Realities For Children Business Member Directory_2023 Vol. 2

REALITIES FOR CHILDREN BUSINESS MEMBER DIRECTORY

WHAT IS

REALITIES FOR CHILDREN?

Realities For Children, Inc. is an alliance of local businesses whose mission is to provide for the unmet needs of children who have been abused, neglected, or are at-risk by uniting local businesses, youth agencies and the community in collaborative and mutually beneficial service.

Through the underwriting support of the 270+ Businesses, it allows Realities For Children Charities to operate without expenses. This ensures 100% of every donation directly benefits programs and services for the children we serve.

Partnered in service with 40 local youth agencies, Realities For Children

CORE SERVICES

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

EMERGENCY FUNDING

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

has created a safety net of services for children in our community who have faced abuse, neglect, or are at-risk.

We do this through our healing philosophy that provides emergency funding for children in Larimer County when all other resources are exhausted.

We support the process of recovery through youth activities, critical item distributions, and resources to the children served by our Partner Agencies.

We work to break the cycle of abuse through special direct grant programs and scholarships for the youth we serve. Because no child should be forgotten.

FACILITIES SPACE

ITEM DISTRIBUTIONS

YOUTH ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

MISSION

Realities For Children provides for the emergency and ongoing support needs of children in Northern Colorado who have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or are at-risk.

STAFF

Craig Secher Executive Director

Shelley Carroll Membership Director

Mehgan Castor Community Outreach Coordinator

Erin Myrtle Director of Marketing

Mechelle Stanton-Bowers Director of Events

Molly Secher Membership Billing + Member Relations Manager

Tanya Witt Partner Agency & Youth Programs Manager

Realities

For Children is where teamwork shines, with Business Members, Partner Agencies, donors, and community members all working together to ensure that no child is forgotten.

With nearly 25 years of history with Realities For Children and as the Membership Director, it is with great excitement that I encourage local businesses and community members to get involved any way they can.

Realities For Children collaborates with 40 Partner Agencies to provide emergency services and healing support for local children who have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or at risk. Our Membership Directory is the perfect place to find local businesses that are invested in making a difference in the lives of these children.

Our Business Members are the backbone of everything we do. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the services and programs that we do. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for new members to join our family. If you’re a business owner who wants to make a difference in the lives of children in need, please contact me to learn more about our Business Membership program. Not only will you be helping local youth, but you’ll also be connecting with like-minded leaders and building your business at the same time.

As I mark my 10th anniversary at Realities For Children this fall, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has used our directory as their guide to services, and to every Business Member who has said “yes” to making it their business to make a difference.

If you’re interested in learning more about our services, Business Membership, or would like a tour of our facilities, please give me a call or shoot me an email at 970-484-9090 extension 101, shelley@realitiesforchildren.com.

SHELLEY CARROLL Business Membership Director

HIGHLIGHT REALITIES FOR CHILDREN

YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Realities For Children has six Core Services we provide to our 40 Partner Agencies. One of these Core Services is our Youth Activities and Special Programs.

Monthly we host fun and sometimes therapeutic opportunities that can allow a child to be a child during a difficult time. The child and their guardian are registered through one of our Partner Agencies and at no cost to them. These activities are typically private for RFC guests and range from roller skating, laser tag, swimming, bowling, movies and more. Last year over 2,000 youth and their guardians attended youth activities.

Our special programs that better the healing process and help break the cycle for a better tomorrow are the Keeping Dreams Alive, Triumph Awards and Triumph Alumni programs. Our Partner Agencies nominate youth and are then selected by an RFC committee.

Keeping Dreams Alive is dedicated to inspiring young children still involved in the social services system to identify and follow their dreams.

Children ages 6-14 are eligible to be nominated. They are asked what their dream is for the future and today. At our annual Gala, we grant their “today” dreams while encouraging them to believe in their future dreams.

The Triumph Awards honors young adults who have triumphed over childhood adversity. These exceptional youth are honored for not only surviving the hardships of abuse but triumphing over them personally, socially, and academically. Winners are not only recognized for their achievements but provided

scholarships to further education and post-emancipation support. We understand that triumph and overcoming obstacles is a lifelong journey, and we strive to be an ongoing support and connection for all our Triumph winners through our Triumph Awards Alumni program. It is our hope to provide a lifelong heritage for each Triumph Award recipient to be proud of. Our Triumph Alumni are forever a part of the RFC family.

If you would like more information about our youth activities and special programs, please reach out to Tanya, our Partner Agency and Youth Program Manager at tanya@realitiesforchildren.com.

AMBASSADORS

The Ambassador program is comprised of a select group of Business Members who volunteer their time and talents to network and participate in fundraising events as spokespeople for Realities For Children.

They help generate business leads and educate organizations on how they can become part of the solution to child abuse in our community.

Ann Baron

Northern Colorado Community

Brent Barstad Blue Federal Credit Union

Curt Bear LoCo Think Tank

Joseph Chen EnviroPest

Sean Dougherty RE/MAX Alliance

Shannon Doyle SPD Architecture

Dawn Eger Eger CPA

Jackie Gosser Northern Colorado Tree Service

Kelly Kettler

SpeedPro - Great. Big. Graphics.

Gary McDonald Ent Credit Union

Pat Schnaidt

Performance Tune Auto Repair

Jordan Secher

NOCO Style

Jennifer Snyder

Fully Promoted

David Wiegand Country Financial

2023 PARTNER AGENCIES

Our 40 Partner Agencies are an esteemed group of nonprofit organizations committed to collaboration, fiscal efficiency and providing the best possible continuum of service for the needs of Larimer County children.

