Another grand time was had by everyone who joined us July 26 for a whole lot of fun with Colorado Youth Outdoors (CYO) on its beautiful, 220-acre Swift Ponds in Fort Collins. Like the River Deep Foundation, CYO promotes relationship-building through outdoor recreation. About 100 people enjoyed fishing — and fish tales — archery, scenic
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Our June was fabulous – and our generous donors helped make it happen. Visit our website for even more photos. Cyanotype Printing with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, June 2Participant: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) We explored one of the oldest photography techniques by placing objects directly onto light sensitive paper to create beautiful silhouettes.
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Wow! We’re celebrating our supporters’ tremendous generosity! Our annual sporting clays shoot on June 28 at Colorado Clays Shooting Park exceeded our goals for attendance and fundraising with more than 110 participants helping us to raise about $20,000! Thanks to everyone who showed up. Thanks to our board members and volunteer staff for the event
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Being a father isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon – a “long game” where the daily choices and intentional actions you take today ripple outwards, shaping the adults your children become. Let’s delve into the profound and lasting benefits that arise when fathers consciously engage in raising their children. From fostering emotional resilience and strong
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We really do know how to make it the “merry month of May!” Despite Colorado’s chilly springtime weather, we’ve enjoyed the warmth of community connection. Try Scuba with Denver Adaptive DiversDenver, May 3Participant: VA Hospital (VA) Scuba can bring many health benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, breath control, and lower blood pressure. And it’s even better
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The River Deep Alliance is an important aspect of our organization — and we invite you to learn more about this innovative collaboration among complementary nonprofits that work in their own ways to re-acclimate, re-enable and re-engage people with disabilities. Among them is Alliance member Comeback Yoga, which we also invite you to visit online
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Our April was filled with beautiful weather and meaningful community connection — and we brought a lot of warmth to an otherwise chilly springtime in Colorado. Clay Mini-Food Sculptures with theCottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, April 7 Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA We left this art lesson ready to eat! Using colorful clays, our imagination
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Recently, I was meeting with a dad who has been working on being a better version of himself around his children. He had strung together a few good days in a row, working and implementing some better and intentional practices, but then he had a bad day. He blew it, and he was not sure
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Our March was another whirlwind of fun – and meaningful community connection. Paint a Pet with the Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, March 2Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA Using bright colors and bold brushstrokes everyone had a great time painting their favorite pet or critter! Fencing at the Denver Fencing CenterDenver, March 8Participants: Craig
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This year, we’re pleased to expand the insight and information we provide on our blog with help from Tim Welch, an experienced high school sports coach and father in Colorado who is passionate about helping parents build and maintain loving relationships with their children. Tim’s practical guidance also aims to help parents help their kids
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