Tammy Oakland and Laura Trivett, seated, from KLITE 106.3 FM were some of the media partners for the successful Empty Stocking Fund drive. 012414 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)
The celebration of three decades of The Gazette/El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund brought a big smile to the face of Gazette publisher Dan Steever: “Our 30th year and once again we hit our goal.” For seven years ESF has topped $1 million.
It was an evening of celebration and Summit Catering tapas Jan. 24 at Penrose House for the 15 human service agencies that picked up their checks at the conclusion of the 2013 holiday drive.
One hundred percent of the $1,018,866.04 raised went to the agencies. The community donated $748,000, El Pomar Foundation gave an additional $200,000 and The Bruni Foundation $70,000.
More Empty Stocking Fund photos: gazettedev.gazette.com/life/around-town
Tammy Oakland and Laura Trivett, seated, from KLITE 106.3 FM were some of the media partners for the successful Empty Stocking Fund drive. 012414 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)El Pomar Fellow Katy Rees, right, has Empty Stocking Fund Checks for Christine Bucher to take back to Ecumenical Social Ministries, one of the 15 agencies to benefit from the annual drive. 012414 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)Dorian Adams, left, Paul Franco and Sharon Franco from Ameriprise Financial celebrate the finale of the Empty Stocking Fund drive at Penrose House. 012414 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)Patricia Ellis and Lorri Orwig from Silver Key Senior Services at the Empty Stocking Fund wrap party at Penrose House. 012414 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)From left: Mary Beth Burichin, YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region; Audrey Field, Urban Peak; Becky Byrnes, Armed Services Y; and Andrea Thomson, Urban Peak at the wrap celebration for the Empty Stocking Fund. 013014 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)Maryann Stadjuhar, left, Westside CARES, and Haley Chapin, Tri-Lakes Cares 013014 Photo by Linda Navarro (linda navarro)
