The state's largest charity event, including many based in Jefferson County, brought in $33.8 million in donations this year.
Called Colorado Gives Day, the annual charity event, helped generate donations to 2,111 nonprofits across the state, by offering a $1 million matching fund donated by the Community First Foundation and FirstBank. The money raised on Dec. 6 totaled $5.3 million more than last year.
Some local recipients...
Arvada Food Bank: $56,098
Arvada Center: $23,576
CASA of Jeffco and Gilpin: $61,020
Foothills Animal Shelter: $57,000
Green Mountain High School: $23,943
Jeffco Outdoor Lab: $36,990
Seniors Resource Center: $44,750
Colorado Gives Day organizers say 145,763 donations were made. Donation amounts range from $10 to $1.48 million. The largest gift was given to the Schlessman Family YMCA. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Inc. received the greatest number of donations.
"We are moved by this outpouring of generosity and thank each and every donor for supporting Colorado nonprofits and the great work they do to make our lives better," said Marla J. Williams, president and CEO, Community First Foundation. "These numbers show that Coloradans value the many ways nonprofits enrich our lives."
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Biggest-Colorado-Gives-Day-yet-benefits-many-Jeffco-groups,240393
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