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LGBTQ Teens in Boulder County Feb 24, 2014

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How well do we support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning teens in Boulder County? What’s it like to come out to family and friends? To question your sexual identity or orientation in what can already be a tumultuous time? Join us to learn more about issues facing and supports available to LGBTQ teens and their families from high school students Michael and Caroline as well as Heather Crate, who runs Boulder County Public Health’s OASOS program.

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Suicide in Boulder County Feb 11, 2014

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Suicide is the sixth leading cause of death locally, claiming more lives each year than breast cancer or automobile accidents. Kathy Valentine of HOPE Coalition and FairviewHigh School senior Tonya Ingerson of Colie’s Closet join TRENDS Editor Barbara Green to discuss why we as a region struggle with mental health and suicide, how to identify warning signs, and how to help.

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Non-profits impacted by the flood Jan 03, 2014

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When the flood waters rose, several local nonprofits found themselves hit hard – and struggling to stay afloat. In this month’s edition of “A Public Affair,” we chat with Rafael Salgado of Cal-Wood Education Center and Emily Ditty of Boulder County CareConnect to learn more about how local organizations were impacted, how they’re doing now, and how Boulder County community members can help strengthen our local nonprofit safety net.

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Rape and Sexual Assault in Boulder County Nov 26, 2013

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While local violent crime rates in other areas — like burglary, robbery and aggravated assault — have declined in recent years, our rate of rape in Boulder County has not. Joining us to discuss sexual violence in our community are Katharina Booth, Chief Trial Deputy and head of the Boulder County District Attorney’s sexual assault and domestic violence unit; Lora Blakeslee Atkinson, executive director of Moving to End Sexual Assault; and Dr. Janine D’Anniballe of Mental Health Partners, who specializes in sexual trauma. Together, we discuss misconceptions about rape, the magnitude of our local struggle with sexual violence, and what we can do to make our community safer.

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Amendment 66 Nov 04, 2013

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If passed by voters, Amendment 66 will generate about $950 million for schools across the state, and direct funds toward key areas like early childhood education. Joining us to discuss Amendment 66, which The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to endorse, are Ken Roberge, former school board president for Boulder Valley School District, and Jane McConnell, TCF trustee, parent and community volunteer.

This podcast was produced independently by The Community Foundation, and is not part of our collaboration with KGNU.

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Boulder County Flood Relief Efforts Sep 23, 2013

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Since the devastating flooding began in Boulder County on September 12th local, state, and national relief efforts have been underway. Join us as we hear from Garry Sanfacon, Flood Relief Manager for Boulder County; Julie Van Domelen, Mayor of Lyons; Doug Yeiser, President and CEO of Foothills United Way; and Eric Hozempa, Executive Director of the Longmont Community Foundation. These guests highlight many of the programs underway in Boulder County, how you can get involved as a donor or volunteer, and what we can expect in terms of ongoing flood relief for the months to come.

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Boulder County Latino History Project Sep 04, 2013

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Latinos have been part of Boulder County for more than 150 years. Yet, little of their presence here has been recorded in the official archives and record books. The Boulder County Latino History Project aims to change that, by documenting and bringing into the light the rich and vibrant past of our Latino community. Joining us to discuss the project are CU History Professor Emerita Marjorie McIntosh, Carmen Ramirez of the Latino Task Force, and project interns (and local students) Ana Gonzalez-Dorta and Kelly Sarceno.

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Status of Women and Girls in Colorado Jul 22, 2013

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Despite gains in recent decades, women in Colorado still earn about 80 cents on the male dollar. Women are also more likely to step out of the labor force for family reasons, and more likely to live in poverty later in life. To learn more about the status of women and girls in Colorado, we speak with Louise Atkinson and Cindy Willard of the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, tackling topics ranging from income to racial/ethnic disparities to education to personal safety.

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The Temporary Human Services Safety Net Jul 22, 2013

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In 2010, Boulder County voters approved a five-year property tax to help prevent people teetering on the brink of financial disaster from falling over the edge. The Temporary Human Services Safety Net has pumped about $5 million annually into county services in an effort to close some of the gap in human services funding resulting from state budget cuts. With an emphasis on prevention, that money has helped keep more people in their homes, keep more kids with their families, and make sure our most vulnerable residents have the resources they need to make ends meet. To learn more about the tax and its impacts, we speak with Boulder County Housing and Human Services Director Frank Alexander and Simon Smith of Clinica.

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Women’s Health Jul 22, 2013

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From hormone therapy for transgendered patients to our falling teen birth
rate and changes in contraceptive care, we talk about local trends in reproductive
health with Dr. Ruth Weinberg and Lisa Radelet of the Boulder Valley Women’s Health
Center. Tune in to learn more about why the teen birth rate here has fallen
dramatically over the past decade, why demand for abortion services is also down,
and why our chlamydia rate is rising. Dr. Weinberg and Lisa also share how they’ll
be helping people find insurance coverage with the expansion of Medicaid and the
implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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