GPHC Command Central: Snapshots In Time
GPHC Is As Strong As The Voices We Represent
By Lori Midson
Executive Director, GPHC, Inc.
I’m a habitual reflector, the kind of person who frequently contemplates the past, the present and the future.
As we inch toward the halfway point of 2024 and steamroll toward our event season (Garden Walk, 4th of July Parade, Home Tour & Street Fair and Fall Fest), all of us at Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. (GPHC) are looking forward to the busy months ahead.
We’re also reflecting on what we accomplished in 2023, as well as the issues we’re prioritizing as we forge ahead. To that end, we’re excited to share our 2023 Impact Report, which highlights the organization’s achievements, advocacy initiatives, board projects and goals. We encourage you to read through the report, available in its entirety at greaterparkhill.org/about-us/annual-reports/.
The following are a few quick snapshots of our accomplishments from last year — many of which were fulfilled because of the support and generosity of all of you.
• 443 Member Households
• 6,326 Total Volunteer Hours
• 4,671 People Served Via The Food Pantry
• 48,000 Pounds Of Food Distributed Via The Food Pantry
• 887 Total In-Kind Donations
• 259 People Who Have Donated to GPHC Four Years In A Row
• 525 First-Time Donors
• 11 GPHC Community Food Programs & Events
• 15 Newspaper Journalism Awards
• 7 Years As a Certified Green Business
• 6 Years In The Sustainable Neighborhood Network
GPHC Membership
Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. is a membership-based registered neighborhood organization, and we truly are only as strong as the voices we represent. The more members we have, the bolder and more persuasive our collective voice becomes. To renew your GPHC membership — or to become a member — sign up at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/become-a-member/ or drop off a check (and say hello) at our office, at our office, 2823 Fairfax St. We look forward to serving you, listening to your ideas and input and working collaboratively on projects, programs and issues.
GPHC Community Meeting
Our next community meeting, which is open to the public, is Thursday, June 6, and we’d love to have you attend. Our meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. To learn more about presenting at a monthly community meeting, or to view the agenda, go to greaterparkhill.org/join-us/community-meetings/.
Thank you, as always, to our current members, donors and volunteers for your kindness, in-kind and financial contributions, involvement and dedication to GPHC. You are so appreciated.
Essential Food Pantry Needs
We accept food and toiletry donations between 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. We also accept donations on Saturday by appointment. The GPHC office is 2823 Fairfax St. Non-expired donations can also be dropped off in the bins inside Mayfair Liquors at 13th and Krameria, and the Park Hill Branch Library at Montview and Dexter. Our food pantry needs are updated weekly on our website: greaterparkhill.org/food- programs/emergency-food-pantry/. If you’re at the grocery store, please consider donating a few items from the list below:
• Cereal
• Bags of white rice
• Bags/boxes of mashed potatoes
• Canned refried, kidney, pinto, baked and white beans
• Black-eyed peas
• Bags of dried beans
• Macaroni and cheese
• Dried pasta (all kinds)
• Tomato sauce and tomato paste
• Cornbread/muffin/biscuit mixes
• Canned ravioli and pasta
• Canned fruit
• Canned tuna and salmon
• Corned beef hash and Spam
• Hearty soups and stews
• Instant coffee packets
• Small can openers
• Hygiene products/toiletries
If you’d like to schedule a donation outside of our office hours, send an email to director@greaterparkhill.org or call 303-388-0918. While we’re always grateful for your donations, please be mindful of food expiration dates. We do not accept expired food items. And please do not leave donations outside our office door.
The following organizations and individuals donated to and volunteered with Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. last month:
Churches, Groups and Businesses
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Cure D’Ars Catholic Church
Curtis Park Deli
Dahlia Campus Farms and Gardens
Denver Food Rescue
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Food Bank of the Rockies
Mayfair Liquors
Messiah Community Church
Park Hill United Church of Christ
Park Hill United Methodist Church
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Starbucks
Sprouts Farmers Market
The Denver Beer Company
The Forte Group, Inc.
Individuals and Families
Karen Adkins and Brian Moore
Carol Ahnen
Sylvia Aldena
Janey and Harmon Alpert
Federico Alvarez
Margie Anderson
Laura Anthony
Selene Arca
Penny Ashley-Lawrence
Roslyn Barhaugh
Sari Berman
Simon Blamires
Jasmine Brubaker
Bruce and Brenda Campbell
Buffy and Vernon Naake
Jennifer Calderone
Inga Calvin
Stephanie Ceccato and Michael Heringslack
Cindy and John Sawyer
Sebbie and Terry Coleman
Jenny & Doug Cox
Emma Cummings
David & Andy Chen Gauthier
Abigail Dice
Casey Dinger
Anonymous Donors
Erin Donovan
Mandy Doria
Amelia Drumwright
Duane and Jean Gall
Judy Faught
Margie and Larry Feinberg
Erynn Fish
Denise Fisher
Anne & Joe Frank
Gary and Carolyn Martyn
David Gehlert and Heather Colliander
Lida Giachetti
Bobbi Gillis
Princess Gray
Tanya L. Greer
Gretchen Groth
Erica Gutierrez
Laraine Guyette
Lisa Haddox
Linda & Charles Hamlin
Eliza Harper
Amy Harris
Pam and Duke Hartman
Jake Higdon
Cynthia Hine
Ashley Hofwolt
Susan and Steve House
John Imbergamo
Jack and Pam Farrar
Bill Juraschek
Justin and Alison Bresler
Cynthia and Ed Kahn
Tim and Sally Kennedy
James Klett
Lana and James Cordes
Cle Lewis
Liz and James Cameron
Lola and Arlen Hershberger
Mary Jo Lorenz
Lori Midson
Natalie and Patrick Love
Carol Maclennan
Marcia Lamb and Jackson Turnacliff
Margaret Gourd-Barrett and James Barrett
Mary Jo Stark and Edward Larock
Matthew and Elizabeth Spohn
Kerry McClauss
Tara McLain Manthey
Babette and Randy McQueen
Laurel and Steve Mohr
Emily Morgan
Norman Mueller and Christy Murphy
Christina naff
Nancy Connick and Diane Jankowski
Chuck E Nelson
June Nery
Nora and Reid Neureiter
Chris and Erin Nielsen
Jack Nuanos
Linda Poletti and J. Madden
Barbara Redmond and Mark Kochever
Paul and Linda Redstone
Mary Salsich
Karin Schumacher
Heather Selph
Eloise Smith
Mary Jo Starmer
Ruth Steiner
Nancy Steinfurth
Stephen and Wendy Kaeuper
Christopher Stewart
Michele Swenson
Anne Tengler
Dan Thatcher
Catherine Thompson
Wendi Torres
Madeline J. White
Chris & Sherry Williams
Dean and Marsha Woodward
Dick and Lorie Young
Food Pantry Volunteers
David Addor
Ursula Boldt
Bruce Campbell
Emily Clark
Linda Davis
Audrey Diamontopoulis
Larea Edwards
Carol Flank
Andy Hartman
Betsy Post
Mark Pressey
Carole Robertson
Deb Rosenbaum
Heather Selph
Piper Stevens
Newspaper Bundlers
Hank Bootz
Martha Douglas
Denise Fisher
Maria Flora
Laurel Mohr
Mike Quigley
Mary Salsich
Shoshi Shaw