SPONSOR OUR HOT LUNCH PROGRAM FOR AS LITTLE AS $50/MONTH

 

Increasing Needs Means More Trips to Buy Groceries                                                                   
The OUR Center needs help to accommodate the increasing numbers of people being served in our Hot Lunch Program.  For as little as $50/month, you can support this program to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.  This sponsorship is open to anyone - individuals, businesses, churches, service clubs, foundations, etc. - and anyone who commits to $200/month for a year will have their name listed on our Sponsor wall in OUR Hospitality Center.

For more information, contact Elaine or Andrew at 303-772-5529 or info@ourcenter.org.
 

OUR WISH LIST

 

Urgent Volunteer Needs:

  • Host/Hostess for Hot Meal Program 9:30-1:30 weekdays
  • Day Shelter Assistant 9:30 - 12:30 Tuesdays
  • Kitchen Assistance 10:00 - 2:00 Tuesdays & Fridays
  • Drive to pick up food at Safeway at 17th & Hover - Thursdays
  • Child Care Assistants - scheduled between 6:30 & 5:30 weekdays
  • Salvation Army Liaison Committee Members

Contact Norma Grandchamp at 303-772-5529 Ext. 235 or norma@ourcenter.org.

                                      

Critical In-Kind Donations Needed:  

  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Coffee
  • Flip-Top Canned Fruits & Vegetables
  • Flip-top Canned Meats
  • Cereal

Deliver to 250 3rd Ave., Longmont, weekdays 8:00-5:00`

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR "FUN"DRAISING EVENTS!

 

Sponsorships and Tickets Available for 2010 Fall Event


September 25 - "An Evening Under OUR Stars" Benefit Dinner/Dance - Radisson Conference Center

Sponsorships available starting at $1,000 for our annual party with dinner, dancing, appetizers, live & silent auction!

Call Elaine at 303-772-5529 or email Elaine@ourcenter.org for more information.

           

 


CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT

 

Save 50% on your Colorado State Taxes 

Donations to OUR Center may be designated to OUR Child Care Center to qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, resulting in up to a 50% credit on your state tax liability, provided you make the donation by December 31, 2010. Help low-income families be able to work or continue their education, assured of high-quality, individualized childcare.

For more information, call 303-772-5529 or visit www.taxcolorado.com and look for the FYI Income 35 flyer.

 


CITIZENS' OPTION TO PROVIDE ENERGY (COPE)

 

You Can Help People COPE

COPE (Citizens' Option to Provide Energy) allows you to provide financial assistance to families in Longmont by making a one-time or monthly contribution or rounding up your month utility bill through the City of Longmont. All funds collected are distributed by the OUR Center to those citizens that qualify.  Please consider becoming involved in this "neighbor helping neighbor" program.  Call the City of Longmont at 303-651-8664 for more information.  Donations are tax-deductible.
 
 

NEW WEB SITE COMING SOON

 

Watch for our newly-designed web site coming this summer!
New features, information and interactivity, to help us stay better connected to you.    www.ourcenter.org

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, DELICIOUS

 

It's Easy to Become a Fan!

If you are a follower of the popular networking sites, look for the OUR Center!  You can become a "fan" on www.facebook.com or follow us on www.twitter.com to keep up with latest news and postings on our happenings.  We also have wonderful videos on our services and programs at www.youtube.com and articles related to our programs at www.delicious.com, so check them out!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

 

Thanks to the following people for holding successful events to benefit the OUR Center:

  • Hair 4 Hunger Challenge - www.hair4hunger.com - has raised over $11,000 for the OUR Center Food Program!
  • Longmont Ford Charity Golf Classic Thursday, August 19 - raised over $32,000 for the Basic Needs and Child Care Programs

Donations have never been more critical to meet the ever-increasing demand for our Basic Needs services to help move people toward self-sufficiency.  Will you help?
 
Please consider a donation of any amount and send to: OUR Center,  303 Atwood St., Longmont, CO 80501, call 303-772-5529 to use your VISA or MasterCard, or donate via PayPal at www.ourcenter.org.

 

 
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