COS Town Tidings #24-239

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📰 Behind the Scenes: Tackling Family Homelessness👶

📰 Fall Bear Alert: How to Stay Safe 🐻

📰 Public Panel Wed on City Growth—Register Now 🏙️

Wellness Video: ☀️ Activate Your Day: Simple Pajama Workout

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🚔 Smash-and-Grab Robbery Trend Continues

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🌦 COS Weather - Warm with scattered showers

In Colorado Springs, the Family Solutions Collaborative, consisting of 56 local organizations, meets monthly to tackle the toughest cases of family homelessness and instability. These behind-the-scenes efforts connect families with essential services, addressing issues like housing, transportation, and childcare. Despite resource limitations, the collaborative plays a crucial role in stabilizing at-risk families. The group’s work has led to projects like the Helen Hunt Campus, (formerly Helen Hunt Elementary being converted into an apartment complex for homeless families) which will provide more housing options for those in need. Full Story

As fall arrives in Colorado Springs, bear activity is expected to surge due to their increased caloric intake ahead of winter hibernation. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) advises residents to take precautions, including securing garbage, locking doors, and removing bird feeders and if you see one. If you see a bear, make loud noises, bang loud objects and throw things at it to scare it off. For those with livestock, CPW recommends secure enclosures and scent deterrents. These steps are essential to minimizing bear encounters and ensuring safety during this active season. For more information visit the CPW website, Living with Bears section.

The City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities are hosting a public panel discussion this Wed, Aug 28 at the Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center to explore how cities can manage growth and annexation. The event, part of the AnnexCOS initiative, will feature experts in various fields, including economics, urban planning, and water conservation. Topics will include economic development, infrastructure, and environmental impact. Attendees can participate in person or watch the event online (must register to get the information), with a Q&A session included. Future public engagement opportunities on AnnexCOS will be announced soon.

When mornings are hectic, a standing stretch workout that requires no equipment or change of clothes can be a simple solution to get your muscles moving. This routine, which can be done in PJ’s or bathrobe, focuses on gentle, standing movements that activate the body without the need for a gym setup. Perfect for those short on time or looking for a low-key way to start the day, this workout makes it easy to stay active with minimal effort.

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Colorado Springs has seen a troubling surge in smash-and-grab robberies, with the latest incident marking the 29th of its kind in 2024. Early on August 24, a stolen vehicle was driven through the entrance of a veteran-owned pawn and gun shop, allowing thieves to steal gaming consoles. Although firearms were secured, the store faces over $30,000 in damages. The police and ATF are investigating as the community grapples with this escalating crime wave.

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