunity in the Montbello neighborhood, the organization works collaboratively with residents, businesses, and local government to foster inclusiveness, bridge community communication, and connect residents to local career and wellness resources.

Interview by DeRae Logan

The Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) is a community organization serving the greater Boulder-Denver area, with locations in Boulder, Longmont, Thornton, and Broomfield. Founded in 1977, CPWD’s mission is to provide resources, information, and advocacy to help people with disabilities overcome barriers to independent living. Guided by the independent living philosophy, the organization offers a comprehensive suite of core services—including Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Transitions to Community Living, Youth Transition Services, and a Disability Benefits & Employment Program—to foster integration, equality, and self-advocacy.

The Harm Reduction Action Center is a Denver-based public health organization dedicated to supporting people who inject drugs. Their core mission is to reduce the spread of communicable diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C and eliminate fatal overdoses by providing education, harm reduction tools, and supportive services.

Lightroot Farm & Learning Center is situated on 65 acres just outside Boulder, Colorado, that combines holistic, draft-animal-powered agriculture with education and mental health support. Operating as a working farm, it offers hands-on programs, school visits, and beginning farmer internships designed to foster community resilience, sustainable land stewardship, and personal well-being through meaningful work in nature.

Interview by DeRae Logan

The Colorado Legal Insurance Help Fund (Co-LIH Fund) is dedicated to providing free education and affordable legal aid to Colorado residents facing insurance disputes. They assist individuals dealing with denied claims or withdrawn coverage across all types of insurance—including medical, automotive, and property—by offering discounted or free lawyer rates and helping to cover the associated legal fees. Ultimately, the organization aims to make the legal system more accessible for the average civilian, hold large insurance companies accountable, and set legal precedents that will make future disputes easier to navigate.

Interview by Yannick Wohlfelder

Nicoloa Redl interviews Amanda Buxton, founder of the Colorado Domestic Duck Rescue.

Colorado Domestic Duck Rescue was founded in responce to the widespread issue of abandoned domestic ducks, which are often purchased as pets or Easter gifts and later dumped in public parks. Because domestic ducks cannot fly or survive in the wild like non-domestic breeds, Colorado Domestic Duck Rescue works to capture, rehabilitate, and rehome them through an online community, while raising funds for their care through events like their annual “Run to Rescue” 5K.

Longer Tables is an organization dedicated to combating isolation and polarization by fostering connection and belonging through shared meals. They bring people from all walks of life together by hosting gathering experiences, partnering with cities and companies to “set tables” for community building, and training leaders to cultivate healthy, thriving environments where everyone feels seen and connected.

SAME Café (So All May Eat) is the longest-running participation-based café in the United States, dedicated to providing healthy, locally sourced, and made-from-scratch meals to the community. Operating on a unique nonprofit model, the café has no set prices; instead, guests exchange a half-hour of volunteering, a monetary donation of their choice, or fresh produce for their food. Its mission centers on helping individuals overcome financial and logistical barriers to accessing nutritious meals, while fostering community connection and offering job training through its “Cook to Work” program to promote employment and housing stability.

Interivew by DeRae Logan