Ride for Heroes

I’m Jackie walls from Chick Fil A on 92.9 Peak FM.  Here’s your chance to take a beautiful bike ride and raise money to benefit local heroes.  Put a team together or pedal alone and join us for the Chick Fil A Ride For Heroes and 9/11 tribute event.  Particpate in the 28 mile heroes challenge ride or the 11 mile patriots ride and win some great prizes…like a new bike and free Chick Fil A!  Money raised supports local heroes thru great local organizations like the Peace Officers Memorial Fund, Life Quest, Professional Firefighters and Home Front Cares.  Sign up at www.ColoradoSpringsChicken.com or call us here at the Peak for more info.  I’m Jackie walls from Chick Fil A on 92.9.  We love our heroes and thanks Peak FM for spreading the word.

MOMENT OF PEACE

I’m Jennifer from Veda Salon & Spa on Peak FM.  Our 3rd annual Moment of Peace Day is a day we set aside to provide salon and spa services to members of our community who dealing with, or have recently dealt with extreme circumstances and deserve a moment of peace.  If you have a friend or family member that has dealt has endured the most trying situation, we would like to acknowledge them by providing a day of relaxation, rejuvenation and appreciation.  We’ll just need a letter  or email, by September 7th to consider your special someone.  For all the details click here.  I’m Jennifer from Veda Salon and Spa on 929and THANKS Peak FM for spreading the word!

JDRF WALK

I'm Tammy Oakland from Peak FM mornings and I'm Joe Cole from Fox 21 News here on 92.9.  Worldwide, Diabetes affects millions of people, many of them are kids.  Now you can help take the steps to find a cure. Fox 21, CW 57 and 92.9 Peak FM are teaming up for in the JDRF walk to Cure Diabetes Saturday September 11th in America the Beautiful Park, and we'd love for YOU to join us!  Click on Colorado Connection dot com or call us here the Peak for more information.  I'm Tammy Oakland and I'm Joe Cole on 92.9 Peak FM we LOVE Colorado and we're proud to spread the word here on Peak FM!

TEENS WITH PROMISE BACKPACK DRIVE

I'm Robin Coen with Teens with Promise on Peak FM.  If you remember how cool it was to start the school year with new notebooks, pens and clothes, you can help create that same feeling for a less fortunate youth here in Southern Colorado. Teens of Promise is running a School Supply and Clothing Drive for teens.  When you're out shopping, toss a few extra binders, calculators or a gift card in your basket then drop off your donation at any Springs Police Station or any State Farm office.  For a list items needed or for more information, log onto Teenswithpromise.com or just contact us here at the Peak. I’m a Robin Coen with Teens with Promise on 92.9.  We love Colorado and Thanks Peak FM for spreading the word!

JULIE PENROSE FOUNTAIN

I'm Kristen Downs, Colorado Springs resident & mom and a Peak FM listener like you. The Julie Penrose Fountain in the America the Beautiful Park is in danger of being closed this summer due to the budget cuts you've heard about. To help keep the fountain flowing THIS summer, it means raising another 6 thousand dollars. Reach out to help at www.juliepenrosefountain.org or just contact us here at the Peak. I'm Kristen Downs from the Friends of Julie Penrose Fountain.we love playing in water on hot Colorado days and thanks Peak FM for spreading the word!

FRIENDS OF AQUATICS

I’m Deb Barry with Friends of Aquatics here on 92.9 Peak FM.  Make a big splash when you help your neighborhood this summer.  Our swimming pools are cool hangouts on hot days, but could be closing due to the city budgets cuts.  Your donation helps provide life saving swimming lessons and a wet and wild getaway for thousands of kids and adults.  We’ll let you know how you can get involved, just drop an email to Friendsofaquatics@gmail.com or call us here at the Peak.  I’m Deb Barry with Friends of Aquatics.  We love a good cannonball (but only when there’s water in the pool!)  and thanks Peak FM for spreading the word. 

FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS

I’m John Demmon, president of Friends of Garden of the Gods here on 92.9.  you can be a “friend” of Garden of the Gods and you don’t even need facebook!  The “Friends of the Garden of the Gods” program is a non profit organization which helps one of our most treasured landmarks look amazing. Donations support trail repair, teaching kids and adults about the park and preserving millions of eyars of natural beauty.  Find out more online at FriendsofGardenoftheGods.org or just reach out to us here at the Peak.  I’m John Demmon with Friends of Garden of the Gods here on 92.9.  We love the amazing beauty of Colorado, and thanks Peak FM for spreading the word!

SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION

I'm Joe Milligan from the Springs Rescue Mission here on 92.9 Peak FM.  On any given night, there are over 1000 men, women and children living in shelters right here in El Paso County.  This year, there is an easy way to help!  Imagine how far $5, $10 or even a $20 donation will go when Springs Rescue Mission can use just a $1.85 to feed  a hungry mom or her child.  For all the information you'll need to make a big difference this season, click on www.springsrescuemisison.org or just reach out to us here at the Peak!  I'm Joe Milligan from the Springs Rescue Mission.  We LOVE Colorado, and thank you Peak FM for spreading the word!

CHILDREN'S LITERACY CENTER

I'm Gina Solazzi from the Children's Literacy Center on 92.9 Peak FM!.  Grade school kids love a great story, and now YOU can be the one to help them read it! Volunteer for the Peak Reader Program and tutor first through sixth grade students at times and locations convenient to YOUR schedule. Training starts August 25, 26, and 27th at 5:30pm so call 471-8672, visit PeakReader.org or reach out to us here at Peak FM for the information you need to get going. I'm Gina Solazzi from the Children's Literacy Center and the Peak Reader Program on 92.9 Peak FM, and we LOVE Colorado!

SOLDIERS ANGELS ORGANIZATION

I'm Lori Ruble from the Soldiers Angels Organization on 92.9 Peak FM.  Be a hero to some REAL heroes. . .our men and women in uniform.  When you become a volunteer with the Soldiers Angels Organization, you help put together care packages to our deployed service members, help with K-9 unit adoptions, join the bakers team and even simply write letters.  There are over a thousand soldiers on the list waiting for adoption, right now.  Find out more when you CTLCO13@gmail.com or just reach out to us here at the Peak.  I'm Lori Ruble from the Soldiers Angels Organization on 92.9 Peak FM and we LOVE Colorado!

INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE SERVICES

I'm Valisa Lamers from International Cultural Exchange Services on 92.9 Peak FM.  You and your family can learn about another country AND it's culture without even leaving town! Open your home and your heart to an international student between the ages of 15-18 for the upcoming school year. These teenagers are carefully screened and are looking forward to learning about America first hand.  For find out about hosting a student, 375-8726 or just reach out to us here at the Peak.  I'm Valisa Lamers from the International Cultural Exchange Services on Peak FM and we LOVE Colorado!

CASA

I'm Susan Krassy, a volunteer with CASA on 92.9 Peak FM. Please join me to help change the lives of abused and neglected children right here in the Pikes Peak Region.  As a volunteer for CASA, you'll represent children and be their voice in court and in our community.  With your help, we can give children safe and loving homes and a better future.  For more information on how to volunteer, log on to www.achildsvoiceincourt.org or just reach out to us here at the Peak. I'm Susan Krassy with CASA on 92.9 Peak FM and we LOVE Colorado!

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION FLU SHOTS

I'm Deb Galetta from the Visiting Nurse Association on 92.9 Peak FM.  Perform at your Peak level this winter by staying healthy with a flu shot.  Roll up your sleeves and join us any Tuesday or Thursday between 2 and 6 or Satruday between 9 and 1 for your vaccination.  For details and locations visit VNAColorado.org or just give us a call here at the Peak.  I'm Deb Galetta from the visiting nurse association on 92.9 Peak FM and even during the flu season...we LOVE Colorado!

