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With your help...
we are creating a better community for all by:
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- Investing in quality programs and services that provide a safety net to over 130,000 people in the community annually.
- Leading initiatives aimed at creating lasting solutions to our community's most pressing needs.
- Mobilizing nonprofit, government, corporate and community partners to work together on efforts that address tomorrow's problems... today.
Read more in the 2011-2012 Annual Report.
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 A City of Heroes
Waldo Canyon Fire Assistance Fund
| In June of 2012, the El Pomar Foundation generously initiated and then selected Pikes Peak United Way to administer the Waldo Canyon Fire Assistance Fund.
Thanks to the generosity of over 3,700 donors from 42 states and two countries, more than $933,000 has been raised and is currently being awarded to organizations directly serving El Paso and Teller County residents impacted by the fire.
As of November 1, 2012, the following organizations have received funding: Read more.
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GIVE. Advocate. Volunteer.
2012-2013 Annual Campaign
| The annual fundraising campaign is in full swing. Help us reach our goal of $5.75 million!
Thank you to the hundreds of local companies who run workplace campaigns and the thousands of individuals that donate in order to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. The holidays are particularly difficult for families experiencing hunger, homelessness or catastrophic illness.
Have you made your donation? Please be generous.
Step up and join PPUW for Family Fireworks night at the Sky Sox on May 31st, 2013!
Please step up your Leadership gift by 10% or join us as a new Leader in Giving, and bring your family to enjoy the game and celebrate your gift to the community. More details in our next newsletter in February 2013.
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A Night of Celebration
Leaders in Giving Annual Reception
| Over 275 local philanthropists, members of the Tocqueville and Summit Societies, convened for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in early October at the scenic Garden of the Gods Club for the annual Leaders in Giving reception.
Emcees Jake Martens (2011-2012 Leaders in Giving co-chair along with Harry Henstschel) and Kevin Patterson (Tocqueville Society co-chair with Gayle Beshears) announced that $2.6 million, or 46% of last year's $5.6 million campaign, was contributed by Leaders in Giving!
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Thank you to our generous sponsors: Merrill Lynch and Stockmens Bank, in association with Agilent Technologies, Colorado Technical University, JE Dunn and Security Services Federal Credit Union.
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2-1-1 Information and Referral
In the Community
|  Winter is just around the corner and with that, many in our community will have difficulty keeping up with their heating bills. Again this year, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be made available from November 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013.
2-1-1 strives to connect those who are eligible to this important community resource. Dial 2-1-1 or visit our website to get connected and get answers. Read more about this story and other happenings in the 2-1-1 Monthly Dashboards.
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Quality of Life Indicators Report
2013 Edition Kick-off Event
| Join us Monday, December 17th from 5-6:30 pm at The Warehouse as we reconnect, kick-off the 2013 QLI Report and inform volunteers how the project works and how you can be involved.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please RSVP to Aimee Liotino by December 13th if you are able to join us.
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The First Five Years
Success By 6
| The first five years of any child's life heavily influences their ability to achieve in school, to live a healthy life and to become a productive citizen.
As 2012 comes to a close, we're reflecting on our Success By 6 accomplishments this past year. Read more. |
21,000 Lives Changed
Make a Difference Month
| Thank you for participating in the first ever Make A Difference Month Pack-a-Cart project!
We're proud to announce that together, we will impact over 21,000 children's lives by providing them with resources such as crayons, colored pencils, pipe cleaners and more that will help enrich their lives by opening their minds and imaginations to extraordinary possibilities through art.
Thank you to all who donated supplies, volunteered at collection sites and advocated on behalf of local businesses that donated space, supplies, money, and gift cards!
Only by acting as one can we solve what ails us all.
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