I know that many, if not most of you do not live in Colorado...but there is something very important going on today called Colorado Giving Day.
For today only, if you donate money to local charities via this site, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar. There are so many different and worthy charities. Some of the ones my friends volunteer at and are asking donations for are:
- Judi's House
- From our friend Sara:
As some of you know, I have been volunteering this year with an organization that is very close to my heart: Judi's House. Judi's House is a program that allows children who have lost a loved one, to grieve, share, learn, and grow. Often these children feel very isolated in their grief, as typically no one else they know has had a death loss experience, but at Judi's House they are surrounded by... people just like them. As a volunteer, I get to sit with these kids, listen to their stories and memories and watch as they become stronger from their experiences. The program is free to families and they work with a wide range of children, including those as young as 3 up to young adults as old as 25. They provide families with individual counseling and support group services, as well as create special events and activities to help memorialize their special person. It is really an amazing organization and I feel honored that I get to be a part of it.
Today is "Colorado Gives Day." Judi's House (featured on 9News last night), along with many other wonderful Colorado charities have been selected to participate and any funds you donate today will be matched. I urge you to go to http://www.cogivesday.org/ and find a charity that speaks to you and donate because for today only, your donation will go further.
- Maria Droste Counseling Center
- From our friend Kenji and his father: For Colorado Gives Day, my father is raising money for the Maria Droste Counseling Center. They provide high-quality mental health care to hundreds of Denver area children, regardless of their parents' ability to pay. Today, 1st Bank of Colorado is adding a bonus for ever dollar donated. Thanks!
- Colorado Symphony Orchestra
- Dave and I enjoy going to see the CSO and they have been in dire financial straits for a while. Here is what they posted on FaceBook earlier today: Support the Colorado Symphony on the second annual Colorado Gives Day! Today, Colorado citizens will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits like the Symphony. A portion of all donations received today via GivingFirst.org will be matched by an incentive fund from FirstBank. Make your contribution at the link below. Thanks for your support!
Here's a description of the program in case you feel like giving:
Today is Colorado Gives Day! Do you have a favorite nonprofit? If you do, today is the day to donate and show your support. Nonprofits pay no credit card fees, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund and large cash prizes (1k to 5k) will be given out in a variety of categories. Use the link below to search for organizations.
If you have the time and a few dollars to spare, please feel free to look over the different organizations that are participating in today's Coloardo Gives Day. You can search by specific organizations or just what area of focus are dear to your heart.
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