CARE AND SHARE

I'm Suzanne Lee with Care and Share Food Bank on 92.9 The New Peak FM.  Gas and food prices are stretching us all thin, and the demand for our help has gone up by as much as 30% so far this year.  Please be a hero and help us provide a warm meal for a less fortunate neighbor here in Southern Colorado with either a monetary or food donation.    For details on how you can help, visit careandshare.org or contact us here at the Peak...and THANKS in advance!  I'm Suzanne Lee from Care and Share on  92-9 Peak FM and we LOVE Colorado!

GIRL SCOUTS 

I'm Kathy-Lyn Allen from Girl Scouts of Colorado on the new Peak FM.  Experience all the fun of being a girl scout and help make a big difference in a young girls life.   The Girl Scouts of Colorado Pueblo Service Center is looking for adult volunteers. You can discover your own potential while helping to build confidence in young girls that might just last a lifetime. For more information call 543.4690, ext. 102 or just reach out to us here at the peak.  I'm Kathy Lyn Allen with Girl Scouts of Colorado on the new peak fm and we LOVE Colorado!   

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

I’m Betsy Kuecker from Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado on the New Peak FM!  We’re the people who use hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life…and there are several ways YOU can get involved!  Volunteer in a classroom or for a special event, make a donation or pledge, or come work for us on staff.  Our worldwide headquarters is right here in Colorado Springs, and we’d love to show you why our motto is “Let Their Success Be Your Inspiration”.  Click on southern Colorado dot JA dot o-r-g just call us here at the Peak to find out more!  I’m Betsy Kuecker from Junior Achievement.  Kids love to learn, and we LOVE Colorado!

PEAK RADAR PROGRAM

I’m Amanda Mountain, the Gazette Charities Program Manager on the new Peak FM.  There’s something new online that taps you and YOUR family into up-to-the-minute information about THOUSANDS of arts, culture, and outdoor events here in El Paso and Teller counties.  It’s called PeakRadar.com, and it’s FULL of festivals, free events, artist profiles, direct links to area event tickets, and even GoogleMaps of venues!  It’s all put together by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, and it’s FREE to you.  For more information, click on www.peakradar.com, or call Peak FM.  I’m Amanda Mountain, from the Gazette Charities Program on the new Peak FM, and we LOVE Colorado!

ALL BREED RESCUE

I'm Lauren Fox, of All Breed Rescue and Training on the New Peak FM.  We are a non-profit organization that rescues and improves the lives of at-risk dogs in shelters.  If you're thinking of adding a pet to your family, open your home to one of the dogs we have.  Save a life AND gain a new best friend!  Pictures of our dogs and more information are waiting for you at haveanicedog.org.  You can also contact us here the Peak!  I'm Lauren Fox, executive director of All Breed Rescue and Training on the New Peak FM and we LOVE Colorado!

PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL

I'm Skip Arms from the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officer Memorial Committee on the new Peak FM!  Here's a way to support Pikes Peak area law enforcement, AND be a part of a remarkable effort.We're looking for your help with donations to help construct the Pike's Peak Region Peace Officer Memorial in Colorado Springs.  The memorial would honor law enforcement from El Paso and Teller Counties who have fallen in the line of duty. We're about 20 percent on our way to the million dollars needed, if you can help click on www.peaceofficermemorial.com or call us here at the New Peak FM. I'm Skip Arms on the new Peak FM, and we LOVE Colorado!

PEAK READER PROGRAM

I'm Sheri Brewer from the Children's Literacy Center on the New PEAK FM! Here's an easy, but important way to make a real difference in some child's life!  Volunteer for the Peak Reader Program and tutor first through sixth grade students at times and locations convenient to YOUR schedule.  For the information you'll need to get started, call 471-8672 or reach out to us here at the Peak.  I'm Sheri Brewer from the Children's Literacy Center and the Peak Reader Program on the new PEAK FM, and we LOVE Colorado!