Hidden Gems: Tales & Travel
Mary Beth Riedner is the creator of Tales & Travel Memory Programs. She has answered some questions below to help …
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Hidden Gem: The Next50 Foundation
Next50 Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado with a national focus on making aging more affordable and equitable. We work at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, research, and narrative change to improve the economic well-being of older adults, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. Our work spans housing, healthcare affordability, workforce participation, digital access, and ending ageism, with a strong emphasis on systems change and partnerships.
Hidden Gems: The CSU Extension Offices for Adult Services Programs
Ginger Williams is the State Health Education Specialist and Healthy Aging Assistant Professor for the CSU Extension Office. Sue Schneider …
Hidden Gem: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Action Coalition
Learn about the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Coalition and their potential to help you serve the adults in your community with Program Coordinator, Monica Maly. Resources and ideas are peppered throughout the article, but they will be listed for your convenience at the end.
Hidden Gem: Literacy Coalition of Colorado’s Adult Literacy Provider Map
Betsy Winchester is the Board Chair at Literacy Coalition of Colorado (LCC). They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Hidden Gems: My Friend Ben
Kathleen Bottagaro is the Manager of Research and Partnerships at MyFriendBen . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Hidden Gem: Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
Hilary Bryant an is the Program Manager at Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention . They’ve answered some questions …
Hidden Gem: My Colorado Journey from Colorado Workforce Development Council
Keri Funkhouser is a Senior Communications Strategist for the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC). Her team at My Colorado Journey …
Hidden Gem: Senior Companions from Spark the Change Colorado
Laura Kinder is the Director of the Empowering Aging Department at Spark the Change Colorado and Terri Patrick, Senior Companion …
Hidden Gem: Re-entry Resources from Remerg
Carol Peeples is the Executive Director at Remerg . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians around Colorado learn …
Hidden Gems: Braille e-Readers from Colorado Talking Book Library
Lorrie Spoering is the Patron Services Readers Advisor at Colorado Talking Book Library . They’ve answered some questions below to …
Hidden Gem: Community Dialogue Guide from Space Science Institute
Stephanie Vierow-Fields is the Education Associate at Space Science Institute . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians around …
Hidden Gem: Colorado Department of Education’s Adult Education Initiatives
Ally Garcia is the State Director at Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) Adult Education Initiatives . They’ve answered some questions …
Hidden Gem: Living Room Conversations
Annie Caplan is the Libraries Community Partner at Living Room Conversations . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Hidden Gem: Spark the Change Colorado’s RSVP Volunteer Program
Leanne Mersmann is the the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Manager in Jefferson and Park counties at Spark the Change Colorado …
Hidden Gem: 211 Colorado’s Database and Community Resource Managers
Kasey Harlos is the Senior Director at 211 and Disaster Response for Mile High United Way. They’ve answered some questions …
Hidden Gem: Media Literacy Programming from League of Women Voters Colorado
Karen Sheek coordinates Local League Support at League of Women Voters Colorado . They’ve answered some questions below to help …
Hidden Gem: Tax Rebate Resources and Support from Get Ahead Colorado
Isabel Dickson is the Economic Mobility Specialist at Get Ahead Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment …
Hidden Gem: Speakers Bureau from Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
Mary Hickey is the Books Programs Coordinator at Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book. They’ve answered some questions below …