Rebels with a Cause

Over the last month I've had the pleasure of working with the staff and Board of Colorado Environmental Coalition (CEC) to plan their annual Rebel with a Cause celebration event. Each year this event highlights an individual who has worked to promote and protect the air, water and land of our state. Last night, CEC awarded John Fielder as the 2007 Rebel with a Cause for his photography of open space and wildlands in Colorado. Each of his images captures Colorado's beauty and speaks thousands of compelling words advocating for the environment. CEC also presented three Conservation Awards for outstanding environmental stewardship.

The passion and dedication shown by leaders in any field can be very humbling, inspiring and worthy of accolades. It's also important to recognize those that work behind the scenes to make a difference. This year, CEC made major strides to protect Colorado. Their work toward renewable energy, oil and gas reform, and water conservation deserves a great deal of respect. CEC supporters, staff, and Board are due many thanks and much appreciation by the state of Colorado. You are all perennial rebels with a cause!

Thank you!
Kyle

Building a House, Dedicating a Home

In January, Community Shares made a commitment to help build a house for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Through February and March our Board, staff, friends, and volunteers from our member nonprofits and partner worksites all put incredible time and energy into the house. Now the house is complete and ready for the Nguyen family to move in. Habitat will be dedicating the home to the Nguyens this Saturday, June 2, 11AM at 4529/4533 W. Center St. Get Directions

For all that worked on the house, thank you! Come take a tour of the completed project and meet the family who will be living in the walls, floors, and roofs you built.

If you haven't volunteered for Habitat before, come out and see what a difference you can make by giving a day to a Habitat House.

-Kyle