Parker Family Helps Guatemalan Family Find Their Footing in America
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist As a former missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Venezuela, Parker’s Tom Fobert recently sought out opportunities to help Venezuelan refugees who were resettling in the Denver area. Having learned Spanish on his mission, Tom offered his services as a translator, but he…
Read MoreDenver Missionaries Help Pack 115,000 Meals for 9/11 Day of Service
By Corey Christiansen, Denver News Media Specialist Denver, Colorado – “Never Forget” is an important reminder of the 9/11 victims and the incredible bravery of so many first responders that day. More than two decades later, “Never Forget” has also become a clarion call to remind individuals of the amazing things they can accomplish when…
Read MoreLittleton Church Members Provide Food for Backpack Distribution Events
By Carol Gibbs, Littleton Stake & Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Littleton contributed some much-needed food as part of recent backpack distribution events. The events were the Salvation Army School Backpack Distribution Day and the Cherry Creek Centennial Backpack Distribution Heart for Schools…
Read MoreParks Coordinator Partners with Missionaries and Others to Beautify Community
By Kerry Schaper, Columbine Stake Communication Director Meet Sarah McAfee, parks operations coordinator for the Foothills Park and Recreation District. She works with community volunteers who want to help keep local parks desirable areas for all to enjoy. McAfee has organized and managed the Columbine Stake annual day of service for the past eight years.…
Read MoreBoulder Woman Opens Doors for Immigrants to Learn English, Become U.S. Citizens
By Matt Pace, Boulder Stake Social Media Specialist For nearly 20 years, Anita Stuehler, a Boulder resident and member of the Boulder Stake, has taught citizenship classes to immigrants from around the world. In Anita’s words, “this is the 2nd best thing I have done in my life… after raising my own children.” A former…
Read MoreSpreading Joy Through Music: A Joyful Chorus
By Carly Smith, Westminster Stake Media Specialist A new community choir called A Joyful Chorus was founded in Broomfield, CO by Joan Allred. As a new resident of Colorado, Allred desired a place to share her talents as well as a platform for interfaith to testify of Jesus Christ. Allred grew up around music. “My…
Read MoreParker High School Student Dedicated to Community Service
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist For Parker high school student Hayden Westenskow, community service has been just as big a part of his high school experience as studying. In fact, he set a goal to letter in Community Service at his school – Chaparral High School. Hayden recently completed more than 100 service hours…
Read MoreParker & Aurora Youth Assemble Hygiene Kits for Migrants
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist A recent tri-stake dance brought teenagers from Parker and Aurora together and gave them more than just a fun night of music and dancing. It also gave them an opportunity to serve their community. On April 27, youth from the Parker, Parker South and Arapahoe Stakes took time…
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