Thank you for partnering with me to explore what local journalists can do in collaboration with the community. I was recently asked if our Word of Thanks microgiving is “activism,” which is often used pejoratively regarding journalism. I’ll let others decide labels but I do want Colorado to be a better place. Journalism is one form of active civic engagement to better a community. Supporting non-profits that make an impact is another. I respect that different journalists have different boundaries around civic engagement. I appreciate that the folks in charge of 9News and TEGNA have allowed us - you and me - to work together for 250 weeks to raise $14.5M for non-profits across Colorado. Thank you. More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://x.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.