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The Dairy Center for the Arts groundbreaking ceremony was a wonderful event. It was nice to see the catalysts for the improvements share the momentum and the support with the community members who attended.
Kelly Gray
ONEXONE focuses on 5 sectors we believe create the totality of a child’s overall wellbeing; including Water, Hunger, Healthcare, Education, and Play. Through this concentration we endeavor to improve health, wellness, and vitality of our world’s children – one by one.
ONEXONE works closely in partnership with carefully selected local organizations on the ground in each area of focus around the globe. Together with these partner organizations we implement and operate a variety of charitable programs and initiatives that align with our ultimate goal to alleviate suffering and preserve the lives of children the world over.
Here are examples of some of our partnerships:
ONEXONE was proud to establish the successful California Back Pack Program in cooperation with Feeding America. Vulnerable children in Tier 1 schools are provided with nutritious food to take home on the days when schools are closed and government-provided meals are not available.
ONEXONE also funded the implementation of the Growing Great Gardens School Program in Marin County through a partnership with The Milagro Foundation. The Growing Great gardens program gives children the opportunity to enjoy a hands-on experience and learn to nurture and support a healthy garden. Students are taught the importance of making healthy food choices and provided with the opportunity to enjoy the “fruits of their labor”.
The ONEXONE First Nations Breakfast Program is a valuable program that supplies closed to 8,000 breakfasts a week to underprivileged First Nations children in Canada.
Clean Water remains a primary focus for ONEXONE. We continue to be actively engaged in developing and supporting a variety of new clean water projects. Our most recent initiative is in partnership with Water.org. Together, we have served over 32,000 people in 76 communities and 6 schools in the rural Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Prior to the devastating earthquake that took place in Haiti in January of 2010, ONEXONE was aligned with Partners in Health and their Children’s Hunger Program. Since then, ONEXONE has stepped up its support by providing aid in the emergency relief efforts. ONEXONE was the first non-government plane to land in Port-au-Prince and since then, we have completed 7 additional trips to support the people of Haiti. Each time we were able to fill a Boeing 757 aircraft with medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, clean water, food, tents, and other necessities.
One of the most exciting consequences of the 2010 Grant is the expansion of World Spark’s Camp Boedecker Program to include girls and children of extreme poverty as young as three years of age. Thanks to the Boedecker Foundation’s financial support more than 100 girls and boys have already participated in a residential learning experience unique in Mexico. Camp Boedecker has not only expanded the number and demographic of its campers but has supplemented its camp curriculum of computer, art and English language instruction to include additional hours of recreation, personal therapy and educational excursions.
Campers have suffered from abuse, neglect and abandonment including girls and boys who are the victims of sexual abuse. Those children are receiving individual and group therapy from licensed psychologists and psychiatrists. Those being helped include pregnant fourteen-year old victim of incest in her final trimester. As a consequence of the financial support she was able to receive medical attention, psychological counseling and instruction on the care of her soon to be born daughter. Outreach to pregnant adolescents is one of the services World Spark hopes to expand.
Computer Studies: One of the most popular experiences at Camp is the opportunity to develop computer skills under the instruction of a professional computer teacher. In classes of six or fewer students, boys and girls are introduced to the opportunities of the 21st century technology. In the coming year World Spark hopes to expand Camp Boedecker’s computer instruction to include “extended study” through a series of weekend computer camps for past campers. This program of extended computer study will involve significant collaboration with private orphanages and governments agencies.
Niños de Guadalupe: World Spark’s Niños de Guadalupe Residential Programs offers orphan boys a family environment in which to heal and grow. Through a variety of programs and resources a Niños de Guadalupe boy receives therapy, education, recreation, healthcare and above all love. Since the doors opened in 2008, Niños de Guadalupe has been home to nine boys ages three to then, preparing them for permanent families.
Therapeutic play is integral part of the Niños de Guadalupe approach. Often for the first time in their lives boys participate in organized athletics and spontaneous recreation as a stimulus to develop relational and physical skills, self confidence and creativity.
Life at Niños de Guadalupe challenges a boy to expand the circle of his relationships and the scope of his efforts. Whether it is mastery of the boogie board or making new friends, Niños boys are encouraged to have the confidence in themselves and trust in others.
A Niños boy is not only encouraged to risk and to grow but to accept responsibility for himself and others. Whether it is caring for a pet or playing on an athletic team, Niños boys learn to take responsibility for their talents and actions. The mantra “actions have consequences” is a frequently repeated reminder that challenges Niños boys to consider and to accept the responsibilities that come with life.
Occasionally the Foundation receives letters that we love to share that showcase the impacts being made through our partnerships. The photos and testimonies from our grantees reinforce our mission to support children, youth and families reach their highest potential. It’s our privilege to walk with so many incredible organizations making great impacts around the globe. Thanks for the thanks!
