History
In 1996 while in the midst of treatment for her second diagnosis of breast cancer--a terminal diagnosis--Donna Rogers told Vicki Tosher, friend and breast cancer survivor, she would not have money for living expenses for a twelve-week period. Some people told Donna to sell her home, an idea Donna and Vicki found absurd. Patients recovering from cancer treatment should not be forced to abandon the only place they feel safe and secure; their home.
With the support of many of Donna's friends and family who donated money, Donna remained in her home until, at the age of 53, she lost her battle with the disease.
Sense of Security was founded in the spirit of Donna's struggle.
In March 2000 SOS incorporated in the State of Colorado and in June 2000 we applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service. Despite not having this important designation, Sense of Security received multiple donations from people across the country who felt strongly about our work.
In recognition of these donations, Sense of Security advertised its services across the Front Range and began accepting applications in August for the Sustained Assistance Program, our only program service. In September we served our first two grantees. The IRS granted 501(c)(3) tax-exemption status in October 2000 and we began our work.
In April 2005 we introduced FAST™, the Financial Assistance Screening Tool, to help patients with life-threatening illnesses locate non-medical financial aid across the state of Colorado. In August FAST™ won the 2005 Innovate Project Award from the Colorado Cancer Coalition. In July 2005 we introduced our Urgent Needs Funds to supplement the work we started from the beginning with our Sustained Assistance Program.
The rest of our history is really contained in the pages of this web site. Over the past six years we have grown to serve people in 41 Colorado counties with over $600,000 committed to nearly 300 grantees. Support for our mission has been absolutely incredible. The women and men we serve in our program are inspiring, wonderful people who keep us motivated day in and day out. Some of them have shared their stories for you to read. Thier stories will appear randomly within the left column of this web site.
The organization has a volunteer Board of Directors who dedicates much time and energy to governing and fundraising for the organization for today and planning for the future.
Many foundations, organizations and corporations have made our work easy with their financial contributions. Acknowledge their generosity by visiting Supporters and letting them know you appreciate what they do for Sense of Security.
Newsletters can bring you up to speed on our fundraising activities and annual program successes. If you are interested in financial data, click on financial information for program expenses, tax returns, and organization spending.
Finally, if you have questions or comments, visit the FAQ page, call us at 303-669-3113.
We always welcome your feedback. Contact us anytime.
Thank you for visiting Sense of Security.
