10th Annual National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park
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Look at this galaxy of do-gooders!!
National Philanthropy Day is an annual celebration of donors and volunteers. 400 plus Estes folks gather at the YMCA of the Rockies each November to celebrate our (very) philanthropic community.
2018 National Philanthropy Day Presentation of Awards
Misstress of Ceremony, Andrea Escorcia. Youth in Action member. Andrea co-hosted with Bill Pinkham.
Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year – Gail Albers
Gail gives. From Quota fundraisers like the Home Tour and Taste of Estes, to serving as a Land Trust Site Monitor for the Estes Valley Land Trust, her work is present and impactful in our community. She is also the President of PEO Chapter HZ and has sat on the state board for several years. Gail was also on the board of directors for Loving Spirit, providing grief counseling, as well as on the National Standards Board for the American Camping Association. As her nominator shared, “She might say she is busy, but never too busy to help a worthwhile cause she believes in.” 
Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Lydia Pita
Lydia’s volunteerism at the EVICS Family Nights for the past two years is helping young families continue to grow and develop in Estes Park. Lydia also serves on the Middle School Student Council, is a member of the Builder’s Club, and volunteers as a timer at school swim meets. As her nominator said, “She is dependable and committed, caring and thoughtful.” Thank you for being a philanthropic leader, Lydia! |
Business Philanthropist of the the Year –
Village Thrift Shop As a testament to their good work, the Village Thrift Shop was nominated several times for Business Philanthropist of the Year. Run by a hard-working, generous crew of volunteers, the Village Thrift Shop collects items for reuse and donates all profits to various community needs. Their donations have helped fund many projects for the Estes Park School District, including innovative classroom items for the Elementary School and the Outdoor Adventure Club. In the words of one of their nominators, “The people committed to the mission of the Village Thrift Shop are changing lives, enriching them, and continuing to grow the sense of community that Estes Park is so fondly known for." 
Enduring Service Award – Ruth Hess
For over two decades, Ruth Hess has been a staple at the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Field Institute. She spends 416 hours each year to keep the field institute running, from answering phones to filing paperwork, sharing information with the public and logging statistics and analytics. More than just a volunteer, she is also a member and financial supporter to further the mission of the Conservancy. |
