Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Friend ($1-$249)
In honor of Emily Micklin
  Sandra Berger
Bob and Judy Charles
IBM
In honor of Hannah Bozzay
  Deb and Doug Sandersen

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

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:

Personal Items for Those We Serve (Adults) in Our Residential Homes 

• Books – any kind, but especially books about animals and romance novels 
• Sports gear – especially New York Yankees 
• Sports posters Latch hook kits 
• Music CDs – especially country 
• Make-up/cosmetics (perfume, light beige foundation, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick) 
• iPads - heavy duty iPad covers 
• Rockies tickets for groups 
• Arts and craft supplies OR gift certificates to Michaels’ or Hobby Lobby 
• Computer games 
• Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/) 
• Games/activities made especially for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia 
• Recreation center passes or punch cards 
• Gift Cards to educational stores: • www.beyondtheblackboard.com • www.lakeshorelearning.com • www.reallygoodstuff.com • www.educatorsoutlet.com • www.banksschoolsupply.com 
• Stationary bike Wheelchair-Bicycle Tandem: http://www.frankmobility.com/duetfeat.php 
• SmartLift foldable, packable transport system: https://www.etac.com/products/hoists-and-slings/mobile-hoists/molift-smart-150 

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Sample Supports - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor

Associate ($500-$999)
Karen and Don Brown

Friend ($1-$249)
Fatima Chaudhry
In memory of Shirley Morck 
  Betsy Shaddock

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

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:

Personal Items for Those We Serve (Adults) in Our Residential Homes 

• Books – any kind, but especially books about animals and romance novels 
• Sports gear – especially New York Yankees 
• Sports posters Latch hook kits 
• Music CDs – especially country 
• Make-up/cosmetics (perfume, light beige foundation, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick) 
• iPads - heavy duty iPad covers 
• Rockies tickets for groups 
• Arts and craft supplies OR gift certificates to Michaels’ or Hobby Lobby 
• Computer games 
• Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/) 
• Games/activities made especially for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia 
• Recreation center passes or punch cards 
• Gift Cards to educational stores: • www.beyondtheblackboard.com • www.lakeshorelearning.com • www.reallygoodstuff.com • www.educatorsoutlet.com • www.banksschoolsupply.com 
• Stationary bike Wheelchair-Bicycle Tandem: http://www.frankmobility.com/duetfeat.php 
• SmartLift foldable, packable transport system: https://www.etac.com/products/hoists-and-slings/mobile-hoists/molift-smart-150 

Furniture and Housing Needs for Imagine! Residential Homes 

Garden Place in Longmont

• New area rug 4 x 3 Small book shelves 
• Several cushioned chairs for the “Book Nook” 
• Set of four kitchen chairs 
• New oven 
• New set of silverware and a new dish set 

Manhattan Group Home in Boulder

• Non-fabric couch (6’), loveseat (5’), and chairs 
• Basketball hoop 
• Picnic table 
• Two small raised garden beds (3 ft tall, 4 ft long, and 3 ft wide) for vegetable gardening 

Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield 

• Patio chair cushions for four chairs 
• Storage racks for the basement 
• Cornhole game 
• Free standing outdoor basketball hoop and ball 
• 12 white bath sheets and wash cloths 
• 2 sets full sheets, gender neutral 
• 10 sets twin sheets, gender neutral 
• 2 new office chairs 
• Stand Mixer 
• New non-fabric couch 
• 50" or larger Smart TV 
• New set of nonstick pots and pans 
• New set of unbreakable bowls and plates 
• Cubbies or gym lockers 

All Group Homes

• American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades to furniture in several homes

Farm To Table Dinner Magic

The Imagine! Foundation Farm to Table dinner was on Saturday, September 8, 2018. It was a magical evening, and we thank everyone who made it possible! Special thanks to:

