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Colorado Gives Day Benefits Wellspring
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On December 6, 2011, Colorado Gives Day, donors contributed $5,125 to Wellspring. In addition, one lucky donor won $1,000 in Bonus Bucks which she also directed to Wellspring.
Thank you to FirstBank and Community First Foundation for sponsoring this day, providing matching funds and paying for all credit card processing fees.
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Wellspring's 2011 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
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Wellspring’s Annual Pasta Dinner on October 12th, raised over $2,000 to support the Music Therapy Program at Eaton Terrace. Thank you to Boulder Sausage, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Whole Foods Market in Belmar for their support. Thanks also to everyone who attended and to all of the volunteers!
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Wellspring's 2011 Annual Letter Campaign
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Wellspring’s annual letter campaign began on September 1st and your donation is requested. Wellspring supports the programs and services that are offered to Eaton Terrace residents, enabling many to remain in their apartments instead of moving to housing with a higher level of care.
If would like to donate to Wellspring, click on "Make a Donation" – all credit card processing fees are paid by Community First Foundation. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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Eaton Terrace Landscaping Renovation Completed
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The landscaping and irrigation renovation project at Eaton Terrace is completed. Thank you to Denver Water, Environmental Designs, Inc. and The Home Depot Foundation for their contributions to this project. We look forward to reduced water usage and lower monthly bills!
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April 2011 Fundraiser Sold Out
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Wellspring’s Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction on April 30th sold out! All proceeds from this event were added to the GAP Fund that supports Eaton Senior Programs' Assisted Living Community.
Sponsored by 1st Bank of Colorado, Design Direct, Inc., Knight Field Fabry LLC, US Bank, Van Gilder Insurance Corp, Centura Health and Colorado Sewer Service.
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2010 Pasta Dinner Breaks Records
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Wellspring’s Pasta Dinner Fundraiser was held on October 20th and broke attendance and fundraising records. All proceeds from this event will be used to refurbish the Centrum at Eaton Terrace Residences, a gathering place for residents, staff and community groups.
We offer a special thank you to Great Harvest Bread Company and Polidori Meats for their contributions to this event. We also thank our Director of Dining Services, Matt Mitzel, and his staff for the food preparation and the Eaton Terrace staff, who volunteer their time to serve the meal.
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EATON TERRACE HOSTS HUD’S DEPUTY SECRETARY SIMS
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On Thursday, July 29, 2010, Eaton Terrace Residences hosted a celebration of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that simplifies the weatherization grant application process for multifamily housing owners. Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary of HUD; Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, Under Secretary of the DOE; and Rick Garcia, Regional Administrator of HUD’s Region VIII, held two Weatherization Roundtables - the first for community development corporations and small and minority-owned businesses; the second for multifamily housing owners, housing authorities officials and congressional staffers.
Early this year, Eaton Terrace Residences and Eaton Terrace II were two of fifteen Multifamily Housing Owners in Colorado who received Weatherization Grants from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Governor’s Energy Office and administered by Energy Outreach Colorado. In addition to increasing the energy efficiency of these communities and reducing energy costs for years to come, these grants provided jobs for local businesses and increased the comfort of Eaton Terrace residents.
Governor Bill Ritter joined the group for an 11 a.m. press conference where he received an award from Dr. Johnson and Deputy Secretary Sims, recognizing his work in establishing and supporting the Governor’s Energy Office and Colorado’s New Energy Economy. The press conference was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony that signified the “Cutting of the Red Tape” for weatherization grant recipients and also the “Grand Re-opening of Energy-Efficient Eaton Terrace Residences.”
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WEATHERIZATION GRANT IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED AT EATON TERRACE
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Thanks in large part to a grant from the U. S. Department of Energy through the Governor’s Energy Office and administered by Energy Outreach Colorado, Eaton Terrace communities have four new boilers, upgraded fluorescent lighting, new LED Exit signs, and 103 new apartment refrigerators. In addition, Denver Water and Mile High Youth Corps supplied and installed new water-saving toilets and high efficiency faucet aerators in the apartments in both buildings.
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EATON TERRACE CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN “COLLAGE”
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Eaton Terrace Residences and Eaton Terrace II are two of twenty affordable housing sites in the U. S. that were chosen to participate in a demonstration laboratory using COLLAGE – a web-based resident assessment tool to advance healthy aging for residents and improve community outcomes.
