Our History of Giving Back
Giving back has long been an important part of the CFSC Conference.
Each year, CFSC selects one Colorado charity dedicated to supporting children and families, and our members come together during the annual CFSC Charity Auction to raise funds for that organization.
This page celebrates the history of that tradition and the organizations CFSC has been honored to support over the years. Explore our past conference charities and see how the generosity of the CFSC community has helped extend our impact beyond the conference and into communities throughout Colorado.
Different years. Different organizations. One shared commitment to Colorado’s children and families.
Each year, CFSC selects one Colorado charity dedicated to supporting children and families, and our members come together during the annual CFSC Charity Auction to raise funds for that organization.
This page celebrates the history of that tradition and the organizations CFSC has been honored to support over the years. Explore our past conference charities and see how the generosity of the CFSC community has helped extend our impact beyond the conference and into communities throughout Colorado.
Different years. Different organizations. One shared commitment to Colorado’s children and families.
2026 - The Shaylee Foundation
The Shaylee Foundation was created to support and empower kinship caregivers who have taken the responsibility of caring for children subjected to an unforeseen separation from their primary care provider. The foundation also raises awareness about child abuse and neglect through advocacy and education by providing additional support services and resources for all communities. https://theshayleefoundation.info
The Shaylee Foundation was created to support and empower kinship caregivers who have taken the responsibility of caring for children subjected to an unforeseen separation from their primary care provider. The foundation also raises awareness about child abuse and neglect through advocacy and education by providing additional support services and resources for all communities. https://theshayleefoundation.info
2025 - HOPE Center
HOPE Center’s Mission is : Health for lifelong wellness, Opportunity for positive experiences, Prevention of risky behaviors, Education-Academic support for immediate and future success. HOPE Center’s goal is to take away the barriers youth believe they have and to help them be the best they can be! Your support can assist in helping to remove those barriers now for a positive and bright future.
HOPE Center’s Mission is : Health for lifelong wellness, Opportunity for positive experiences, Prevention of risky behaviors, Education-Academic support for immediate and future success. HOPE Center’s goal is to take away the barriers youth believe they have and to help them be the best they can be! Your support can assist in helping to remove those barriers now for a positive and bright future.
2024 - Urban Peak
Urban Peak provides programs and services to help support youth experiencing homelessness in their journeys toward self-sufficiency. The Outreach team finds youth on the streets, in camps, at parks and at schools — building relationships and providing basic needs and case management. Referrals to additional resources for shelter, housing, employment and medical and behavioral health services help youth move from survival on the streets to safer, more stable environments.
Urban Peak provides programs and services to help support youth experiencing homelessness in their journeys toward self-sufficiency. The Outreach team finds youth on the streets, in camps, at parks and at schools — building relationships and providing basic needs and case management. Referrals to additional resources for shelter, housing, employment and medical and behavioral health services help youth move from survival on the streets to safer, more stable environments.
2023 - A Precious Child
A Precious Child, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008, provides essential resources and opportunities to children and families in need across eight Denver Metro counties, helping every child reach their full potential. Each year, we serve 50,000 children and 17,000 caregivers with cost-free essentials like clothing, hygiene items, food and diapers – provided with dignity. Our programs also offer access to sports, arts, education and resources like backpacks and holiday gifts. With the support of 8,000 volunteers and our network of 300 Agency Partners, we are building a thriving society for all. Learn more at APreciousChild.org.
A Precious Child, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008, provides essential resources and opportunities to children and families in need across eight Denver Metro counties, helping every child reach their full potential. Each year, we serve 50,000 children and 17,000 caregivers with cost-free essentials like clothing, hygiene items, food and diapers – provided with dignity. Our programs also offer access to sports, arts, education and resources like backpacks and holiday gifts. With the support of 8,000 volunteers and our network of 300 Agency Partners, we are building a thriving society for all. Learn more at APreciousChild.org.
2021 & 2022 - Caruso Family Charities
Since 2021's conference was virtual it limited our ability to raise funds for this charity. We wanted to give it another chance and make Caruso Family Charities our charity of choice for the second year in a row. We hope you will be inspired to give more than ever and help make a difference for families. Make a difference for families who have a child, adolescent, or young adult being treated in Colorado for a life-threatening disease or life-altering event.
