Top photo (pictured from left to right):
Bobby Gallegos, Val Katalenic,
Teresa McClatchey and Tim Johnson.
As part of their annual tradition to bring cheer to children in need over the holidays, Human Bean Northern Colorado hosted a toy drive from Nov. 6-30. Customers brought new and unwrapped gifts for young children and teens to any of the 10 drive-thru locations. Donations were distributed to Santa Cops of Weld County, Life Stories and Serve 6.8 to deliver to children in their respective communities.
“We are incredibly grateful to our community and our amazing staff who came together to make this toy drive such a success,” says Valerie Katalenic, senior manager for The Human Bean. “Every box of toys represents generosity, kindness and a shared commitment to supporting local families and nonprofits during the holiday season.”
The Human Bean kicked off the drive on Nov. 6 with representatives from each nonprofit serving as guest baristas at one of their locations:
- Santa Cops of Weld County were at 3310 23rd Ave. in Evans
- Life Stories were at 3665 W. 10th St. in Greeley
- Serve 6.8 were at 6180 E. Crossroads Blvd. in Loveland
Additionally, 10 percent of sales made at each of the three locations on Nov. 6 were donated to the effort.
Through the generosity of loyal customers and dedicated team members, Human Bean Northern Colorado donated $319.03, along with many boxes of toys to Santa Cops of Weld County.
Santa Cops of Weld County serves to promote a positive relationship between children and the law enforcement in their respective communities. Volunteers from the county’s police department hand delivers toys to children of families who apply to their program. Learn more about Santa Cops of Weld County at greeleypd.com/santa-cops.
A check for $289.19, along with many boxes of toys, were presented to Life Stories. Pictured below from left to right: Verniece Thomas and Val Katalenic.
Life Stories began in 1989 when United Way of Weld County recognized the need to improve the community’s response to child abuse. Today, the organization works to investigate criminal cases of child abuse and provides support for victims and non-offending family members. To learn more about Life Stories, visit lifestoriesweld.org.
A check for $347.14 were presented to Serve 6.8. Pictured below from left to right: Val Katalenic and Ashlee Schmitt.
Located in Loveland, Serve 6.8 is a Christian nonprofit that specializes in mobilizing, resourcing and connecting the local church to care for people in Northern Colorado. They partner with more than 50 churches to provide direct care to those in need. For more information about Serve 6.8, visit serve68.org.
