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The 32nd Annual Gazette-El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund kicks off on Thanksgiving Day, with the goal of raising $1 million by January 15, 2016.

The 2014-2015 campaign exceeded its goal to raise $1 million in the 2014-2015 campaign by raising $1,163,087.12.

The Empty Stocking Fund provides resources for 20 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. Over the past 31 years, the Fund has raised more than $15.9 million. Thanks to contributions from The Gazette, El Pomar Foundation, Wells Fargo, ADD STAFF and Anschutz Foundation, 100-percent of the funds raised go directly to agencies to support those in need.

Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund transform lives. Every dollar donated to the Empty Stocking Fund grows up to 45.3 percent through matching funds: the Bruni Foundation matches $10,000 for every $100,000 raised; the El Pomar Foundation matches $1 for every $3 raised.

For more information on Empty Stocking Fund events and how to donate, visit fillanemptystocking.org.