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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Religious-based adoption agencies might be forced to close when civil unions for same-sex couples become law.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado is asking residents to share their love this Valentine's Day and give to the non-profit.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this flu season began early and has been unusually vigorous.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Recycle That and Ronald McDonald House Charities are teaming up for a fundraiser to help local families in need.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Mitchell is taking the burned wood from the Waldo Canyon Fire burn area and using it to make furniture.  A portion of all of of the former log home builder's proceeds will go to three charities associated with the fire recovery efforts.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Care and Share, the food bank in Colorado Springs, has collected one million pounds of food in the wake of the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Nearly a week after President Obama revised his controversial contraception mandate, local organizations are voicing their thoughts and concerns on the issue.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The Ronald McDonald House brought their 25th birthday in with a big birthday soiree.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Hundreds of Fort Carson soldiers with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division bundled up Friday morning and headed out in the cold, to walk from Dorchester Park to the Marian House. It was all part of "Operation Happy Holidays."

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Friends and coworkers are mourning the loss of a young mother who died in a crash in Wyoming early Tuesday morning.

Monday, February 22, 2010  Overtime that totals $1 million. Where else in the state is El Pomar donating? Ready for more skiing -- this place has lots of snow. And read about Colorado athletes and the hills at Whistler.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Former managers of the Colorado Humane Society won't be allowed to open more shelters under an agreement with the state.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  The BBB warns that a number of fraudulent charities and requests for donations are very likely to emerge, just as they have after other natural disasters such as the tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The public should be aware there will be fraudulent attempts to collect money. Potential donors need to make sure their money goes to competent relief organizations -- those equipped and experienced to handle the unique challenges of providing assistance.

Monday, June 15, 2009  ACLU says terrorism finance laws have created fear among Muslims over charitable giving