All Entries in the "Charity" Category
Lamar’s 21st Century Equipment considered “holiday heroes” by Lamar Rotary Club and Lamar Public Library for repairs to Santa’s Express
Staff at 21st Century Equipment in Lamar, along with Rotarian Kerstin Rushton, pose with the beloved and newly-refurbished “Santa’s Express” Christmas train engine The Lamar Rotary Club extends a large “Thank You” to the staff at 21st Century Equipment in Lamar for graciously donating their time in repairing the engine on the Christmas Train that […]
Lamar Lions Club donates to the Prowers County Toys for Tots program
The Lamar Lions Club recently made a donation to the Toys for Tots Program in Prowers County. Pictured above – front row, left to right: Lions Gerry Bates, “Santa’s Helper” Priscilla Valrade, Toys for Tots Director Darlene Lopez, Lion Luis Sanchez and Lion Randall Ply. Back row: Lion Kris Jacobsen, Lion Randle Harmon, Lion Kenny […]
Share the Spirit Foundation and Cornerstone Resource Center launch partnership to support local children
A new community partnership is stepping up to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children. Cornerstone Resource Center and Share the Spirit Foundation have joined forces to provide children in need with something simple yet life-changing: a new pair of shoes. Cornerstone Resource Center’s mission is to strengthen and empower individuals […]
Nine Colorado Libraries, including Lamar Public Library Among 2025 Grant Recipients Supporting Children’s Literacy and Programming
Thirty-nine small public libraries across the Western United States are receiving a combined total of $220,050 in new grants, announced the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. These libraries, spanning Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah, collectively serve more than 247,000 individuals in rural communities, with populations ranging from 180 to 17,310 […]
58th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt to be held December 10-12, 2025 in Lamar
The 58th Annual Southeast Colorado Celebrity Two Shot Goose Hunt, presented by the Southeast Colorado Two Shot Habitat and Wildlife Foundation, will be held in Lamar December 10-12, 2025. The fundraising event sponsors wildlife conservation efforts as well as making donations to several local charities. They also financially support area youth shooting teams. Celebrities […]
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System helped house 898 Veterans locally
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025. That number is 4,011 more veterans than VA housed last year. The nationwide numbers include 898 veterans permanently housed by the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS). This is VA’s best national performance since it […]
Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair makes generous donations to local organizations
The spirit of giving is in the air this time of year. For several years, a local business has consistently and generously donated to local organizations that are meaningful to them and the community as a whole and this year was no exception. Alex Rupp and Rupp’s truck and trailer repair crew recently visited […]
Colorado State Patrol holding its 13th annual “Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car” toy drive at Lamar Walmart November 23 and November 30
The Christmas season will be here before we know it, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year will mark our 13th annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car toy drive. The Colorado State Patrol will be holding their annual toy drive on two Sundays in November. The […]
Quilts of Valor, local schools honor local veterans
Veterans Ron Grasmick and Manuel Gonzales, Sr. at one of the recent Quilts of Valor presentations at local schools Eighteen Prowers County veterans were presented with beautiful, hand-sewn quilts recently during Veterans Day celebrations at four local schools. The first presentation was November 11 at Wiley School, where three veterans were honored during a presentation […]
The Bent County Historical Society is hosting a “Christmas at the Museum” fundraiser at the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum’s Grand Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will feature a decorated tree and wreath auction, a silent auction, Wendy’s chili with all the trimmings, desserts, […]
Second Chance Animal Rescue annual spay/neuter discount program runs November 1 through December 15
Second Chance Animal Rescue is offering its yearly spay/neuter discount program which runs from November 1 through December 15. The discount program offers a discount of $35 for cats and $55 for dogs. Prices vary by veterinarian, and the discount coupon must be requested when scheduling the appointment. There is a limit to two coupons […]
Toys for Tots accepting applications starting November 10
It’s that time of year again, to get started with the holiday season, each year we rely on the Generous donations from the community to make sure we can deliver hope to those kids who are less fortunate for the Christmas holiday. Toys for Tots will be starting the workshop at 500 West Beech, at […]
Wiley Lions Club hosting fundraiser for Wiley Rural Fire Department November 8
The Wiley Lions Club is having a dance/fundraiser for the Wiley Rural Fire Department on November 8th from 7-10 pm at the Wiley Community Center, 209 Pheasant Run. Kids 18 and under are free. Adults are $10 per person. Tickets are available at the door or from any Wiley Lions Club member. Food and drink […]
Sparrow House Ministries needs community’s help to continue to feed hungry Prowers County families
Photo courtesy of the City of Lamar Sparrow House Ministries has been a fixture in Lamar since 2014 when Joel and Veronica Jacoby saw a need to fill the void left after the Mary and Martha Ministries’ food pantry closed after the retirement of Jerry and Betty Park. At the time, the Jacobys had been […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins 22 other attorneys general to demand answers on SNAP funding expected to lapse at end of month
Oct. 24, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding clarity and additional information on how USDA plans to proceed after alerting states that funding for critical food programs may lapse soon because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. “Coloradans […]
