February Charity: SPIE Grants (Poudre School District Foundation)
Poudre School District Foundation SPIE Grants
“Creativity is where we start to think differently, and Innovation is where Creativity comes to life” -George Couros
The SPIE Grants through the Poudre School District Foundation are symbiotic of our mission here at Odell including innovation, creativity and collaboration. These grants offer teachers, our boots on the ground, an opportunity to combine their experience and imagination to produce thoughtful ways to engage young minds. Grants have been awarded to 7th to 10th graders to do coral restoration off the coast of Florida, contributed Spanish novels for high school students and provided smart boards for an elementary school to name a few.
Please watch these incredibly moving videos to see the extraordinary teachers and motivated kids that have benefited from these grants.
Tip Jar: B.A.S.E. Camp
We understand that the future of our community relies on the care of our young people today and that affordable care for kids while their parents are working is integral in their success.
“B.A.S.E. Camp’s (Before and After School Enrichment) vision is that our children achieve life-long success. Our mission is to be the choice provider of safe, affordable, accessible out-of-school-times childcare with enrichment services, aligned with the community schools.
Programs are offered to over 3,250 children annually at 33 elementary school sites throughout Larimer County, including a variety of activities and enrichment choices for children in grades K-7. Sliding fees insure that all families can afford our programs with scholarships ranging from 10% to 100%.”
Click to learn more about B.A.S.E. Camp.
January Charity of the Month: First Descents
First Descents
Please join us in the tap room this month as we partner with First Descents, a local organization that offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same. Proceeds from every Taster Tray sold, for the whole month of January, will help fund the donation to First Descents.
You can also directly support First Descents by donating here: http://firstdescents.org/get-involved/donate/
Adaptive Sports Center
Our committee has chosen Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte as the January Tip Jar Partner. Through the month of January, 100% of of our taproom gratuity is donated to this organization.
The Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) aims to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing exceptional outdoor adventure activities and solutions that break boundaries.You can support this amazing community resource in our tap room this month by leaving your “change” in our tip jar! You can also learn more and donate directly by visiting: http://www.adaptivesports.org/ways-to-give/donatenow
For more information on our Charities of the Month program, you can reach out to Karla Baise at [email protected]
December Charity of the Month: Disabled Resource Services
Disabled Resource Services
Please join us in the tap room this month as we partner with Disabled Resource Services, a local organization that empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence through services supporting advocacy, awareness and access to their community.
Our mission to serve the community that has provided our success often leads us to reaching out to underserved and marginalized populations. This month in our tap room, Disabled Resource Services is present to share their goals and efforts with our guests and visitors. DRS’ overarching goal is ensuring those in need the ability to locate resources and receive services to stabilize their circumstances in order to accomplish self-identified goals that maximize their independence and improve their quality of life. Mahatma Ghandi said, “the true measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable.”
Join us in supporting DRS by donating here: http://disabledresourceservices.org/donate-now/
Elderhaus Adult Day Programs
To partner with the efforts of DRS as our Charity of the Month, our committee has chosen Elderhaus Adult Day Programs as the December Tip Jar Partner. Through the month of December, 100% of of our taproom gratuity is donated to this organization.
Elderhause’s mission is “to provide holistic and therapeutic daytime care to seniors and adults with disabilities in a safe, engaging environment tailored to their needs.” Their vision “Our participants, whether seniors or adults over 18 years old with disabilities and including all income levels, have an engaging, safe daytime environment that fosters an enhanced sense of self and of community belonging. Our caregivers have the freedom to adjust to their new normal, be productive, and experience less stress.”
You can support this amazing community resource in our tap room this month by leaving your “change” in our tip jar! You can also learn more and donate directly by visiting: http://www.elderhaus.org/get-involved/
For more information on our Charities of the Month program, you can reach out to Karla Baise at [email protected]
