Our Own Lives

12/03/2025

Haven't bid yet? Browse the online auction now! Every bid supports Community Connections, Inc. and us in empowering people with disabilities across Southwest Colorado.

Bidding closes December 7th at 5 pm:

Benefitting Community Connections & Our Own Lives

12/01/2025

Thank you to The Journal for featuring our annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths and talking to Rynetta Smith, our Residential Program Assistant, about this special holiday fundraiser!

The annual Festival of Wreaths runs for nine days at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce, bringing holiday cheer to the community. The festival is hosted by Our Own Lives, a nonprofit that supports people ...

11/28/2025

3... 2... 1... Are you ready?!
The auction starts in less than 4 hours! Register now and get ready to bid for a great cause.

Every bid supports Community Connections, Inc. and us! Together, we are dedicated to helping people with disabilities and their families thrive right here in .

We're incredibly grateful to our sponsors and to all of you who make this work possible; we're making a real difference!

https://givebutter.com/c/TreesWreaths25/auction

Benefitting Community Connections & Our Own Lives

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

The disability justice movement has lost one of its brightest lights. Alice Wong, fierce leader and tireless advocate, passed away last week. As one friend reflected: "Her work consistently pushed boundaries, elevating the voices of disabled people and celebrating the richness of our culture."

Alice's legacy lives on through every disabled voice she amplified, every story she helped tell, and the community she built with unwavering dedication.

Rest in peace, Alice.

The San Francisco-based disability justice activist, writer and editor died Nov. 14 at age 51, leaving behind a community in mourning.

11/25/2025

Client Leadership Council members decorated their beautiful tree for the annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths! 🎄❤️
Our Client Leadership Council is made up of 10 people receiving services across the 5-county region, who help drive every decision we as an organization make!

Join us and register for bidding at: https://givebutter.com/c/TreesWreaths25

Bidding begins at 12pm on November 28th.

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Help people with disabilities and their families thrive in Southwest Colorado! Support Community Connections, Inc. and us by registering today; the auction opens at noon on November 28!

Register here:
www.FestivalOfTreesAndWreaths.com

11/24/2025

The Durango Siegele Safe Haven activity Calendar for December!

11/21/2025

Apologies to all of the Autistic people out there getting bombarded with more ugly and incorrect messages about vaccines and Autism.

We accept you for you and will always have your back!

11/21/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our Silver Bell Sponsors for helping us and Community Connections, Inc. bring the holiday magic to life! 💫

🎄✨ Ringing in the season with gratitude for our Silver Bell Sponsors! ✨🎄
Your support of Festival of Trees & Wreaths helps make the holidays shine brighter for everyone—spreading joy, connection, and community spirit across Southwest Colorado. 💜
Thank you to:
🌟-Cola
🌟 La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)
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🌟 Wild Horse Saloon - Durango's Favorite H***y Tonk
Because of your generosity, the Festival of Trees & Wreaths continues to bring holiday magic to our communities and support the work of Community Connections and Our Own Lives.
For more information or to participate in the online auction visit www.festivaloftreesandwreaths.com!