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Local nonprofit finds 'Snow Buddies' to shovel seniors' driveways

A Little Help, a local nonprofit that recruits people to help seniors and others in need across Colorado, uses its program called Snow Buddies to send out volunteers to clear the driveways of people who cannot take of it themselves.

Rocky Mountain National Park turns 107 on Wednesday

Wednesday marks the 107th birthday for Rocky Mountain National Park, the most popular national park in the state and one of the most popular in the country.

Volunteers compile wish lists for Marshall Fire victims

A Facebook group of volunteers wanting to help Marshall Fire victims is making an impact by compiling "wildfire wish lists."

Denver college freshman receives national scholarship for cancer survivors

Cancer treatments are expensive, but so is college tuition - so the financial burden can be massive for families who have to find a way to pay for both.

Sky Ridge's first volunteer still going strong at 90

Sue Heinz started volunteering at the hospital weeks before it opened in the summer of 2003.

Louisville Love: A website designed to help those who lost everything

There has been no shortage of support from fellow Coloradans for victims of the Marshall Fire. One Louisville local is using his creative skills to raise money for the people who lost everything.

Fort Collins 911 dispatcher helps deliver baby girl

At just a week old, Addalyn Clarken already has quite the story to tell.

Stranger returns sentimental card scorched in Marshall Fire to rightful owner

A Facebook post reunited a Marshall Fire victim with a part of her life from before the destruction.

After one-year hiatus, Grand Champion steers return to the Brown Palace Hotel

Finally, a return to normalcy. You know, the normalcy of two 1,300-pound steers hanging out in a fancy hotel lobby.

Hope in your inbox: Get the Denver7 Gives Email Newsletter

Looking for a break from all the bad news? Dive into something positive with the weekly Denver7 Gives email newsletter delivered right to your inbox.

Lakewood teachers start 'Rainbow Fridays' to promote inclusivity

Two teachers at Slater Elementary School in Lakewood started "Rainbow Fridays" to promote inclusivity and positivity in the classroom.

Sky Ridge nurse receives award after saving woman from car wreck

Sky Ridge Medical Center ICU nurse Kristan Dye was recognized by the Aurora Fire Department Wednesday for pulling an unconscious woman from a crashed car and saving her life a few weeks ago.
Carboy Winery uncorks alpine appeal of the Rocky Mountain region

Carboy Winery is using Colorado-grown grapes in its creations and generating buzz for a region ripe with possibilities.

Ouray Ice Festival and competition returns

The annual Ouray Ice Festival and competitions are back and welcoming spectators for 2022, with events starting Thursday and running through Sunday.

Man impacted by Marshall Fire helping the hearing-impaired

One business man, who helps people who are hearing-impaired, lost everything in the Marshall Fire and is now trying to pick up the pieces of his own life while also continuing to help others.

Paralympic curler for Team USA talks finding passion later in life

It's never too late to pick up a new hobby, or get your first gold medal. Pam Wilson, a local physician at Children's Hospital Colorado, is about to travel to Beijing for the 2022 Paralympic Games and compete on the Team USA Wheelchair Curling squad, just 10 years after first trying the sport.

Louisville students hold out hope for state competition after Marshall Fire

A fundraiser aims to help Louisville students attend the state DECA competition after many students lost their homes in the Marshall Fire. Here's how you can help.

Nonprofits team up to give local vet a home renovation

Thanks to local and national nonprofits, life for a local veteran and his wife is about to get a lot easier.

Metro Denver animal shelters see boost in donations from Betty White Challenge

At least two metro Denver area animal shelters have seen a spike in donations Monday, and they’re crediting it to the Betty White Challenge trending on Twitter in honor of what would have been the beloved actress’ 100th birthday.

Denver7 Gives donates SUV to Marshall Fire victims

The Tarves family lost their home, business and three cars in the Marshall Fire. Thanks to generous donations from Denver7 Gives viewers, we had a big surprise to help them get going on their long road to recovery.

First-ever high school cornhole champs hail from Colorado

The American Cornhole League hosted the inaugural National High School Cornhole Championships on New Year’s weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. And a plucky group from Colorado won the whole dang thing.

West High grad making sure students, families have food

Feeding hungry kids is a full-time job. That’s why Rita Cordova and volunteers at Denver’s West High School meet every Friday to gather sort and pack food for the nearly 90 families who use the West Food Bank every week.

Colorado girl collects 'stuffies' for Marshall Fire victims

In the wake of the Marshall Fire, a 9-year-old girl is making sure her peers still have a best friend to snuggle with at night.

Nonprofit collects 6,500 pairs of socks for Marshall Fire victims

Hundreds of Colorado residents are suddenly rebuilding their lives from the ground up, and that starts with their feet.
Denver7 Gives funds storage for family after Marshall Fire

The Marshall Fire destroyed Roberto and Vannessa Camacho's home one week after they closed on the house. Since then, the family says they've been overwhelmed with support from the community.

Quilters provide stitched warmth for Marshall Fire victims

In a time when many Colorado residents are sewing their lives back together after the Marshall Fire, a local organization is looking to provide some stitched-warmth as comfort.

6-year-old meets heroes who saved her from icy pond

The numerous heroes who saved Zakiyah Wiliams and her siblings' lives are calling the rescue a miracle.

Denver7 Gives directly helps Marshall Fire victims

The Marshall fire did not discriminate: homeowners, renters, seniors, and students lost everything. On Tuesday, Denver7 Gives helped two families from different walks of life recover, thanks to generous donations from Denver7 viewers.

Denver7 Gives: Girl fills backpacks with toys for children who lost everything in Marshall Fire

After the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Denver7 Gives started a Wildfire Relief Fund to help people impacted by the tragedy. As of Friday, the fund has raised nearly half a million dollars, thanks to the generosity of Coloradans.

Hundreds come together to clean church following Marshall Fire

The Marshall Fire burned over 6,000 acres in Boulder County, destroying more than 1,000 homes and businesses. The flames reached the front doors of Ascent Community Church in Louisville and filled the building with smoke and ash, according to those with the church.

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