To the Boedecker Foundation
I would like to express my personal gratitude to you and the Board of Directors of the Boedecker Foundation for the Foundation’s generous grant award to the Histiocytosis Association of America. Your gift is sincerely appreciated.
Because the histiocytic disorders are so rare, the federal government does not provide substantial funding for research into their causes, treatment and prevention. It is only through donations from friends and family members of histiocytosis patients, and philanthropic gifts from the foundation and corporate partners like the Boedecker Foundation that the Association can continue to provide our members with educational and emotional support and lead the search for a cure.
In addition to serving as sponsor of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Histiocyte Society – an international professional medical organization dedicated to the research and treatment of the histiocytic disorders – the Boedecker Foundation will allow us to do the following through its grant award.
The support provided by the Boedecker Foundation in recent years has been instrumental in the Association’s improved ability to achieve our mission and positively impact our members through a variety of projects including the development of our Physican Referral Network, the establishment of a formalized volunteer program, and the creation of an inspirational educational video. These vital advances could not have been achieved without the continued support of the Boedecker Foundation.
Again, thank you for your donation.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey M. Toughill, President
The Community Foundation “Expanding Leadership Initiative”
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County is making great strides in its Expanding Leadership Initiative (ELI) and its commitment to transformational change continues to be a priority for the Board of Trustees. The Foundation Trustees established the ELI Community Advisory Committee to assure that we had a broad community ownership of our efforts. ELI is part of the Foundation’s broader efforts to impact cultural inclusivity in Boulder County leadership and its efforts to hang within that framework.
The major initiative of the Foundation is its Ready, Set, Learn program, a public campaign to alert Boulder County to the widening achievement gap between Latino and non-Hispanic white students. In 2009, the Foundation made its largest unrestricted grant in its history to Providers Advancing School Outcome (PASO) whose goals is to promote school readiness and reduce the achievement gap between well-prepared children and unprepared children living in poverty, before they enter kindergarten. The nonprofit provides professional development and training to Latino family, friend and neighbor providers to enhance language and literacy development. In 2010, the Foundation collaborated with PASO and the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition in the formation of the Latino Early Childhood Education (LEChE) task force. The group is led by a Community Foundation trustee and made up of about 30 leaders in early childhood initiatives in Boulder County.
In 2009, the Foundation established the Boulder County Leadership Fellows Program to build networks for trust between communities and across sectors. The program offers a resource for building networks and relationships while providing an opportunity to engage in dialogue about emerging, multicultural and transformational leadership. This year 20 “Fellows” met monthly to share their own experiences and interact with the established community leaders.
Thanks to a generous donor, the Foundation is able to provide funds to People in Engaged in Raising Leaders (PERL), a leadership training program that focused on helping people of color in Boulder County learn about serving on Boards and Commissions, then matches them with mentors who can help guide them to do so. The experienced members of the ELO Advisory Committee provide technical assistance to this program and help to plan and deliver some of their curriculum. And the ELI Advisory Committee is implementing a three year program with the Knight Foundation that will grant funds to integrate identified best practices into programs/organizations and to improve the recruiting, retaining and support of multi-cultural leaders.
ELI’s Youth Leadership Development and Intern programs are components of a broader effort and designed to impact young people and influence their abilities to lead. With its focus on increasing diversity and inclusiveness in Boulder County leadership, our ELI program is one step toward combating the gaps in our community. Thanks to our partnerships with the Boedecker Foundation and your generous gift, the Foundation was able to provide more than 20 youth interns with work experience in the area of nonprofits and grant to 11 nonprofit organizations to develop multicultural youth leadership programs. Both the recipient organizations and the interns reported that their experience was a success. In addition, the Foundation’s multicultural leadership development programs were strengthened thanks to the Boedecker Foundation funding of a student intern who provided tremendous assistance and support to ELI’S efforts.
As we continue our work, we are increasing our list of lessons learned, and synthesizing that information to continue to improve the programs. The ELI Advisory Committee reviewed last year’s successes and has become more strategic in its efforts. For example, the Committee reviewed appropriate literature about youth leadership development and is developing a post-experience survey which will be required of grantees. The survey is based on Youth Leadership Skills Development Scales and the Student Leadership Practice Inventory. The Committee has finalized its funding priorities and issued a request for proposals, to be reviewed for grant funding this fall. This year’s grants will be made to coincide with the school year in order to take advantage of increased student activities. Grants will be allocated this fall in the following areas: Youth Multicultural Leadership Development, The Community Impact Internships and Supervision & Administration.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
In the spring, I had the opportunity to do a site visit to the “Parque Ackion BOE” Community Center in La Paz, Mexico. Throughout the year I’ve been receiving reports about the effectiveness of new program at the park called the “Before/After School Program”. Although I have read the impact reports it was quite another thing to experience the program in action. How does it work? Imagine one hundred, local children participating in a program either “before” school or “after” school at Parque Ackion BOE Community Center.
