Rocky Card News
We receive so much support from our media sponsors, our merchant card sellers, our merchant participants, and the people who buy Rocky Cards that we want to let everyone know when we're able to do something positive in the Estes Park community. So, here's our news!
April 9, 2010: Estes Park News —
Estes Park School District librarians Lisa Wahler, Elizabeth Repola, and Anne Dewey
stand in front of the books that were purchased for them by the Rocky Card.
The Rocky Card Donates to Estes Park School District Libraries
The Estes Park School District libraries became the latest recipient of a donation from the Rocky Card, as owners Debra Dullaghan and Anne Smith purchased $1,000 in books selected by each school librarian for their individual libraries.
The books were purchased from the Scholastic Book Fair at the Middle School. Because Scholastic gives credit to schools for each book purchased during the fair, the librarians will also be able to buy even more books for students thanks to the Rocky Card donation.
“Books at the Elementary School don’t have a long shelf life because students are always checking them out,” said Elementary School librarian Lisa Wahler. “We always need new books, and new books keep reading exciting for kids.”
Middle School librarian Elizabeth Repola chose books that are popular with students and ones that the teachers can check out from the library and use in their classrooms. “All of our teachers teach reading, and they don’t always have a good selection of books in their classrooms that they can read to their students,” said Repola.
The books chosen by High School librarian Anne Dewey included easier books written in Spanish. “We don’t have that many and kids are always checking them out,” she said. “It’s good to have a variety.”
The book fair runs at the Middle School through noon on Friday, April 9. If you are interested in buying books for the school libraries, contact any of the three schools.
The Rocky Card provides fabulous discounts to Estes Park restaurants and merchants. All profits from the sale of the $10 cards benefit Estes Park nonprofit organizations, thanks in part to promotional sponsors Estes Park News, EPTV Channel 8, Reel Mountain Theater, and The UPS Store. For more information on the Rocky Card, visit www.RockyCard.com or call 586-4634.
December 24, 2009: Estes Park News —
The Rocky Card Donates to Crossroads Ministry
Thanks to the support of Estes Park merchants and people excited to have a 2010 Rocky Card in their hands, Rocky Card Inc. was able to make one more donation to a nonprofit organization in 2009. Crossroads Ministry received $1,000 to help make the holidays a little brighter for families and individuals having a difficult time making ends meet.
“We had 43 new families requesting help in November,” said Virgil Good, Crossroads executive director. “People are out of work, out of money, and out of resources.”
Crossroads is now serving more than 400 families and more than 1,000 individuals in the Estes Valley, providing assistance in the form of food and money for utility, rent, medical care, and transportation. For information on how you can help, call Crossroads at 577-0610.
August 14, 2009: Estes Park News —
Scott Webermeier and Tracy Hilker, representing National Park Village, present
Estes Park Relay for Life co-chair Katrina Cahill with a donation from the Rocky Card.
The Rocky Card Donates to Estes Park Relay for Life
From Alaska to Florida and Maine to California, Estes Park visitors have been buying Rocky Cards for great discounts around Estes Park. As a result, Rocky Card Inc. was able to make a donation on Tuesday from the proceeds of their July sales to help another local nonprofit organization. This time, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Estes Park received $1,000 toward their goal of raising $100,000 before August 31.
“We so appreciate the Rocky Card helping us reach our goal,” said Katrina Cahill, Estes Park Relay for Life co-chair, “and we appreciate the generosity of the Estes Park community, especially considering the state of the economy.” According to her sources, Estes Park’s fundraising results have far exceeded those of the Relay for Life events in other larger neighboring communities, including Fort Collins and Loveland.
Scott Webermeier (The Other Side Restaurant) and Tracy Hilker (The Country Market) are the Rocky Card’s leading resellers. Both are thrilled to be able to contribute to the Relay for Life donation through Rocky Card sales. Tracy said, “We’re proud to be able to support the Rocky Card and the nonprofit groups that the card’s proceeds benefit.”June 26, 2009: Estes Park News —
The Rocky Card Donates to Hospice of the Estes Valley
Thanks to Estes Park visitors and residents who have been buying Rocky Cards for great discounts around Estes Park, Rocky Card Inc. was able to make a donation on Tuesday to another local non-profit organization. This time, Hospice of the Estes Valley received $1,000 to help provide support for hospice patients and their families and caregivers.
“This donation will help us provide services for patients who do not have insurance or Medicare,” said Hospice Director Sarah Bosko, RN. “It will also help us provide services that insurance does not cover for patient, family, and caregiver comfort and support.”
The focus of Hospice is on the patient’s quality of life in an environment that is the most comfortable. With donations from the community, Hospice is hoping to expand their capabilities into areas such as helping provide funds for trips for patients to see family members or personal luxuries for patients, families, and caregivers such as in-home massages or visits from musicians.
Hospice of the Estes Valley is always accepting donations and applications for volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact Sarah or Ann at (970)586-2273.
April 17, 2009: Estes Park News —
The Rocky Card Donates to Crossroads Ministry
Estes Park visitors and residents have been buying up Rocky Cards fast enough to enable Rocky Card Inc. to make another donation to a local non-profit organization. This time, Crossroads Ministry received $1,000 to help families and individuals needing help to pay for basic services.
“This donation will help us help families who are having a hard time as a result of the economic downturn,” said Crossroads Ministry Executive Director Virgil Good. “We are seeing more people coming in who have never needed help before.”