Partner Agencies receive support from our organization in emergency funding, youth activities, community awareness, event sponsorship, item distributions and facilities space.

LEARN MORE ABOUT REALITIES PARTNER AGENCIES

SPOTLIGHT PARTNER AGENCY

homewardalliance.org

and hygiene products. If families prefer to shop themselves, they are encouraged to make an appointment with the Bilingual Family Housing Specialist to also receive resource navigation. In 2022, the Family Resource Connection had 392 visits from 56 local agencies, serving 945 children!

Homeward Alliance operates a continuum of programs and initiatives for families, adults, and seniors, such as basic needs, housing-focused case management, and employment services. Homeward Alliance’s Family Services is divided into three main program areas: Resource Navigation, Family Resource Connection, and Family Resource Fairs.

Local service providers gain 24/7 access to the Family Resource Connection after a brief training. The Family Resource Connection is located in North Fort Collins which offers free children & teen clothing, food, diapers,

PARTNER AGENCIES

Family Resource Fairs are held in various locations in Fort Collins and Loveland and are powered by volunteers and community members. Seasonal clothing, hygiene products, shoes, underwear, and diapers are available to families in need. Entertainment is also provided, and families can interact with over 10 local agencies to gain further support and resources.

Homeward Alliance strives to make programs offered easily accessible to the community by accommodating multiple languages, requiring minimal documentation, and utilizing a housing-first perspective.

In 2022, Family Services housed 24 individuals by providing security deposits, first month’s rent and assisting with housing applications when needed. 45 families received eviction prevention funding, allowing families to regain financial stability and remain housed.

The agencies Realities For Children supports are an esteemed group of nonprofit organizations that are committed to collaboration, fiscal efficiency and to providing the best possible continuum of service for the needs of northern Colorado children. Partner Agencies receive support from our organization in the form of emergency funding, youth activities, community awareness, event sponsorship, item distributions, and facilities space.

To learn more about our Partner Agencies or core services contact our Partner Agency & Youth Programs Manager at tanya@realitiesforchildren.com

SPOTLIGHT PARTNER AGENCY

Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center has been changing lives for children in Northern Colorado since 1997 and has been a proud Realities For Children Partner Agency since 2010. Their Changing Leads program targets at-risk youth facing substantial adversity such as poverty, family dysfunction, discrimination, substance use, and behavioral health concerns. Despite facing a variety of unique challenges, these riders share common needs to develop coping skills and to build trust and confidence. By exploring themes of respect, empathy, accountability, and conflict resolution, the youth participating in the program learn to navigate school and life with more success.

During their time with Changing Leads, youth are paired with an equine as a partner with whom they can develop trust and form a deep connection. Since horses often act as a reflection of their riders’ emotions, equine-assisted learning can help participants look inwards and focus on themselves while in a low-stress, low-pressure environment. Horses exist in the moment and are forgiving, patient, and nonjudgemental, allowing for participants to make mistakes and learn from them. For many participants, Changing Leads provides their first opportunity to experience this kind of unconditional love.

Changing Leads offers a number of different program options, including a full-day, semester-long program for middle-schoolers, one-day retreats, camps, and the Advanced Changing Leads program for participants who choose to continue riding after their short-term program has ended. All Changing Leaders programs are run by instructors with intensive traumainformed training.

Over the years, Hearts & Horses has heard countless stories from past participants about how Changing Leads helped change the course of their lives. Recently, a 2018 participant returned to the Hearts & Horses ranch and shared: “For me, this place is like a light at the end of the tunnel … and the light at the end of the tunnel has four legs.”

RFC CHARITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kristy Volesky, President Assistant Chief Fort Collins Police Dept.

Jennifer Ray, Secretary Envision Health Care

Bryan Watkins, Treasurer Gateway Mortgage

Wade Troxell Associate Professor at CSU and Former Fort Collins Mayor

John Feyen Larimer County Sheriff

Craig Secher Realities For Children Executive Director

heartsandhorses.org

THE LIFE CHANGING SUPPORT IN CHILD SERVICES

REALITIES FOR CHILDREN HEALING SANCTUARY

PROVIDING

Over the past several years, it has become clear that the healing process needs significant support. During the pandemic, we saw an unprecedented need for emergency services as requests skyrocketed from 9 to 15 children daily. The impact is undeniable, and the need for mental health and specialized wraparound therapeutic support has become evident.

That, coupled with the dramatic increase in sexual assault among minors, lack of support for ongoing care, and poor mental health support for survivors, has led to the perfect storm of self-harm, depression, anxiety, and suicide.

A WORLD-CLASS MODEL OF HEALING SUPPORT

Realities For Children Homebase Campus - a beautiful piece of land that will allow us to build the Healing Sanctuary so desperately needed.

OUR CHILDREN NEED A HEALING SANCTUARY.

To address this increase in child exploitation cases and the resulting mental health and life-threatening impact, we require next-level resources and facilities accessible to youth recovering from the trauma of abuse and sexual assault. We are excited to officially announce the future Realities For Children Healing Sanctuary that will provide a world-class model of healing support for trauma and sexual assault survivors.

Last year a donor helped us to purchase an adjoining 4 acres to the

The vision of the Realities For Children Healing Sanctuary is to provide a multifunctional resource that connects trauma survivors with the healing power of nature and offers numerous programs in the safe and welcoming setting needed to fortify the Healing Process.

