Friday, February 27, 2015

Imagine! At Unity In The Community

We were happy to participate in last night’s Unity in the Community event, hosted by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. Unity in the Community brings together hundreds of business, non-profit, and political leaders to network and discuss the important issues of the day. It is great opportunity for Imagine! to once again share our mission and thank the Longmont community for its unwavering support of the individuals we serve.

Below, Imagine! Communications Coordinator Sterling Wind stands at the ready at Imagine!’s table.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Thank You Thursday!

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Tebo Properties, Tebo Family – Silver Sponsorship, Imagine! Celebration
Wells Fargo – ½ of Gold Sponsorship, Imagine! Celebration

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Boulder Area Panhellenic Philanthropy – for Dayspring
Richard Polk

Friend ($1-$249)
AmazonSmile
Kent Arnold
Anna Del Giudice
IBM

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:
  • Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors at the Foothills Group Home in Boulder (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/
  • New carpet for two bedrooms at Garden Place in Longmont 
  • New barrier free lifts for moving individuals from wheelchair to bed or bath (being safer for clients and for staff) at the 19th Street Group Home in Boulder (we received a $200 donation towards these $3,000 units!) 
  • American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades in furniture at Garden Place in Longmont, at and the Foothills Group Home and the Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
  • Two camping lanterns for Out & About Catalog evening activities 
Check out the entire Wish List here.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Why Work At Imagine!?

You know that Imagine! does amazing things for its community, but did you know that it is also an amazing place to work? Check out the very short video below created by Imagine!’s Human Resources department to share that message with potential employees.

 
Can’t see the video? Click here.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Collins Foundation – general operating support grant
Vicki and John Greff
Knights of Columbus, Boulder – Dayspring
Sargent Bickham LagudisImagine! Celebration Table Sponsor

Associate ($500-$999)
Lynne and Rick Waidler

Friend ($1-$249)
Jane Brennan
Roberta and David Levin – Imagine! Celebration tickets
Deb and Doug Sandersen

As always, we thank all of our generous donors. 

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:
  • For Garden Place in Longmont: new computer game; make up/cosmetics (perfume, foundation -light beige), eye shadow (taupe, browns), mascara, lipstick (any color); special soaps; books (any type, but books about animals appreciated); country music CDs; latch hook kits; romance novels; Jigsaw puzzles; sports gear (especially NY Yankees); sport posters; small book shelves; used/new area rug – around 4’ X 3’.; several cushioned chairs for the “Book Nook” area
  • Backpacks, toys, and birthday/holiday presents for children with developmental disabilities in foster care 
  • iPads (many departments use these for clients ); heavy duty iPad covers 
  •  Gift Cards to educational stores: www.beyondtheblackboard.com; www.lakeshorelearning.com; www.reallygoodstuff.com; www.educatorsoutlet.com; www.banksschoolsupply.com 
  • DVD Player for Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome 
Check out the entire Wish List here.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic Philanthropy Supports Dayspring

Today we’d like to offer a “Thank You” to the Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic Philanthropy for its generous donation of $1,000 to Imagine!.

The donation is a portion of the organization’s proceeds from its annual “Santa’s House” project. The donation comes in addition to the support they offer Imagine! each year by setting aside some time for kids served by Imagine!’s Dayspring program so they can meet Santa and his friends in a sensory-friendly environment.

On February 14, Imagine!’s Dayspring Director Julie Hartman was on hand for a check presentation ceremony in Boulder. She took the picture below of the generous women of the Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic Philanthropy who made this donation a reality.


Friday, February 13, 2015

Thank You, Boulder Knights of Columbus Council 1183

On Wednesday, February 11, the Boulder Knights of Columbus Council 1183 made a generous donation of $1,100 to Imagine!’s Dayspring department for their Community Calendar Activities, which allows Dayspring therapists to provide therapies to children and their families in a community setting.

Since 1991, the Boulder Knights have donated a total of $17, 012 to Imagine! from funds raised by their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Pictured is Dick Bryant, Chairman of the Boulder Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, presenting the check to Julie Hartman, Dayspring Director.

In addition to supporting Imagine!’s Dayspring department, the Boulder Knights of Columbus Council 1183 made a generous donation to Mental Health Partners for their Chinook Clubhouse, a program dedicated to enhancing the recovery of men and women with mental illnesses with a focus on employment.

