10th Annual National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park
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Schedule for the Evening:
4-5pm Social Hour with passed hors d'oeuvres in the grand foyer 5-5:30pm Fill your plate and find a place to sit in Assembly Hall 5:30-6:30pm Program including Awards, Film Premier "Strong Nonprofits, Strong Community", and recognition of Legacy Giving in our community 6:30-7pm Toast, photos of award winners, and long good-byes |
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
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A Huge Do Gooder Thank You.
We couldn't do it without you. The YMCA of the Rockies has consistently donated staff time, an amazing spread of food, centerpieces on every table with matching napkins and tablecloth, AV equipment (all set up and working!) and so much more! The YMCA is an amazing partner. They started supporting this event when it was in a wee little room. Now it is in a big room with lots of people and lots more food and yet they still give.
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New to us all. Let's celebrate 10 years of celebrating...together! Gather for Nonprofit Social Hour in the Assembly Hall foyer from 4-5pm. What will you wear? Enjoy drinks, passed hors d'oevres and a Hall of Fame before sitting down to enjoy the film and awards.
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This year, Cheley Camps and Rocky Mountain Conservancy sponsor the Hall of Fame, a walk through 10 years of Philanthropy Award Winners.
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Let us toast to our good works.
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Rock Cut Brewing Co. and Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. got themselves together and spent an afternoon creating a beer just for this event. A collaborative beer called PhilanHopic! How fun is that? Snowy Peaks is coming back once again to serve their amazing wine. We are so fortunate to have these businesses thriving and giving in our community.
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Executive Directors, Film "Strong Nonprofits. Strong Community."
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EPNRC has produced a film about the engine of philanthropy in our community, showing off the work of donors, volunteers, and nonprofits. Alex Ho of Sky Pond Productions has created this film; we have dragged him to numerous events and met him at 6am to get "just the right light" for an interview. This video will be available to all local organizations.
Thank you to the United Way of Larimer County and the Town of Estes Park, CO for joining EPNRC in producing this Philanthropy Film for our town. |
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Philanthropy Award Sponsor
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Airbits believes in philanthropy! Their organization (and it's founders) are wonderful supporters of the engine of giving in our community. For the last two years, they have sponsored the ornaments given to all nominees and awards for the winners.
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Thank You to Sponsors and In-Kind Givers of Good
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Harmony Foundation has been a long-time sponsor of this event and we congratulate them on 50 years in Estes!
The Enchanted Florist supports the Women's Movement! And we keep on moving... 100 yellow roses will help us commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment. And EPNews continues to be a giving in-kind sponsor to this event and so many nonprofits through the year. We appreciate them printing pictures of the award winners each year and all the "Get yourself to the party" pre-amble. Trail Ridge Consulting Engineers is a new sponsor for this event, we are thrilled to call them philanthropy friends! Thank you all! |
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Let's Celebrate the 100 year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
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Women got the right to vote through the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads:The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Can you believe it took until 1920 to do this?! Look at how much has happened for—and because of—women over the last 100 years. Especially in the field of philanthropy! Thank you to the League of Women Voters of Estes Park for sponsoring the yellow roses that will commemorate this milestone in history.
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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. |
