{"id":6609,"date":"2017-10-05T20:51:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T03:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=6609"},"modified":"2020-07-04T02:01:22","modified_gmt":"2020-07-04T02:01:22","slug":"residents-given-opportunity-to-contribute-to-a-great-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=6609","title":{"rendered":"Residents Given Opportunity To Contribute To A Great Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join fellow do-gooders &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/stapletonhomesforsale.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Perspective Real Estate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Stapletonion<\/a>, in collecting food for the Food Bank of the Rockies and local school pantries. Hunger is a serious issue, and not just for Colorado\u2019s stoners struggling with the munchies. Here are some creative ideas to donate to this worthy cause: Clear out all the protein shakes, quinoa, and chia seeds that were necessary for your last health kick, OR Clear out the Rotel &amp; Velveeta you bought for Football Sundays, OR Head to Target or King Soopers and pat yourself on the back for cleverly DOUBLE donating: non-perishable goods for the food drive AND 5% of your purchase to the school of your choice. Boom! Next, take food items to your nearest drop-off location. To be sure you&nbsp;get credit for your admirable generosity, post plenty of selfies of yourself hoisting donations into the barrel\u2026 the more bags, the better!&nbsp;And don&#8217;t be afraid to Like your own post&#8230;you know, to help spread the word. Donation barrels can be found at the following awesome businesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amore-fiori.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amore Fiori<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livebouldercreek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boulder Creek Neighborhoods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/clairdental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clair Family Dentistry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.danceinstitutedenver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dance Institute<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidweekleyhomes.com\/new-homes\/co\/denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Weekley Homes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourfriendskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Four Friends Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kbhome.com\/new-homes-denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KB Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lennar.com\/new-homes\/colorado\/denver\/denver\/stapleton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lennar Homes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.miciitalian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mici Handcrafted Italian<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/northfieldvethospital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northfield Veterinary Hospital<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/stapletonhomesforsale.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPRE<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orangetheoryfitness.com\/stapleton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orange Theory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/parkwoodhomes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parkwood Homes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stapletonorthodontics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stapleton Orthodontics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetlifenailbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweet Life Beauty Bar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thrivehomebuilders.com\/find-your-new-home\/vita-collection-at-stapleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thrive Home Builders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wonderlandhomes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wonderland Homes<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools will be collecting for their food pantries and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/ashley.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ashley Elementary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/billroberts.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill Roberts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/denverdiscoveryschool.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver Discovery Middle School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/fletcher.aurorak12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fletcher Community School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/isabellabird.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isabella Bird<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/mcauliffe.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McAuliffe International School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/northfield.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northfield High School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/rockymountainprep.org\/rmp-fletcher\/?gclid=CjwKEAjwi97NBRD1zZSdkr2-4isSJAD11VlgG0ZIyS6rRFjp_1RBzaLHG2TkjW1CU7X6OF02CNcK6BoCn7vw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rocky Mountain Prep at Fletcher Community School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/swigert.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swigert Elementary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/westerlycreek.dpsk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westerly Creek<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Special thanks to our sponsors helping behind the scenes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etaiscafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etai\u2019s<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstintegritytitle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Integrity Title Co.<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/lo.homemortgagealliance.com\/bgehde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben Gehde-Home Mortgage Alliance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nat.com\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North American Title<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stapletonhomeservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stapleton Home Services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Stapletonion<\/a>. If dropping off is too difficult, look for a white &amp; blue paper grocery bag to be delivered to your home on <strong>September 30th<\/strong>, fill it from your pantry (go back to creative ideas) and leave on your front porch by 9 am on <strong>Saturday, October 7th,<\/strong> and volunteers will come around to collect it. And speaking of volunteers\u2026. <strong>Volunteers Needed<\/strong> NPRE is looking for volunteers to help with the drop off and pick up of the donation&nbsp;bags. This is a great way to get your family involved in a wonderful cause, and kids love running to the doors to drop off and pick up the bags. (Caution them not to ring the doorbell, though,&nbsp;lest they wind up on Facebooks&#8217;&nbsp;Stapleton Community Watch &nbsp;page&nbsp;for their antics, bringing shame to the entire family.) The more volunteers the better! Volunteers for the drop off will receive lunch from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.miciitalian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micis<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, September 30<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>. Volunteers for the pickup will receive breakfast and coffee from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.etaiscafe.com\/#%21stapleton\/c1bn4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etais<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, October 7th<\/strong>. For more information, and to volunteer, please sign up at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.StapletonFoodDrive.com\">www.StapletonFoodDrive.com<\/a>. Finally, the easiest way to donate is to pull out your credit card. Click here to go to the <a href=\"http:\/\/fbr.convio.net\/site\/TR?pg=fund&amp;fr_id=1050&amp;pxfid=8340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Bank of the Rockies<\/a> or our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stapletonfooddrive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<![CDATA[]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[64,65],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6609","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-issue-153","7":"category-issue-154","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6609"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7878,"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6609\/revisions\/7878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}