You may be wondering, what is the “Parque Ackion BOE” Community Center? It’s a 10,000 sq ft facility with classrooms, exercise studios, a library and computer lab, kitchen and dining area, washroom facilities, administrative offices and that’s just the building itself. Outside, you will find the first ever artificial turf soccer/football field in Baja California Sur; two covered basketball courts, a brightly colored playground, covered bleachers, lots of sports equipment and extensive lighting that allows the park to stay open long after the natural light has gone down. Ok, now that you can visualize the Park, let’s “hop on the bus” and travel out to a nearby colonia or neighboorhood with little or no facilities for children and families.
Five days a week a big white school bus leaves the park and travels to Olas Altas to pick up 100 school age children registered in the program. The children are going to the Community Center to participate in a program that many say provides an unprecedented opportunity for children. These extremely optimistic students arrive to find a healthy meal waiting at their seats in the kitchen. The meal may consist of a piece of protein mixed with fresh salad, a slice of watermelon and a glass of local fruit juice made from fresh flowers.
After their plates are empty and stomachs are full, the students go through a routine of washing their hands and brushing their teeth (tooth brushes provided through a local dental program to promote oral health) all in an effort to encourage proper hygiene. With a short trip upstairs to the classrooms, they begin working one-on-one with Boe Ackion Park teachers who deliver lesson plans and provide assistance with homework.
The teachers also coordinate special activities that encourage team work, build self esteem and showcase the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle. The impact of this comprehensive program is being reported by parents, teachers and members of the community who are seeing better concentration in school which translates into improved grades and the overall well-being of their children.
The Park staff has also seen significant changes in student’s demeanor, increased confidence and the ability to work as a team. See photos under “Mexico” on the website to witness the happy faces of the children from Olas Altas. Look closely, you may be looking at the faces of the future leaders of the community of La Paz.
eTown Hall moves forward with help from the Boedecker Foundation!
It’s amazing to see the progress over at eTown Hall. This is the realization of a dream that we’ve had for almost twenty years. Plumbers, electricians, roofers, drywallers, carpenters, architects and engineers are all working hard to make sure that Phase I of our renovation is moving along nicely with hope of being done in early August of this year! When Phase II is completed, this project in the middle of downtown Boulder will include a performance hall, a recording studio, a Community Room and an office wing that will also house dressing rooms and editing suites. ETown Hall will be an amazing resource to the local community and an incredible example of smart, green redevelopment of an old dilapidated building.
Here’s a link to a short film about the project: http://etown.org/eTown-hall.php
Imagine a new place for actors, poets and musicians to perform right in the heart of Downtown Boulder. Imagine a recording facility that will bring top musicians to Boulder to record their new projects. Imagine a teaching facility that will help young people learn how to play and record music right here in town. And, most of all, imagine a permanent home for eTown, one of Boulder’s most respected non-profit arts organizations, as they continue to serve the community that has supported them for nearly twenty years. That’s just a few ways in which eTown Hall will transform this community.
We have come a long way, and we have a long way to go in both our fundraising and with the actual development. But, with help from our friends – and special thanks to the Boedecker Foundation – we’ve made a lot of progress and are almost done with the first phase of this incredible project.
To hear an etown show, download a Podcast from iTunes or go to our website: www.etown.org<http://www.etown.org/>
Our next show is the big one, our Green Rocks show on July 30th at Red Rocks Amphitheater with special guests Taj Mahal and Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. It should be an amazing night under the stars at one of the best venues in the world. Here’s what Lyle said about being on stage with Taj: “I’m thrilled Taj Mahal is joining me at the Green Rocks show. Taj is a living link to America’s musical history. He is one of the greatest artists in the world and he’s been a personal and professional inspiration to me since I first met him in 1983. It’s an honor to share the stage with him.” Lyle Lovett
Here’s a link to more information about that special show: http://etown.org/2010greenrocks.php
Nick Forster
www.etown.org<http://www.etown.org/>
The Dairy Center for the Arts, a Boedecker Foundation grant recipient, is busy at work putting the finishing touches on the designs for a new sixty seat state of the art cinema, which was funded by the grant. The design review committee has been working with Stephen Sparn Architects on the theater layout and is currently exploring options for the audiovisual components to equip the theater. After entertaining proposals from many of the area’s top construction companies, Deneuve Construction was chosen to build the theater. Groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled at the Dairy in August of 2010.
