by Easton Garcia | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
I recently had the chance to visit Coronado High School and sit in on something the school has built called Cougars Care. Cougars Care is a nonprofit organization created at Coronado High School to meet students’ tangible, day-to-day needs—food, clothing, school...
by Easton Garcia | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
2025 was a mild winter in Colorado Springs. But anyone who lives here knows, despite the warm temperatures, winter is coming. Out east, where Falcon Elementary sits, the plains are cold, windy, and exposed. When winter arrives in full force, a quality coat isn’t a...
by Easton Garcia | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
I was sitting in a CAFE earlier this year when a principal stood up to introduce herself and share a bit about her school. She said something that caught my ear and I have been thinking about since. “We believe that there is going to be something in this...
by Easton Garcia | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Teacher Appreciation Week is always the first full week in May. This initiative started with educators advocating for recognition in the 1940s, gained national traction in 1953, and was officially recognized by Congress in 1980. In 1985, the National PTA and NEA...
by Easton Garcia | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Work day vs great day CityServe volunteers don’t mind hard work. But there’s a real difference between a work day and a great day. A great day is when volunteers feel connected, welcomed, and clearly guided—and when they leave knowing how to come back....
