For some with student loans, making payments means turning to GoFundMe
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
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The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.
The family of a toddler who died in her car seat hopes to raise enough money for her funeral.
Parents of students at Slavens School supportive of teachers preparing to strike organized a GoFundMe account to help cover expenses.
The campaign raised $400,000, which authorities say was spent on luxury items and casino trips.
A young man in Loveland is making strides as he recovers from being hit by a suspected drunk driver.
A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was hit by an alleged drunk driver while riding his motorcycle in Loveland, Friday.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for a motorcyclist hit and seriously hurt by an alleged drunk driver in Loveland.
Ask anyone who lives in the Yampa River Valley about the generosity people have for one another and they will tell you it's something extra special.
A family is coming together this holiday season to ask for help for an Aurora man in dire need of a lung transplant.
A father of five who raised more than $2,500 on GoFundMe to pay for his kids' Christmas presents is now facing criticism.
A preschool teacher in Fort Collins is going above and beyond for a student and her family.
A New Jersey couple and a homeless man have been accused of making up a feel-good story that raised more than $400,000 through GoFundMe.
A Loveland woman is facing charges for allegedly scamming people with a fake GoFundMe account and pretending that she was suffering from a serious illness.
The attorney said his firm would no longer represent the Mark D'Amico and Katelyn McClure in the lawsuit involving Johnny Bobbitt.
Police executed a search warrant Thursday morning to comb through the home of the couple who raised $400,000 for a homeless Philadelphia man.
The family of a truck driver who was badly hurt in a crash on Interstate near Idaho Springs is asking for help.
Remember the two-year-old who lost his mother and father in a devastating car crash in Franktown? On Tuesday, a little more than two months after the crash, Cadence Poyner hit a major milestone.
This Friday, July 20, the park is making their 'Dive-In' Movie Night even cooler.
"David's passing has been very tough for all of us, but his family is very distraught and is now facing enormous financial strains," said Park Manager Julie Arington.
A roller blade enthusiast traveling across the country to raise money for hungry children returned to Colorado this week as he prepares to make the next leg of his trip to the East Coast.
A family of seven in Broomfield is in need of the community's help after a fire destroyed their home and nearly everything they own.
The 2-year-old boy, who lost his mother and father after an accused drunk driver collided with their car, is out of the hospital and making progress.
The community has rallied for a mother and her three sons who were shot at point blank range at a dentist's office in Westminster.
Summer is just around the corner -- that means fun in the sun for most of us and the busiest time of year for Colorado's rescue crews.
The Kwanzaa Committee of Denver hosts public events throughout the seven days, inviting the entire community.
Authorities have closed Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon due to what the Colorado Department of Transportation cited as 'safety concerns.'
This week marks one year since the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado.
State health officials have begun monitoring a facility that converts cow manure into natural gas after elevated levels of an unhealthy and flammable - but also naturally occurring - gas were recently detected.
After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
The Kwanzaa Committee of Denver hosts public events throughout the seven days, inviting the entire community.
Authorities have closed Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon due to what the Colorado Department of Transportation cited as 'safety concerns.'
This week marks one year since the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado.
State health officials have begun monitoring a facility that converts cow manure into natural gas after elevated levels of an unhealthy and flammable - but also naturally occurring - gas were recently detected.
After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
Video of a crash at the intersection of Sheridan and West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge (Source: CBS Colorado)
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Saturday is the first night of Posadas, a Mexican Christmas tradition where people gather to re-enact the journey of Mary and Joseph to find shelter in Bethlehem.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The sales tax in Denver is about to rise. Businesses and consumers will have to prepare to pay more for goods going into the New Year.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.