Non-Profit Spotlight

Each year, BHS supports four Colorado-based non-profit organizations to truly be a beacon in the community at large through a one-time donation of $500 each. On January 24, 2008, BHS attendees voted for the four Colorado-based, non-profit organizations below.

We are delighted to recognize and honor one organization each quarter of 2008. We would like to thank each of you who participated in the selection process.

Congratulations!

Third Quarter, 2008 The Medicine Horse Program The Medicine Horse Program positively transforms the mental health and life skills of adolescents, adults and families through interaction with horses. Participants experience psychological, social, emotional and spiritual growth by learning to break down barriers and express feelings. Those benefiting are juvenile offenders (BEST), grieving children (Hospice), high schools, AIM House and many families, dealing with issues in this safe, informal environment created with the horses and their reflection back to them. Website: www.medicinehorse.org

Fourth Quarter, 2008 WilLiv Center The WilLiv Center partners with women and children going through divorce. They help families create a strong foundation of health and well being by increasing their capacity for strength and competence while confronting challenges that lie ahead. They emerge as vital, successful and dynamic women with strong and vibrant children. The goal of this nonprofit is to quickly and efficiently provide services and financial help to prevent the family from slipping into the trap of poverty which so oftentimes happens as the result of a devastating divorce. Website: www.thewillivcenter.org

First Quarter, 2008 Bridgeway Homes for Pregnant Teens Building new lives for pregnant teens since 1986, providing shelter, support and life skills. This organization was formed by one committed individual, Carol Haas, after reading a newspaper story about a young mother who left her newborn baby in a dumpster. "Bridgeway, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is a loving home, providing education and support for pregnant and parenting teenagers. Our focus is to help those young women who are making good choices for themselves and their babies by encouraging them to pursue educational goals, job training, good parenting and adoption options. Bridgeway's mission is to build new lives for pregnant teens and their babies by providing shelter, food, clothes, education, life skills, counseling, mentors, career training and support. Mandated continued education, counseling, and attendance in a series of semi-weekly classes that are taught by volunteers, helps to assure that they are prepared for the future. These classes range from parenting, adoption, and life skills training, to career options. Bridgeway cannot function without the generosity of the people who volunteer for us. Take a look at some of the different ways in which you may want to help Bridgeway." Website: www.bridgewayhomes.org

ADD & Bipolar Foundation For Holistic Wellness

This organization provides education and financial assistance to qualifying individuals who desire to heal and transform attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder and sensory integration disorder. Also, providing financial aid to parents who would like to participate in the heart centered parenting program.

Website: www.ibcreation.com

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is dedicated to assuring the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. They are currently helping over 600 families with cystic fibrosis patients in the metro Denver area, where there is not enough need to attract funding for medical research from pharmaceutical companies.

Website: www.cff.org

Kempe Children's Foundation

The Kempe Center provides and improves direct clinical services, improves clinical service delivery systems, and provides training, education and consultation programs to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect in Colorado and throughout the nation. Since children are our most precious resource, we need to do whatever we can to protect them and provide them with every opportunity to grow and flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.

Website: www.kempecenter.org

Lakewood Legacy Foundation

Lakewood Legacy Foundation addresses the immediate and emerging community needs by working cooperatively with other local resources to raise money and grant funding for projects and programs that enhance the well-being of the people of Lakewood, Colorado. As the nonprofit arm of the city of Lakewood, the organization provides support to needy organizations such as senior health and fitness programs, youth opportunities programs, Helping Hands and Hearts, after school arts programs, Eaton Terrace Senior Housing, and many other programs that are not covered by the cities taxes.

Website: www.lakewoodlegacy.org

Sankofa Wholistic Health Care

Sankofa Wholistic Health Care provides primary health care information through basic and informal education on food, nutrition, culture and the impact on health and wellness to Black African/African American communities. African American health care issues are often overlooked. This organization is committed to empowering communities and individuals to understand the importance of self-goverance over health issues, resulting in healthier communities. Monthly mini-health fairs provide the forum for their mission.

Website: Under construction

Vincentian Center For Spirituality At Work

A bridge uniting diverse people for spiritual transformation and social justice. The organization sponsors a program called 'Making Choices' which teaches a 5 step decision making process to women at the Denver Women's Correctional Facility.

Website: www.cfsaw.org/index.htm

Click here to see the 2007 Recipients and Nominees

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