Providing specialized facilities, programs, and wraparound support to counteract the financial and real-world reasons, many children do not receive or maintain therapy through the recovery process.

HEALING GARDEN

The Healing Sanctuary is freely accessible to all Partner Youth Agencies in our community.

Offering:

• The Inspiration Center – will be the largest service facility on the 8-acre Realities For Children Campus and serve as a community connector. Housing trauma informed support services and providing youth programs that will serve as the gateway from our children’s Homebase Youth Activities Campus to the Healing Sanctuary.

• Sexual Assault Healing Center – designed by therapists from the ground up with every element and resource necessary to create the most conducive environment for therapeutic healing for high-trauma physical and sexual assault survivors.

• Interactive Therapy Gardens – promoting psychological well-being. Working in gardens is a proven avenue for survivors to heal and cope with trauma-reducing depression and negative feelings.

• Therapy Farm – providing physical, psychological and social benefits to survivors of trauma and abuse. Improving general health, well-being and offering a connecting point with therapists and caregivers.

• Wraparound Support – is an intensive, individualized care that identifies the impediments that inhibit a survivor from receiving the care they need and then providing the individualized funding support so they can receive the therapeutic care they require.

PROTECTED SPACES INTIMATE SURROUNDED SWAYING

GARDEN NOOKS

To learn more visit RealitiesHealingSanctuary.com or to set a meeting email craig@realitiesforchildren.com or call 970-484-9090 x104

YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO BE PART OF THIS HEALING LEGACY.

SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS MEMBER

Located in Loveland, Colorado, Wally’s Speed Shop has specialized in full-service bumper to bumper automotive restorations and custom builds since first opening its doors in 2016. From then on we have grown faster than ever anticipated and are proud to have the opportunity to serve our Northern Colorado community. Most all services are performed in-house except glass and upholstery, allowing us to control almost all aspects of the work on our timeline. We know that every vehicle passing through the shop holds special memories for our customers

and at Wally’s, we promise the very best work from the best mechanics and craftsmen in the industry. We guarantee value and peace of mind throughout the build process and will be there for maintenance and unforeseen issues that may occur while customers enjoy their investment.

When we say the shop is “owned and operated” by husband and wife, Wally and Miriam Veigel, to us it means creating a work environment around us where integrity, honesty, transparency, communication, respect, teamwork and productivity are our guiding compasses. Standing by these values and living by them everyday in and out of the shop naturally lead us to exploring ways in which we could give back as a small business. Becoming Business Members for Realities For Children was an easy decision for us being parents ourselves and wanting to support a cause that

970-669-1869

WallysSpeed.com

addresses the needs of children right here in our community. In addition to contributing through monthly membership fees, we have worked with RFC as Guardian Angels and as a toy drop off location during the last two holiday seasons, participated in several networking luncheons, donated 10% of profits earned painting a vehicle blue in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in 2022 and sponsored a table at this year’s Awards Gala. Furthermore, the relationships, networking and marketing opportunities we have been provided with by RFC alongside other like minded businesses have been invaluable. Realities For Children’s nonprofit organization is committed in their mission to ensure that no child is forgotten and the way in which they have impacted the community they serve is inspiring.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Wally’s Speed Shop with your classic vehicle’s needs. We look forward to working with you. The future is bright and full of new projects.

We are here for the long haul.

–Wally and Miriam Veigel

BUSINESS MEMBERS

Every service, program and fund provided by Realities For Children is possible due to the support from our local Business Members. With this investment, we are able to ensure thousands of children in our community who have faced abuse, neglect or are at-risk are not forgotten and have the opportunity to heal, learn and grow.

Our Business Members enjoy many marketing benefits and networking opportunities in addition to knowing that they are having a direct impact on our community’s youth.

Colorado homegrown for more than 65 years, Ent Credit Union is made up of more than 500,000 members along the Front Range. But membership isn’t exclusive at their 50+ convenient service centers. Ent offers a full range of personal and business banking solutions.

They put people before profits, with better rates, less fees and friendly, local service. Recognized as the state’s largest credit union, Ent has also been honored as Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes Magazine.

As a business banker at Ent, Gary supports Northern Colorado businesses with banking packages for a variety of industries. Gary can also assist business banking members with their personal banking needs like loans, savings and more. Prior to joining Ent in January 2020, Gary was a Business Development Officer at Wells Fargo for more than 20 years.

Gary met his wife Carolyn at Colorado State University where he graduated with a BA in Economics. He also attended graduate courses at The University of Colorado and Denver University.

Gary and his wife have three adult children (and a new granddaughter) living in Denver. The McDonalds are avid baseball fans, enjoying games at various venues around the country, especially Cape Cod Baseball League games each June.

SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS MEMBER

Gary chairs the Community Service Committee of the Foothills Rotary Club of Fort Collins and enjoys volunteering in the community. He recently became an ambassador for Realities For Children and has been reaching out to each of the 40 Partner Agencies they support to get their unique stories.

Make it part of your company culture to inspiring change in the lives of children that have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or at-risk. Business Membership is the backbone of Realities For Children and ensures service and programs to the families served by our 40 local Partner Agencies.

To join, email Membership Director at shelley@realitiesforchildren.com

REALITIES FOR CHILDREN BUSINESS MEMBERS

The Business Members listed below are invested in improving the lives of Northern Colorado children who have been abused, neglected abandoned or are at-risk.

Whenever you shop, dine or hire a Realities For Children Business Member, you are becoming part of the solution to child abuse in our community.

