What can we do with $1 a day?
With an average donation of less than $1 a day, Community Shares annually invests $1.5 million in Colorado nonprofits. A paycheck contribution of $1 a day - $5 a week - adds up to a $260 annual donation to the nonprofits and causes you care about most.
Take a few minutes to find out what our members are doing with $1 a day.
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For a child, whose entire experience of the world is defined by their connection to a handful of people, the death of one of those people can be isolating, confusing, life-altering, and devastating without the right support. “I just cannot express enough gratitude for all that Judi’s House has done for my daughter Selena and me. Like the other parents and guardians, I was in shock after the death of my husband and scared about whether I could raise Selena alone. Judi’s House let me know that we weren’t alone. Selena used to cry at night that she was the only one without a father in school. At Judi’s House she wasn’t alone in that respect. I wish I could still attend meetings, but Selena isn’t interested any
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Jose, 19, had been unemployed for three years and did not have a high school diploma. With an infant son and new wife, the need to work was greater than ever. Jose landed a job with a youth corps, which trained him to conduct energy efficiency audits and weatherization in the homes of low-income residents in northern Colorado. Jose also earned his GED while in the corps and he and his family moved into their own apartment. With his AmeriCorps scholarship in hand, Jose is now enrolled in community college. For $1 a day Colorado Youth Corps Association will train one crew leader to give 10 young people, like Jose, a life changing youth corps experience.
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The real treasure of living in Colorado is the opportunity to jump on a favorite trail or head to a favorite park and easily connect with nature. However, dramatic cuts to the Colorado Springs parks budget have meant many needs in local outdoor spaces have gone unanswered. Picnic tables need painting, trash picked up, and trails need maintenance. Trails and Open Space Coalition partners with the city and other nonprofits to increase local volunteer capacity to get these much needed projects done. “Your donation of your time or payroll contribution will ensure our community can continue to access these natural resources we love to use.” $1 a day protects 6 acres of open space for bicycling, jogging and hiking through the work of Trails and Open Space Coalition and our army of volunteers.