Since 2021's conference was virtual it limited our ability to raise funds for this charity. We wanted to give it another chance and make Caruso Family Charities our charity of choice for the second year in a row. We hope you will be inspired to give more than ever and help make a difference for families. Make a difference for families who have a child, adolescent, or young adult being treated in Colorado for a life-threatening disease or life-altering event.
2020 - No Conference Year (COVID)
2019 - Dream Makers
Help impact and inspire the lives of these wonderful teens! We are looking for Dream Makers to fulfill the dreams below. Dream Makers can be an individual, neighborhoods, businesses, rotary clubs, church groups, families, fitness group, or pledge your birthday instead of receiving gifts. These dreams serve a variety of purposes that may include laptops for careers and education, constructive hobbies that these youth never got a chance to try, and even others are things many would consider basic needs, such as new clothes and internet access.
We have a continually growing list of people, businesses, and foundations fulfilling dreams and becoming the latest Dream Makers. We want to recognize these people and organizations for their wonderful generosity in supporting the dreams of these kids, giving them hope now, and a vision for the future. Click the button below to view our Dream Makers and the Dreams they have fulfilled.
Help impact and inspire the lives of these wonderful teens! We are looking for Dream Makers to fulfill the dreams below. Dream Makers can be an individual, neighborhoods, businesses, rotary clubs, church groups, families, fitness group, or pledge your birthday instead of receiving gifts. These dreams serve a variety of purposes that may include laptops for careers and education, constructive hobbies that these youth never got a chance to try, and even others are things many would consider basic needs, such as new clothes and internet access.
We have a continually growing list of people, businesses, and foundations fulfilling dreams and becoming the latest Dream Makers. We want to recognize these people and organizations for their wonderful generosity in supporting the dreams of these kids, giving them hope now, and a vision for the future. Click the button below to view our Dream Makers and the Dreams they have fulfilled.
2018 - Clothes to Kids
The mission of Clothes To Kids of Denver is to provide new and quality used clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families in the Denver Metro Area, free of charge.
The mission of Clothes To Kids of Denver is to provide new and quality used clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families in the Denver Metro Area, free of charge.
2017 - CASA of/in COLORADO
Volunteers for CASA in Colorado serve the best interest of children and youth, aiding in ending the cycle of abused and neglected children in hopes of reconnecting them with their families or providing them a fresh start. CASA in Colorado helps to provide additional assistance for those families and children who may need the support, guidance and authority, helping reconnect broken families or identifying situations of abuse where children’s needs are not lost in the system flooded with the dire situations and not enough aide and resources.
Volunteers for CASA in Colorado serve the best interest of children and youth, aiding in ending the cycle of abused and neglected children in hopes of reconnecting them with their families or providing them a fresh start. CASA in Colorado helps to provide additional assistance for those families and children who may need the support, guidance and authority, helping reconnect broken families or identifying situations of abuse where children’s needs are not lost in the system flooded with the dire situations and not enough aide and resources.
2016 - The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is a non-profit humanitarian organization committed to improving the lives of individuals, children and families in a safe, positive atmosphere emphasizing key values such as, recognizing individual strengths, building respect and trust and offering acceptance. Their mission: A community of safety and hope where positive relationships, choice, and essential resources transform lives.
The Gathering Place is a non-profit humanitarian organization committed to improving the lives of individuals, children and families in a safe, positive atmosphere emphasizing key values such as, recognizing individual strengths, building respect and trust and offering acceptance. Their mission: A community of safety and hope where positive relationships, choice, and essential resources transform lives.
2015 - Denver Children's Advocacy Center
"The Denver Children's Advocacy Center works to improve the lives of children traumatized by sexual abuse and violence - as well as those who are at high risk - with prevention, education and direct services. Our mission is to: Prevent Abuse, Strengthen Families and Restore Childhood"
"The Denver Children's Advocacy Center works to improve the lives of children traumatized by sexual abuse and violence - as well as those who are at high risk - with prevention, education and direct services. Our mission is to: Prevent Abuse, Strengthen Families and Restore Childhood"
2014 - The Family Tree
For over three decades, Family Tree has provided innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. As the only organization in the state to address the interconnectedness among these issues, Family Tree is changing how individuals, families and communities see, respond to and overcome them. In the past year, Family Tree provided services to tens of thousands of people in efforts to empower individuals to discover their own strengths to create lasting, positive change.
