Below is the letter I wrote to the VP after hours of trying to work with the organizer. Still no…read moreresults. Based on the integrity of the organization in this situation, I would not trust them with funds donated to them...... On February 5th of this year, I learned about the Pikes Peak Challenge event for the brain Injury Alliance of Colorado. I learned of it from one of my 14er group memberships. I was immediately excited and wanted to work toward summiting Pikes Peak for a cause. It would be a synergistic partnership - I would be raising money for your organization, and you would be supporting my summit. Win win. I immediately posted my intentions on my Facebook page and asked for donations. I was overwhelmed by the immediate response of support I received from friends and family. It was super touching that this many people believed in me. I set my calendar for the date when the registration would open up. I asked folks to wait to send money, to be sure that the event would take place, and that I would indeed be able to participate on my end. Two and a half weeks before the challenge, I sent out the call for checks, and they came rolling in. I raised $490 fo the BIAC. I was excited, happy, and humbled by the support I was receiving. My reasons for choosing to support the BIAC was two-fold; 1) to summit a unique 14er with support and a shuttle back to the trailhead (it was to be my 15th fourteener) and 2) to support the mission of the BIAC. I worked in the disability support services department in a college in northern Wisconsin. I've seen what traumatic brain injuries do to people. It's pretty devastating. Also, a hiking friend of mine was attempting to summit one of the Wilsons last summer, when a rock came down, injuring another climber. My friend called EMS and stayed with the man until SAR was able to get to him. Six hours. The man was transported to the hospital - long story short - he experienced a TBI and will never be the same. As you might see, I fully support your mission, with personal emotional investment. I spent 6 months hiking and participating in a training program geared toward doing the challenge. Fully invested. As you might imagine, when you cancelled the event TO SUMMIT the peak, I was more than "crest-fallen". I stress TO SUMMIT, because that's what my monetary supporters were promised. If I did not summit, I would not take their money. That was the agreement. Because you cancelled the summit hike and its supporting services, I could no longer complete the challenge. Based on your commitment to me, and mine to you - the summit could not take place, and I could not hold up my end of the deal with my supporters. This brings me to my request for a refund for the entrance fee. I have contacted Tina Ziwak several times requesting this refund, and she had not been cooperative, which is why I'm turning to you. We have had several email interchanges, which I will happily forward to you, in which I felt she was less than helpful ... (Her words ... "Again, this event is to raise funds for BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS, not just so participants can say they hiked to the Summit, Barr Camp or in Manitou". And ... "We still provided t-shirts, lunch, transportation, etc. All the things that the event includes." In a nutshell, The Pikes Peak Challenge Event did not hold up their end of the deal, did not provide the supported summit hike and the shuttle back to the trailhead - which is what I signed up for - hence I was not able to provide my end of the commitment to my sponsors. I was not there for lunch or t-shirts. I was there to summit for a cause, as agreed upon. I was also not dong it just to boast that I had summited Pikes Peak as Tina eluded to in the above remark. I mailed the checks back to my supporters because I could not follow through on my commitment to them, I would thank you to do the same. I am looking forward to hearing from you, and will be most appreciative of any help you can provide.

I have been working with Franklin and cannot say enough about how helpful he has been. He has gone…read moreabove and beyond to assist me and I am immensely grateful for everything they have done. I would give 10 stars if I could!

The best place I have found to drop off donations. The 2 gentlemen were very friendly and unloaded…read moremy car quickly and carefully.

The gentlemen at the Maximus station are maximally pleasant and efficient to work with.read more

I've been volunteering for about a year now, and it's been a great experience. Project Angel Heart…read moremakes and delivers meals to thousands of Coloradans every week. It's well organized and you'll meet some really nice people if you join as a volunteer. You can decorate bags, prep meals, cook meals, deliver meals... there's something for everyone! Highly recommended!

Our friend Thomas Hails died much too young of AIDS, it is OK you know his name, he has been gone a…read morelong time and his family knows I took care of him. There have been giant holes in our hearts ever since he died. This is one of the reasons we always participate in "Dining Out For Life." The Angels took such good care of him before he passed, oh so many years ago. A simple check on him and the dropping off of food made me feel better when I couldn't be there. He would get a kick out of the idea that the ball-n-chain and I were out eating and drinking beer and toasting his name. "Drink to me" were Pablo Picasso's last words. Thomas was an artist and would have been down with that. There are always people at the event who have envelopes so you can drop off an extra bit of money for the cause. I highly encourage it. If I win the lotto, this is where my money is going.

Friends of man helped me get a portable air conditioner. It came today and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful ! Thanks for your help I appreciate it so much !

I found out about Friends of Man through the window clerk at my local post office. They helped my…read moresister with getting her a wheelchair. I wish they were more well known. They have all been in the medical profession at one time or another. Happily donated money online

Sold me a lemon water pump needs repairs shocks shot. I traded in a vehicle they sold for 15000 and…read moregave me a lemon. Have called them many times they ignore my messages I'm a widow and they took advantage of me.

I love that The Hands of the Carpenter serves single mothers by providing cars in fully working…read moreorder. Any donations, like mine, are taken in and made sure everything on the donated car is fully operational. It makes a huge difference to help this mother and see her family succeed.

I road tripped to Colorado in August 2025 to see family and to get rid of one of my (far too many)…read morestorage units. Once I opened the storage unit and saw how much stuff I didn't remember putting in it 3 years ago including a couple of large boxes of clothes. I do a lot of shopping at Goodwill but I prefer to donate my clothes to organizations like Clothes To Kids of Denver. I called them up and asked what kind of clothes they accepted. Note: they take all season clothes, shoes, hats, and accessories. That was great news because I had all of those things to donate including a few purses and a couple of bags. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They were deep into a major reorganization of all of the clothing donations which was massive! Denver: take your gently used clothing to Clothes To Kids it will go a long way to helping kids, teens, and adults get back on their feet.

Super nice stuff some personal can be a little rude at times but I try to work with some one else…read morewhen that's the case .

Small little shop with lots of good finds. Reasonable prices. I like bringing my donations here as…read morestaff is always very appreciative. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

It's a small shop, but if you find anything you are getting a great deal! There was a $1 rack…read moreoutside with some clothing, and inside a lot of the clothing racks were $4. You can't beat those prices at a thrift store! They also have a good mix of non clothing items and they have a good amount of pet items, most of which were new! I will definitely be coming back, and it's nice to know that supporting this store benefits such a great cause.

Beautiful well maintained paths, and a building with educational programs. Will come back when…read morethey're open for a few talks! Enjoy led walking around

I have been a member of the Autobahn society for twenty years. This location near Chatfield…read moreReservoir is absolutely beautiful. I attend the "Hootenanny" every year and it's always an amazing time. They have live music, owl shows and demonstrations, food and vendors. They have exceptional art from local artists for sale and arts and crafts for the kids. I donate money every year and paying the admission is simply a fun way to donate to the society. I really believe in the mission of the Autobahn Society and will continue to be a member for life.