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Supporters

Posada would like to thank its generous supporters for their help during this critical time.

Donors

We would like to give special recognition to the following donors whose very generous support enabled Posada to provide emergency shelter to homeless families throughout the summer:

• Dr. Lou Balizet
• Pat Lucore

We would also like to thank the following supporters:

• Corporate and Foundation Donors

  - Daniels Fund: $45,000 grant for operating expenses and $45,000 for capital projects.

  $5,000 grant.

  $5,000 grant: (http://chieftain.com/news/local/article_790056fe-55aa-11df-bc2c-001cc4c03286.html)

  (Northside): $1,000 grant.

  Waste Connections of Colorado, Inc. (new bikes for kids in shelter): Article

  Black Hills Energy ($1,000 for the picnic and memorial) Target ($2,000)

• Individual Donors
  • Monthly Donors
    • Deanery of Pueblo
    • Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
    • Good Shepherd Fellowship
    • Richard and Kathleen Eriksen
    • Mark and Linda Pierson
    • Cassandra and Mike Pearson
    • Mary Stattelman
    • Melisa Shaw
    • Harriet Warren
    • Ruben Gallegos
  • Quarterly Donors
    • St. Charles Community
    • AnnMarie and Phillip Martinez
    • Donald Metzger
    • Frank and Joyce Michelli
    • Robert Teel
    • Ann Carruth
    • Katie Carruth
  • School Supply Donors
    • Calvary Baptist Church and Youth Group (storage and organization)
    • Altrusa (30 filled school backpacks)
    • Optimists Club of Pueblo ($415 for school supplies)
    • Tim & Karen Sheridan (clothes, supplies and backpacks for a homeless family at Elko)
    • Cultural Alliance ($1,000 for school supplies)
  • In Kind Donors
    • Eagle Design Studio for their marketing expertise and design services.
    • Vineland United Methodist Church
    • Pueblo County Jail Inmate Labor Crew
    • Bounce Town
    • Sam's Club Volunteers

Posada would also like to recognize the following donors who gave to Posada in creative ways:

• Gina Parker with Blue Banana Graphics- donated ad space in the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Parade brochure.
• Phil Machut Jr. - donated housing for the needy in Pueblo County.
• Jonna Adamich, Roberta Tafoya, and Laurine Smith - delivered school supplies from the three Walmart Stores.
• The Cardinal Family - For Marianne Cardinal's 75th birthday, she requested that her family send letters to her and donations to Posada instead of gifts. You can view some heart-felt letters here.
• DJ's Steakhouse - provide free monthly brunch to all of our Elko residents. (See Chieftain Article)
• Hopscotch Bakery - provides donated food and pastries for our clients and families.
• Pueblo City County Library District - provided Celebration of Books event and Books a la Cart check-outs for Elko residents.
• Altrusa - Easter baskets for kids in shelter

Volunteers

Posada is blessed to have wonderful volunteers on staff. We would like to recognize:

• Jessica Evig

Jessica recently moved here from Denver where she was an active volunteer at family shelters. We appreciate her experience and help in providing assistance and social support to the families at Elko.

• Rose Romero

Rose is a 90 year-old lifetime resident of Pueblo and a long-time volunteer who has selflessly served the poor through her work with the soup kitchen, Posada, and the Cooperative Care Center. She worked with Posada before it was incorporated and now serves as a board member and helps with donations and cleaning. She also cares for the disabled in her neighborhood and frequently delivers donations to Centro de Los Pobres in Avondale. Rose teaches us all how to truly live a full life.

• Joanna Adamich

Joanna has coordinated our Holiday Blessing Store since its inception 4 years ago.

• Jan Sciortino

Jan tutored children at our Elko shelter last year, and has organized an employment clothing room here at Posada. She will also be helping with the Holiday Blessing Store this year.

• Dr. Charlie Vial

Psychologist and Parkview - provides free trainings for Posada staff.

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