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At Community Shares, we believe a philanthropist is not defined by the amount of the gift but by the inspiration that motivates it.

"I first felt like a philanthropist when:

        ...I gave $5 to the Humane Society in elementary school!" ~ Emily Arell, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

        ...I decided that just working for a non-profit wasn't enough. I have my favorite organizations and I send

            what I can when they ask me. I do feel like it makes me more involved. I know every little bit helps!"

            ~ Katie Groke Ellis, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains

        ...I pledged $10 per month for 2 years to the Chinook Fund. It was the largest pledge or cumulative

            donation I had ever made." ~ Barb Van Hoy, Citizen’s Project

        ...I was working as a television news reporter and realized I needed to do more with the tales I was telling.

            Too few opportunities exist in the news business to share positive, insightful stories about caring

            communities, service projects or individuals who use their time and resources for the betterment

            of others."~ Shannon Cardellina, Doctors Care

        ...I was working at Planned Parenthood for $3.50 an hour - that felt like a major donation!"

             ~ Linda Tyler, Longmont Humane Society

Tell us about the first time you felt like a philanthropist!

Everyday philanthropy

Each day we all make small choices that collectively make a large impact. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a television for three hours. Foregoing a morning latte can provide a week of medical treatment and food for a sheltered animal. Collecting 50 cents in spare change can pay for the immunization of an uninsured child. Considerate actions and incremental giving make us all "everyday philanthropists". Thanks for taking the steps to create a better community!

Click here to donate online to any of our member nonprofits, working to make a change for a better Colorado!