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Thrift Store Holiday Update

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Our Thrift Store is a great place to finish up your Christmas shopping – and your purchases support compassionate end-of-life care, grief support, and education in our community!

We are open this week through Christmas Eve from 10 am -5:30 pm.  Make sure you stop by on the 24th to enter a drawing for a VIP 50% Off Shopping Pass!

We are closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on the 26th. Make sure you stop by on Saturday, December 27th, for our Customer Appreciation Mystery Sale—come in and get 25% off one item of your choice!

Our thrift store is located on the the northeast corner of Arapahoe and 56th at 5565 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder. The shop is wheelchair accessible.  For questions, please call (303) 604-5353.

 

Moments of Gratitude – TRU Volunteers

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Moments of Gratitude Week 2

We don’t want to sound like a broken record, but….

We love our volunteers!! They are such a vital part of what we do each and every day. From helping out in our administrative offices to providing a sense of comfort and a compassionate presence in our 11th Hour program, our volunteers can be found throughout TRU each day (and night!). In 2013, 372 volunteers dedicated 26,401 hours- this service is valued at $584,537 and equal to 13 full-time positions.

In honor of each one of our volunteers, this week’s Moment of Gratitude comes directly from our Manager of Volunteer Services, Karlene Campbell.

For more information on our fantastic Volunteer program or would like to sign up to become a volunteer, click here!

December Thrift Store Sales

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December Thrift Store 2014

We have some great things happening in December at our Thrift Store.  So if you are looking for a unique present for your loved one, we can help! We have deals and steals all month long. And we won’t tell Santa if you get something for yourself too!

For more information on our Thrift Store – check out our page dedicated to all things thrifty.

Holiday hours:
We will be open Christmas Eve until 5:30 pm and closed all day Christmas Day so that our Thrift Store staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.  

 

Colorado Gives Day is Tomorrow!

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CGD 2014_Master(WORKING)Tomorrow is the biggest online giving event of the year- Colorado Gives Day! For a full 24 hours you can give to nonprofits here in Colorado, including TRU Community Care!  This wonderful event is presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank.

Why Give on Colorado Gives Day?
When you give to TRU Community Care on Colorado Gives Day, your donation will go directly to our patient care fund. This means patients and families that may not have enough insurance or any insurance at all are still able to receive our excellent, holistic hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams collaborate to provide the very highest level of medical, emotional and spiritual support for those with serious or advanced illnesses. Our trusted, responsive, unparalleled care allows our patients to live in dignity, free of pain, surrounded by the people they love, in their home or in our Care Center.

Your Donation will be Increased
When you give to TRU Community Care on Colorado Gives Day, the value of your donation will be increased by incentive funds provided by Colorado Gives Day sponsors. These generous sponsors also help defray a good portion of the normal processing charges so that your more of your donation will go directly to our organization. We need your help to reach our goal of $22,000! Each gift makes a difference, no matter the size.

Giving is Easy
Just go to coloradogives.org/TRUCommunityCare to schedule your donation today to post on Colorado Gives Day. Or go there at any time from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9 and make your Colorado Gives Day donation to TRU. Once you select TRU, click on the donate now and you will be directed to a page where you can fill out your donation information.

Please note: You must designate your gift to as a CO Gives Day donation in order for it to help us qualify for the incentive fund and offset processing charges! You will have the option to designate your gift as a CO Gives Day donation on the donation form.  

Spread the Word
After you donate, right click on the I Gave button below, save it, and upload it to social media to share why you gave to the TRU as part of Colorado Gives Day!

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Thank you for supporting TRU Community Care! We appreciate your generosity!

Black Friday Sale!