Business Members are listed alphabetically by category.

GOLD MEMBERS are indicated with a gold bar.

NEW MEMBERS added since the last issue are indicated with a red bar.

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

Absolute Graphics, Inc. 970-490-8914 agipromo.com

Best Version Media in Northern Colorado Maryjo Morgan - Publisher 970-690-4934

mmorgan@bestversionmedia.com

20% discount

Chroma Apparel 970-224-9411

chromaapparel.com

Up to three FREE scans

DaVinci Sign Systems, Inc. 970-203-9292

DaVincisign.com

Service Discount for RFC Members

Fort Collins City Lifestyle

Loveand+South Lifestyle 646-215-1337

citylifestyle.com/fortcollins

Free editorial for new advertisers

iHeart Media 970-461-2574

BeLOCAL Windsor-Severance 970-690-6128

monica.yates@belocalpub.com

BizWest 970-221-5400 bizwest.com

25% off (new customers)

Coloradoan 970-416-3991 coloradoan.com

20% off advertising

Discounts are available to Members and RFC Foster Family Parents only. Fifty & Better 970-221-9210

rmseniormagazine.com

20% off advertising

Fully Promoted 970-622-8300

fploveland.com

10% discount

Loveland Reporter-Herald 970-635-3614

reporterherald.com

Buy one ad, get one free

Madwire 888-872-3724

Madwire.com

NOCO Style 970-226-6400

nocostyle.com

Recon Marketing 719-440-3291

ReconMarketingServices.com

Free marketing audit & review

Schlosser Signs 970-593-1334

schlossersigns.com

Signs by Tomorrow 970-282-0460

signsbytomorrow.com

10% discount

Street Media Group 970-658-1131

StreetMediaGroup.com

Townsquare Media Group: 94.3 The X, 99.9 The Point, K99, TRI-102.5 970-674-2700

townsquaremedia.com

Xperience Promotions 720-936-3539

xperiencepromotions.com

20% off advertising

Mantooth Company 970-663-1888

mantoothcompany.com

OTM 970-568-5250

meetotm.com

Rocky Mountain Parent Magazine 970-221-9210

rmparent.com

20% discount

SeeHear Media 970-372-0493

seehear.com

40% discount

SpeedPro - Great. Big. Graphics. 970-689-3293

speedprofortcollins.com

1st 3x6 banner for $49, a $100 value

The Right Effect 970-460-6661

bestversionmedia.com

10% Discount

United Mailing 970-267-3535

unitedmailingnoco.com

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING CONT.

ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS

NoCo Studio Tattoo 970-669-1838

facebook.com/noco.studiollc

10% off

AUTO SALES, SERVICE, REPAIRS, PARTS & TOWING

All-Tech Automotive MazTech 970-224-9718

trustalltech.com

10% off parts/labor up to $100 off

Christian Brothers

Automotive-Fort Collins

970-484-3146

CBAC.com/Fort-Collins

10% off labor up to $100

Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins 970-498-8858

indianmotorcycleoffortcollins.com

We Fix Cars

NOCO RV SALES 970-980-4902

nocorvsales.com

Performance Tune Auto Repair 970-482-3971

performancetune.com

Scott’s Fort Collins

Auto & Repair 970-484-2477

scottsfortcollinsauto.com

10% off labor up to $50

Wally’s Speed Shop 970-669-1869

WallysSpeed.com

Casey’s Car Wash 970-226-2222

caseyscarwash.com

10% off

Crash Champions 970-493-1819

CrashChampions.com

5% discount on parts (non-insurance claims)

Markley Motors, Inc. 970-226-2213

markleymotors.com

Pedersen Toyota-Volvo 970-223-3100

pedersentoyota.com

Preferred Tint 970-286-2717

facebook.com/pages/ Preferred-Window-Tint-LLC

10% discount

Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson

970-292-0400

thundermountainharley.com

10% off clothing

Watchdog Automotive 970-672-8578

watchdogautomotive.com

$250 discount or $500 donation to RFC

BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS

Maxline Brewing

970-286-2855

maxlinebrewing.com

Service pint pricing

SweetWater Brewing Company

970-658-3894

sweetwaterbrew.com

BUSINESS/CONSULTING SERVICES AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Awards Unlimited 970-669-8131

lovelandawardsunlimited.com

CodeGeek 970-658-9000

CodeGeek.net

Commercial Interiors by JOF 970-493-9049

commercialinteriorsbyjof.com

10% additional discount

Green CO2 Systems

1-800-881-5798

greenco2systems.com

I.T. Refresh 970-797-2934

itrefresh.org

10% off recycling services

Mjölnir Technology 970-528-0675

mjolnirtechnology.com

Free Cybersecurity Assessment & Dark Web scan

Sparge Brewing Breweries & Taprooms

970-372-2780

spargebrew.com

Business Equipment Service 970-667-5664

besofcolorado.com

5% off equipment, supplies or labor

Colorado Business Exchange 970-224-3339

cobizex.com

5% of RFC members’ work

FASTEST LABS of Fort Collins 970-682-2524

Fastestlabs.com/Fort-Collins

Inquire within

Ironman on Demand

970-690-8929

ironmanondemand.com

LoCo Think Tank 970-698-6977

locothinktank.com

Donation of 1st monthly dues to Realities

Northern Colorado Community 970-405-4208

northerncoloradocommunity.com

NovusAg 970-666-4100

novusag.com

pds Professional Document Solutions

970-204-6927

pds-co.com

ServiceMASTER Clean 970-484-0588

cleaningforyou.net

Business Member Discount

Snelling Staffing 970-225-9292

staffingnoco.com

5% member discount on hiring orders

UNIcycle Business Consulting

970-310-3538

unicycle.consulting

CHURCHES

First Presbyterian Church 970-482-6107

firstpresfc.org

COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR

iPoint 970-266-0703

ipoint-tech.com

10% discount

Outsourced Office

970-567-2963

outsourcedoffice.net

PULP Leadership Coaching

970-821-6960

pulpleadershipcoaching.com

Shred Vault 970-532-5007

shredvault.com

T-Mobile For Business

970-230-6658

t-mobile.com/business

Unify Payroll

970-232-1284

unifypayroll.com

CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (ALSO CHECK HOME FURNISHINGS AND SERVICES)

