Caring for Broomfield Together
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Five Local Non-Profits Band Together to Build a Brighter Broomfield
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By Missy Ruzicka
olorado Gives Day is a wonderful local holiday season tradition and what better way to celebrate that generosity than coming together to celebrate human connection with a hyper-local focused campaign. This year the Caring for Broomfield Together Campaign is sponsored by a collaboration including Bal Swan, CASA, FRIENDS, FISH, and A Precious Child. The Campaign features a gathering to be held at Bal Swan Children’s Center, on December 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with food, music, karaoke, and time with friends and neighbors. “This event will provide the sense of joy and community that Colorado Gives Day is all about!” said Maggie Sava from Broomfield FISH. This amazing collaboration of Broomfield’s own human service non-profit agencies started in 2019 to help each other collectively amplify their missions and spread awareness of each organization using shared efforts and resources. The partnership values the work each organization does and recognizes that shared successes mean that neighbors are receiving the care they need. “We are all literally taking care of Broomfield and ensuring that Broomfield is the special place it wants to be,” said Debbie Kunz from Bal Swan Children’s Center. This group shows that through collaboration and partnership, Broomfield is stronger. Each partner has a unique focus that together creates a robust support network for those in need, uplifting each other’s missions to ensure that family needs are met and that they feel supported in the community they call home. While the partners are unique
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in their services, they have collective values of respect, care, and dignity for all. Bal Swan Children’s Center has become a national model for highquality, social-emotional, and inclusive education. Broomfield citizens have supported Bal Swan since its inception in 1963 and a school of this quality and prestige would not exist without the extensive support of the greater Broomfield community. A Precious Child assists children and families facing difficult life challenges such as abuse and neglect, crisis situations, and poverty. The organization encompasses more than 500 agency partners throughout eight counties that help identify children and families in the most need of services. The volunteer court appointed special advocates of CASA establish stable relationships with children in crisis by spending time with them and their families to ensure each child’s needs are met, and strives for children to have a safe and permanent home where they can thrive. Broomfield FISH (Fellowship In Serving Humanity) has been a vital community resource helping economically disadvantaged residents for more than 57 years. FISH serves residents in Broomfield by offering food, emergency financial assistance, and referral services to more than 30 partner organizations. FRIENDS of Broomfield is dedicated to creating a sense of community for men and women with developmental disabilities where they can develop their talents and be supported to live healthy, happy, and meaningful lives. “I think it’s special that we spend
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time volunteering at each non-profit organization every year. This provides us with valuable insight into the services and operations of our respective nonprofits, giving us the firsthand experience to better advocate and collaborate throughout the year,” said Rabin Walters from FRIENDS of Broomfield. Caring for Broomfield Together is a chance for neighbors to come together, socialize, eat, and celebrate while supporting causes we are all passionate about. Please join Bal Swan Children’s Center, CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties, Broomfield FISH, A Precious Child, and FRIENDS of Broomfield for a night of giving and gratefulness.
To learn more about how to support this local campaign by attending the event or donating in November or December visit www.caringforbroomfieldtogether.org
