GOOD DEEDS

Leanin’ Tree Inc., a Boulder-based greeting-card company, contributed more than $37,000 to funds benefiting children and conservation. Donations are based on a portion of wholesale greeting-card sales from two card lines launched in 2011. A portion of sales from Leanin’ Tree Inc.’s Kid Quips, a line of cards featuring lighthearted quotes from children, is donated to The Children’s Health Fund, an organization dedicated to health care and advocacy for America’s most vulnerable children. A portion of sales from Your True Nature, a card line that shares wisdom learned from nature in the form of “Advice from a Rainbow” or “Advice from a Rabbit,” is donated to The Conservation Fund.

Nonprofit Community Food Share distributed 7,155,870 meals to those in need of food assistance in Boulder and Broomfield counties during 2012. The value of the food was $11,878,744, and it was distributed free of charge through a network of approximately 50 member agencies and Community Food Share’s Direct Distribution programs.

The Presser Foot, a Bernina dealer, presents a Sew Day for African Girls and Women from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at its store in Longmont, 2001 N. Main St. The Presser Foot invites volunteers to help sew reusable feminine hygiene items that will be donated to Empower Women in Africa Inc. to help girls in schools and communities in Namibia, Africa. The Presser Foot is providing approximately 15 sewing machines and sergers, spa water and light refreshments, and is donating flannel material to create the items. Additional flannel fabric donations are welcome.

John Cordova, territory manager of PODS of Boulder, a provider of mobile storage units, in 2012 donated 34 containers to 17 local charities including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Walk for a Cure and the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure bike ride. The donations have a market value of $18,000.


BRIEFS

Impact on Education, a nonprofit community partner of the Boulder Valley School District, presents its 2013 Impact Awards Celebration at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Cost is $35 per person. Light desserts will be served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available online at www.impactoneducation.org, in person at the Boulder Theater box office or by calling 303-786-7030.


FUNDRAISERS

The YWCA of Boulder County presents its YWCA Cabaret with the Second City comedy troupe from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at the Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield. The fundraiser includes dinner, a silent auction and a special tribute to three people for their efforts in empowering community members. Those to be recognized are Terri Benjamin, community volunteer; Michelle Carpenter, Boulder High School; and Ester Quintana Matheson, chairwoman of the Boulder County Latina League. Members of Chicago-based Second City will perform. Tickets are $150 and proceeds benefit the YWCA of Boulder County. Proceeds support services such as drop-in, sliding-fee scale child care, free financial counseling, low-cost career services, parent education and youth empowerment programs. Register online at www.ywcaboulder.org.

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School in Niwot presents Soup, Glorious Soup! A Boulder County Soup Invitational and Benefit Auction at 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 16, at the Dove House, LionsgateCenter, 1055 S. 112th St. Lafayette. The event will benefit the school. Cocktails, soup, appetizers, dessert, silent and live auction, dancing. Cost is $40 in advance, $45 after March 4. Register online at www.shepherdvalley.org or call 303-652-0130.