As the year ends, we are reflecting on the hopefulness that is all around us. In 2024, we featured 11 nonprofits in our Angels Among Us segment. These organizations, and the people who serve them, provide an incredible impact to our community and beyond. Special thanks to all for taking time to visit and allowing The Castle Pines Connection to share their inspirational stories. Cheers to more of the good in 2025!

Alliance Therapy Dogs

Dogs can instantly inspire a smile and provide hope and happiness. Alliance of Therapy Dogs is a national nonprofit that vets, tests, observes and provides support and insurance coverage to pet therapy teams (dogs/handlers). Learn more at therapydogs.com.

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF)

In 2002, John and Bea Lowell created the nonprofit Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation to preserve a piece of rural life within the suburbs and promote agricultural education. CALF kids purchase eight-week-old animals and CALF provides the facility to care for and grow the animals which include pigs, chickens, goats, sheep and cattle. Learn more at thecalf.org.

Douglas Land Conservancy

The Douglas Land Conservancy was established in 1987 over concerns about unsustainable growth. Since then, nearly 27,000 acres of wildlife habitat, working ranches, wetlands, clean water and scenic views across Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson counties have been protected by way of conservation easement. Learn more at douglaslandconservancy.org.

It’s a Calling

It’s a Calling Foundation provides mental health and wellness support for emergency responders, frontline medical workers, servicemembers, veterans and their families. Behind the strength, courage and bravery can be emotional tolls leading to mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, marriage and family relationship issues, substance abuse and more. Learn more at itsacalling.org.

League of Women Voters Arapahoe & Douglas Counties

The League of Women Voters started in 1920 by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement as a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization believing voters play a critical role in democracy. There are 700 leagues across the country with a local chapter here in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Learn more at lwv.org and select local league by entering your ZIP code.

One Cure

At Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center, researchers know that cancer is cancer and what works for pets could work for humans. With a mission to conquer cancer in all species, One Cure was founded in 2011 to spread the word about the center and support important clinical trials and comparative oncology research. Learn more at csuanimalcancercenter.org.

Pitchers & Patriots

The Pitchers & Patriots annual event provides support to veteran organizations. It was started by Mike Myers, former major league baseball player and World Series Champion, together with his teammate on the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series team, Mike Timlin, and their friend Don Beck. All three live in the Castle Pines area and are passionate about veterans. Learn more at pitchersandpatriots.org.

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight has been taking veterans to Washington D.C. since 2007 to provide them with a chance to see the memorials that recognize their service. Flights take off four times each year in April, May, September and October. Learn more at rockymountainhonorflight.org.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance

In Sedalia, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance elevates the care and protection of wildlife by fostering a sense of community and collaboration thorough rehabilitation, education and conservation. It boasts 2,000 square feet of human space and 7,500 square feet of enclosed wildlife space where volunteers treat upwards of 60 patients at once. Learn more at rmwalliance.org.

Sedalia Museum and Gardens

The Sedalia Museum is a small 18’ by 24’ Victorian house purchased in 2005 for $1 from a local ranch and moved to its current spot and restored. It houses history and artifacts of the community and is run solely by volunteers. A garden sale each spring is an annual tradition. Learn more by visiting their Facebook page, Sedalia Museum and Gardens.

Tri Arts Project

The arts have taken bloom in Castle Rock thanks to the Tri Arts Project. The organization fosters a love of the arts by bringing people together who are passionate about teaching, learning and growing creatively. Visual arts classes and art exhibitions for adults ages 16 and older are held in the historic Cantril School. Learn more at triartsproject.org.

 

To read the original stories about our 2024 Angels Among Us nonprofits, visit castlepinesconnection.com and select the “Angels Among Us” link in the lower right corner, under “Special Segments.”

By Elean Gersack