Baessler Homes 970-573-7033

baesslerhomes.com

BAS Construction 970-237-1408

10% off labor up to $100

Bryan Construction 970-377-0937

bryanconstruction.com

Corbel Engineering 970-852-0951

corbeleng.com

Heath Steel 970-490-8080

heathsteel.com

Leading Edge Electric 970-690-1944

LeadingEdgeElectricLLC.com

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) 970-232-9558

pec1.com

Savant Design + Build 970-472-5667

SavantHomesInc.com

Sprague Roofing & Exteriors 970-514-4415

spragueroofing.co

$250 off full roof replacement/$500 off full siding replacement

COUNSELING SERVICES

Free to Be: A wellness studio for girls 970-988-7118

jaime@freetobemovement.com

founding member price for the memberships

Conduct All Electric 970-631-4148

ConductALL.com

15% discount

Gregory Electric Inc. 970-669-7609

gregoryelectricinc.com

Kobobel Fire Protection 970-587-7071

kobobelfireprotectionllc.com

10% discount

Lion Home Service 970-235-2735

lionhomeservice.com

5% discount

Saunders 970-221-4195

saundersheath.com

SPD Architecture 970-672-6570

spdarchitecture.com

Valley Steel & Wire 970-482-2485

valleysteelandwire.com

IOME Guilt Free Self Care 970-658-5598

IOweMeNow.com

Free Community Membership

CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONT. (ALSO CHECK HOME FURNISHINGS AND SERVICES)

EDUCATIONAL AND COGNITIVE SERVICES

LearningRx Brain Training Center

970-672-2020 learningrx.com/Fort-Collins

10% discount

The Learning Experience 970-223-3377

fortcollins.tlechildcare.com

10% discount

EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT

Blazen Illuminations, LLC 800-980-4155

BlazenIlluminations.com

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 970-744-3747

ColoradoCandlelight.com

10% off individual tickets and dining sales

Fly High Trampoline Park 970-305-5300

flyhighfun.com

$4 off regular admission per guest for 1st hour

Loveland Laser Tag 970-663-9999

laserfuncenter.com

RC Events 970-224-4774

RCSpecialEvents.com

Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center 970-646-4314

sweetheartwinery.com

School of Rock Fort Collins

970-236-ROCK

FortCollins.schoolofrock.com

25% off 1st month tuition

Budweiser Events Center/ Spectra

970-619-4119

budweisereventscenter.com

Discount on select shows

FLEXX Productions 970-223-1195

flexxproductions.com

10% discount

Jolly Events 970-420-1478

ajollyevent.com

$10 Starbucks card w/free consultation

Painting with a Twist Fort Collins 970-825-5131

PaintingWithATwist.Com/ Studio/fort-collins

Sunrise Ranch 970-679-4200

SunriseRanch.org

Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling 970-667-3510

SweetHeartBowling.com

Vi The Fiddler 970-215-6366

vithefiddler.com

Adams Bank & Trust 970-667-4308

abtbank.com

Alpine Bank 970-665-5671

alpinebank.com

Citywide Banks 303-365-3800

CityWideBanks.com

Country Financial

Dave Wiegand 970-416-5889

countryfinancial.com

Edwards Jones

Jared Dull - Financial Advisor 970-223-9929

edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/jared-dull

Elevations Credit Union 970-667-8585

ElevationsCU.com

Farmers Insurance Benjamin S. Morgan 970-472-1002

farmersagent.com/bmorgan1

AFIRM 800-223-2310

afirmsolutions.com

Blue Federal Credit Union 800-368-9328

bluefcu.com

Business Members eligible for Membership

CMG Home Loans 970-402-6391

cmgfi.com/mysite/scott-eades

Country Financial Luke Stromquist 970-493-0107

countryfinancial.com/ luke-stromquist

Eger CPA 970-223-4913

egercpas.com

Ent Credit Union 970-222-6372

Ent.com

First Interstate Bank 970-226-1080

firstinterstatebank.com

Luke Stromquist

FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES CONT.

