The Nurturing Life Foundation has donated to these fine programs and organizations:

Realities For Children
Serves the needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County. This private organization effectively creates a safety net of services so that the most vulnerable members of the community are provided for.

Keeping Dreams Alive
"The Realities For Children's Keeping Dreams Alive program encourages abused children in the social services system to pursue their dreams - providing an invitation and opportunity to dream fearlessly and inspire all children - especially those who have endured the betrayal and atrocities of childhood abuse, to keep their dreams alive and ultimately become triumphant over their abusive pasts. Thanks to the support of the great people of Motherlove we have been able to reach even beyond our dreams of the opportunities and encouragement we could offer these amazing children."
—Craig A Secher - Realities For Children Charities

Here are a few of the Realities For Children
Triumph Award Profiles

Mountain Park Environmental Center - Beulah, CO
“What a summer of camps! Our campers backpacked, rode horses, hiked the trails, learned about trees and ecosystems and had the time of their lives. More than half of the children who participated in our Summer Camps required a scholarship to be able to have this experience. Thanks to your donation, 46 children who otherwise would not have been able to attend camp, got to spend many precious hours having a blast in Nature!”
—Dave Van Manen, Director

Birds and Bees, Flowers and Trees Program through MPEC

A weekend program for teen girls ages 12-15. Using a blend of sex education and nature education, this program empowers girls to be comfortable and knowledgeable about their bodies and the world around them in order to make healthy choices, care for the environment, and have thoughtful relationships.

Bird & Bees Camp Profile

On behalf of the girls in the photo, I want to extend my most heartfelt thanks for your support of the Birds and the Bees Camp at the MPEC! This was such a great opportunity for them and we are looking forward to the July session.
—Kirsten Townley, Health Educator

Project Self-Sufficiency
Since 1986, Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) has been assisting low-income single parents in their efforts to achieve economic independence, and become free from community and government assistance.

Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership is a nurse home visiting program that improves the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and their children.
Nurse-Family Partnership Program Profile

Cocoon Enterprises, Inc.
Offers a wide array of education for families in the childbearing year, including childbirth preparation, nurturing pregnancy, and breastfeeding classes. Cocoon Enterprises receives grant funding to provide access to these services for all families regardless of the ability to pay.

On Track's Healthy Babies Program
An early intervention program for pregnant woman who are using or at high risk of using alcohol or other drugs. Healthy Babies Outreach Workers establish trusting relationships with families through education, case management, home visitation and ongoing support services. Healthy Babies assists mothers in making healthy choices during their pregnancy and after the birth with a focus on breastfeeding, bonding and attachment for more positive and empowering parenting experiences. Early intervention, education and treatment for mothers can be the beginning of generational change- the interruption of a pattern of addiction that impacts every member of the family and by extension, the community itself.
Read one of our Healthy Babies "Success Stories"...

The Sulayman Jungkung General Hospital - Bwaim, The Republic of The Gambia, West Africa
With the installation of solar panels, the Sulayman Jungkung General Hospital will have a reliable power supply to provide clean running water. The hospital will have power to run incubators. Refrigeration means vaccines are safe and a blood bank can be established.

WomenGive - Fort Collins, CO
By improving access to educational opportunities, childcare and other services, WomenGive funds programs and legislation that furthers women's self sufficiency.

BELLAS  (Breastfeeding Encouragement, Learning, Liaison, and Support) - Charlotte, NC
"This program is recognized as a viable resource for low income, minority and teenage mothers who often lack the resources to obtain lactation assistance. Your donation will enable BELLAS to train 6 peer counselors. The peer counselors gain a new sense of empowerment and confidence that is life-changing. By helping other mothers, they are helping themselves and their own families."
—Jan Ellen Brown

Habitat for Humanity
“Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your contribution in support of our home building program. This donation made to our Women Build program will help build a home (for) a hard-working single mother. Your support does more than build houses; it rebuilds lives and gives the gift of hope!”
—Candance Mayo, Executive Director


Women Build Program Profile

La Leche League
“Thank you for your donation to La Leche League International. Your donation to the Peer Counselor program makes a difference. As requested, your donation will be used for two women to receive scholarships to continue their training. We are grateful for your gift to support LLLI in our work to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed.”
—Hedy Nuriel, Executive Director
LLL Peer Counselor Program Donation Profile

The LLI Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program has led women from welfare to work by providing education, communication, counseling skills and on-going personal and breastfeeding support. The program was originally designed to reach mothers in low income minority populations who have a low incidence of breastfeeding and traditionally have had limited or no access to breastfeeding information and support. The BPC Programs have been very successful at finding minority mothers who have breastfeeding experience and who are committed to promoting breastfeeding in their communities.

The Maternal Wellness Center - Philadelphia, PA
The Healthy Mom's Initiative provides holistic birth education programs to low-income women. These programs include yoga and nutritional counseling, the benefits of breastfeeding, making informed decisions on birth and baby care, and developing healthy relationships.
Thank you again to the Nurturing Life Foundation for giving us the opportunity to provide these resources. We have enrolled 15 women into our Healthy Moms Initiative. Here are some of their stories.
—Kathleen Furin
 

The Taste 2009, 2010
An annual charity event benefiting Food Bank for Larimer County and Neighbor to Neighbor. These two organizations provide the most basic needs - food and housing - to struggling families in Larimer County. The Taste Profile

Woman's Hospital - Baton Rouge, LA
“We have all seen the devastating affects Hurricane Katrina had on Louisiana and Mississippi. Since the hurricane, Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge has taken in many critical babies and new moms whose home towns were affected by the storm. Simply Retail was able to purchase infant car seats at cost for the hospital. Because of your generous donation, we have been able to donate over 50 car seats to Woman’s Hospital!”
—Mindy Thompson, President and Founder of Simply Retail

Save The Children
Save the Children is racing to bring lifesaving supplies to survivors after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti left tens of thousands of children and adults dead or homeless. They have distributed food, water and hygiene supplies to a hospital in Port-au-Prince, which is affiliated with two orphanages, reaching more than 2,000 people. More lifesaving aid is on the way.

American Red Cross
“On behalf of your Centennial Chapter and the American Red Cross, we deeply appreciate your support for our relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Locally, we assisted nearly 200 families who came to our area, and we deployed more than 150 locally-trained volunteers to help in the disaster. I can tell you that your gift was invested wisely, and was spent carefully.”
—Ken Williams, CEO Centennial Chapter