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 […]
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
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.
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
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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We’re thankful for our generous donors throughout the year, who make it possible for us to help people find hope and healing through wonderful activities such as these. Trap Shooting at Valhalla Hunt ClubBennett, November 2Participants: Craig Hospital It was a beautiful day for a group of experienced clays shooters to knock ‘em down before
The Hanger Foundation has generously provided a $5,000 grant to support our therapeutic, recreational outings for military veterans and others with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), paralysis, limb loss, and spinal cord injury — and everyone at the River Deep Foundation is grateful. “Our employees serving on the Grant Giving Committee felt inspired by the
Family Fishing, Archery and Fun Day!Fort Collins, October 5Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF), Ft. Cason Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), VA, Craig Hospital We lucked out with another lovely day with the wonderful staff of Colorado Youth Outdoors, a nonprofit that helps people build relationships through outdoor recreation. Our participants enjoyed a full day of fly fishing,
You can always count on us to make the most of every season! Summer 2024 was glorious — and we’re confident the fall has plenty of fun and friendship in store, too. Mixed Media with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, September 9Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) The creative juices were flowing, and a grand