This software will assist in evaluating resident’s health and wellness in areas such as memory loss, nutrition, balance, mental well-being and social connectedness. The collected and analyzed assessment data provide a framework for applying evidence-based interventions to improve:
• the ability of older adults to remain independent;
• the overall quality, consistency, and continuity of health and wellness services;
• the effectiveness of programs and services; and,
• the organizations’ ability to plan for the changing needs of older adults.
COLLAGE is used by a consortium network consisting of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), congregate senior housing sites (both market rate and subsidized), and senior service agencies. Members of the network will be able to compare and benchmark resident assessment data with their peers.
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Wellspring's Annual Fundraiser Adds to GAP Fund
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Wellspring's April 17th Dinner and Auction raised over $17,000, which will be added to the GAP Fund. This fund is used to help Eaton Terrace II cover the gap that is created by monthly Medicaid reimbursements that are over $300 below the cost of care for each resident who relies on Medicaid for support.
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Weatherization Grants Awarded to Eaton Terrace
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Eaton Terrace Residences and Eaton Terrace II have been awarded grants from the U. S. Department of Energy through the Colorado Governor's Energy Office and Energy Outreach Colorado to make energy-saving improvements.
Both facilities are having their original boilers replaced with energy-efficient models, the fluorescent lighting has been upgraded to more energy-efficient ballasts and bulbs, and 103 of the oldest refrigerators are being replaced with new energy-efficient models.
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Sound System at Eaton Terrace II is paid in full!
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The money raised at Wellspring's annual Pasta Dinner along with a grant from Lakewood Legacy Foundation paid the balance on the new Sound System at Eaton Terrace II.
We thank Robinson Dairy, Polidori Meat Processors and Great Harvest Bread Co., located at Jewell and Kipling St. for donating to our dinner. We also thank everyone who attended and showed their support of Wellspring and Eaton Senior Programs.
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June Fund-raiser adds to GAP Fund
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A big thank you to everyone who attended our Bridging the Gap fund-raiser on June 14th! We raised $17,000 at this dinner and live auction, with all event proceeds increasing Wellspring's GAP Fund. This fund provides operating support to Eaton Terrace II Assisted Living, serving a majority of residents who rely on Medicaid for support.
A special thank you to our sponsor, 1st Bank of Colorado, and to our other in-kind donors: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, City of Lakewood, Denver ChopHouse and Brewery, Flyfishing Services, Inc., Mile High Wine and Spirits, Morrison Senior Dining, Odell Brewing Company and Van Wagenen, Ltd.
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Dining Program at Eaton Terrace Residences Supported by Grants
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Daniels Fund and a Community Services Block Grant* are generously subsidizing the Dining Program at Eaton Terrace Residences again this year. In order to keep meal prices affordable for our residents, this program must be subsidized. *The Funding source for the Meal Program is Community Service Block Grant Funds made available through the Community Development Program of Jefferson County, Colorado.
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Eaton Senior Programs recognized by Colorado Governor
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In 2008, Governor Bill Ritter recognized Eaton Senior Programs as one of three Denver Metro Employers to provide "Extraordinary Assistance to Youth" as part of the Governor's Summer Job Hunt.
ESP provides internship opportunities for youth working with the staff at Jefferson County Workforce Centers.
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GAP Fund Remains Fund-raising Target
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In 2008, Wellspring established a "GAP Fund" to assist Eaton Terrace II Assisted Living in serving more residents who rely on Medicaid for support. Because Medicaid reimburses ET II at rates below the cost of care, this fund will support operating losses that are created as we increase the number of Medicaid residents.
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Eaton Senior Programs’ Care Consultation Team Receives Award
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In May 2006, Eaton Senior Programs' Care Consultation Team received a “Quality First Award” from the Colorado Association of Housing and Services for the Aging. (In 1999, this same team also won a “Best Practices Initiative Award” from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).)
Members of the team then presented our "Team Concept" at the annual conference of the American Association of Housing and Services for the Aging.
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Eaton Senior Programs Endowment Fund
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In March 2008, we reached our goal of $60,000 for the Eaton Senior Programs Endowment Fund and received matching funds of $30,000 from Community First Foundation. Proceeds from this fund will be used to support the programs and services that are offered to Eaton Terrace residents. Please consider making a lasting gift to our endowment fund by clicking on the "Make a Donation" button. You may also remember Wellspring and Eaton Senior Programs in your Will or Planned Giving Instrument.
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