OUR RECIPIENTS 

These are some of the programs and services the Legacy Foundation supports.

BRIDGEWAY This program provides housing and education for pregnant teens.   It teaches them self-sufficiency and life skills.

CLEMENTS COMMUNITY CENTER The Legacy Foundation contributes to on going programs at the seniors' activity center, which provides educational, wellness and safety awareness classes, recreational activities, counseling and health screening for thousands of seniors.  Land adjacent to the center was donated to the Legacy by the Chrysler Foundation for additional parking at the centers.

JEFFCO ACTION CENTER
This non-profit organization was formed in 1968 whose mission is to provide immediate response to basic human needs and to promote pathways to self-sufficiency.  Every day, Jeffco Action Center gives away almost two tons of food, helps 120 households,  houses 18-20 people in their homeless shelter, and gives out hundreds of articles of clothing.  See their nice note to us!

CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) finds and trains volunteers who are appointed by a juvenile judge to serve as an independent voice for abused and neglected children.

CITY OF LAKEWOOD YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

The City provides many scholarships to young children of low-income families.   The scholarships support preschool, before- and after-school care, and enrichment opportunities.

HELPING HEARTS & HANDS
This organization provides funding for individuals and families who have a special need that threatens the self-sufficiency of the household which cannot be resolved through their own resources or met elsewhere.

LAKEWOOD HORSE PATROL FUND

The Horse Patrol uses mounted volunteers to patrol Lakewood parks.  The volunteers are First Aid and CPR trained, provide trail maps and directions to park users, encourage dog owners to keep their pets on leashes and clean up after them, and report any crimes or acts of vandalism to the police.  This group organized a fund-raiser to purchase a sling that could be used for emergency rescue of livestock, and the Legacy Foundation contributed to their efforts.

LAKEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This organization has been providing affordable, quality orchestral music performances for the Lakewood community since 1977.

THREE GENERATIONS SCULPTURE We administered the funds for the purchase of Three Generations, which is on permanent display at the Lakewood Heritage Center.

Colorado Sports for the Physically Challenged
This week long summer camp is designed for physically disabled youth grades 1-12.  The all volunteer staff works with these special children so they can enjoy activities such as golf, swimming, basketball, soccer, tennis, softball, hand cycling, and even wheelchair rugby.  

“E” PROJECT
This is a charitable organization that provides opportunities to individuals in the community to participate in performing, visual, and literary arts to free of charge. All ages are welcome to audition for onstage productions, as well as attend performing arts educational classes and workshops. In its first year in 2006, “E” Project produced ten adult theatrical productions and four Teens OnStage productions.

Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office– CSOII Program
For over 10 years, the Jeffco DA’s Office has been working to convict Child Sex Offenders who prey on children over the internet.  They are also working to educate young children about the dangers of strangers on the internet with Safety Stickers, Safety Coloring Books, and a mascot to help get the message across. 

Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office – CASE Partnership
The Jeffco DA’s CASE program stands for “Crime Against Senior Exploitation.” Through informative seminars, older adults are educated about identity theft and other forms of financial exploitation. During presentations, attendees are giving “Power Against Fraud” Handbooks, as well as neck wallets for carrying around vital information. 

Lakewood London Connection
Lakewood police volunteers work with law enforcement agencies in London whereby severely disabled children from London travel to Lakewood, staying with Lakewood families to experience some of the culture of the United States.  Grant monies provide transportation, lodging, and meals, hosting groups to ski at the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park, Colorado.  The children and their families pay for their own travel costs, while this program covers additional expenses incurred here.  This is a once in a lifetime experience fro these children.  

Lutheran Chorale
Each year, the Lutheran Chorale enhances the community by performing Messiah Sing-Ins at the beginning of December at the Lakewood Cultural Center.  The chorale is made up of over 90 Lakewood high school students, and performs in collaboration with the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. 

Youth Leadership Jefferson County
This program, a part of the West Chamber Foundation, provides opportunities for high school students aspiring to be community leaders.  The students study leadership through interaction with business professionals in the categories of public safety/taking charge, human services/values, news media/communications, justice/character, education/learning & leadership styles, and government/conflict resolution.

CAMP PAHA
Camp PAHA provides recreational, educational, and therapeutic opportunities for children with disabilities.  This seven-week summer camp is a collaborative effort between the City of Lakewood's RISE Above! program and the Jefferson County Schools.

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A FEW OF OUR PAST GRANTS

The Lakewood Link/O’Connell Middle School
For the 2006-07 school year, O’Connell Middle School partnered with the Lakewood Link Rec Center to provide students the opportunity to engage in before and after school activities.  With 78% of O’Connell students of free and reduced lunch, this partnership provides community participation and fun activities for these youth such as sports and drama programs. 

Wellspring Senior Foundation
Eaton Terrace Residences and Eaton Terrace II Assisted Living Center were provided with CCTV Electronic Magnifiers for use by low-vision residents.    

Leadership Jefferson County
This program is part of the West Chamber Foundation, and is comprised of 25 emerging leaders of Jeffco.  For 2006, the LJC class chose to make playground safety improvements to the Fletcher Miller School to accommodate the many disabled pre-school students attending the school.  See their nice note to us! 

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM
Provides a positive place for children of three "at risk" elementary schools to go after school with the goals of increasing appreciation of art, enhancing behavioral skills, completing projects and learning to respect one another.

PARK AND PLAYGROUND ENHANCEMENT
The Legacy Foundation helped fund a climbing wall at an elementary school.  
The school's playground also serves as community park and needs updating.  Our funding augmented a grant provided by Great Outdoors Colorado.

HERITAGE CENTER FUND
A historic and social center park, Lakewood's Heritage Center features a look at 20th century lifestyles. Located in beautiful Belmar Park, the museum currently has over 10 historic structures, 30,000 artifacts preserved, a festival area and outdoor amphitheater.