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Nov.email.adMake sure you add our Thrift Store in Boulder to your Black Friday shopping plan to find the best deals in town! All of our items are a whopping 50% off! Our Thrift Store will be open from 10 am – 5:30 pm. Come in and find those one-of-a-kind presents for everyone on your list – including yourself!
5565 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 604-5353

Moments of Gratitude

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Moments of Gratitude Week 1

Lombardi’s Pizzeria
It is so secret that here at TRU we have a special place in our heart for our community. We are so incredibly appreciative to be in communities where there are strong local businesses that always go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our patients.  This week, we want to thank one particular business owner, Tony Lombardi of Lombardi’s Pizzeria  in Broomfield. Even when his store was in the midst of major repairs, he made sure that our patient’s request for a pizza party came true! From all of us at TRU, thank you Tony!

To hear the rest of the story – watch the video below!

*Please note: in accordance with HIPAA laws, the names of patients have been changed to protect their privacy.

Jewish Community Grief Support Group

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Our Jewish Community Grief Support Group is in full swing – and if you are a member of the Jewish community (whether affiliated or not) and have experienced a death loss, we invite you to join us on Tuesdays  from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Boulder.  If you would like to join this group or know someone that would benefit, call 303-604-5300 or email griefsupport@trucare.org to find out more.  To learn more about TRU’s grief services program, support groups for adults, teens and children, click here.

To Register:
Registration is required. If you are interested in signing up for this group or have questions, please complete the Jewish Support Group Registration Form and submit to Grief Services or Cathy Summer, Jewish Family Services (303) 415-1025.

Jewish Grief Group Flyer Fall 2014

Lights of Life Event

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This holiday season, TRU Community Care invites you to remember someone who has been special in your life by attending our Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Event.  This community event is open to all and we encourage you to RSVP.

Longmont Service, Saturday, December 6th 5:00 p.m. or  Boulder Service Sunday, December 7th 5:00 p.m.

Lights of Life Flyer 2014

 

 

Day of the Dead Teen Groups Fall 2014

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Day of the DeadSupport for teens coping with a Death Loss

Teens, we invite you to remember your special person by creating a mask, sugar skulls, or a personal altar box.  All of the art created will be part of a bigger altar that will be displayed at the Longmont Museum for the Day of the Dead from September 22nd-November 10th.  You will have the opportunity to connect with peers, make art to honor your special person, share stories, and have fun.  You are not alone!

There will be snacks and all art supplies are provided.  This event is generously hosted by TRU Community Care, the Longmont Youth Center, and the Longmont Musuem.

Longmont Teen Group

Dates: Wednesday afternoons
September 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Set up altars on September 22nd

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: Longmont Youth Center
*The altars will be displayed at the Longmont Museum from September 22- November 10th

To Register: Call Michon Davies at 303.604.5330 or Jeanette Nicastri 303.774.3758

Day of the Dead Longmont Teen Group 2014

Boulder Teen Group

Dates: Monday afternoons and Friday
September 8th, 15th, and 19th
Set up altars on September 22nd

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: Longmont Youth Center
*The altars will be displayed at the Longmont Museum from September 22- November 10th

To Register: Call Michon Davies at 303.604.5330 or Jeanette Nicastri 303.774.3758

Day of the Dead Teen Boulder Group 2014

About TRU

TRU Community Care (TRU) affirms life at every step of your journey with illness and loss. Our vision is to lead a healthcare transformation by engaging with our communities and offering innovative, meaningful care for those living with illness and loss.

Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU is a Colorado-licensed, Medicare and Medicaid-certified, nonprofit health care organization serving Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Denver, and Weld Counties and beyond. With a focus on providing a continuum of care for members of our community living with advanced illness and loss, TRU’s programs include TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, Landmark Memory Care, and TRU Grief Services.

TRU Hospice is proudly accredited by The Joint Commission and is a five-star-level hospice in NHPCO's We Honor Veterans program created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TRU is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE), and the National PACE Association (NPA).

Our Services

TRU Grief Services
& Administrative Offices
2594 Trailridge Drive East
Lafayette, CO 80026

TRU Hospice Care Center
1950 Mountain View Avenue
4th Floor South
Longmont, CO 80501

TRU Thrift Shop
5565 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303

TRU PACE Program
2593 Park Lane
Lafayette, CO 80026

TRU Memory Care
1744 S Public Road
Lafayette, CO 80026