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United Way hopes "Bat Phone" will help clients find help

October 20, 2011 6:06 PM

One of the biggest challenges charities face is making sure the people who need their help actually get it. It's one reason the Pikes Peak United Way is taking it's 211 assistance hotline out to the community in the form of a free standing phone. Nicknamed the "Bat Phone,"... more »
Telmosse giveaway needs a space Play Video

October 11, 2011 7:34 PM

For decades the Bob Telmosse Giveaway has been a place for families in the Pikes Peak region to get a Christmas dinner and new toys for their kids, free of charge, no questions asked. But this year organizers are wondering exactly where that place will be. With so many... more »
New program for kids launched by PIkes Peak United Way

September 8, 2011 7:44 PM

There are big goals for this year's United Way Campaign. They want to bring in 5-point-9 million dollars in their fundraising campaign. Nearly 700-thousand dollars of money raised this year will support a new community impact program called Success by 6. It works with families to make sure kids... more »
New Study: Quality of Life in Colorado Springs

September 15, 2009 6:59 PM

Colorado Springs, like the rest of America, is in a recession. In fact, half of the red flag concerns listed in the 2009 Quality of Life report are about the economy. The chief concern among them is unemployment. "We've been losing primary jobs and primary jobs are ones that... more »