If wanted to sing the praises of the companies, volunteers and funders that enabled the Denver-based nonprofit organization to provide housing and housing-related services to some 9,000 low-income, elderly and disabled clients each year, what would be an appropriate venue for an appreciation event?
How about ?
The LoDo nightspot where guests are encouraged to sing along to the music of dueling pianos was in fact the setting for the first Brothers Appreciation Night, a celebration that included awards, food, silent and live auctions, and plenty of vocalizing.
President Jeff Martinez, founder Don Schierling and members of the agency’s board of directors were on hand to greet the 150 guests and to present several awards.
Kurt Tetz accepted the Roland Buteyne Heart of Service Award for having organized large groups of his co-workers to participate in the annual Brothers Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon. He has also helped Brothers broaden its volunteer network.
was given the Share the Vision Award for providing the startup grant for the Colorado Housing Connects helpline. Since its start in July, staffers have fielded over 2,000 calls on issues ranging from renters’ rights to in-home modifications for seniors.
The Great Neighbor Award went to for contributions that include helping to make a home wheelchair-friendly for a Vietnam-era veteran who is a double amputee.
Wells Fargo Bank and its Team Member Network was given the Advocate Extraordinaire Award in appreciation for good deeds such as donating $50,000 to offset the cost of painting and installing safety/mobility upgrades for three homes belonging to low-income seniors.
Joanne Davidson: 303-809-1314, jdavidson@denverpost.com or twitter.com/joannedavidson
Tkm foundation gala
The TKM Foundation’s annual gala ties its theme to founder Kevin McNicholas’ age, and this year it was Agent 77: A License to Give. Joanne Davidson has more on the James Bond-themed evening in the Mile High Style blog: blogs.denverpost.com/style
