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Healthcare Programs in Boulder County Jun 26, 2017

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In June, our KGNU Radio show covered local healthcare programs and solutions, including concerns in relation to the proposed federal budget. Listen here to our discussion about what Boulder County does well, and where there’s room for improvement in providing healthcare to its population. Learn more about what efforts or programs are being implemented to make improvements, and how shifting Boulder County demographics affect the delivery of healthcare here.

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Boulder County’s Arts and Cultural Community May 19, 2017

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The Community Foundation discusses Boulder County’s arts and cultural community on “A Public Affair.” Vice President of Programs and Inclusive Leadership, Elvira Ramos, hosts Bill Obermeier, Executive Director of the Dairy Center; Kathy Kucsan, community expert; and Joanne Kirves, Executive Director of Arts Longmont.

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Boulder County Housing Apr 19, 2017

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Vice President of Programs and Inclusive Leadership, Elvira Ramos, hosted DB Wilson from RE/MAX of Boulder and Marta Loachamin from Tradewind Real Estate to discuss what is happening in the county’s housing market and the ripple effects of the high cost living here.

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Impact of the current socio/political climate on our own community, Part 2 Mar 14, 2017

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The Community Foundation Boulder County hosts part two of a series about the impact of the current socio/political climate on our own community. Members of our community—especially those most vulnerable and underrepresented—are experiencing increased aggressions on both micro and macro levels. In the first program, we introduced the problem, illustrated how it can affect individuals and families, and introduced the concept of being a bystander and/or ally. In the second program we will dig deeper into the impacts on our broader community, the importance of empathy, and explore how someone can be an ally.

Elvira Ramos, Vice President of Programs and Inclusive Leadership hosts Dr. Glenda Russell, psychotherapist, researcher, teacher, and activist; Mardi Moore, Executive Director of OUT Boulder County; and Carmen Ramirez, Community and Neighborhood Resources Manager for the City of Longmont.

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Impact of the current socio/political climate on our own community, Part 1 Feb 24, 2017

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The Community Foundation Boulder County hosts a two-part series about the impact of the current socio/political climate on our own community. Members of our community-especially those most vulnerable and underrepresented-are experiencing increased aggressions on both micro and macro levels. In the first program, we introduce the problem, illustrate how it can affect individuals and families, and introduce the concept of being a bystander and/or ally. In the second program we dig deeper and explore how someone can be an ally.

In Part 1, Elvira Ramos, Vice President of Programs and Inclusive Leadership hosts Representative, Jonathan Singer, House District 11; Dr. Glenda Russell, psychotherapist, researcher, teacher, and activist; and Luis Chavez, Homeless Education Liaison for the St. Vrain Valley School District.

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What’s ahead for nonprofits in Boulder in 2017? Jan 10, 2017

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People have been asking us at the Community Foundation what 2017 will be like for Boulder County’s nonprofit sector, in light of 2016’s dynamic Presidential election. We’ll cover this topic with guests from an environmental organization and nonprofits serving our LGBTQ and disabled communities. Host Leslie Allen, Community Foundation trustee, will help us understand the status of fundraising, policy, and volunteerism for these groups now and into 2017.

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Colorado Gives Day 2016 Nov 27, 2016

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December 6^th will mark the seventh Colorado Gives Day. Listen on Monday, November 28 to learn how Colorado Gives Day works and why giving days are so important and how they’re setting up philanthropy for the next generation. Join host Gretchen Minekime, Vice President of Communications for the Community Foundation Boulder County, and her guests, Dana Rinderknecht from Colorado Gives Day; Leslie Allen from Front Range Source; and Emily Davis, author of “Fundraising and the Next Generation.”

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Project Invisible Oct 20, 2016

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What stereotypes are present in our community? Who is affected by them and how? Gretchen Minekime from the Community Foundation Boulder County host partners from Project Invisible – a new multi-media effort to share our community’s untold stories and ignite a conversation about what we can all do to make a difference. Guests include Kassia Binkowski from One Thousand Design; Robin Bohannan, Director of Boulder County Community Services; and Claire Clurman, Executive Director at Attention Homes.

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Josie Heath: Reflecting on her work at the Community Foundation Oct 04, 2016

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Josie Heath has headed up the Community Foundation of Boulder County for many years. She plans to step down at the end of this year and she speaks with Frank Dubofsky about her work there.

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Executive Leadership Transition Sep 23, 2016

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It’s a time of significant executive leadership transition in Boulder County’s nonprofit sector. Join host Leslie Allen, Trustee of The Community Foundation, for a conversation about the impacts and opportunities of those transitions on the county’s nonprofits and our broader community. Guests will include Wendy Reynolds, President of Via’s Board of Directors; Helen Gemmill, Former Chair of The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees; and Julie Van Domelen, Executive Director of the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA).

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