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Every day of every month, the Child Rescue Foundation gives back to the community and families in crisis in many ways.\u00a0Lives are touched.\u00a0Possibilities, safety and security are uncovered and recovery begins.\u00a0Hope is found.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/a>Bianca<\/strong> is a student at a school in NW Denver, which has a large number of homeless and disadvantaged youth. Her passion is to play sports, primarily softball. Many of these children decide daily, whether to pay rent, have a meal, or buy school supplies. A softball glove is an expensive commitment. CRF and the COP ™ Project (Children\u2019s Outreach Project) has pledged to help the girls youth athletic department with materials and athletic fees so these girls can learn team skills and a feeling of success for completing and competing. She writes:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c..thank you for our gloves. We hope we didn\u2019t shame you for not winning, but we really tried and we showed up at every game. The good thing is that we really tried a lot.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Their coach writes:<\/span>
\n \u201d This team started out having difficulties with anger, respect for themselves and others and never having played a sport before. I am proud to say that with your help, they overcame many of their hurdles\u2026..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/a>Mario\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The Children\u2019s Pencil Box Project™ began in 2000 as a way to assist homeless youth (over 900 in one school district) with supplies for education. It has grown to an enormous project, with over 200 Girl scout Troops, 43 corporations, and 6 faith organizations, as well as many individuals, taking their time, money and networking abilities to provide 600 backpacks, valued at over $19,800!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

This little 4th grader writes:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c..I want to thank you for my backpack and school supplies, and I am very thankful for what you gave me and my parent as well because you were there for me when my parents didn\u2019t have any for my supplies. I will always remember you\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/span><\/a>Teddy Bear Project™<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1999, CRF has been a pivotal point in structuring the highly successful program \u201cKids Empowering Kids\u201d, in collecting many items for children in crisis in our community. The TBP has collected over 56,000 new and slightly loved animals for children in need, working with over 8000 volunteers, 4500 Girl Scouts, faith and corporate volunteers and many more. One senior citizen annually collects, grooms and puts a new bow on over 200 personally! Of our many letters, this one touched our heart the most:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026I am writing to thank you for the wonderful work you do\u2026my son, Nicholas, 3, fell out of his bedroom window. When we got to the hospital, he was surrounded by people he didn\u2019t know and screaming\u2026 A nurse left the room and came back with one of your bears and it\u2019s heart shaped tag, and he immediately fell quiet. It not only comforted him, but me as well\u2026.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A large insurance company said in it\u2019s ad this winter\u2026 A teddy bear is not just a teddy bear, it\u2019s step towards normal. We agree.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Make A Difference Day<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CRF participates annually in the USA Weekend paper \u201cmake A Difference Day\u201d where we work with volunteers from our community in collecting plush animals, diapers and blankets for children in need. This 3 hour event typically attracts over 175 + volunteers, schools, faith organizations and corporate support.2004, both Denver Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Kempe Center, wrote to tell us if they didn\u2019t get any donations this year, children would be without necessities.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Kendra, a 10 year old participating:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c…I hope to make these children grow up happier from our donations. I hope we touch their hearts with each teddy bear.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From Kelli:<\/span><\/p>\n

“… this was such a wonderful education for all of the children who need a hug and a smile in hard times. A hug from me to you..\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>VOLUNTEERS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Billy Thompson Broncos Make A Difference day.\u00a0<\/em><\/span>Volunteers are the life of any non-profit. Since it\u2019s creation, over 6000 annual volunteers log on to the Internet and come to non-profits fairs to be part of the CRF team. This organization strives to find volunteer opportunities that encompass families, children, corporate, faith and community sectors. Teaching empathy to our youth is the strongest tool we have in teaching peace and harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1999, the foundation and participants have logged over 90,000 hours annually. Children as young as 2 have participated in our Kids Empowering Kids programs, and adults as young as 95 have made contributions by collecting, cleaning and sorting our plush animals for the Make a Difference Day Project.<\/span><\/p>\n

From a Daisy Troop Scout (age 5) after participating in the Teddy Bear Project….I feel loved, happy, cheerful and nice and last, I feel grateful. That\u2019s how I feel because a sad kid will get a toy I gave and feel better\u2026\u2026<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Interns<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CRF has had a proud partnership with the University of Denver since 2000. Interns from a diverse range of backgrounds bring their unique creativity and expertise to many areas of the non-profit sector. Among the many interns, several have become full time board members, other have become project managers for several large fundraisers and awareness raising events, and one completed her internship by finishing the CRF workbook for victims, a 396 page manual for recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

CRF participates in the annual DU Non Profit fair, attracting interns for management, communication, art and business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Becoming part of the CRF intern program begins with each intern outlining a goal sheet to be reviewed with CRF staff, and weekly status reports for progress. Quarterly positions are available, and can be reviewed on the DU website.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interns speak:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n