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The Empty Stocking Fund is an annual holiday fundraising campaign that supports 14 Pikes Peak Area health and human service agencies that help people in crisis and assist others in attaining self-sufficiency. Established more than 20 years ago by Colorado Springs' local newspaper, The Gazette, the Fund has provided nearly $7.3 million in grant support. The Gazette partners with the El Pomar and Bruni Foundations to match contributions made by the community. Every dollar a donor gives grows up to 63 percent through these matches. The Gazette and El Pomar share all administrative expenses so 100 percent of funds raised goes toward helping those in need. The 2006/2007 campaign exceeded its goal by raising more than $1.1 million.
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The receiving agencies are:
- American Red Cross, Pikes Peak Chapter
- Care and Share Food Bank
- CHINS UP/Emily Griffith Center
- Ecumenical Social Ministries
- Marian House Soup Kitchen
- Northern Churches Care
- Peak Vista Community Health Centers
- Pikes Peak Community Action Agency
- The Salvation Army of Colorado Springs
- Silver Key Senior Services
- Southeast Family Center and Armed Services YMCA
- Tri-Lakes Cares
- Urban Peak
- Westside CARES
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