FirstBank of Northern Colorado 970-232-4000 efirstbank.com

Gratis Gives 855-464-7284

GratisGives.com

Monthly donation to RFC

Layman Lewis Financial Group 970-669-1225

laymanlewis.com

Northwestern Mutual Ryan Yoder 970-225-3440 fortcollins.nm.com

Sage Benefit Advisors 970-484-1250 sageba.com

Tim Blandford, RICPr, BFAe Financial Advisor

Shelter Insurance

Amanda Olaby 970-226-5034

facebook.com/AOlabyagent

Thrivent Financial

Tim Blandford, BFA , RICP®, CLTC®, FIC 970-330-0008

connect.thrivent.com/ tim-blanford

Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens

970-667-0202

ResthavenColorado.com

Fort Collins Insurance 970-204-4553

FoCoIns.com

Kastl Insurance 970-619-8160

kastlinsurance.com

Free insurance review

Navigation Wealth Management Nick Kemp, AIF® 970-556-3872

navwm.com

Plante Moran

970-282-5400

plantemoran.com

Shaw & Associates, CPA’s, PC 970-223-0792

kevinshawcpa.com

10% discount

Shirazi Benefits 970-584-1715

shirazibenefits.com

Clay Pot Creative 970-495-6855

claypotcreative.com

Kacy Graphics 970-692-3054

kacygraphics.com

10% off design services

M Rock Creative 970-235-0099

mrockcreative.com

Alpine Dental Health 970-484-5297

alpinedentalhealth.com

Crane & Seager Orthodontics 970-226-6443

drcraneorthodontics.com

Free initial consult, x-ray & doctor visit

Edge Optics 970-682-2627

edgeopticseyewear.com

25% off 1st eye wear purchase

Front Range Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

970-372-2310

frontrangeplasticsurgery.com

Harbor Dental 970-377-2456

HarborDentalClinic.com

Free Invisalign consult

Inside Health 970-685-8060

insidehealth.com

50% off chiro exam & nutrition test

Colorado In Motion Kids 970-221-1201

Coloradoinmotion.com

Cristiana Salon Spa 970-699-5370

cristianasalonspa.com

Elevate Chiropractic 970-624-0424

elevatetolife.com

Gallipott Salon 970-682-2261

gallipott.com

15% off retail products

Hues Salon & Spa 970-472-4163

HuesSalonFortCollins.com

15% off retail products

Lighthouse Chiropractic 970-223-5914

fortcollins-lovelandchiropractor.com

Consult XRays & Exam for $30

GRAPHIC DESIGN

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

ORCHIDéE Salon & Spa

970-488-2733

orchideesalonandspa.com

Reconnect Chiropractic 970-775-2903

reconnectchiro.com

50% off initial visit including 1st adjustment

Rocky Mountain Smiles 970-667-1293

rockymountainsmile.com

Free Xrays and exam

Starlight Health, Direct Primary Care 970-632-0132

StarlightHealth.com

THE DRIPBaR Johnstown 970-208-8373

thedripbar.com/locations/ johnstown-co/

15% off any full price service

The Toothzone 970-223-8687

toothzonenetwork.com

Free dental exam and x-rays

Under Pressure Therapeutics

970-205-9116

marissa@uptmassage.com

10% off services; 5% off retail

Xanadu Med Spa 970-482-1889

xanadumedspa.com

15% off regular priced services

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

970-493-0112

orthohealth.com

Rocky Mountain Family Physicians, P.C.

970-484-0798

rmfamilyphys.com

Shaw Family Practice

970-658-1281

ShawFamilyPractice.com

Steven L. Dilley D.D.S. 970-226-3011

stevendilley.com

The Screamin Peach 970-224-2930

screaminpeach.com

10% off services

Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care

970-619-8139

trpeds.com

Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado

970-493-7442

womensclinicnoco.com

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS CONT.

5 Star Roofing & Home Improvement 970-663-3305

5starroofingco.com

Donation to Realities on referred business

Affordable Maintenance Solutions– Handyman 970-219-1200

nocohandyman.com

Artisan Remodeling & Design

970-691-6995

artisanremodelinganddesign.com

Free offer for Members – Inquire Within

Black’s Glass 970-484-1501

blacksglass.com

Colorado Quality Roofing 970-388-3407

coloradoqualityroofing.com

10% off

Detailed Landscape

970-221-4038

detailedlandscape.com

EnviroPest 970-545-3065

enviropest.com

$25 off initial service

Gator Kennels 970-622-9885

gatorkennels.com

5% off custom animal enclosures

Advanced Curb Design LLC 970-219-6452

advancedcurbdesign.com

5% discount

Aggie Plumbing & Service, Inc.

970-226-9979

aggieplumbing.com

Artisan Roof Repairs & Maintenance

970-223-9500

artisanroofrepair.com

28 point roof inspection for $99

BWise Radon Testing & Mitigation, LLC

970-420-9470

bwiseservice.com

Cuztom Solutions 970-584-7236

cuztomsolutions.com

10% discount to members

E&H Painting 970-472-1790

EandHPainting.com

10% off

Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning

970-217-0258

fortcollinsheating.com

$20 off service call

Graham’s Flooring & Design 970-612-0214

grahamsflooring.com

5% off all orders

HOME FURNISHINGS AND SERVICES (ALSO CHECK CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)

Greyrock Window & Door

970-893-4600

GreyWindowRock.com

Imagine More –Lighting, Home AV, Blinds 970-460-0536

shopimaginemore.com

15% off products & services

Independent Plumbing Solutions

970-566-1377

iplumbingsolutions.com

J. Day’s Appliance 970-669-1357

jdaysappliance.com

Laborjack 970-690-7709

Laborjack.com

10% off services with code: RFC

M&E Painting and Roofing Solutions

970-461-3063

mandepainting.com

5% discount

Northern Colorado Tree Service 970-775-8877

NorthernColoradoTreeService.com

Hurr Vasa Sprinkler & Landscape

970-613-0225

hurrcolorado.com

10% off 1 maintenance service

IMS Heating & Air Inc. 970-532-0123

imsheatingandair.com

Free diagnostic with repair ($89 value)

Inside-Out Interior Decor

970-226-0169

insideoutinteriordecor.com

Koala ‘T’ Carpet Cleaning Services

970-663-2660

koalatcarpet.com

15% off

Lawn Doctor of Fort Collins 970-221-0441

lawndoctorfc.com

Poudre Valley REA 800-432-1012

pvrea.coop

Many Colors Painting

970-988-1571

manycolorspainting.com

Mention you’re a RFC Member!

