Community Connection

Mountain Valley Developmental Services got its start in Glenwood Springs in the 1970s when parents who needed help for their own children made it a DIY project. Today Mountain Valley serves about 600 people across four counties, offering clients work opportunities and day programs.Mountain Valley’s mission is to enhance their clients’ ability to live, learn, and work in an independent and inclusive manner. Got Sneakers’ mission is to recycle and reuse quality pre-owned sneakers.

A Way Out is a nonprofit organization serving Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Summit counties. Their dedicated staff connects people suffering from Substance Use Disorder to treatment and rehabilitation services. They can even provide partial or full scholarships to those who can't foot the bill. Executive Director Becky Gordon came to speak with KDNK's Mike Lemmer on serving the community in uncertain times.

Grief is an essential part of the human experience, and two local authors are bringing their insights to True Nature on March 15th. Gary Gleason and Jessica Lockwood both lost their life partners, and through their grief they managed to find a new strength.

For KDNK, freelance reporter Lily Jones interviews Gabriela Mejia of local band Sweet Root about their recent sound circle at the Third Street Center in Carbondale

Local artist Denise Henley's upcoming art sale is her way of connecting more to the local community through her art, and through the arts building for Thunder River Theatre.

Gwen talks with longtime Carbondale local, Elizabeth Cammack, about why she helped create the Demeter Community Garden, and its many benefits to personal…