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February Newsletter
ColoradoCheckoffColoradans dial 2-1-1 for help when they need it most.  And now, Colorado 2-1-1 needs your help.

 Colorado Checkoff

Beginning this year, the Colorado State Income Tax form will include a charitable checkoff box to benefit Colorado 2-1-1.

 

Your donation to Colorado 2-1-1 First Call for Help Fund, a free referral service, helps fellow Coloradans find vital services such as emergency shelter, food, rent and utility assistance, child care, health care, and so much more. 

 

Learn more & watch the 2-1-1 Checkoff Colorado video

 

By simply dialing 2-1-1, families and individuals can find help when they need it most.

CharityNavPikes Peak United Way recently received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating.

 

This "exceptional" rating means we exceed industry standards and outperform most charities in our cause. 

See the full review.

CCTCCALL TO ACTION: Advocate for the Child Care Tax Credit

 

The Colorado Child Care Tax Credit, which affords eligible donors a 50% income tax credit, is currently in jeopardy.

 

Fortunately, members of the Colorado Senate and the House of Representatives do not want to see an end to this tax credit, but they need your help!

 

Your voice makes a difference.  Contact members of the Colorado House Finance Committee in support of House Bill 11-10-1014 which, if passed, would reinstate the credit for years 2011-2019.

 

Take Action Now!

Lightning Rod

 

LightningRodJoin our first Lightning Rod Community Conversation on Education

 

Learn about Social Promotion, hear from a panel of educators and parents and engage in exciting conversations as you consider what is taking place in your local schools.

 

The Event: Social Promotion - Pros & Cons of Promoting or Retaining Low-Achieving Students

 

The Details: Check out the full flyer 

 

Women's Leadership Council meeting DATE CHANGE:

 

The February meeting for the WLC meeting has been postponed until March 16th from 4:30 to 6:00pm.

 

Learn more about WLC

In This Issue:

GIVE >>
    - Dine United

    - 2-1-1 Checkoff Colorado

ADVOCATE >>

    - Child Care Tax Credit

    - Lightning Rod Community

      Conversation

VOLUNTEER >>
    - GenNext
LIVE UNITED >>
    - 4-Stars from Charity

      Navigator 

 

DineUnitedDine United Sign

You can make sure every child in our community has access to a book in their own home!

It's easy.  Just dine at one of the participating restaurants ANY Wednesday in April.  That's it!

 

 

Each restaurant has made a generous donation to our School Readiness Initiative!

GenNextGenerationNEXT logo

Are you, or someone you know, a member of the next generation (30 years old and under) who passionately wants to improve the quality of life in our community?
  
Recruit some friends and join in the GenerationNEXT event April 1st-9th 2011.

 

Help our community's:

>> Environment

>> At-risk youth

>> Homeless

>> Arts and culture

>> And so much more... 

  
Get the details!  Contact Aimee Liotino by email or phone 719.955.0762 for more info.
Be an Advocate
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Cornerstone Partners
 Cornerstone Members

 

Founded in 2001, the purpose of the Cornerstone Program is to fully underwrite all of the administrative and fundraising costs of Pikes Peak United Way so that donor dollars are used solely for the purpose of helping the Community.

 

Because of our Cornerstone Partners, it is with great pride we are able to say: 100% of the donations received by Pikes Peak United Way go directly to programs and services to help those in need.

 

For their continued support, our sincere thanks go out to all of our Cornerstone Partners.
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