From old couches and mattresses to baby gear, paint and contact lenses, these Colorado organizations want your old stuff to help the planet, consumers and an underused workforce.
Arc Thrift Stores
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One person’s trash, another’s treasure: Donors, buyers flock to Colorado thrift stores amid post-pandemic resurgence
COVID pulled down sales, but customers are back. And drop-offs at donation sites are stressing a diminished workforce.
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Unemployment may be dropping in Colorado, but for at least one vulnerable group it’s rising
In April, May and June of last year, Colorado’s unemployment rate was well over 11%. Thankfully, as we have started to come out of the pandemic, that number has fallen considerably, down to 6.2% as of May. Soon, I hope, we will return to pre-COVID numbers — between 2.5% and 3%. However, there is a […]
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Opinion: Coloradans with intellectual and developmental disabilities should qualify now for COVID-19 vaccination
We all can agree that 2020 was perhaps one of the most difficult years any of us have ever experienced. As we settle into this new year, I am focused on remaining optimistic and positive about the changes I hope to come. But I am also worried. I am the president and CEO of Arc […]