Thank you, Boulder Knights of Columbus Council 1183, for your continued support of our community!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Cash Donations

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Bob and Judy Charles – two Imagine! Celebration table sponsorships

Associate ($500-$999)
Georga and Leon Reiss

Friend ($1-$249)
Fatima Chaudhry
Kathy Coyne
Ken Hackbarth
IBM
David Kalis
Pat and Tom Metz
Susan and John Sidwell
Maggie Fox and Mark Udall
Terry and Jim Vratny

In-Kind Donations 

In-Kind Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Anahid Katchian - a lavish Mediterranean dinner for up to 12 people

In-Kind Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Cain Travel Group - a California Wine Tour trip
Dale Charles & Ms. Katie Hawkins - a Beach Daycation and two CU football tickets
Richard Lirtzman - 2 Nuggets floor seats
Playa Viva - a four day stay in a luxury EcoCasita at Playa Viva
University of Colorado Athletic Department - a Buff Football VIP experience for up to four people

In-Kind Associate ($500-$999)
CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries - two Year of Pizza certificate books and two $25 gift cards
Mile-Hi Skydiving Center - two tandem skydives with video
St Julien Hotel & Spa - a one night stay with dinner and breakfast at Jill's for two people
Terra Bella - two Landscape Concept Plan certificates

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Boulder Community Health - a Heart Scan and a Bike Fit
Boulder Country Club - one round of golf for four players with two carts
Colorado National Golf Club - a foursome of golf with golf car
Court Street Antiques & Gifts, Ltd. - six bracelets, three necklaces, two earring and necklace sets
High Country Motorcycle Rentals - a three day motorcycle rental and t-shirt
Magic Maids Cleaning Service - a Simplicity Vacuum and three hours of house cleaning
Helen McKeown - two beautiful original paintings
John Mehaffy - five select bottles of wine from private cellar
Robert Naumann - a full day guided fly fishing adventure
Linda and Walt Pounds - two unique wine baskets
Starfish - a beautiful pair of earrings
Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers - a set of six multi-colored art glass martini stems

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
97.3 KBCO/iHeartMedia- two tickets to three shows at The Boulder Theater
300 Suns Brewing - a $25.00 gift certificate, t-shirt and beer glass
Big Red F Restaurant Group - a Zolo Gameday To-Go Package
Boulder Cork - a $100 gift certificate
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse - a $50 gift card
Boulder International Film Festival - five pairs of tickets to BIFF selected films and a pair of tickets to the Closing Night Awards Ceremony and Film
Cheese Importers - a Bon Appetit french goods basket
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club - four outfield box seats to a Rockies game
Colorado Symphony Orchestra - concert for two
Color Me Mine - two ceramic mugs and two studio fees
Crackpots - four free studio fees
Crystal Springs Brewing Co. - a private tour for four people, a growler and a fill-up
Denver Zoological Foundation - a Family Four-Pack
Jane Dinsmore - a haircut and style
Eats & Sweets - a $25 gift card and glass mug
Echo Brewing Company - a growler with refill and a t-shirt
Foolish Craig's Cafe - a $40 gift card
Frasca Food & Wine - a $175 gift card
Jackie Friesth - a framed original watercolor print
Front Range Anglers - a beginning fly fishing class
Great Harvest Bread Co. - an amazing fresh baked bread basket
The Greenbriar Inn - a champagne brunch for two people
The Huckleberry - tea for two
Industrial Revolution Brewing Company - a $20 gift card and beer glass
Japango - two $50 gift cards
Jax Outdoor Gear Lafayette - an Ultimate Direction Hydration Belt
Jesters Dinner Theatre - dinner and a show for two people
Liquid Mechanics Brewing - a growler with one free fill and a ball cap
Longmont Theatre Company - two shows to an Longmont Theatre Company production
Louisville Vacuum & Sewing - a Symmetry Standard Simplicity vacuum
Lucky's Market - a $50 gift card
Madcap Theater - an admit two pass
Mediterranean Restaurant - a $75 gift card
Modena Wine Cafe - a $50 gift card
Modmarket - a $25 gift card
Odd13 Brewing - four free pints, an Odd13 Brewing t-shirt, pint glass, and a sticker
The Old Mine Cidery & Brewpub - a glass cider jug with refill, two cider glasses, and a t-shirt
Oskar Blues - a $50 gift card
The Post Brewing Co. - a $100 gift card
Pumphouse Brewery - a $25 gift certificate
Ramble on Pearl - a Salomon Quest 15 backpack
The Regiment Shops - a $50 gift certificate
Robin Chocolates - $35 in gift cards
Sample Supports - a $50 gift card to Crystal Joys, a $50 gift certificate to Samples Restaurant, and a beautiful amethyst necklace
Si Senor - $50 in gift cards
Snooze - a $25 gift card
Sugarbeet - a $40 gift card
Tokyo Joe's - a $25 gift card
Tortuga's - a $25 gift certificate
VSP Vision Care - a pair of Diane Von Furstenberg sunglasses
Whole Foods Market, Superior - a deluxe Whole Foods basket
Z2 Entertainment - two tickets to two shows

As always, we thank all of our generous donors

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Imagine! Work Space Renovation

Imagine! is renovating its main administrative office building, located at 1400 Dixon Street in Lafayette, CO., starting February 23.

