Although Ken Treshow walked with difficulty and struggled to speak, he traveled the world and never hesitated to express his opinion.

It may seem hard to believe that a constant thirst for water was the inspiration for Loy Little to donate to a Wheat Ridge Ministries project to build wells in Africa, but it’s true.

Mike Zeddies and his wife, Lynn, both teach at St. Lorenz Lutheran School in the picturesque resort community of Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Supporting Wheat Ridge Ministries gives Gary and Kathy Worke an opportunity to support charitable ministries they might not otherwise know about.

Bill Kinley was a gentle giant with a very big heart. He gave 110 percent of his time and energy to any project he undertook.

Carson Williams, a new Wheat Ridge board member and a new father, and his wife, Jessie, welcomed son Charlie in May.

As a nurse, Kay Siebert considers herself a lifelong caregiver, who values fostering health and wellness in all aspects of life.

Sponsoring Organization: Lutheran Family Services of NE City/State: Omaha, Nebraska Grant Program: GrantsPlus Grant Amount: $50,000

Sponsoring Organization: River City Community Development Program City/State: Chicago, Illinois Grant Program: Emerging Leader Grant Amount: $10,000