IIDA SOCO 2025 Holiday Give

It's time for the SOCO Holiday Give!

One of the first big steps of ‘growing up’ is having access to money to buy special things or experiences you want. This freedom is something most of us take for granted, but for youth in foster care, there is very little chance to have your own resources to buy your own things. While the basics are covered, teens want the freedom to go into a store and buy something for themselves, or to go to the movies with friends, or grab lunch with classmates. By providing $25 increment gift cards, teens in foster care can have the opportunity for normalcy-building activities.

For more information on how you can further donate or get involved, check out their website!

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of the Pikes Peak Region, is a non-profit organization that trains and supervises volunteers to represent the best interests of victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court and in the community; working towards an outcome of these children being placed in safe, loving homes where they can thrive.

The Importance of Gift Cards

‘Tis the season to be jolly! IIDA RMC is partnering with CASA locations across Colorado to give back this holiday season. SOCO City Center will be gathering donations to benefit by spreading joy to their teen group with decorated ornaments & gift cards!

Bring your holiday spirit + gift card(s)and join us for a seasonal celebration of giving, decorating and merriment with our Southern Colorado design community on Tuesday, December 2nd!

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If you have any questions regarding the event, please reach out to our SOCO City Center Co-Directors, Jeri Crouch and Grace Clark at [email protected].

Support CASA of the Pikes Peak Region by participating in our annual Holiday Give! This year’s event will consist of a gift card drive ($25 increments) focused on teens + an in-person celebration and craft.

1. This event is free to attend, but we encourage you to bring gift cards in $25 increments to Walmart, Amazon, or local fast food places and teen-friendly (ages 13-17) venues, like the movies to donate to CASA Pikes Peak for their teens.
2. Come decorate a ornament provided by IIDA at our Give event on 12/2. Add a note and some sparkle while we eat, drink, and be merry!
3. For every gift card donated, you will recieve an entry into our IIDA RMC door prize giveaway!
4. Individuals may donate as many gift cards as they choose as long as they are in $25 increments.

Join us at Workplace Resource Colorado Springs location for a cocktail or mocktail, appetizers, and networking as we collect gift cards and decorate ornaments to benefit CASA!

When: Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:00-7:00pm

Location: Workplace Resource Colorado Springs

5575 Tech Center Dr., Ste. 101

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

You will have an opportunity to meet a representative from CASA and learn more about their mission.

If you cannot attend the Give event and would like to provide a gift card, please drop your gift card at Workplace Resource (ask for Grace Clark) anytime prior to December 2nd.

Workplace Recource

5575 Tech Center Dr., Ste. 101

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Info: We will introduce Beth Mack with CASA Pikes Peak who will share a word about the organization shortly after 5pm. Following, guests will be encouraged to decorate wooden ornaments which will accompany your gift cards. Door prize raffle will be drawn towards the end of the event around 6:30. Food & drink will be provided throughout the entirety of the event.

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