Community

Since the 1950s there has been varying recognition of the need for governments to provide extremely low-cost or subsidized housing. This need has been addressed piecemeal, with different levels of government taking different parts of the responsibility. There were spectacular failures, but we are getting better at it. Longmont is working on it.

I realize that being able to donate anything this year is a privilege.  For those of us that want to do more and have both limited capacity and means to contribute, your local community foundation can be a great ally in supporting your community.

 We are looking for writers who want to share stories of their community with their community.

"Rituals and traditions that play a vital role in our personal and professional lives, and consequently, they create who we are and who we are yet to become." 

The author gives a few tips to giving to local nonprofits.

More than 1 in 5 Americans are covered by Medicaid

"It is healthy and good in a democracy for diverse people, parties and factions to have different goals. Democracy functions by debate and compromise, allowing society to adapt to the changing needs and wants of the public. But for public discourse to be meaningful and effective, there must be a basis of facts against which to test our differences and find areas of agreement."

Eighty-eight percent of respondents (approximately 1000) of our parents reported their children's mental health has become distressed, distraught, angry, or disconnected as a result of remote learning.

Poe is very chatty and affectionate and loves to be involved with what is going on around him.

"I want the community to know that consistent with our mission, we care for all patients who need health care."