No neighbor, especially a child, should go hungry whether it be
for food, education or opportunities to maximize their potential. DO YOU CARE?..the Grand Lake food bank has seen a 200% increase in hungry neighbors since 2009?..30% of these are kids? ..30% are first time food bank visitors?..neighbors are making tough decisions about whether to pay their bills, fill their prescriptions or
put food on the table for their families?..there is a team of local volunteers who serve to help meet the needs of these neighbors and kids? How do neighbors help neighbors in their time of hunger and need? Read on and for more information,
970-627-3510 ext. 315
www.grandangels.net [email protected]
Neighbors helped In 2012
* 702 fed thru the food bank * 277 of these are children * 30% first time visitors
* 194 calls to the crisis line * 150 helped thru GRAND KIDS project * 238 children sponsored thru JOY
* 1500 random acts of kindness * $50 average amount of assistance * 850 volunteer hours
* $$ ZERO spent on overhead
Total Neighbors helped since 2004
* Support raised $335,000 * Assistance awarded $280,000 * 5,600 random acts of kindness
* Average assist $50 * % from last 3 years - 70% plus * 100% with Grand County volunteers
* Expenses - ZERO * $$ ZERO spent on overhead
Behind every number is a story - a story of a neighbor who has been helped
because of your support. See the web site tab PERSONAL STORIES for just a few examples. Tax deductible 501(c)3
Grand Angels - PO Box 676
Grand Lake CO 80447
Who We are:
Grand Angels exists because of the Grand people of Grand County who have banded together to serve to help meet the needs of our neighbors. Our team’s focus is to provide a hand up--not a hand out--to people going through difficult times. We strive to be a bridge that connects neighbors in need with local resources. Trinity Church in the Pines donates space and services for our food bank. Therefore, GRAND ANGELS has NO OVERHEAD AND NO EXPENSES. 100% of funds raised go to meet the feed and meet the needs of our neighbors. What We Do:
* Provide food to the hungry * Partner with other organizations to identify best assistance resource
* Provide children with warm clothing, eyeglasses, and other needs * Provide gas for job interviews, medical appointments, etc
* Provide Christmas presents to children to insure basic needs are met
How We do it:
We partner with other county resources to leverage our assets, identify the best source of help and sometimes share costs to help our neighbors. Some of these organizations include:
• Samaritan Ministries
• Grand County Rural Health
• Mountain Family Center
• Advocates Victim Assistance
• Grand County Social Services
• Grand County Council on Aging
In addition to the support of so many of you personally, grants help us achieve our goals. Some of the grants we've received include:
• Grand Foundation
• Rotary Club of Grand Lake
• Lions Club Foundation of Fraser Valley
• Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
• Town of Grand Lake
• Emergency Food and Shelter Board
• Trinity Church in the Pines
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
How Can You Help? Support our fundraisers: Annual Christmas in July brunch, Christmas brunch and August reverse offering and our Biannual – Loaves and Fish fundraiser
Spread the word: Tell your neighbors about our neighbors helping neighbors program. Give: $50 will help us feed and help another. Canned goods and non perishables are greatly appreciated. Pray: It is only because of God’s love and goodness that we are able to help. Visit: Come visit our food bank. Sponsor a child: Help make Christmas a little brighter for a Grand County child. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
