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10th Annual National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park

    RSVP. This event reaches capacity at 400 people. See you there, do-gooder!

    Please RSVP separately for each attendee separately.
    Please note that photos/video may be taken at this event. By submitting your information, you are acknowledging this and providing your permission to have your image, likeness, voice, etc. used by event organizers for publicity purposes. 
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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
>>See what Nonprofits will be around during Social Hour.


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. 
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.
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. ​

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."

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

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 ​

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 cele
​bration 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

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Misstress of Ceremony, Andrea Escorcia. Youth in Action member. Andrea co-hosted with Bill Pinkham. 
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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.”

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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!
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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."
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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.
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Help us to congratulate and recognize past winers, most of whom continue to serve our community.

2018 Enduring Service – Ruth Hess
2018 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Village Thrift Shop
2018 Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year – Gail Albers
2018 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Lydia Pita


2017 Enduring Service – Pieter and Helen Hondius
2017 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Mountain Home Cafe’, Olga & Enrique family and staff
2017 Business Philanthropist of the the Year – Snowy Peaks Winery – Candice Mohr
2017 Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year – Terry Rizzuti
2017 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Micah Brown

2016 Enduring Service – Jean Austin
2016 Enduring Service – Bill and Sue Pinkham
2016 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Anthony DeSousa – Antonio’s Pizza
2016 Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year – Kristen Berg
2016 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Estes Park High School/Environmental Sciences Class

2015 Enduring Service Award – Bob & Ludie Dickeson
2015 Business Philanthropist of the Year Award – Kris & Gary Hazelton – Estes Park News
2015 Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year Award – Judi Cunningham
2015 Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award – Will Thomas

2014 Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year Award – Sherry Davis
2014 Enduring Service Award – Jayne Zmijewski
2014 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Amy Hamrick – Kind Coffee

2013 Individual Philanthropist of the Year – Kathy Littlejohn (Kids Cafe’, Fine Arts Guild)
2013 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Rocky Mountain Park Inn
2013 Lifetime Philanthropist Award – David Krumme

2012 Individual Philanthropist of the Year – Don Widrig
2012 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Jared Andrew, Store Manager at Safeway Food Store #0920
2012 Individual/Business Philanthropists of the Year – Rob and Julie Pieper, owners of Poppy’s and Mama Rosa’s

2011 Philanthropist (donor and/or grantmaker) – Peggy and John Lynch (major gift to EVICS)
2011 Philanthropist Honorable Mention – Estes Park Community Thrift Shop
2011 Outstanding Volunteer – Andi Smith (Elizabeth Guild)
2011 Outstanding Volunteer Honorable Mention – Marilyn Vergoth (Estes Park Medical Center)
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2010 Special Recognition – Frank Shavlik (retiring EPNRC board member)

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC)
Mailing Address is PO Box 4221, Estes Park, CO 80517
Physical Address is 1700 Brodie Ave., Lower Level of the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies


The EPNRC offers limited office hours.  
We are still available to serve our nonprofits and community.
Please contact us via email until we are able to gather again.


Office Hours 

Tuesday: noon - 3pm
Friday: 10am-noon
by appointment only, please email us

Telephone

970-480-7805

Email

info@epnonprofit.org
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