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Denver family surprised with new apartment after being kicked out of motel

In the true spirit of the season, our community is giving to families in need this holiday season.

Denver's Joy of Giving donates thousands of presents to Colorado kids

What can be an expensive exchange was made financially friendly at Denver's Joy of Giving toy giveaway on Saturday, December 11.

Turning trees into art & more, all by literally turning them

Jim Olson just loves spending time in his basement. It’s not because of a comfy chair or big TV, that’s just where his wood shop is.

Toy giveaway goes mobile for the second year in a row

The Denver Santa Claus Shop is hoping to give toys to more than 14,000 children this holiday season. The nonprofit is celebrating 91 years of providing toys to families in need.

15-year-old to become youngest student to graduate from UNLV

On Dec. 14, UNLV will have its youngest graduate in the history of the school.

Step inside Denver’s Willy Wonka-themed dessert store

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the unique and oddball treats from the classic ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” chef Ian Kleinman has built the closest possible alternative.

Restaurants cutting down food waste is keeping tons of trash out of landfills

A food waste reduction program helped restaurants in Denver cut the trash they send to the landfill by half, and it's also connecting businesses to food rescue organizations to donate unused food to those in need.

CPW, Denver Zoo team up to save Colorado's endangered boreal toads

The Denver Zoo and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have teamed up to launch a multi-year program to help the population of a small, endangered Colorado animal hop back to a healthy level.

Trooper helps deliver baby on shoulder of Tennessee highway

A state trooper delivered a baby on the shoulder of I-40 because there was traffic due to a wreck.

A Trombone Christmas to inspire musicians

Each Christmas season, the Bare Bones Trombone choir (a Colorado Springs based band) invites any and all trombonists to join the group and contribute, via mellow melodies, to the holiday spirit of the Pikes Peak region.

Record-breaking Colorado Gives Day raises $54.4 million for local nonprofits

The state’s largest day of giving wrapped up early Wednesday morning with a record-breaking $54.4 million raised for local nonprofit organizations. The 24-hour event generated $54.409,297 million for 3,063 nonprofits.

Photographer gives back to the recovery community

A photo submitted to our Discover Colorado Facebook page of a mom and her kids looking up at the Milky Way caught a lot of eyes, but it was the caption that really captured hearts.
Lakewood woman meets sister after 73 years

After more than 70 years, two women living in different states found out they are sisters. On Tuesday, they met for the first time at Denver International Airport.

Wife delivers sweet holiday gift to terminally ill husband

It’s a time of year to forget our hardships and focus on the blessings found within our lives. One Arizona man who faces a terminal diagnosis received a much-needed holiday gift from his loved one.

Colorado woman selected amid thousands as new NASA astronaut candidate

NASA announced its 10 new astronaut recruits out of a pool of more than 12,000 applicants, and a woman from Colorado made the cut.

Virginia man loses sight, gains strength to run NYC Marathon

After falling asleep at the wheel, Taylor Jones lost his sight after he crashed his Jeep into a home. Although he couldn't see, he set out to achieve his goal of running the New York City Marathon.

Denver7 Everyday Hero provides mental health support for service industry workers

Food and beverage employees have one of the highest rates of addiction of any industry. This week's Denver7 Everyday Hero is providing them with support through honest and tough conversations.

Denver7 Everyday Hero gives homeless clean clothes, warm showers, fresh hope

Denver7 Everyday Hero Jennifer Kloeppel gives people experiencing homelessness a fresh start with Showers For All.

Knitters weave lasting bonds while helping Arizona community

Six-year-old in Alaska donates to animal shelter on birthday

A boy in Alaska wanted to give back on his sixth birthday.

Grandma, stranger's Thanksgiving tradition coming to Netflix

Netflix is turning a viral holiday story into a movie.

Man rescues dogs from his Breckenridge apartment after air fryer fire

A man living in a Breckenridge apartment returned home from work only to find his unit on fire over the weekend.

Colorado has a new professional sports team: ultimate frisbee

Colorado is now home to the newest professional team in the American Ultimate Disc League — the Colorado Summit.

CU professor will compete in first-ever Professors Tournament on 'Jeopardy!'

A professor of African American history at the University of Colorado in Boulder will, in her own words, partake in the "coolest nerd thing" she's ever done next week as she makes an appearance on the first-ever Professors Tournament on "Jeopardy!"
Birds of a feather: Where falconry lives on in Colorado

If you've ever wondered about the ancient pursuit of falconry, wonder no more! There's a master falconer situated at the Broadmoor Outfitters who has a passion for raptors (birds of prey) and educating others all about them.

Volunteers needed to adopt letters for USPS' annual 'Operation Santa'

The elves in the United States Postal Service are helping Santa Claus make sure every kid ends 2021 with toys.

Corn meal, whiskey help save Ute Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch

Drought in much of the West, 22 years running, has struck Colorado’s Four Corners tribal lands with bitter force.

Elitch Gardens debuts Luminova holiday light experience

More than 3 million Christmas lights have been set up around the Elitch Gardens.

7 best things to do around Colorado this Thanksgiving weekend

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.

Retired Ohio teacher creates children's book to encourage shelter dog adoptions

A retired Brecksville, Ohio, teacher is putting his talents to use.

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