Corporate Profile

CORPORATE PROFILE

www.christmasunlimited.org • www.networkforgood.org

Contact Information

Christmas Unlimited, Inc. Tel: (719) 597-1821

2204 E. Boulder Street Fax: (719) 597-2181

Colorado Springs, CO 80909 E-Mail: cuhq@hotmail.com

Structure

Established in 1923 and incorporated in 1964 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, #84-0567382.

Updated Colorado "non-profit in good standing" certificate issued 2007.

Non-sectarian and not a member of any umbrella fund raising organization.

Guided by a local volunteer Board of Directors.

For every $1 of program and administrative expenses, Christmas Unlimited returns $10 of product to needy families in the Pikes Peak region.

Partnerships with over sixty area community service agencies and schools.

Member of: Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Center For Non-Profit Excellence, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Senior Resource Council.

Mission

Christmas Unlimited serves children in El Paso and Teller counties, at or below the poverty level, with two distinctly different programs.

During the holiday season Christmas Unlimited distributes toys to the family’s adults in a store-like environment, allowing them to select gifts for their children. This method of distribution promotes family unity and parental self-worth — having an impact far beyond that of just making a child happy on Christmas Day.

Operation Back To School provides basic school supplies to families in need, giving their children an opportunity for success based on ability rather than economic advantage. There are two phases of distribution, one to individual families and the second directly to schools serving economically challenged neighborhoods.

Service Levels

Families served are from El Paso and Teller counties. Over the past six years 57% of the families served have been "one timers". During that time, only 7% of the families served have used the service every year.

Toy Distribution

School Supply Distribution

2003

12,299 children
$35 worth of gifts each

2003

4,188 students K-12
est. $18 in supplies each

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2004

11,800 children
$35-$40 worth of gifts each

2004

3,600 students K-12
est. $30 in supplies each

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2005

13,601 children
$35-$40 worth of gifts each

2005

2,700 students K-12
est. $30+ in supplies each

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2006

12,645 children
$35-$40 worth of gifts each

2006

2,377 students K-12
est. $30+ in supplies each

Supplies to many local Katrina evacuees.

Volunteer Program

In 2006 540+ volunteers contributed nearly 14,000 hours of service.

In 2006 61% the volunteers were 18 years old and younger.

CU is active with groups wanting to provide community service opportunities to young people: Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, church youth groups, Key Clubs, Honor Societies and Youth Ventures.

Auxiliary Programs

Christmas Unlimited provides material support to:
- Colorado Springs Police Department - Police & Clergy - Easter Seals H.E.A.R.S. Program - City Community Centers - Workout Ltd. - One Nation Walking, Candle Lighters, and others

In 1995 we adopted Christmas Is For Sharing, a program providing toys to children in protective environments.

In 1997 we began providing items to First Visitors in El Paso County, Bright Beginnings and Little Bear Hugs in Teller County -- counseling programs for at-risk parents of newborns.

In 1998 we launched Prescription Plush, a program providing stuffed animals to senior care facilities.

In 2001 we developed initiatives with the Pueblo Goodwill for both a holiday toy distribution and the distribution of school supplies.