June 10th and 11th the Dairy hosted Kitchens on Fire, a tour of residential and professional kitchens in Boulder. Kitchens at the The Walnut, Arête, Cornerstone Homes, Onyx, Happy, The City Club, Radda, and upscale residential kitchens designed by CPWest, Harvey M. Hine Architecture & Interiors, and Stephen Sparn Architects were on the tour. Participants were able to enjoy a peek into several dream kitchens, as well as sample fare from local restaurants at some of the locations. Receptions were held at the end of the day on Friday at The Walnut and Saturday at the City Club, giving tour participants the chance to mingle, try light hors d’oeuvres, taste local wines and reflect on the wonderful kitchens on the tour.
Parlando Music School’s Broadway in Boulder Studios follows up its 2009 sell-out run of “Secret Garden” with the dramatic musical “Grand Hotel,” from June 19th through June 27th in the Dairy’s Performing Arts Space. Based on the 1929 Vicki Baum novel and play, Menschen im Hotel (People in a Hotel), the musical focuses on events taking place over the course of a weekend in an elegant hotel in 1928 Berlin and the intersecting stories of the eccentric guests of the hotel. The cast is made up of talented 15-24 year olds from Boulder County, Arvada and Denver, several of whom are headed to prestigious musical arts programs in the fall. Recently, the cast met with Maury Yeston, a Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist, who worked on the original Broadway Show. Grand Hotel is a collaboration between Parlando, the Dairy, Boulder Ballet and Frequent Flyers. Broadway in Boulder’s directors, Angela Gaylor and David Ayers, have enlisted Peter Davidson, the director of the Boulder Ballet, for the choreography and Frequent Flyers for the aerial sequences. Tickets are selling like hot cakes for the performances of this exciting Broadway show.
A priceless quote from one of the attendees at the Boedecker Foundation sponsored Conference made possible through the grant to Parkinson’s Society Canada in Northern Ontario were services for Parkinson’s patients are limited.
The conference was held in North Bay (my hometown) and the grant as you know was given in honor of my father Dr. A. Murray Pace.
Kate
One North Bay Parkinson’s Conference attendee writes:
I wish to thank you with all my heart for allowing me to participate in the Saturday Conference on Parkinson’s. Thank you also a million times for having organized this kind of event. My sister was like the proverbial flower in the desert finally being rescued with precious water to satisfy her need for information and moral support. Obviously, from the size of the attendance and their reaction, there was a great need for such an event in the region… With heartfelt thanks to you, to all the organizers and to The Boedecker Foundation.
Micheline
Moving Up and Moving On!
It’s hard to believe that summer is already here! At the Family Learning Center, we are celebrating 33 graduating high school seniors, 19 middle school students, 8 elementary students and 26 preschool students who successfully moved on to the next stage of their education. Congrats to all these students! Their success is made possible through generous donations from people like you – people who want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to master the skills needed for success in school and in life. The Family Learning Center understands that the future of our country and community depends on how we educate our children. Through our quality rated early childhood programs, our school age academic mastery programs and our youth leadership and health and wellness programs, we have helped 100% of our high senior graduate and get ready for college. We are changing the world, one child at a time and we appreciate all your generous support.
Happy Campers!
The school year is over, but things are still busy at the Family Learning Center. Our six-week summer programs kick off June 14, 2010.
Academic Program – We keep our students’ brains working throughout the summer, improving their math, reading, writing and spelling skills. Our high school students will complete high school accredited courses in math, history, English, science and foreign language.
Entrepreneurial program – Move over Donald Trump. Our middle school students will work in teams to design their own product and then sell it in the real world. Do you have business experience to share? Contact Brenda Lyle at 303-442-8979.
All-Star Sports Camp – Kids learn the fundamentals of football, soccer, basketball, self-defense, volleyball, cheerleading and track and field. Held at CU-Boulder, the camp runs from 9 am-12 pm, June 14-July 22. Are you a gamer? Get involved at 303-442-8979 or sign-up at www.flcboulder.org.
Shark Tank
Are you, or do you know any, successful business people willing to inspire our students? We are looking for business people to sit on our “shark tank” panel to share their experience and decide the funding for our middle school students’ product ideas. Inspire our aspiring teenage millionaires for a few hours on Thursday, June 24. Contact Brenda Lyle for more information at brendalyle@yahoo.com
Back to School Drive Kicks Off in July!
Help us provide more than 500 low-income children the tools they need to succeed in school. Drop off school supplies anytime after July 1 at the Family Learning Center at 3164 34th, Boulder Colorado 80301.
Pen Tate: The Boedecker Foundation Presents: Hazel Miller!
Big news! Hazel Miller will provide live music for the 2010 Penfield Tate Humanitarian Award Dinner and Auction, the premier charity event in Boulder. Don’t miss out on this great event, which will feature a bigger and better silent auction! Plan to join us on Friday night, Sept. 24 at CU’s Stadium Club. Tickets on sale now here.
