I am a single mom living in Teller County. After the Cripple Creek Care Center closed its doors in June of 2022, I decided to advance my career and go back to school for a nursing degree. After I started my first semester, I ran into a problem...
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The Food Pantry Our food pantry has gone thru some significant changes in the past three years. Our main source of food for the pantry has always been Care and Share Food Bank in Colorado Springs. Our shopping list used to be three or four...
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The Golden Bridge Network is a coalition of organizations bridging seniors and services through enhanced communication and process improvement in Teller county. The Aspen Mine Center is a part of The Golden Bridge Network, assisting seniors in...
Learn more My name is Chris; I’ve lived in Cripple Creek all my life. I would like to thank Denise Wilson, Job Coach at the Aspen Mine Center’s Workforce Center, along with Annie Durham and the CC-V School District for putting together the Adult...
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Success Story #1: A Good Ending That Gets Even Better Early this year, a senior gentleman and his wife came into AMC to see Nancy Hartsfield, our Senior Advisor. He was seeking a gas voucher. We help folks out from time to...
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Success Story, Connect for Health Colorado Resource The Community of Caring’s Aspen Mine Centers (AMCW), located in Cripple Creek, Colorado has existed as a reliable resource destination...
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Directors Corner One of the greatest parts of my job as Director of Community of Caring is working alongside some of the most amazing and dedicated staff I have ever known. In our “all-staff” meeting this week I was struck in a most profound...
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Denise Wilson is the Job Coach at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center at the Aspen Mine Center. Among her myriad duties, she helps our clients with RUN activities (re-skill, up-skill and new-skill), to get folks training and...
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The Aspen Mine Center’s all-star volunteer, Erin Patterson, recently completed treatment for colorectal cancer. We are thrilled to know that she came through all of her procedures with flying colors. Erin’s experience with colon cancer...
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April 3rd , Day at the Capital: The Community of Caring’s Client Services Team had the opportunity to visit the Capital Building in Denver! This was my first time experiencing the capital in person and it was amazing! I wish that everyone in...
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Aspen Mine Center (AMC) – 166 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek Training and Education Center Administration Offices Gift and Resale Thrift Shoppe Food Distribution Wednesday Community Lunches – Dining Room Shower Clothes Closet Book and...
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Check out our 2022 Annual Report to see a list of finances and accomplishments for the past year. We are proud of our successes and strive to continue to improve our services and collaboration with the community. Thank you for helping to make...
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