Golden Rotary Foundation

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$30,000 Goal

Give a Little Magic. Make a Big Difference.

For many local children, the holiday season can be a time of uncertainty rather than celebration. The Miracle Shop is working to change that—one gift, one smile, and one child at a time.

With your generous monetary donation, we can purchase new, meaningful holiday gifts for 500+ local children in need, helping ensure they have something special to unwrap and enjoy during the holidays. Every contribution helps us bring the joy and excitement of the season to a child who might otherwise go without.

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What makes The Miracle Shop different than other holiday charities?

The Miracle Shop focuses on dignity for the parent/guardian of the child just as much as the new toy or gift.  Shoppers get to visit the shop and pay what they can for their child's gifts.  It's not a handout.  It's a purposeful setup that boosts the dignity for the parent and child with high-quality toys donated by the community.

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“I don’t think you realize what a difference you have made for us. This place is truly a miracle, and no words will ever be enough.” 

Ellen: parent shopper at The Miracle Shop 2025

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The Miracle Shop is a proud project of the Golden Rotary Foundation, bringing together community members who believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the magic of the holidays.

🎁 Your gift can help make a child’s holiday a little brighter.
Please donate today and help us make more holiday miracles possible in our local community.

Together, we can make a lasting difference in our community. Join us today.



Thank you for supporting local children to have brighter holidays!

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When you support the Golden Rotary Foundation, you’re joining a group of people of action who are dedicated to creating positive change – right here in our community and across the globe.

The Rotary 4-Way Test is a moral code for personal and business relationships that guides the membership.

  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?


Mission

The Rotary Club of Golden unites neighbors, friends, and leaders to serve our community and the world, creating positive, lasting change through service, fellowship, and humanitarian action. We connect leaders to serve local needs and global challenges, creating meaningful impact together.

The Miracle Shop, a project of The Rotary Club of Golden, is an annual holiday event widely anticipated by financially struggling families. High quality donated toys are sold at give-what-you-can prices, to parents or guardians. Over five hundred excited children wake up on Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah to miracle gifts provided by loving adults who also receive the gift of a gleeful child and a reinforced sense of community and dignity.

Background Statement

Since 1986, dedicated community members, neighbors, business leaders, and volunteers have united through the Golden Rotary Club to exchange ideas, inspire service, and create meaningful change throughout our community. While our mission is rooted in service, we also value the friendships, collaboration, and shared celebrations that make our work so rewarding.

With your support, we are able to continue:

Providing meals and resources for at-risk children and seniors in our community.

Awarding academic and leadership scholarships that help empower the next generation.

Expanding student mentoring and ethics programs that encourage leadership and character development.

Supporting quality-of-life projects that enhance the places where we live, work, and gather.

Every contribution helps strengthen our community and ensures these important efforts continue to make a lasting impact. There are many ways to get involved — attend a meeting or event, volunteer your time, or make a financial contribution to support our programs.

Together, we can continue building a stronger future for Golden & beyond. Join us in making a difference today.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Golden Rotary Foundation

Year Established

1986

Tax id (EIN)

84-1479121

Category

Public & Societal Benefit

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

PO BOX 18024
GOLDEN, CO 80402

Service areas

CO, US