Over the last 35 years,
Foothills Gateway has helped make dreams come true for thousands of
people. To continue to empower every ability for the next 35 years and
beyond, we need your help. You have
the ability to make a difference – and
make dreams come true.
(You will be taken to Blacktie-Colorado,
our e-commerce partner, to complete your secure donation.)
Join us for the 19th Annual Bonanza Auction, Dinner and Dance - Friday, October 17th, 2008
This fun,
western themed event features both a silent and live auction, dinner and
dancing. Held at the Fort Collins Marriott, this annual fundraising event
is sponsored by Coors/High Country Beverage & Wendy’s for the Foothills
Gateway Foundation.
6:00 Cocktails
7:00 Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 Silent Auction
8:00 Live Auction
9:00 Dance
Corporate Table of 10 - $500.00 (includes corporate name on table)
Individual tickets - $50.00
Contact Jamie Moyer at (970) 204-0591 for tickets or more information. To
register on-line, click
here. You will be taken to our Black-tie Colorado, our e-commerce
partner, to complete your on-line purchase.
Abilities for Hire – Discover Your Untapped Labor Source – Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
7:30 – 9:00
a.m. at the Fort Collins Hilton (breakfast included)
You’re invited to empower your hire-ability! Please join us for a special
presentation on employing people with unique abilities. Supporting training
and employment programs improves the lives of thousands of people with
cognitive disabilities. Learn how you can positively impact your business
and help individuals with disabilities lead successful lives. A variety of
employers, whose support has helped many citizens of our community gain
valuable work skills, will be part of a panel to answer your questions at
this free and informative session. If you know of others who are interested
in hiring individuals with unique abilities, please invite them to attend
this special presentation.
To RSVP, call (970) 266-5345 or email
susanj@foothillsgateway.org
by October 6, 2008 and provide the number and names of those planning to
attend.
Foothills Gateway Supports Amendment 51
On Tuesday, September 16th,
2008, the Foothills Gateway, Inc. Board of Directors passed a resolution in
support of Amendment 51. Amendment 51 is a statewide initiative to end the
waiting list for services for individuals with cognitive disabilities
through a phased-in sales tax of 2/10 of 1%. To learn more about this
issue, go to
www.endcoloradowaitlist.org . Or to learn how you can help in Larimer
County, please contact Kimberly Spencer, Executive Director of The Arc of
Larimer County, at
arcinfo@arclc.org.
Foothills Gateway, Inc. (FGI) is a non-profit organization that functions to efficiently coordinate and provide services for Larimer County citizens with cognitive disabilities and their families. Established in 1972 to provide a community-based alternative to institutional care, Foothills Gateway has been designated by the State of Colorado as the community centered board, or single entry point, for these services in Larimer County.
Services and supports are provided through a variety of programs aimed at addressing the employment, housing and social needs for eligible individuals and their families. Funding for services and support comes from federal, state, county and private funds.
Mission:
The
mission of Foothills Gateway, Inc. is to empower and support citizens with
cognitive disabilities, their families, and other populations, as
appropriate, to achieve their maximum potential and independence.
Vision Statement:
Foothills Gateway, Inc. will be the
premier provider of supports for individuals with cognitive/intellectual
disabilities, and their families, while maintaining our guiding principles,
as we grow;
Guiding principles for FGI are:
·
Apply the highest standards of excellence and
innovation in the provision of services;
·
Through increased partnership(s)
and collaboration(s), provide effective and efficient programs in the
community;
·
Embrace diversity as an
essential component in the way we do business;
·
Support clients through
individualized planning;
·
Recognize that financial
stability of the agency is essential to the future success of clients;
·
Contribute positively to our
communities;
·
Develop satisfied clients and
families; and,
·
Provide a professional work environment and treat each other with dignity
and respect.
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Foothills Gateway, Inc. is celebrating 35 years of supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities in Larimer County. |
For more information, please contact us:
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
301 W. Skyway Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 226-2345
Fax: (970) 226-2613
If you need special accommodations for any
Foothills Gateway sponsored public meeting or event,
please contact Jamie Martin, Executive Office Manager, at (970) 266-5304 or
at
info@foothillsgateway.org