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WHO WE ARE A Little Help is a grassroots organization continually seeking to expand to meet the needs of Colorado’s rapidly aging population. Since our inception, we have grown through great neighbors who want to help the older adults in their own communities thrive. We help older adults age well in their homes by connecting them to an important resource plentiful in every community: good neighbors. Many tasks around the house and yard chip away at independence, but through A Little Help, good neighbors can help with transportation, yard work, handiwork, home organization, and social engagement, empowering older adults to thrive where they have lived for decades and put down roots. Our small staff supports our volunteers, who lead the charge in their communities and are the key to our service model. “Thanks for always providing for my needs, things I cannot manage by myself, so I need not worry about staying in my home.” “I want to send kudos to the group that was at my house. They did a great job!” A Little Help | 2 | Cultivating throughout Colorado
MOVING FORWARD together Village to Village Network – A Little Help is a proud member of the Village to Village Network. This national nonprofit connects villages throughout the country and provides resources among organizations. A Little Help has been a member for over a decade and provides mentorship to fledgling villages. DRCOG (Denver Regional Council of Governments) – Partnering with DRCOG enabled us to expand services in the Metro Denver region. This is our first large government grant and reimburses our costs for providing rides in this region. Colorado Gives Day – This event is one of the BIGGEST fundraisers each year for our important work. Including the ‘halo effect’ of giving around CGD, more than 200 donors contributed over$140,000 to support older adults! Xcel Energy’s Day of Service – We are a proud part of Xcel Energy’s Day of Service in September. In 2019, we were thrilled to be highlighted by Channel 4 News while we engaged 40 volunteers to serve 14 homes. The Latino Age Wave – In 2019, we began working with The Latino Age wave to serve older adults in Montbello with transportation services. NextFifty Initiative – We received a $60,000 second round of funding in 2019. These funds allowed us to invest in the launch of our Northern Colorado office and has created a tremendous impact in that area. Community Foundation of Northern CO – A number of Donor Advised funds of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado have allowed a Berthoud Office to be staffed and launch this year! We specifically thank the Doyle and Luvesta Jones Fund and the Berthoud Fund. Daniels Fund – We proudly accepted a $50,000 Daniels Fund grant this year. The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. A Little Help | 3 | Cultivating throughout Colorado
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Page 3: LETTER FROM OUR Executive Director
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