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Letter from the Community Shares CEO

Dear Friends,

It is a tradition in my family to talk about the highlights of the previous year on New Years Day. I enjoy reminiscing about the milestone moments that make a year memorable, as well as the many blessings that are often taken for granted. This special time is also reserved for dreaming about the future and the many unexpected moments ahead.

For me, 2007 was illustrated by a week in New Orleans working alongside hurricane victims still rebuilding their homes and lives, the completion of my first triathlon, and the birth of my best friend’s daughter on my birthday. It is also marked with a bittersweet moment. After more than 8 years of working with Habitat for Humanity, an organization I deeply respect and love, I decided to take the next step in the adventure I call my career. I am honored to be joining such a talented team of staff, board members, donors and volunteers at Community Shares who aspire to make our community a better place for all of us.

It is my hopes and plans for the next year that had me most animated during our family discussion. I am excited about my new role as the CEO of Community Shares because I am passionate about what we can accomplish working together. I believe we have a shared responsibility for our world and for its future. We are blessed with every resource we need to create healthy communities where people can grow and thrive, children and animals are loved and nurtured, and the environment is cherished and protected. However, we can’t rely on government and business to do it all. Instead, I believe that every human being is responsible and that everyone can make a difference.

I look forward to meeting with you in 2008 to learn more about your vision for the future and your partnership with Community Shares. Philanthropy is inspiring because of what it accomplishes, and you reflect those accomplishments in our community. You are saving lives, building hope, creating opportunities for commonality, protecting our natural resources, offering dignity and opening doors to brighter futures. Ultimately, you are sharing the responsibility for making our community a better place for all of us.
On behalf of Community Shares, thank you very much and happy new year!

Heather Lafferty

CEO, Community Shares

New Year/New CEO Open House

Community Shares is hosting an Open House to bring in the new year and introduce you to our new CEO, Heather Lafferty. Please join us for food, drinks, and a tour of our office in downtown Denver's only gold certified LEED building, the Alliance Center.

January 10, 2008

Open House 4-7PM

1536 Wynkoop Street, Suite 202

Food generously donated by Occasions by Sandy

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Many thanks!

Community Shares would like to thank the following businesses for support in sponsoring our 2007 winter business meeting: Colorado Capital Bank, Common Grounds, Oxford Hotel, Zaidy's Deli.

Partners of the month

Outstanding Member Agency

Association for Senior Citizens

Association for Senior Citizens has been operating since 1981, ensuring the senior community in Colorado receives the necessities to maintain a high quality of life. In 1986, Association for Senior Citizens was one of 12 founding members of Community Shares for Colorado. In 2007, Tee Tanaka, Assistant Director for the Association, began serving on the CSC Board of Directors. Throughout our 21 years, the Association has been a model partner organization, promoting the opportunities of all people to volunteer and give back to the community. The Association also provides employees their own workplace giving campaign, providing support to all CSC member agencies. Thanks to Association for Senior Citizens for your incredible commitment and outstanding community service!

Outstanding Workplace

Foster Graham Milstein Miller & Calisher LLP

Foster Graham Milstein Miller & Calisher, LLP is a Denver law firm dedicated to excellence and demonstrating a true culture of giving. In their first Community Shares giving campaign, they surpassed all expectations with 63% employee participation with over $8,000 pledged to local charities! The law firm is generously matching every employee donation, dollar for dollar, exhibiting a true commitment to the causes their employees care about most. FGMMC is a vibrant, multi-faceted practice and Community Shares is very appreciative of their generous contribution to the community.

Community Events

January 4 - VSA arts of Colorado: First Friday Reception
6PM @ Access Gallery (909 Santa Fe Dr., Denver) More info

January 5 - Table Mountain Animal Center: Starbucks grand Opening Benefiting TMAC 10AM @ Starbucks (4975 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge) More info

January 10 - Community Shares: New Year/New CEO Open House

4PM @ Community Shares (1536 Wynkoop St., Ste. 202, Denver) More info

January 15 - GLBT Center of Colorado: Dining for Doug
Lunch and Dinner @ Participating Denver Restaurants More info

january 15 - Colorado Environmental Coalition: Capitol Watch Kickoff 2008
All day @ Colorado Environmental Coalition (1536 Wynkoop St., Ste. 5C, Denver) More info

January 21 - Martin Luther King Marade and Celebration
8:30AM @ City Park (Denver) More info Day of Service

January 22 - Protect Families, protect choice: Rally for Roe
12PM @ Colorado State Capitol (200 E. Colfax, Denver) More info