January 2011
The MSI Volunteer Committee held a Soup and Chili Day on January 19th to start off the 2011 fund raising year with a bang. The Volunteer Committee members each made delicious homemade soups, chili's and desserts to sell as the fund raiser for this quarter. This event raised $169.00 which will go towards the charity chosen for 2011. There are four charities that are being considered for the funds raised in 2011 and each of the employees will have a chance to vote on which charity they would like to see be the recipient this year.
The occasion was also marked by the appearance of Jerry Bloom who's foundation "Wish of a Lifetime" received all of the funds raised in 2010. The Volunteer Committee presented Jeremy and his foundation with a check for $750.00 which will grant many seniors a chance to fulfill a dream they may have had for their entire life!
February 2011
February is our pet friendly month so this year the volunteer committee collected donations of food, toys, blankets, towels and pet supplies for our furry friends at the Foothills Animal Shelter. Our Broomfield office collected 2 large boxes of items to donate to the shelter. This is always one of our favorite in kind collections and we love helping out with our four legged buddies.
March 2011
Once every quarter, the Broomfield office Volunteer Committee volunteers to clean up the East Park at Interlocken as a project for the City of Broomfield. The City has placed a placard at the park designating that MSI is the steward of this park and March 2011 was our quarterly obligation for this activity. This is a good time of year to get out and get all of that winter trash picked up and to get everything clean for spring. This park is a great place to enjoy a nice sack lunch or to just go for a lunch time stroll.
April 2011
MUCHO NACHOS!!! The Volunteer Committee of Broomfield sponsored a Nacho Bar as the fund raising event for the second quarter of 2011. The Committee provided the makings for a great dish of nachos. Then to cool off your mouth, there were Lemon Bars to top off the meal. This was a great fund raiser towards our efforts for the Family Tree, this year’s recipient of all funds raised by the Volunteer Committee.
Also during April, our Volunteer Committee at Broomfield, partnered with the attorneys at Orten, Cavanaugh, Richmond and Holmes, LLC and participated in the “Roll Out the Barrels” Food Drive. We collected all sorts of canned and boxes goods to give to the Food Bank of The Rockies. We all know there are so many people needing help these days, so we are always willing to give a helping hand to the Food Bank.
The Votes are In!!! Family Tree is your Winner!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting for the charity that will receive all of the funds raised by the Volunteer Committee during 2011. We also thank everyone for all of their generous support of the chosen charity. Ever little bit helps and we are excited to work for such a deserving group this entire year.
The mission of Family Tree is to help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to become safe, strong and self-reliant.
Since 1976, Family Tree has provided a broad range of services and shelter to families and youth of metro Denver to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. Last year, Family Tree provided services to more than 32,000 people, including more than 23,000 nights of safe shelter to families and individuals who might otherwise be homeless. Family Tree serves children and adolescents who have been abused or neglected and are not safe in their homes; youth who are homeless on the streets or have run away from home. They serve youth who are at risk of being removed from their homes due to behavioral problems. They assist families at risk of child abuse or neglect in an effort to stabilize those families, and help families who are caring for family members, not their own children, when parents are unable to do so. Family Tree domestic violence services increase the safety and healing of children, parents and individuals from the effects of domestic violence by providing a continuum of support services, education and resources for them. Family Tree serves adult individuals, youth and families who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness. We assist persons who have very low to no incomes and are working toward goals to increase self sufficiency.
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