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Colorado man spends each day ringing for Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign

Ed Blubaum spends every day with a bell in hand and a red kettle by his side to raise money for The Salvation Army during its Red Kettle Campaign.

Colorado's oldest ski shop is still renting, repairing gear 85 years later

The Bulkley family opened the Eskimo Shop in 1939 to teach kids how to ski. Today, the third generation of Bulkleys is taking over to keep rental and repair services affordable.

CU Boulder junior makes Christmas donation to local domestic violence shelter

A University of Colorado Boulder junior is getting into the holiday spirit by giving back this season. Denver7 caught up with Baylee Burton to learn about her massive donation and how it came about.

Hope House Colorado receives $19,000 donation thanks to Jefferson County teen

The nonprofit, which helps parenting teen moms become self-sufficient, relies on donations to provide its services to hundreds of young women each year.

Firefighters rescue four puppies from brush fire in Adams County

Four puppies were rescued from an Adams County brush fire thanks to some sharp-eyed firefighters and a stroke of luck.

Aurora man hangs 110,000 lights to raise money for Autism Society of Colorado

Corey "Claus" Christiansen has outdone himself this year. He hangs lights on his Aurora home every year, but this year, he reached a personal record.

Denver7 Gives donations help raise $26,000 for Colorado children

Your generosity helped raise enough money to buy 6,000 toys for Colorado children who otherwise wouldn't get gifts this holiday season.

Elizabeth Fire receives $28,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation

Elizabeth firefighters are now equipped with new lifesaving equipment, thanks to a $28,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

Santa rappels down Children's Hospital Colorado to spread holiday cheer

Santa Claus arrived at the Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in style Wednesday morning, opting to rest his sleigh and rappel down the hospital wall instead.

HCA HealthONE Swedish employees build bikes to surprise Englewood second graders

Employees at HCA HealthONE Swedish built 70 bicycles with the help of the nonprofit Wish for Wheels in order to surprise a group of second graders at Alice Terry Elementary School.

Denver Tool Library builds community through shared resources and skills

The Denver Tool Library offers a twist on the traditional concept of a library. Instead of books, library members can check out a wide range of tools for their home improvement projects.

Ice Castles announce 2024 opening dates for locations in Cripple Creek and Eagle

Ice Castles announced, on Thursday, the 2024 opening dates for locations in Cripple Creek and Eagle, Colorado.
7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: Dec. 13-15, 2024

Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend.

Toy run brings in thousands of toys for patients at Children's Hospital Colorado

At least 2,000 motorcyclists from across Colorado joined together Sunday at Aurora Sports Park for their 39th Annual Children's Hospital Colorado Toy Run.

Denver shop grows cacao in Africa to make local chocolate treats

From colorful bonbons to crispy bites of bark, a small family-owned business is growing sustainable cacao in Africa to make sweet treats for Coloradans.

Denver7 Gives: Helping Coloradans 2024 | Full special

Denver7's Jessica Porter looks back at how communities stepped up and showed overwhelming generosity to help neighbors with overwhelming needs in 2024.

Denver Christkindlmarket illustrator signs 2024 mugs for collectors

Every year, the Denver Christkindlmarket sells out of its official holiday mugs and steins before the event comes to a close. This year, the illustrator signed the tableware for collectors.

Morrison jeweler creates one-of-a-kind ring using piece of Apollo 11 spacecraft

Customers send Ben Bosworth all types of items to be put into custom rings. His business was recently tasked with incorporating a piece of history — part of the Apollo 11 spacecraft — into a ring.

Arapahoe County deputies rescue children trapped in backyard of burning house

Body camera video captured the heroic moments when two Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office deputies jumped into action and rescued two juveniles from the backyard of a burning home in Centennial.

Mexican Christmas traditions take center-stage in a riff on The Nutcracker

Fiestas Navideñas “adds a Mexican-inspired twist to The Nutcracker,” says José Rosales, who started his dance company ArtistiCO to celebrate heritage through dance.

Denver7 Gives viewers raise $6,200 for Daddy Bruce Thanksgiving meal giveaway

The Daddy Bruce Feed-A-Family annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway fed thousands of Coloradans this year, thanks to help from generous Denver7 Gives viewers.

Denver Man achieves Guinness World Record

A Denver saxophonist is hitting all the right notes after becoming a Guinness World Record Holder for the most digital singles released in a 24-hour period by a music act.

Aurora arts nonprofit provides safe space for diverse families

As national attention on the city of Aurora raises fears of immigrant communities, a local nonprofit hopes to be a safe space for the diverse community to connect and express themselves.

Land acquisition connects Denver Mountain Parks and Jeffco Open Space land

A recent joint acquisition will connect Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space properties to create more than 4,000 acres of contiguous public land.
CO high school students help nonprofit make pillows for breast cancer patients

For the second time, Centaurus High School students helped a local nonprofit prepare special handmade heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients and survivors.

Jewish Family Service distributes more than 500 Thanksgiving meals in Denver

Jewish Family Service (JFS) handed out 550 Thanksgiving meals with all the fixings to those in need in the Denver area. Food drives are just one way the organization supports the community.

Army mom surprises son at Denver elementary school after 5-month deployment

Major Alexis Carrington spent the last five months deployed in the Middle East as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. On Wednesday, she surprised her son, Joshua, at his Denver elementary school.

Ice cream parlor will open in Fort Collins' historic Northern Hotel building

An ice cream parlor is preparing to open this spring inside the Northern Hotel building in Fort Collins.

Meet Pepsi and Winkie, the beloved burros at Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines has not one but two oversized miniature burros as its school mascot. Each has its own responsibilities in fulfilling the role of Blaster the Burro.

Literacy non-profit uses contest to get students excited about reading, writing

It's hot dog day at Monarch PK-8 in Louisville, but that isn't the most exciting thing happening at lunch. Children's author, Stan Tucker, is unveiling contest-winning books, written by students.

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