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Standing With Families in the Toughest Year Yet

By Colleen Mortensen November 27, 2025

This has been one of the toughest years we’ve seen in the education landscape. Families

across Colorado, especially those raising children with disabilities, are navigating

unprecedented barriers: schools stretched thin, special education services disrupted, and

systems that feel harder than ever to access or trust.


Every day, parents are reaching out to PEAK in crisis, overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure

where to turn next. And every day, PEAK shows up for them. We listen. We guide. We

empower. We help families secure the services and supports their children need, not just to get

by, but to truly thrive.

But truthfully, we cannot meet the rising need without community support. A growing number of

parents are facing challenges that require deeper, more intensive advisement and connection.

To continue providing the high-quality, individualized support PEAK is known for, and to keep

these services free for every family who needs them, we rely on generous donors who believe

in inclusive futures.


That’s why Colorado Gives Day matters so deeply. As Michele Williers, CEO of PEAK Parent

Center, explains, “Your generosity fuels hope, opens doors, and ensures every child with a

disability has the chance to thrive—especially in a year when they need us more than ever.”

Your Colorado Gives Day donation is not just a gift — it’s a lifeline. It shows your commitment to

opportunity, belonging, and a clear path forward for every child. And this year, that commitment

matters more than ever. PEAK families need us. And we need you.


Together, we can ensure no parent has to navigate Colorado’s complex education system

alone. With your support, hope grows, possibilities expand, and children with disabilities gain

the chance to thrive—this year and every year.


In a moment when families are relying on us more than ever, your generosity truly makes the

difference. Give today at: coloradogives.org/organization/PEAKParentCenter

To learn more about PEAK Parent Center, or to access our free services, visit: peakparent.org