This month, and always, we honor the caring and fearless women who uplift their communities through their dedication and service. From our founders to our wonderful volunteers, staff members, participants, and donors, we here at FISH get to see the way all the incredible women in our FISH family illuminate the world by sharing their light!

Celebrating Social Workers!

March is Social Work Month, a time to honor the dedication, compassion, and impact of these essential professionals. We are grateful for the social workers on our team who use their knowledge and experience to provide professional, individualized, and responsive support for participants. Thank you to all the social workers across our communities!

Get Your Heart in the Game - Become a Monthly Donor

The need in our community is record-breaking, with many families struggling to make their rent payments, cover the costs of groceries, and pay for their utility bills. We need everyone’s help to ensure that no one in Broomfield has to go without food or housing. 

Monthly donations:

• sustain FISH’s work by contributing consistent and dependable funds!
• add up to make a significant impact over the course of a year!
• are one of the easiest ways to give - you just set it up online, and it will run automatically each month!
• can be set at any amount that works best in your budget, starting at just $5/month!
• help families thrive!

Meet the FISH Youth Engagement Squad (YES)!

When we asked our YES members why they joined the squad, two words came up the most: help and community. That is because our YES is made up of dedicated, energetic young people who have an interest in serving their community and supporting their neighbors in need! We are excited to have them on board to share their voice and help with new ideas, events, volunteer projects, and more.

Here are some of the answers our YES members gave:

💙 "I wanted to join YES to be a part of a fun, compassionate, diverse group of people!"

💙 "I joined YES so I can help the people in my community."

💙 "I joined YES to help find more ways to help people on a bigger scale."

💙 "I joined YES because I want to make a positive, lasting impact on my community."

💙 "I wanted to join FISH to give back to my community and participate in a meaningful program."

Save the Date for Stamp Out Hunger!

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Held in collaboration with the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is our largest food drive of the year. Look for the Stamp Out Hunger bags in the mail, fill them with non-perishable food donations, and leave them by your mailbox on Saturday, May 11th for your postal carrier to collect. Donations help feed families in need! A special thank you to our Stamp Out Hunger bag sponsors: Broomfield Crossings Rotary, Broomfield Evening Rotary, and Viega.

Broomfield FISH is looking for volunteers to help the day of the drive at Broomfield Main Post Office, Broomfield Eagle View Post Office, Northglenn Post Office, and at FISH.

Making a PAW-sitive Impact!

We want to thank the Broomfield Pelicans and Coach Max Howard for hosting a fundraiser for FISH! We are grateful for and inspired by their commitment to serving our community and our neighbors in need! 

That's not all! Milo the Dog has stepped up with an amazing offer - he will match ALL donations made to Broomfield FISH by May 22, 2024, doubling the impact of gifts! 

Thank you Broomfield Pelicans, Coach Max, and Milo the Dog for your incredible support.

Volunteer Spotlight:

Carol Ward

This month we feature one of our delightful intake volunteers, Carol Ward! She joined FISH in 2019, and it has been a joy having her here ever since. She is one of the first people to greet participants when they walk through our doors and says her favorite part of volunteering is "any time I can put a smile on a participant’s face and make them feel welcome." She loves making connections with people and creating a warm and inviting space for all. When she is not at FISH, she likes to make quilts and work on embroidery projects, play Mahjong, travel, and volunteer with the Rosary Team. She also enjoys spending time with her three granddaughters and helping with their after school care. Thank you for all you do, Carol!

Staff Spotlight: Stacey Schmuck

Donor Relations Specialist

Stacey Schmuck is passionate about the Broomfield community and enjoys meeting new people. She joined FISH as a volunteer in 2012, and held many roles over the years, including coordinating our former Youth Advisory Board and helping plan our fall fundraiser. She joined FISH's staff 5 years ago as the Donor Relations Specialist, and has been a crucial part of our Engagement Team ever since! When she is not helping with donor questions or acting as our resident spreadsheet expert, she enjoys paddle boarding, snowshoeing, concerts, and reading. Above all, she cherishes spending time with her family, including her lovable dog, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Broomfield FISH is a proud member of the Colorado Family Resource Center Association.

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