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Boulder County news & information ecosystem Feb 22, 2021

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On this episode, we interview the authors of a new national study that puts a spotlight on Boulder County’s local news and information ecosystem. Their report finds we have a dynamic landscape rich with a variety of English-language for-profit news sites, but not much in the way of nonprofit, radio, television or Spanish-language offerings.

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Root causes of homelessness Jan 21, 2021

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The COVID-10 pandemic has given rise to an increase in homeless encampments in the City of Boulder. This month on our radio show, the Community Foundation’s Jim Williams takes on the root cause of this phenomenon – Boulder County’s lack of affordable housing, and what’s being done to address it. He interviews Shay Castle, founder and editor of Boulder Beat, and AnnMarie Jensen, founder of East Boulder County Housing Opportunity Coalition. Both say more must be done, and both are hopeful that public pressure can lead to more affordable housing.

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Preventing elder abuse in Boulder County Dec 09, 2020

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A scammer recently convinced a local senior citizen to buy gift cards and then read him the access codes. When his target went to purchase the cards at a service desk, the grocery store clerk said, “Wow these are used a lot of time to scam people. Are you sure this isn’t a scam?” That was all it took to interrupt one of many instances of elder abuse we’ve seen in Boulder County this year. On this month’s “A Public Affair,” hosted by Community Foundation Boulder County, District Attorney Michael Dougherty and Liz Parker, a consumer specialist with his office, describe what a big problem elder abuse has become, and steps we can all take to prevent it.

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Key learnings from the 2020 Ecosystems Trends Report Dec 03, 2020

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What are the key takeaways from the newly released “2020 Ecosystems Trends Report”? Join us for Community Foundation Boulder County’s next radio show on KGNU, featuring guests Sharon Collinge, Professor of Environmental Studies at CU Boulder; and Brett KenCairn, Senior Climate & Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Boulder. Jim Williams II — CU Boulder Dean Emeritus, University Libraries, and a Trustee of your Community Foundation — will host this conversation focusing on climate, soil health, watershed health, air quality, biodiversity, and urban land cover.

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Hate crimes and our LGBTQ+ community Oct 15, 2020

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On our October Radio Show on KGNU Community Radio, hear a discussion about hate crimes in Boulder County targeting members of our LGBTQ+ community. Listen to DA Michael Dougherty and Out Boulder County’s Mardi Moore in a solutions-oriented conversation about how we can work together to make a positive difference in our county.

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Former Peace Corps members share community leadership experiences Sep 25, 2020

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This month on our radio show, get inspired to make a positive difference in our community. We’ll be featuring local former Peace Corps members: how have these life-long community-builders developed and shared their skills to help strengthen every community in which they’ve lived? How can we follow their lead?

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Starting school in August 2020 — options, challenges, and equity concerns Aug 27, 2020

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On our radio show this month – in partnership with KGNU’s “A Public Affair” – we were pleased to host a back-to-school discussion. Guests included Kati Maharry, parent of an Emerald Elementary first-grader; Brenda Lyle of the Family Learning Center; and Marina Orozco-Ngu, a second-grade teacher at University Hill Elementary. James Williams II, a trustee of your Community Foundation, moderated the discussion about options, challenges, and equity concerns. If you missed it, you can still listen here!

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Building competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion Jul 24, 2020

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Join Community Foundation Boulder County for “A Public Affair” to learn more about DEI Today, a new app from Pledge 1% Colorado and Equity Solutions intended to help businesses build competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guests include Aaron Clark, Founder and CEO of Equity Solutions; and Matt Zwiebel, Director of Pledge 1% Colorado.

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Nonprofits respond to current needs, while preparing to recover and thrive beyond COVID-19 Jun 15, 2020

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This month spotlights how Boulder County nonprofits are pivoting and adapting to community needs during COVID-19 – and beyond. Host Jim Williams, a trustee of your Community Foundation, is joined by Allison Billings, Executive Director, Impact on Education; Debbie Pope, CEO, YWCA Boulder County; and Joshua Silberstein, CEO, Social Venture Partners (SVP) Boulder County. We discuss the impact of an SVP initiative – with support from a Donor-Advised Fund established at the Community Foundation by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation – on these and other local nonprofits as they respond to immediate needs, while preparing to emerge stronger and thriving after the pandemic.

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The implications of COVID-19 on safety-net services May 23, 2020

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Community Foundation Boulder County hosts KGNU’s A Public Affair on Monday, May 25 at 8:35 a.m. Host Gretchen Minekime of the Community Foundation is joined by Marc Cowell, Executive Director of the Our Center; and Jackie List, Executive Director of Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on the work of their safety-net services.

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