Now more than ever, our neighbors need our help.

The 28th annual Gazette-El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund provides resources for 15 local health and human service agencies in the Pikes Peak region on the front lines of helping people in crisis and assisting others in attaining self-sufficiency. In 2010, the Empty Stocking Fund exceeded its goal to raise $1 million and it hopes to do that again during the 2011-12 campaign to meet the growing demand for services in our community.
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100% of your donation goes directly to our local nonprofit partners thanks to partners like ADD STAFF, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, The Gazette and El Pomar Foundation who donate all of the administrative expenses.

Bruni Foundation Match: $12,000 for every $100,000
El Pomar Foundation Match: $1 for every $3

American Red Cross, Pikes Peak Chapter
Care and Share Food Bank
Ecumenical Social Ministries
Griffith Centers for Children Chins Up Youth & Family
   Services
Marian House, Catholic Charities
Northern Churches Care
Partners In Housing
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Pikes Peak Community Action Agency
The Salvation Army
Silver Key Senior Services
Southeast Family Center Armed Services YMCA
Tri-Lakes Cares
Urban Peak
Westside CARES

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Event Calendar

November 26 - December 31
Genesis MedSpa Gift Cards
Through the end of the year, 10% of all gift cards sold will benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. Purchase a gift card of more than $100 and receive a $20 gift card as a bonus. Please visit Genesis MedSpa for more information.
Cost: Varies
Location: 202 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd., Suite R Colorado Springs, 80906

December 1 - 31
Color Me Mine
Throughout the month of December paint a stocking ornament and 50% of the purchase price will go directly to the Empty Stocking Fund. For more information, visit Color Me Mine
Cost: Studio fees are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under; $10 for one stocking ornament
Location: 1605 Briargate Pkwy., Suite 123 Colorado Springs, 80920

December 5-18
Garden Center at Flying Horse
Buy a Christmas tree and support Empty Stocking Fund. The Garden Center will donate 15% of all Christmas tree sales December 5-18. Visit the Garden Center for more information.
Cost: Varies
Location: 1615 Silversmith Rd. Colorado Springs, 80921

Wednesday, December 21
FILL UP FOR THE EMPTY STOCKING FUND
On Wednesdays, December 7 -28, area restaurants will donate 10% of sales throughout the day to the Empty Stocking Fund. Click here for participating restaurant details.

Wednesday, December 28 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Skate Day at the World Arena
Enjoy the holidays and come skate at the Colorado Springs World Arena, the same ice that our very own Colorado College Tigers play on. All proceeds from this event go to the Empty Stocking Fund. Visit World Arena for more information.
Cost: $5 includes admission and skate rental
Location: Colorado Springs World Arena, Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 80906

Wednesday, December 28
FILL UP FOR THE EMPTY STOCKING FUND
On Wednesdays, December 7 -28, area restaurants will donate 10% of sales throughout the day to the Empty Stocking Fund. Click here for participating restaurant details.

Saturday, January 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Fruitcake Toss
Finally, a good use for all those fruitcakes acquired over the holidays. Donate a can of food to Westside Cares and launch your fruitcakes for a fun filled day. The Empty Stocking Fund will also be accepting donations at the event. Visit the event's page for more information.
Cost: Can of food and donations
Location: Manitou Springs High School, 401 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, 80829

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