Broomfield Rotary Police & Fire Golf Tournament
WHO IS BROOMFIELD ROTARY?
We Have a Passion For Giving Back
Over the last 4 years our foundation has given more than $300,000 to local nonprofits such as SRB (Senior Resources of Broomfield), A Precious Child, Bal Swan, CASA, , Broomfield FISH, Healthy Learning Paths, Broomfield Veterans Museum, Wounded Warrior Project, Global Hope, Colorado Conservatory of Dance and many local individuals who needed a little help and love.
Rotary Clubs deliver 416 Flowering Plants to local Seniors.
Last Thursday, we had the honor of discovering Revital Colorado, founded by Gordon Long. In September 2020, Gordon established Revital Colorado’s 501©(3) to address the mental health and well-being of our first responders.
Jordan and his wife, Kym, personally faced the physical and mental challenges inherent in their roles, including relationship issues and alcohol-related struggles. Shockingly, statistics related to first responders’ mental health reveal that there is a suicide every 8 hours, and the average life expectancy after retirement is a mere 18 months.
After grappling with their own difficulties for several years, Jordan and Kym recognized the need for a preventative approach to prioritize first responders’ mental health. During his presentation and on their website, Gordon passionately expressed his commitment to supporting public servants and their families through various means. Revital Colorado provides a safe space where first responders can engage in activities and share experiences and traumas with colleagues who truly understand the unique challenges of their job. Their ultimate goal is to enable first responders to be more present with their families and better equipped to perform their duties at a higher level. Gordon was very passionate about sharing his belief that fostering community and connection is a crucial way to support the mental health and well-being of our dedicated first responders.
by Robert Balzano
Thursday evening at our Rotary meeting we had a visit from an extraordinary young lady named Fayth and her parents, Darrel and Melissa Cates. Fayth came to thank us for a $300.00 grant that the Broomfield Rotary Foundation gave them for their nonprofit organization called Operation Fayth. Operation Fayth is an organization that gives back to children who are battling the hardest days of their lives! Fayth is also battling her own battles with Adolescent multiple sclerosis, and other health issues. Despite her own struggles, this truly amazing young lady unselfishly continues to make a difference.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Is Now Available Everywhere in Broomfield.
- Over 5000 kids under 5 live in Broomfield
- The Imagination Library mails over 2 million books to children every month.
- 16% of the books are either fully bilingual Spanish-English or include Spanish-language content.
- 85% of the books include parent reading tips and activities.
- Rotary offers the Imagination Library to all children under 5 in Broomfield.
- Broomfield Rotary and the State of Colorado pay approximately $25.00 per year for each child enrolled in the library.
Click Here to Learn More and Help Us Reach Our Goal to Enroll Every Eligible Child.
By raising $25,000, we can offer the Imagination Library program to all children under five in Broomfield. A mere $25 will ensure that a local child receives a free book delivered to their home every month for an entire year. Let’s make a difference together!
William Sheridan
Many of us have heard of these protected classes, but his presentation sparked extensive discussion about how easy it is to get sued for a violation and expensive it can be for a landlord to be sued for potential violations of these laws.
In short, his advice if you are renting property is to have a written set of guidelines and stick to them.
Our club meets every Thursday evening at the Broadlands Golf Course. There is dinner and a program designed to keep us informed about what is going on in the community, the nation, and the world.
Are you a leader willing to help us increase our impact, expand our reach, and increase our ability to adapt? Join us for dinner on Thursday to learn more?