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

970-663-4002

onehourairlovelandco.com

30% off furnace tune-up

Read’s Restoration and Repair

970-820-8334

Nocoreads.com

HOME FURNISHINGS AND SERVICES CONT. (ALSO CHECK CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)

Schmidt Custom Floors 970-663-7402

schmidtcustomfloors.com

of Fort Collins

Swingle/SavATree 970-221-1287

savatree.com

10% discount

HOTELS AND LODGING

Embassy Suites 970-593-6200

EmbassySuitesLoveland.com

Glen Echo Resort 970-881-2208

glenechoresort.com

Buy one night lodging get one free Oct.-Apr.

LEGAL SERVICES

LegalShield, Lisa Melville 970-214-5825

lisamelville.com

First month of membership is FREE

The Salas Law Firm 970-797-2519

SalasLegal.com

MOVING AND STORAGE SERVICES

10% discount A Storage Place 970-669-9539

aspselfstorage.com

10% off & waived administration fee

Inland Leasing & Storage 970-214-3177

inlandlease.com

10% off rental containers

SERVPRO of Fort Collins 970-493-6335

servprofortcollins.com

Wisdom Tree Care Inc. 970-988-3845

WisdomTreeCare.com

Fort Collins Hilton Hotel 970-482-2626

hilton.com

10% off hotel restaurant

Marr’s Mountain Cabins and Tavern 970-881-2964

MarrsMountainCabins.com

10% discount

Metier Law Firm 970-377-3800

metierlaw.com

Exodus Moving and Storage 970-484-1488

exodusmoving.com

5% off rental storage. 5% off labor only.

VISIT OUR ONLINE DIRECTORY AT realitiesforchildren.com/business-members

HOME FURNISHINGS AND SERVICES CONT. (ALSO CHECK CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)

OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT

Mac Equipment, Inc. Sales, Service, Parts 970-593-9421 MacEQ.com

PET SERVICES

Poudre Pet & Feed Supply 970-482-2741 poudrefeed.com

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

Christina Gressianu Photographer 970-459-0000 photocg.co

Free gift with bookings

Front Range Media 970-391-3140 frontrangemedia.com

PRINTING SERVICES

AlphaGraphics Northern Colorado 970-223-6316 agnoco.com

Free 2ft x 4ft banner & 15% off any orders

Frontier Printing 970-484-2950

frontierprintcenter.com

10% donation of sale to RFC

Craig Vollmer Photography 970-301-5137

craigvollmerphotography.com

UPTRN Video Creation 970-581-5545 uptrn.com

Business Card Factory 970-493-3401

bizcardcolorado.com

15% discount

Mountain Media Enterprises 970-493-2499

mountain-media.com

20% discount

CARR Commercial Real Estate

Katie Rathbun

970-590-1379

carr.us

Century 21 Humpal, Inc. 970-988-8272

century21humpal.com

NAI Affinity 970-663-3150

affinityrepartners.com

$250 to Realities for referred closings

Sean, with the Aloha Team at RE/MAX Alliance 970-402-5642

hawaiianshirtguy.com

The Group – Ryan Spencer 970-214-0263

luxuryhomesnortherncolorado.com

$250 to Realities for referred closings

The Hocum Team at 1st City Mortgage 970-266-9111

thehocumteamlending.com

RECYCLING AND JUNK REMOVAL

Rocky Mountain Battery Recycling

970-200-2652

RMBRecycling.com

Catalyst Inspections

970-599-1871

catalystInfrared.com

10% off Home Inspection

Continental West Realty Gary Weixelman

970-229-1413

GaryW.com

20% discount

Real Property Management Fort Collins 970-658-0410

rpmFortCollins.com

Team Rogers –Resident Realty 970-988-7976

yournocohome.com

Adventure Chefs 720-620-7801

adventurechefs.org

Rely

The Group – Todd Sledge 970-222-920

toddsledge.thegroupinc.com

Betta Gumbo

970-685-4842

BettaGumbo.com

10% discount on food

Charco Broiler 970-482-1472

charcobroiler.com

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 970-797-2610

dickeys.com

10% discount

Firehouse Subs 970-226-0494

firehousesubs.com

Hooters 970-667-4669 facebook.com/ hooterscolorado

20% off food & drinks

Los Tarascos Restaurant 970-416-0265

lostarascos.com

Old Town Putt 970-682-2922

oldtownputt.com

15% discount

Serious Texas BBQ 970-493-9374

serioustexasbbq.com

Culver’s of Fort Collins & Longmont 720-600-6787

culvers.com

10% off

Eagle Rock Distributing 970-663-1690

EagleRocks.com

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 970-407-8226

fuzzystacoshop.com

10% off of any order

La Buena Vida 970-631-8186

buenavidafoco.com

McDonald’s– owned/operated by the Luther Family

970-224-2756

mylocalmcd.com

Buy a value meal, receive free “like” sandwich

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

970-224-5428

riograndemexican.com

Smokin Fins 970-427-8800

finsconcept.com

The Breakfast Club Fort Collins 970-223-7193

fcbreakfastclub.com

Tilted Barrel Brew Pub 970-290-5588

tiltedbarrelbrewpub.com

10% off

RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE CONT.