Thanks to early season Rocky Card sales, Rocky Card Inc. was also able to take advantage of the 2009 Feinstein Challenge to make its donation extend even further. Nationally known philanthropist Alan Feinstein will give away $1 million by matching a portion of donations made to Crossroads and other agencies dealing with homelessness and hunger through the end of April. Since 1996, the annual Feinstein Challenges have raised nearly $1 billion across the country.
In 2008, Crossroads Ministry served 322 family units, 842 individuals, and 323 children with assistance in the form of food and money for utility, rent, medical care, and transportation. For information on how you can make donations, especially to take advantage of the Feinstein Challenge, call Crossroads at 577-0610.
February 6, 2009: Estes Park News —
Rocky Card Donates to Quota Club Ambulance Fund
This week, owners of The Rocky Card, Debra Dullaghan and Anne Smith, were proud to be able to support another Estes Park non-proft organization, Quota Club's Ambulance Drive, with a $1,000 donation. Debra and Anne are pictured above with members of the Estes Park Quota Club in front of an ambulance previously purchased by Quota Club for Estes Park Medical Center.
December 12, 2008: Estes Park News —
The Healing Waters Foundation Receives Donation from The Rocky Card
The Healing Waters Foundation became the latest Estes Park non-profit organization to benefit from 2008 Rocky Card sales. The $500 donation from Rocky Card, Inc. will help the foundation’s warm water rehabilitation pool remain available to anyone who desires to use it.
The pool provides rehabilitation assistance for people who suffer from injuries or neuromuscular diseases, who seek water to strengthen their bodies, or who find relief for their arthritic joints in warm water.
People who have had strokes, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, or total joint replacements and those who live with the challenges of diseases such as Parkinson’s or arthritis find great relief from the warm therapeutic waters of the Healing Waters Foundation pool.
The pool features an in-floor treadmill, a video system for visual feedback, and a chair lift all in a comfortable, private atmosphere to make rehabilitation as effective as possible.
For more information on the services provided by the Healing Waters Foundation, which is located at 1632 B Big Thompson Ave., call the pool office at 970.586.9205.
November 21, 2008: Estes Park News —
Anne Smith, co-owner of Rocky Card, Inc., sells the first 2009 Rocky Card to Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham.
November 7, 2008: Estes Park News —
Rocky Card co-owners Anne Smith, left, and Debra Dullaghan present a donation to Partners' Estes Park Director Diana Laughlin.
Partners Mentoring Youth Receives Donation from the Rocky Card
Partners Mentoring Youth benefited from Rocky Card sales to fall visitors in Estes Park as Rocky Card Inc. partners Debra Dullaghan and Anne Smith donated $500 to the Estes Park youth program on November 5.
“The donation from the Rocky Card will help Partners Mentoring Youth create a new youth mentoring relationship,” said Estes Park Program Coordinator Diana Laughlin. “Our costs include recruiting adult mentors, background screenings, insurance for staff and volunteers, training for new mentors, and monthly activities.”
So far in 2008, 26 Estes Park children have been served by Partners and currently there are 20 active partnerships. Laughlin said the organization is grateful for the support of the Rocky Card so that their program can continue to grow and serve more Estes Park youth.
For more information on Partners Mentoring Youth, visit www.partnersmentoringyouth.org.
September 26, 2008: Estes Park News —
Rocky Card co-owners Debra Dullaghan, left, and Anne Smith, right, present a donation to Bob Vigil and Bobby Vigil of Harvest House for Women.
Harvest House for Women Receives Donation from the Rocky Card
Harvest House for Women in Estes Park became the second major donation recipient from Rocky Card, Inc. on September 23. Rocky Card owners Debra Dullaghan and Anne Smith were pleased to present the transitional housing program for women and children with $1,000 and Harvest House executive director Bob Vigil was happy to receive it.
“We appreciate the generosity of the Rocky Card,” said Vigil. “The money will help us with operating expenses to support the thirty-five women and children we have staying with us right now.”
For more information on Harvest House for Women and their fall fundraising event, visit www.harvesthouseforwomen.org.
August 1, 2008: Estes Park News —
Estes Valley Victim Advocates executive director Mary Mesropian, center, accepts a donation from Anne Smith, left, and Debra Dullaghan, owners of Rocky Card, Inc.
Estes Valley Victim Advocates Receives
First Donation from the Rocky Card
July 29 was an important day for two local organizations.
Estes Valley Victim Advocates received one thousand dollars to fund the operating budget for their new safe house. And Rocky Card, Inc. made its first donation to an Estes Park non-profit, helping to fulfill the company’s commitment to support the Estes Park community.
“We very much appreciate the contribution from the Rocky Card,” said EVVA executive director Mary Mesropian. “We have been focusing our efforts on raising funds for our safe house. This money will help pay the cost of living for the people who will stay there.”
The Rocky Card began as a way to provide co-op advertising opportunities for local businesses and shopping benefits for residents and Estes Park visitors. For only $10, cardholders receive valuable discounts at more than 60 businesses, and the card often pays for itself with the first use.
As owners Debra Dullaghan and Anne Smith evaluated the positive feedback they received from merchants and card purchasers regarding the program, they realized they could use the Rocky Card to benefit the Estes Park community as well, and the “Rocky Card Gives” was born.
Under the Rocky Card business model, the profits from the sale of every $10 card is donated to nonprofit groups in Estes Park.