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The Space Science Institute (SSI) is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado. Its mission is to advance our understanding of Earth and the universe through scientific research, and to promote science and technology literacy for people of all ages.

Project Worthmore Aims to help refugees, who often face challenges like debt, cultural adaptation, and language barriers, rebuild their lives and create a welcoming community. The organization offers six programs: Community Navigators, DeLaney Community Farm, English Language Program, Understanding Neighbors, Worthmore Clinic, and Yu Meh Food Share. They serve clients from over 25 countries and encourage public involvement through donations and volunteering.

Interview by Chris Schulz

Sunshine Home Share was established in 2015 by Alison L. Joucovsky, a geriatric Licensed Professional Counselor to meet the growing demand for both affordable housing and senior services in Denver. The program is based on a proven home sharing model used in 64 cities nationwide.

Sunshine is the first senior-focused home sharing program in Colorado facilitated by geriatric social workers. Our social workers offer care management services, education, and advocacy by utilizing an intensive, client centered home sharing model and financial wellness and empowerment program. The financial wellness and empowerment program helps clients take control of their finances by providing one on one education and services.

MindSpark Learning is an organization focused on enhancing education by upskilling educators and improving education systems. Their mission is to foster collaboration, accelerate growth, and drive innovative solutions by connecting schools, businesses, and communities. They consider education to be the most critical investment for people, the planet, and prosperity.

Since 2017, MindSpark has impacted over 91,000 professionals and 2,730,000 students across the United States and 88 countries. They have established partnerships with more than 750 industry and community organizations, including Samsung, IBM, KPMG, and Lockheed Martin. Their work is concentrated on three main areas:

MindSpark Learning

4 Paws 4 Life is an Animal Rescue & Boarding Facility located in Colorado. As a dedicated 501c3 nonprofit, we are focused on making a positive impact on the lives of animals in need. With a strong focus on adoptions, fundraising, boarding, and fostering, we work tirelessly to ensure that every animal has a chance to thrive and find their forever home.

The Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network (CACEN) was established in 2009 by Yutai (Christina) Guo and Annie Guo VanDan. Their mission is to uplift Colorado’s Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and address inequities through cultural exchange and education. CACEN aims to create spaces in Colorado, such as the Social Fabric Hub, where AANHPI individuals can feel authentic, valued, and socially connected. They provide health and wellness programs, leadership development, and foster spaces of belonging.

Black Economic Success Trust (BEST) stands as a transformative force, committed to driving tangible change in the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and advocacy, they are dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers, fostering economic empowerment, and nurturing inclusive entrepreneurship.https://www.bestsuccesssummit.org

The mission of Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy by providing them with essential financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness skills. They aim to empower youth through hands-on, experiential learning programs that help them understand how to manage money, explore career paths, and develop the skills necessary to thrive in the workforce https://www.jarockymountain.org

SPAN which stands for Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence,  is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing.

KGNU’s Phoebe Donovan spoke with Anne Tapp, the executive director at SPAN, about the organization’s mission and the programs they offer. Some of the programs SPAN offers include transitional housing, school-based education, counseling services and court-based support for victims who need assistance through the civil or criminal legal systems.

For more details on SPAN’s annual fundraiser, which is coming up soon, click here.

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Thorne Nature Experience is a local non-profit that was founded in 1954. It works to connect youth with nature and foster earth stewardship.

KGNU’s Phoebe Donovan sat down with the founder of Thorne Nature Experience and the Director of Community Engagement to learn more about the organization and the importance of connecting people with nature.

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