Wander Coffee 970-305-1224

Wandercoffee.com

RETAIL STORES

Aqua Spas 970-226-3353

aquaspasinc.com

$1,200 off & free VIP Pack

Edible Arrangements

970-224-3788

edible.com

Marley & Moose marleyandmoose.com

Rowes Flowers 970-667-2300

rowesflowersandgifts.com

10% off local orders

Sathers Leading Jewelers 970-223-0256

SathersJewelers.com

USA Liberty Arms 970-226-2767

FCLibertyArms.com

Wilbur’s Total Beverage

Wine & Spirits 970-226-8662

wilburstotalbeverage.com

Dyekman Trophies, Inc. 970-223-8901

dyekman.com

Encore Dance Emporium 970-691-0091

encoredanceemporium.com

5% discount

OtterBox 970-695-8820

otterbox.com

Santa Fe Craftsman 970-224-1415

santafecraftsman.com

10% discount

SCHEELS ALL SPORTS

970-663-7800

scheels.com/johnstown

Vern’s Toffee House 970-493-7770

vernstoffee.com

Woodcraft of Loveland 970-292-5940

woodcraft.com

RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE CONT.

SENIOR HOUSING, SERVICES AND RETIREMENT

MacKenzie Place 970-207-1939

mackenzieplace.com

SPORTS AND FITNESS

F45 Training Fort Collins 970-439-2813

f45training.com/fortcollinssouth

GOLFTEC 970-692-5270

golftec.com

Free 90 min. swing evaluation

Northern Colorado APA Pool Leagues 303-862-0466

northerncolorado.apaleagues.com

TRAVEL AND CONCIERGE SERVICES

Alacrity Travel & Lifestyle 970-224-9392

alacritytravel.com

Partner Agency & Member Discount

Genesis Health Clubs 970-282-1000

genesishealthclubs.com

Corporate discount pricing applies

Karate West 970-223-5566

karatewestinc.com

1 free intro month

Runner’s Roost Fort Collins 970-224-9114

runnersroostfc.com

RAISING AWARENESS FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

Though we work year-round to raise awareness of the important issue of child abuse, April holds a special place in our hearts. Child Abuse Prevention Month allows us a unique opportunity to collectively educate our community that there is an increased need for emergency and healing support for children that have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or are at-risk.

Armed with blue promotions and blue pinwheels, we were fortunate to have businesses and community partners that chose to ‘GO BLUE’ during the month of April – offering discounts, promotions, and donation opportunities to raise awareness and support for the children we serve. These partners joined us in the fight for our children by helping to draw focused attention to the sometimeshidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect.

We are grateful for all of those that hosted or participated in promotions:

Christina Gressianu Photographer

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Fort Collins Nursery

Free to Be

Hearth Restaurant & Pub

Hues Salon

Mechelle’s Blues & Jewels Party

Men’s Wearhouse

Otter Shop

Palafoxia Beauty

Pinot’s Palette

School of Rock

Shepardson Elementary

SpeedPro - Great. Big. Graphics.

Sweet Heart Winery

Team Rogers - Resident Realty

Timberline Church

The Human Bean

The Studio

Wendy’s Wardrobe & Fashion Styling

On April 22, 2023, we hosted the 26th Annual Realities For Children Awards Gala with over 700 in attendance. As we united in a sea of blue to honor our amazing Triumph Award Winners, the unsung heroes in Child Protection, Law Enforcement, our Volunteers, Foster Parents, Realities For Children Business Members and all those who make a difference for the children we serve in Larimer County we are reminded, that TOGETHER WE TRIUMPH.

In addition to welcoming eight Triumph Award Winners into our Realities For Children Family, by

a direct result of your individual impact, we met our $25,000 match that evening and announced the future of Realities For Children introducing the Healing Sanctuary, a World-Class model of healing support for children. The Healing Sanctuary, offers a multifunctional resource that connects trauma survivors with the healing power of nature and offers numerous programs in the safe and welcoming setting needed to fortify the Healing Process. We look forward to sharing with you more about this World-Class facility.

We could not have celebrated an evening of inspiration and Triumph without the AMAZING support of Blue Federal Credit Union, Lion Home Service, Rowe’s Flowers, Saunders, Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care, Larimer County Department of Human Services, Eagle Rock Colorado, Embassy Suites, Fort Collins City Lifestyle and Loveland + South Lifestyle, iHeart Media, Street Media Group, Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling, Rhythm EFX, our Table Sponsors, Business Members, Volunteers, Donors, Staff and Community.

PHOTOS BY CRAIG VOLLMER

AT A GLANCE

1. Fuzzy’s Taco Third-Party Event, FEB. 2023; 2. Business Member Social at Maxline Brewing, MARCH 2023; 3. Business Member Networking Luncheon at SCHEELS, APRIL 2023; 4. MacKenzie Place Fitness Frenzy Fundraiser, MARCH 2023; 5. RFC Board of Directors, FEB. 2023; 6. Monthly Youth Activity, APRIL. 2023; 7. Business Member Social at Maxline Brewing, MARCH 2023; 8. Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson Irish Poker Run Benefit, MARCH 2023.

BACK TO SCHOOL COLLECTION

With the support from Business Members, Volunteers, Community Members and local Businesses, Realities For Children annually provides new backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 1,200 local children who have faced abuse, neglect, or are at-risk.

To participate as a Back To School drop-off location, please contact Erin at erin@realitiesforchildren.com.