November 2006 e-Community 2006 Community Giving CAMPAIGN!   Leaves are on the ground, you dug your ice scraper out from underneath your camping chair in the trunk of your car, even your dog gets too cold for long walks at night - fall is here in full force!  That also means it's time for the annual Community Giving Campaign.  Hopefully your company is offering workplace giving and you have already received your CSC brochure and pledge form at work.  If you haven't received your donation materials or would like to get more involved with your company's giving campaign, please contact Alyssa Kopf.  When asked, the #1 reason people say they didn't give to charity is because nobody asked.  This year, take an extra minute or two to tell your co-workers why you support paycheck contributions.  Thank you for investing in Community Shares!    your voice. your vote. your Colorado!   Community Shares of Colorado strives to connect Coloradans to the charities and causes they care about most.  This Election Day, Community Shares encourages YOU to vote for the causes you care about most!   This Tuesday, your vote will hire an new Governor and decide a record-tying number of ballot initiatives covering a wide range of issues.  Click here to read about this year's candidates and ballot measures. Click here to find your nearest Voting Center.   Holiday Giving   As we enter the holiday season, our mailboxes quickly fill up with urgent requests to give to many worthwhile organizations.  If you are thinking about holiday giving here are some things to consider to help you make your decision: What issues are important to me and my family? What do I give this holiday season: time, money or other type of donation? When is the best time for me to donate or volunteer? How are the organizations I support meeting the needs of the community? How is my donation making a difference? What different ways are available for me to give? How much do I want to give to each cause? Your answers to these questions will make it easier to plan your charitable giving this holiday season and into next year.  Discuss these ideas with your family and make a plan together.   announcements   Discounted Tickets benefit Community Shares! Kroenke Sports is offering discounted tickets for Colorado Avalanche or Denver Nuggets games with a portion of the proceeds given back to Community Shares of Colorado.  Please check this webpage often for updated discount offers and promotions.   Member Agency and Partner Workplace for November     MEMBER AGENCY OF THE MONTH Hospice of Metro Denver 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80246 303-321-2828 / 303-321-7171   Hospice of Metro Denver provides compassionate care to individuals and their families who deal with chronic and terminal illness, while advancing palliative care and community awareness that death and grief are a natural part of life.   Hospice of Metro Denver has significantly increased their employee giving campaign this year to support Community Shares and member nonprofits.   PARTNER WORKPLACE OF THE MONTH Webroot Software, Inc. 2560 55th Street Boulder, CO 80301 303-442-3813 / 1.800.772.9383   Webroot is actively involved with several organizations including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).  Webroot and the NCMEC are working to increase the recovery rate of missing children through an online service called Missing Kids Online Alert.   Webroot is running their inaugural employee giving campaign this year to support Community Shares in a continuation of their strong support of local community efforts.   COMMUNITY EVENTS   November 7 - Vote! 7AM-7PM @ Your Vote Center More info   November 10 - Family Star: Magic of Motown 5:30PM @ Sherman Street Event Complex (1770 Sherman St., Denver) More info   November 17 - Celebrate Eco-Cycle's 30th Birthday 6PM @ St. Julien Hotel (900 Walnut St., Boulder) More info   Visit our Web Calendar for more opportunities to connect with your community.   "There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy."  - Robert Louis Stevenson