• Leslie and Sandy Brown, Whimsy Farm - Our amazing hosts 
• Ian Rubenoff, Rooted Cuisine - Our incredible chef 
• Stephan Blaskovics and Gabe Valentine - Our melodic guitarists 
• Jackie and Brent Friesth, Bolder Insurance - for keeping us warm with toasty blankets 
• Gregory Alan Isakov - for providing gorgeous flowers and delicious veggies 
• Jim Bynum, At Your Service Event Management - for executing the vision for a memorable evening 
• Liquor Mart - for providing paired wines and beers to complement each course 
• Shupe Homestead - for the eclectic, beautiful dishware 
• Fred Hobbs and Scott Wendelberger - Our photographers 
• YOU, our incredible Imagine! Foundation donors

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
KONG

Associate ($500-$999)
Avenues to Independence

Supporter ($250-$499)
Jana Petersen

Friend ($1-$249)
Anonymous
Lu Walters and Kent Arnold
Cheryl Pricone and John Bradin
Community Shares of Colorado
Courtney Gimeno
Rachel Gehr
Ken Hackbarth
IBM
Nick McDowell
Barbara and Harry Newman
In honor of Mike Gehr 
  Alice Swift
Jessica and Jeff Tyler

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Today Is Longmont Live And Give Day!

The Longmont Community Foundation is looking to encourage the community to support great local nonprofits today, which they have designated Longmont Live and Give Day.

Imagine! is participating in this day of giving, and we encourage you to help us support our climbing program which allows individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience the joy and self-esteem that rock climbing can bring.

Watch the video below to learn more, and click here to donate. 

 

Thank You, Foothills United Way Volunteers

On Friday, a team of enthusiastic and generous volunteers from Foothills United Way showed up bright and early at Imagine!’s administrative office to clean our fleet of vehicles. Our vehicles get a lot of use transporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to jobs, appointments, and activities in the community, so they can get a little messy. Having our vehicles shiny and clean just helps make everything seem a little nicer, so we thank these volunteers for giving up part of their day to give them all a thorough scrubbing!

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Supporter ($250-$499)
Eileen and Mel Vanek

Friend ($1-$249)
Anonymous
Ottilie and Monica Czajkowski
Gabriel Tuerk 

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

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 Imagine!’s Out & About Program 

• Camping Lantern for Catalog evening activities 
• Three fishing poles 
• Fold-down wheelchair 

Out & About provides summer camp, after-school, and school closure day programs for school-aged children with developmental disabilities, as well as weekend activities for adults. All activities are community-based and are designed within a therapeutic framework.

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Associate ($500-$999)
Melinda Kadinger
Wiland

Supporter ($250-$499)
Elaine Shannon

Friend ($1-$249)
Stacie and Ron Goscha
Kim Hebert
Alexandra Hochstetler
Toni Meadows
Dorla Pake
In honor of Hannah Bozzay
  Deb and Doug Sandersen
Catherine Sheaffer
Thelma Whitaker

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

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 Dayspring 

• Kid friendly paint 
• Blow up swimming pools/blow up pool toys 
• Chalk 
• All different kinds of balls (blow up balls or soft balls) 
• Books 
• Toys for children 0-3 years old 
• Pens/markers/crayons 
• Color paper 
• Binders 
• Folders 
• Swimming towels 
• Bubbles

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Silver ($2,500-$4,999) 
Bob and Judy Charles - for Innovations

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Precision Plumbing & Heating - for Dayspring

Supporter ($250-$499)
Amy and Kevin Callahan

Friend ($1-$249)
AmazonSmile
Jodi Hershberger
Jan Martin
Jami McCormick
Patti and David Micklin
Colette Robertson
Brittany Weissman
Jodi Yuspeh

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

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:

Furniture and Housing Needs for Imagine! Residential Homes 

Charles Family SmartHome in Longmont

• New pots and pans
• Waffle maker

Garden Place in Longmont

• New area rug 4 x 3 Small book shelves 
• Several cushioned chairs for the “Book Nook” 
• Set of four kitchen chairs 
• New oven 
• New carpet for two bedrooms 
• New set of silverware and a new dish set 

Manhattan Group Home in Boulder

• Non-fabric couch (6’), loveseat (5’), and chairs 
• Basketball hoop 
• Picnic table 
• Two small raised garden beds (3 ft tall, 4 ft long, and 3 ft wide) for vegetable gardening 

Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield 

• Patio chair cushions for four chairs 
• Storage racks for the basement 
• Cornhole game 
• Free standing outdoor basketball hoop and ball 
• 12 white bath sheets and wash cloths 
• 2 sets full sheets, gender neutral 
• 10 sets twin sheets, gender neutral 
• 2 new office chairs 
• Stand Mixer 
• New non-fabric couch 
• 50" or larger Smart TV 
• New set of nonstick pots and pans 
• New set of unbreakable bowls and plates 
• Cubbies or gym lockers 

All Group Homes

• American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades to furniture in several homes

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Suzie and Terry Lavelle

Associate ($500-$999)
Google
Jacob Kaufman-Osborn

Friend ($1-$249)
Anonymous
Lu Walters and Kent Arnold
Jeffrey Baquer
Henry Best
Cheryl Pricone and John Bradin
Kim and Kyle Hebert
Nicola Hebert
Shirdale Hebert
Nick McDowell
Barbara and Harry Newman
In honor of Mike Gehr 
  Alice Swift
Jessica and Jeff Tyler
Diane Wendelberger
Mandy Woodin

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

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:

Personal Items for Those We Serve (Adults) in Our Residential Homes 

• Books – any kind, but especially books about animals and romance novels 
• Sports gear – especially New York Yankees 
• Sports posters Latch hook kits 
• Music CDs – especially country 
• Make-up/cosmetics (perfume, light beige foundation, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick) 
• iPads - heavy duty iPad covers 
• Rockies tickets for groups 
• Arts and craft supplies OR gift certificates to Michaels’ or Hobby Lobby 
• Computer games 
• Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/) 
• Games/activities made especially for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia 
• Recreation center passes or punch cards 
• Gift Cards to educational stores: • www.beyondtheblackboard.com • www.lakeshorelearning.com • www.reallygoodstuff.com • www.educatorsoutlet.com • www.banksschoolsupply.com 
• Stationary bike Wheelchair-Bicycle Tandem: http://www.frankmobility.com/duetfeat.php 
• SmartLift foldable, packable transport system: https://www.etac.com/products/hoists-and-slings/mobile-hoists/molift-smart-150 

Thank You, Collins Foundation

Today we’d like to offer our thanks to the Collins Foundation for its recent grant of $2,000 to Imagine! to support our Dayspring Community Calendar Activities.

Dayspring’s Community Calendar Activities (CCA) program is a valuable expansion of the early intervention therapies provided by the division. CCA brings children aged birth to three with developmental delays into a variety of recreational, educational, and fitness activities, free of charge. Dayspring’s Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Early Childhood Special Educator, Speech Therapist, and/or Mental Health Therapist work with the children and their parents to encourage motor, sensory, social/emotional, cognitive, and/or speech/language development.

The Collins Foundation was established by William Ray Collins and Ruth E. Collins for charitable, religious, and educational purposes and organizations within Boulder County, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were residents of Boulder, and they were co-owners of a clothing and shoe store. Mrs. Collins died on May 22, 1978, and Mr. Collins died on June 11, 1981.

The Collins Foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Bank.

Thank You, Splash Bash Volunteers

Thanks to the volunteers who made last week’s “Splash Bash” (hosted by Imagine!’s Dayspring department), such a rousing success. Volunteers included staff members of Unself and members of the National Charity League.

What is Splash Bash? It is a community event designed to offer fun and learning sensory experiences to young kids with developmental delays and disabilities. But it wasn’t just youngsters getting wet – Imagine! CEO Mark Emery even joined in on the fun! Check out the pictures below.

Thank You, Precision Plumbing and Heating

Thank you Precision Plumbing and Heating for selecting Imagine!’s Dayspring department as the recipient of its July Hugs $1,000 donation! The money will be used to help support our Community Calendar Activities. Amazing companies like Precision Plumbing and Heating help support our families, and we are most appreciative!

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
First National Bank - Out & About Bike Block Party Sponsor

Friend ($1-$249)
Andrew Cassidy
Lynn and Ken Curtis
Ken Hackbarth
James Heddens
Rita Hegeman
IBM
Will Mott
Melissa Sargent
Judi Weissman

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Susan LaHoda – for Out & About

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.