Tis The Season to Be Giving
December 3rd, 2008 Categories: Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder
During these seemingly difficult times (ok- even the press is calling it a “recession” now) it really makes my heart shine when I continue to read in the Boulder Colorado Daily Camera newspaper about people digging deeper into their pockets making sure that their neighbors have enough to eat. This year the Community Food Share’s “Let’s Bag Hunger” food drive has so far exceeded it’s goal to collect food and money by 20%. The scary part is that the 20% is also a mirror of the increase in demand . I am proud to say that Boulder’s Non-Profit Community is one of the best I’ve ever seen and one which Boulderites pride themselves. Continue reading to see a sample list of non-profits in Boulder Colorado and think about getting involved in one of Boulder’s unique non-profits or maybe one in your community.
- United Way of Boulder Colorado currently has a socks and mitten drive going on and check out their website if you want to set out a collection bin in your office, store or church.
- Parenting Place – their goal is to relieve to relieve isolation and the stress of parenting by providing outreach, education, and help in developing a sense of community.
- Boulder Shelter for the Homeless – their goal is to provide safe shelter, food, support services and an avenue to self sufficiency for homeless adults. They have 2 very successful fundraisers: the Barely Black Autumn Gala, held at the Boulder Theater and the Boulder Shelter Golf Classic.
- Community Radio station KGNU – a non profit “community radio” continues after 30 years to be a part of the publicity organ by promoting community outreach and participation.
- Boulder Humane Society - founded to protect those who do not have voices to protect themselves.
- Boulder Health and Human Services – click on the website to see a list of all Boulder County’s health services
- NARF – Native American Rights Foundation – based out of Boulder Colorado and founded in 1970, it’s the oldest and largest non-profit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Indian Tribes, organizations and Indians nationwide.
- Golden West Foundation - formed to cover gaps between Medicaid reimbursements and actual costs for senior housing and care to Boulder residents in their assisted – living facility.
- EFAA - Emergency Family Assistance Association – helps those in the community with immediate needs for food and shelter and other basic necessities.
- Peace and Justice Center – rooted in the spirit of unconditional nonviolence and decdicated to personal and social change.
- eQuilters Inc - a Boulder based online resource of quilting supplies who have earmarked their 2009 charitable partner Engineers Without Boarders – promoting and implementation of water filtration and energy solutions in Rwanda Africa.
- Pedestrian Shops of Boulder – they’re collecting used shoes
- Bead of Life – an organization founded by 3 women that arrange to try and help Ugandan woman overcome extreme poverty and hardship by earning money by making colorful bead necklaces out of paper and selling them.
This is just a smattering of volunteer non profits in the Boulder County Community. If you want more information about working as a volunteer and are looking for that special interest of your heart, please visit The Volunteer Connection. Established in 1969 in Boulder Colorado, this organization was one of the first volunteer information and referral centers in the nation.
Please email us if you would like The Troia Team to highlight your non-profit organization on our website and in our blogs during this holiday season and throughout the new year. As a Real Estate Team, we are involved in the community and want to be involved with you! Have a wonderful and safe Holiday Season.
Wonderful article, tis is the season to help others. We had an event on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Chattanooga called the Grateful Gobbler Walk for the homeless. We had over 2,000 participants who were able to donate to 22 different agencies in their registration. It was a wonderful event. You can read about it on our blog. Keep up the great work. David
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