FIRST FRIDAYS
As our way of giving back…
On the first Friday of every month we will be giving 5% of total sales to a charitable organization. So every first Friday of the month know that a percentage of your purchase is helping make lives better!
Mark your calendars for 2009!
January 2009:
EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Association)
900 Arapahoe Blvd
Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-3042
www.efaa.org
Emergency Family Assistance Association helps those in our community whose immediate needs for food, shelter and other basic necessities cannot adequately be met by other means, and supports their efforts toward financial stability or self-sufficiency. EFAA also reaches out directly to the community for help and support in their efforts through a variety of very successful volunteer and fund-raising programs.
February 2009:
Global Greengrants Fund
2840 Wilderness Place Suite A
Boulder, CO
303-939-9866
www.greengrants.org
Global Greengrants Fund is the world’s leader in providing small grants to grassroots environmental groups around the world. Over the past 12 years, they have provided cover 3,000 grants in 120 different countries. There is no better investment than supporting passionate people with great ideas.
March 2009:
Carriage House Homeless Community Center
PO Box 626
Boulder, CO 80306
303-442-8300
www.bouldercarriagehouse.com
The Carriage House is a place where the homeless can come for shelter from the elements, a midday meal, and access to community resources. A coalition of business owners, civil servants, faith community representatives and city staff collectively agreed to create this place.
April 2009:
Amigos H.S. Exchange Program
May 2009:
Community Food Share
6363 Horizon Lane
Longmont, CO 80503
303-652-3663
www.communityfoodshare.com
Community Food Share is dedicated to improving lives by turning your small acts of generosity and kindness into a big difference in the lives of hungry families and children in your community. CFS efficiently delivers more than three million nutritionally balanced meals each year, and serves a safety net for those who are hungry in Boulder and Broomfield counties. CFS can provide four meals for each dollar contributed.
June 2009:
Autism Society of Boulder County
194 Mesa Circle
Louisville, CO
720-272-8231
autismboulder.org
Our mission is to raise autism awareness in Boulder and Broomfield Counties by supporting all Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) individuals and their families and professionals. We provide information on all topics related to autism, educational support, autism research and legislation.
July 2009:
Dairy Center for the Arts
2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO
www.thedairy.org
303-440-7826
The Dairy Center for the Arts provides an affordable home for artists & art organizations & encourages appreciation & advancement of the arts in Boulder and surrounding communities through programming, education, advocacy & outreach.
August 2009:
Hospice of Boulder County
2594 Trailridge Drive East
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-604-5235
www.hospicecareonline.org
The Hospice Care Center provides compassionate, end-of-life care, guide and comfort the grieving and educate the community.
September 2009:
Humane Society of Boulder
2323 55th Street
Boulder, CO
303-442-4030
www.boulderhumane.org
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a private, nonprofit organization that relies on donations from generous supporters. The Humane Society is an open admission shelter, accepting every animal that is brought to their facility regardless of age, health, behavior or special needs. Your expertise and compassion can help the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. You will find the rewards are immense and you will meet lots of new people and animal friends!
October 2009:
Thorne Ecological Institute
PO Box 19107
1466 N. 63rd Street
Boulder, CO 80308
303-499-3647
www.thorneeco.org
The Thorne Natural Science School has connected over 30,000 kids to nature since 1957. Experienced teachers lead enthusiastic kids outside to explore the wonders of the Front Range. Founded in 1954, Thorne’s mission is to build Earth stewardship by connecting kids to nature through hands-on environmental education.
November 2009:
WOW Museum
110 North Harrison Ave
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-604-2424
www.wowmuseum.com
Wow Museum is a place for toddlers and school age children and their families, offering a variety of interactive and informative educational and creative exhibits and programs that stimulate learning and child development.
December 2009:
The Brain Injury Association of Colorado
4200 West Conejos Place #524
Denver, CO 80204
303-355-9969
www.biacolorado.org
The Brain Injury Association of Colorado improves the quality of life for survivors of brain injury and their families, and to support programs that prevent brain injury.
