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About the KOOL Cause of the Month
For 20 years, KOOL 105 has been your home for Mile High hits. You've let us in to your home and your hearts. You've also supported KOOL and many charitable causes, helping people all over Denver, and for that we thank you! But our work isn't done yet. This web page is a chance for us to increase public awareness of some of our favorite causes and charities around the metro area. So if you have a few extra hours or a few extra dollars and are looking to donate to a reputable charity, you can count on KOOL's Cause of the Month to keep you up to date. Thanks for caring, Denver!
THIS MONTHS KOOL CAUSE OF THE MONTH IS: STEP 13!
About Step 13
Step 13 is a non-profit, transitional living program founded in 1983 for addicted homeless who show a desire to give up their alcohol, drug, shelter and soup kitchen dependency cycle and become productive members of society. Step 13 is structured so that one size does not fit all. That is why we do not set a time limit of 30 days, 60 days or a year. Some people have skills and just need a helping hand, others have no skills or education and need time to acquire the necessary skills to compete in today's market.
HOW YOU CAN HELP...
Donate
At Step 13, we're proud to be 52% self-sufficient without taking federal, state, or city funding. We're trying to raise that number. But until we do, we rely on peoples kindness to fill out our budget. We need money to offer services to the homeless men we take in off the street. We need money to expand our businesses. And we need money to cover our everyday expenses like gas and electric bills.Click here to donate.
Donate a Car
Two years ago, Step 13 began a Car Donation program because we felt it was a natural extension of our Auto Detail business. It's been a great success … thanks to you, our supporters…. not only because it raises money for Step 13 but cleaning and fixing up the cars also helps employ our residents.
We also have a detail shop on premises where we wax and wet vac your car. Once we're done, we sell your donated vehicles or give them to poor families who cross our path.
Finally, we'll send you a copy of the title, the sales receipt and a donation slip with the actual value. It's win-win. You give us something you're not using and we turn it into jobs and funding for our program. If your car can be driven you can bring it to us at 2029 Larimer Street or we'll swing by and pick it up. All we need is a signed title. We also have a volunteer tow driver, Bill, who'll come haul it away if your vehicle won't run.
To donate your car, truck, boat or motor home: 303-296-9020 step13@step13.org
Each donation provides about 14 jobs. We consider that great mileage for any model gift!
KOOL Cause of the Month Partners with the Daniels Fund
KOOL 105 is proud to partner with the Daniels Fund for Cause of the Month. Philanthropist Bill Daniels loved America and believed each of us has a duty to offer help and hope to others. He established the Daniels Fund in 1997 to support programs that encourage personal responsibility and achievement. When Bill died in the year 2000, the bulk of his estate transferred to Daniels Fund, making it the largest foundation in the Rocky Mountain Region.
In the Fund's articles of incorporation, Bill directed the foundation to concentrate its efforts in two primary areas: College Scholarships and Community Support, including programs designed to help the homeless, physically handicapped and elderly individuals, as well as those suffering from substance abuse and mental handicaps.
For more information on the programs available through the Daniels Fund, just click here!
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