The motivation behind the renovation is so that we can create workspaces that will better serve our needs, and more importantly, the needs of those we serve, moving forward. We are excited about this renovation, but it will mean some temporary and minor disruptions.

We wanted to let our stakeholders know what to expect for the next few months:

Accessing Imagine! Employees and The Imagine! Foundation

All phone lines and email address of Imagine! employees will remain active, including the Foundation staff.

Accessing Imagine! Meeting Space

If you have a meeting that was scheduled at Imagine!’s Dixon Street building or in the John Taylor Conference Center anytime from February 23 through June 1, the person(s) who scheduled the meeting will contact you with the new location. If you are not contacted or not sure who to contact, just call Imagine!’s main phone number at 303-665-7789.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Thank You, Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic Philanthropy

Today we’d like to offer a big, Holiday-themed “Thank You” to the Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic Philanthropy for its generous donation of $1,000 to Imagine!.

The donation is a portion of the organization’s proceeds from its annual “Santa’s House” project. The donation comes in addition to the support they offer Imagine! each year by setting aside some time for kids served by Imagine!’s Dayspring program so they can meet Santa and his friends in a sensory-friendly environment.

And since this generous gift came as a result of a Christmas program that we love, it only makes sense that there would be an official check presentation on Valentine’s Day. On February 14, representatives from Imagine! will be on hand for a check presentation ceremony with other great organizations, giving us an opportunity to say thanks in person.

We’ll share photos of that after it happens!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Thank You Thursday

This week’s roundup of generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation includes:

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
Virginia and Scott Brown
Deea and John Frisbie
Dave and Christine Hollenbeck
Steve and Lori Roch
Dan and Linda Souders
Tom and Linda Willetto

Silver ($2,500-$4,999) 
Brad Bickham
Don and Karen Brown
Michelle and Rick Dyson
Knights of Columbus – Colorado and Lafayette – for Imagine!’s Dayspring department
Linda and Dick Livingston
John and Carol Ann Mehaffy
Angie and Darrell Nivens
PDC PharmacyImagine! Celebration Silver Sponsor
John Scarano
Bernie and Leona Stoecker
Stephen Tebo
Wells Fargo – Imagine! Celebration Gold Sponsor, half

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Sally and Sandy Bracken
Phil DiStefano
Joe Dilorio
Dennis and Becky Fase
Kim and David Felton
Anita and Don Fort
Jackie and Brent Friesth
Jeanne and Steve Hoerter
Kristin and George Karakehian
Kathy and Dale King
Terry and Suzie LaVelle
Richard and Barbara Lawrence
Mark and Heidi Leachman
Craig and Lindsey Liebler
Eric and Jennifer Love
Micklin Family Dentistry – Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Jay and Kathy Montgomery
Pass Through Fund on behalf of Gary Klein
Richard Polk
Mia Sanchez-O’Dell
John and Jill Sheldon
Whitney Shupe
Chuck Sisk and Terre Rushton
Ron Secrist
John Sidwell

Associate ($500-$999)
Camille Accountius
Steve and June Blouch
Tim and Gail Boonstra
Tanya Kelly-Bowry and Chris Bowry
Linda Cain
Dale Charles
Gary Corbett
Scott and Claudia Culley
Tom and Mary Deany
Emily Gadacz
Marie and Ken Gambon
Nathan Harbert
Josie and Rollie Heath
David Kalis
Lisa and Steve Kennedy
Rich and Connie Knippelmeyer
Crystal Kuenzler
Chris Leh and Natalie Hanlon-Leh
Dave Lemmon
Andrew and Karen Mason-Richardson
Barbara MacCambridge
John and Deidre McElveen
Haila Mirto
Kevin Nelson and Ellie Fair
Tom Miller
Joel Montbriand and Susan Goodnature
Mark and Carla Mueller
Dale Myska
Rick and Jackie Nelson
Linda and Walt Pounds
Carla and Sam Rapp
Kristin Swenerton and Greg Atkinson
Darla Schueth
Heidi Storz
Adam and Ali Ternan
Jessie Thompson
Lori Vienneau
Lynn and Rick Waidler
Chuck Wellman
Patty Young

