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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The River Deep Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to present this Annual Report. Please contact Foundation Director Bob Adwar with questions.The Foundation extends special thanks to Colorado-based Media Salad for its role in producing this document.
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We‘re delighted to report about another fun-filled February. DIY Booklet-Making: Writing, Drawing & CollageColorado Springs, February 3Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA Everyone has a story to tell — and this session at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts was the inspirational start of what we hope becomes the start of of many exciting journeys of
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More than 110 military veterans and their family members — including 40 children — celebrated the holidays with us this year thanks to the generosity of River Deep Foundation donors and volunteers and the collaborative support and leadership of our River Deep Alliance partner, Operation TBI Freedom (OTF). Guests at this festive party, held Dec.
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