Volunteer Awards Celebration Recipients
We kicked off the summer by celebrating the people who truly make a difference at Care and Share and in our community — our amazing volunteers — at our Volunteer Awards Celebration. A huge thank you to everyone who came and helped us in recognizing just a few of our many volunteers who give their […]
Food Banking 101
While people often use “food bank” and “food panty” interchangeably, the two are actually different types of organizations. As a food bank, we supply food to food pantries and other types of direct aid organizations – think food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, churches, and other organizations. We call these organizations our partner agencies. Where does […]
“We want people to feel comfortable.” | New Direction Agape Services Highlight
When anyone – whether it be a neighbor needing food, a volunteer, or another member of the community – visits New Direction Agape Services, there is one thing Madeline wants them to know: “We want them to feel comfortable. We’re always excited to see new people,” Madeline told us. Madeline has lived in southeast Colorado […]
Volunteer Highlight | Hana, Pine Creek Cares
It’s never too early to get involved at Care and Share! Just ask Hana, a senior at Pine Creek High School. “My first experience at Care and Share was when I was in 4th grade and I had just moved to Colorado Springs — we were doing Harvest of Love,” Hana told us. “And then […]
Staff Highlight | Kyle Moore
Each month we highlight different Care and Share Employees and the work they do. We are excited to get to know our newest Regional Manager, Kyle Moore! I’ve been with Care and Share since October 2022, initially as a member of the Operations team. At the beginning of May I transitioned into my current role […]
Volunteer Highlight | Giving back with love and pride
Every week, Arlene volunteers with her wife of 25 years, Judy, at the senior center near their home. The couple helps pack food and gets it ready to be distributed to the community. In the summer, they prepare boxes of summer snacks for kids. Arlene never takes for granted having enough to eat, because years ago […]
Women at the Well Member Spotlight: Jeni Henson and Bev Carver
Every quarter we’d like to highlight one or two of our Women at the Well members and all the awesome work they do in the community! This quarter, we are highlighting members Jeni Henson and Bev Carver. Tell us a little bit about yourself! How long have you lived in Springs, tell us a bit […]
Employee Spotlight: Donna Ross
Every month we like to introduce one of the many fabulous employees who help Care and Share fulfill its mission. This month we are featuring our Programs Coordinator, Donna Ross How long have you been with Care and Share? I started in 2009 as a garden volunteer and since then have worked in the garden, […]
Employee Spotlight: Cindi DeBoer
Every month we like to introduce one of the many fabulous employees who help Care and Share fulfill its mission. This month we are featuring our Chief Financial Officer, Cindi DeBoer! Cindi recently joined the team at Care and Share as our CFO and brings over 30 years of experience as a finance professional with […]
Employee Spotlight: Kristina Ortiz
Every month we like to introduce one of the many fabulous employees who help Care and Share fulfill its mission. This month we are featuring our Purchasing and Agriculture Food Sourcing Coordinator, Kristina Ortiz! In August I joined the Procurement team here at Care and Share. I am still new to this position, but I […]
