Nonprofit Volunteers Receive Community Awards

DENVER - April 19, 2016 - PRLog -- 7News Denver is recognizing two Family Promise volunteers for their support of our mission, while 9News recently honored another volunteer for her dedication to the nonprofit.

7News gave Mike and Kathy Dano the 7Everyday Heroes award for their coordination of Family Promise volunteers, resources and shelter within their faith community, Lakewood United Methodist Church (http://www.lumc.net/). Both volunteers have been pivotal service leaders for more than five years.

9News also recognized Betti Krapfl as a 9 Who Care award winner last fall. Betti helped launch the Family Promise affiliate in Denver more than 18 years ago: See her story (http://www.9news.com/news/24653453).

"These generous individuals represent the heart of our mission," said Allie Card, executive director of Family Promise of Greater Denver (http://www.familypromiseofgreaterdenver.org/). "Our work would not be possible without the support of the community. Volunteers such as these go above and beyond to ensure families feel safe, comfortable and prepared to build a brighter future."

7News highlighted the Danos' story and award on its website: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/7everyday-hero/lakewood-volunteers-kathy-and-mike-dano-help-families-transition-from-homelessness

About Family Promise of Greater Denver

Family Promise of Greater Denver is a 501(c)3 nonprofit independently affiliated with a national entity (http://www.familypromise.org/) comprised of 192 affiliates in 42 states.

We partner with community organizations to provide shelter, meals and supportive services to homeless families with children under age 18. Family Promise of Greater Denver began serving the metro area in November 1997. Learn more at FamilyPromiseOfGreaterDenver.org (http://www.familypromiseofgreaterdenver.org/).