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Life Stories works hard to raise a portion of our budget each year through fundraising events and benefits. We also like to meet community members and spread the word about our valuable programs.
Our services to child victims of abuse are always free.
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Meet the Board – Marissa Paquette
Name: Marissa Paquette How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? 2.5 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? As a Department of Human Services child welfare employee, our missions are...
Meet the Board – Adam Turk
Name: Adam Turk How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? 8.5 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? I had experience with Life Stories due to my position as a police officer. Over...
Meet the Board – Amy Patterson
Name: Amy Patterson How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? 4 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? Life Stories, formally A Kids Place, leased office space from my former...
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart”
The world has gotten noisy. All of us hear the clamor of voices and bells and vibrations all day. The cell phone rings, the smart watch vibrates and the computer chimes. Social media pops up. Our thoughts race. What are we fixing for supper? What errands do we need to...
Coffee With CASA: Brewing Connections
Date: October 25, 2024 Time: 9 to 11am Location: Still Waters Coffee 2332 W 27th Street Greeley Join us on the morning of October 25th for a delightful event filled with warmth, conversation, and, of course, delicious coffee. This gathering is more than just a casual...
Board Games & Besties: Food, Drinks, and Fun with other CASAs!
Date: October 18, 2024 Time: 6-8pm Location: Bessie Smith Community House 2410 35th Ave Greeley On a crisp fall evening, the Bessie Smith Community House will be abuzz with excitement as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers gather for a much-anticipated...
Halloween Fun with a Side of Safety: Tips for Parent and Teens
Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins, and ghouls—where witches, warlocks, and wizards roam the streets, and both kids and adults enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters. It’s a night filled with excitement, from trick-or-treating to costume parades. But...
Empowering Educators: A Guide to Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
Educators have a primary role of nurturing and guiding the upcoming generations by creating a safe and supportive environment for learning and growth. Among the many challenges faced, preventing child abuse is of top importance. This issue is both sensitive and...