Supporter ($250-$499)
Richard Ackerman
Whitney Blair
Peter Braun
Steve Bryant
Janell Daly
Jessie Elliott
Kathy Evans
Lia and Zack Feldman
Jeff and Judy Gass
Charles Holmes
Greg and Jillian Horner
Knights of Columbus – Louisville - for Imagine!’s Dayspring department
Priscilla and Andy Lacy
Mark and Julie Lee
Shawn Lewis
Pete and Barb Loris
Larry and Barbara Marquess
John and Shannon Masulit
Tim Maxwell
Steve McKee
Burton McKenzie
Scott and Marcia McMichael
Dave Micklin
Chris and Kim Milbrath
Ray Nessler
John Nevins
Pat and Michelle O'Brien
Suzanne Pelletier
Tim Pletcher
Tom Riley
Gene and Beverly Shaw
Marcie Smith
Marie Sonnen
Sarah and Tom Sterkel
Anne and Cary Tengler
Kate Veeder
Paul and Pat Vero
Lori and Rich Waidler
Brad Wood

Friend ($1-$249)
Achievement Training Corporation
Lana Anderson
Bob and Alexis Baile
Jay and Mary Balzer
In Honor of Emily Micklin
  Fredda, Eric, Ben, Sarah, and Drew Berger
Ashley Biedler
Dave and Elisa Bosley
Gerad and Brooke Bergrud
John and Crystal Bickel
Black Roofing, Inc. – Imagine! Celebration donation
Mike and Sheryl Brake
Tyler Burgess
Polly and Paul Buster
Virginia Carducci
Charlie Carrington
In Honor of Polly Atkinson
  Geri Combs
Emmy Conroy
Bella Cotton
Kathy Coyne
Christina Craigo
Julie Daly
Sue Deans
Diana DeBrohun
Judy Demarest
Dawn DeMicco
Charlie and Jean Dinwiddie
Judy Emery
Mario and Erin Gambacorta
Eva Gaudio
Bill Goodacre
Teresa Gray
Don Haddad
Sandy Hartgens
Katie Hawkins
Mark Heinritz
Becky and Tom Herman
Phillip Holmes
IBM
Sue Jotblad
Howard Karawan
Steve and Patty Keesler
Rita Liu
Chris Mabbitt
Pete Madden
Annette Mainland
Chad and Nicole Mandigo
Monty and Judy Meduna
Harvey and Roz Micklin
Andy and Connie Minden
Mike Molloy
Christine and Andy Nappo
Barbara Nevins
Connie and Gary Nowlan
Virginia Patterson
Zoe Polk
Bill Pyle
Katy and Brian Rhoades
Bret and Kris Richards
David Rochlin
Laura Roland
Jackie Ross
Rudy Rudolph
Jason and Kristin Rusk
Patrick and Nicole Ryder
Rachel Schulman
Tim and Anne Shanahan
AnnMarie Spain
Denise Stearns
Dale Stetina
Michelle Sulek
Alex and Ashley Sward
Sam Taylor
Debbie and Louie Torrez
Brendan Tucker
Alice Vienneau
Cinzia and Eric Wallace
Kathy and Don Weibel
Thelma Whitaker
Tom Wilcox
Julie Wiland
Clay Wyatt
Karen Woolhiser
Laura Zavala

As always, we thank all of our generous donors

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:
  • Recreation Center passes or punch cards for clients 
  • Games for the Next Step Group Home in Broomfield: Trouble, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4, Hi Ho Cherry O, Go Fish, Operation, Guess Who, Quirkie, Matching Games, Puzzles of all levels of difficulty 
  • A new set of silverware and a new dish set for Garden Place in Longmont 
  • Non-fabric couch (6’), loveseat (5’), and chairs for Manhattan Apartments in Boulder 
  • A new oven for Garden Place Home in Longmont 
  • Games/activities made especially for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia for Foothills Group Home in Boulder 
Check out the entire Wish List here.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Imagine! Celebration Videos

Did you miss the Imagine! Celebration? Or just want to relive the fantastic evening?

Below are a few videos from the event.

First up, Walt Pounds, the President of the Board of Directors of the Imagine! Foundation, gave his opening remarks and introduced many of the special guests who attended the Celebration.

   
Can’t see the video? Click here.

Next, George Karakehian, Boulder City Council Member, unofficial “Mayor of Pearl Street," and great friend of Imagine!, was honored for his service by Sandy Bracken, Ron Secrist, and Walt.

   
Can’t see the video? Click here.

Finally, Walt took some time to honor businesses that provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source program.

 
Can’t see the video? Click here