For over three decades, Family Tree has provided innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. As the only organization in the state to address the interconnectedness among these issues, Family Tree is changing how individuals, families and communities see, respond to and overcome them. In the past year, Family Tree provided services to tens of thousands of people in efforts to empower individuals to discover their own strengths to create lasting, positive change.
2013 - Realities For Children
Realities For Children Charities is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to serving the unmet needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County. http://realitiesforchildren.com/
Realities For Children Charities is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to serving the unmet needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County. http://realitiesforchildren.com/
2012 - Packs of Hope
Packs of Hope is a non-profit humanitarian organization committed to the vision that every child deserves hope. Working with the community, we provide basic clothing needs to children transitioning in the foster care system.
Packs of Hope was started to provide hope for children transitioning into foster care.
http://www.packsofhope.org
Packs of Hope was started to provide hope for children transitioning into foster care.
http://www.packsofhope.org
2011 - Children's Ark
Children's ARK, Inc. are residential treatment facilities in Colorado focusing on boys and girls ages 10 to 18, suffering from abuse and neglect and emotional issues.
2010 - Colorado Steppin' Out for Kids
Colorado Steppin' Out for Kids is dedicated to providing school age children in Denver a brand new wardrobe for the school year. Giving children, living at or below poverty, the opportunity to academically succeed by promoting confidence and pride. These children are facing adverse situations economically. We offer them a renewed future filled with opportunity.
Colorado Steppin' Out for Kids is dedicated to providing school age children in Denver a brand new wardrobe for the school year. Giving children, living at or below poverty, the opportunity to academically succeed by promoting confidence and pride. These children are facing adverse situations economically. We offer them a renewed future filled with opportunity.
2009 - Arvada Community Food Bank
No one should go to bed hungry. http://www.arvadacfb.org/
The Arvada Community Food Bank is a Colorado nonprofit 501 c (3) corporation formed in 1982 by Inter-Church ARMS (Arvada Resources for Mind and Spirit) to serve the needy and vulnerable in our community. Our goal is to secure the resources (food, financial, physical, and volunteers) necessary to provide programs to help meet the nutritional needs of qualifying community members.
No one should go to bed hungry. http://www.arvadacfb.org/
The Arvada Community Food Bank is a Colorado nonprofit 501 c (3) corporation formed in 1982 by Inter-Church ARMS (Arvada Resources for Mind and Spirit) to serve the needy and vulnerable in our community. Our goal is to secure the resources (food, financial, physical, and volunteers) necessary to provide programs to help meet the nutritional needs of qualifying community members.
2008 - Bridgeway
Bridgeway helps build new lives for pregnant teens and their children. The mission of this organization is to provide hope and promise in a safe and caring atmosphere to pregnant teens who take responsibility for their pregnancies and recognize the impact of their decision on their children. The“window of opportunity” is available for each resident who uses the Bridgeway experience to change unhealthy directions in her life, replacing them with healthy choices. Teen pregnancy is a time when a young woman often establishes her lifetime goals. Bridgeway provides opportunities and services to increase her educational levels and to shape a healthier lifestyle for herself and her baby. www.bridgewayhomes.org
2007 - Morgan County Family Center and Children's Imprest Fund
The Link to Community Resources for successful living. http://www.morganfamilycenter.org/
The Link to Community Resources for successful living. http://www.morganfamilycenter.org/
2006 - Colorado Steppin' Out for Kids
Colorado Steppin' Out for Kids is dedicated to providing school age children in Denver a brand new wardrobe for the school year. Giving children, living at or below poverty, the opportunity to academically succeed by promoting confidence and pride. These children are facing adverse situations economically. We offer them a renewed future filled with opportunity.
Colorado Steppin' Out for Kids is dedicated to providing school age children in Denver a brand new wardrobe for the school year. Giving children, living at or below poverty, the opportunity to academically succeed by promoting confidence and pride. These children are facing adverse situations economically. We offer them a renewed future filled with opportunity.