Good Neighbor Podcast: Fort Collins

Cheryl Campbell knows firsthand what it's like to struggle. As a single mother navigating college while receiving Medicaid and food stamps, she developed a deep understanding of the challenges many families face. Now, as Executive Director of Children's Speech and Reading Center, she's channeling that empathy into action, ensuring that any child in Northern Colorado who needs speech or reading therapy receives it—regardless of their family's financial situation. Since 1993, Children's Speech...

Sarah Swanty never imagined that $600 from her personal checking account would transform into an organization helping 18,000 animals annually. As Executive Director of Animal Friends Alliance, she shares the remarkable 19-year journey from passionate volunteer to leader of one of Northern Colorado's most impactful animal welfare organizations. The conversation reveals how Animal Friends Alliance evolved through the 2020 merger of Animal House Rescue and Fort Collins Cat Rescue, creating a co...