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McDivitt Makes A Difference: Past Community Events
Safe and Sober Certificate of Recognition
On January 20, Major General Joseph Anderson of Fort Carson presented our law firm with a certificate of recognition for our ongoing Safe and Sober program. We’re proud to help keep everyone in our community safe, including all the brave men and women who serve our country.
The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner
We helped The Salvation Army serve its annual Thanksgiving dinner to area residents on November 23. We had a great time lending a hand to make sure everyone in our community had a warm holiday meal.
YMCA Zumbathon
We sponsored a Zumbathon at the Southeast Family Center/Armed Services YMCA. Proceeds benefit military family programs.
Bring a Turkey to Work Day
We raised $430 for Bring a Turkey to Work Day, which was sponsored by KLITE 106.3 and Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado.
Colorado Springs Go Red for Women Luncheon
Several ladies who work at the firm attended the Go Red for Women Luncheon on October 28, which helps bring awareness about the dangers of heart disease for women as well as raise money for the American Heart Association. The event included lectures, a silent auction, stress relieve classes, and more.
Baile de Halloween 2011
We were the main sponsor of the Baile de Halloween celebration at the Latin Dragon Night Club on October 28. Our firm provided the cash prizes for the best costume awards. See more photos.
Habitat for Humanity Project
On July 23, we continued our volunteer service with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity. See more photos. To learn how you can get involved with this important cause, visit www.pikespeakhabitat.org.
Hot Coffee Premier in Colorado Springs
In conjunction with the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, we hosted a debut viewing party for HBO 's documentary Hot Coffee on June 28. Watch the trailer and learn more about the movie.
Colorado Springs Start! Heart Walk
We took part in the Colorado Springs Start! Heart Walk on June 4 to help raise funds and awareness to help build healthier lives. Everyone had a great time, and the event raised a total of $131,158! Find more photos.
2011 Distracted Driving PSA Contest
We would like to congratulate Markus Koloszy, a 10th grade student at The Classical Academy, for winning this year 's video public service announcement contest! Markus spent more than 10 hours using his iPod Touch to record and edit his video, and he even enlisted the help of the local police department to create his entry. Mike and Karen McDivitt were pleased to award Markus with a $1,500 gift card and his school with a donation. See more photos.
DRIVE SMART Colorado High School Challenge
We were proud sponsors of the High School Challenge presented by Drive Smart Colorado Springs. Congratulations to Harrison High School for winning the challenge and thanks to all the students and educators who participated. See video entries.
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
We were excited to work with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity in January and help special families in Colorado Springs! See more photos.
Salvation Army Christmas Dinner
Thanks to our team members for serving dinner at The Salvation Army Colorado Springs & El Paso County on Christmas! Watch and read about Katrina.
Toys for Toys Toy Drive
We collected toys for nearly a month and donated them to help make a difference in the lives of our community 's youngest members. Learn how you can start a toy drive at your company or school.
The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 24, we joined our neighbors at The Salvation Army of Colorado Springs and El Paso County to help provide a wholesome Thanksgiving dinner for those less fortunate in our community. Learn how you can volunteer with The Salvation Army.
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
We raised nearly $350 for the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado s upcoming Thanksgiving festivities for those less fortunate in our community. Click here to learn more about the organization and how you can help make a difference, too!
Safe and Sober Free Ride Home: Halloween 2010
We provided 283 rides during our Halloween Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program! Thanks again to Yellow Cab of Colorado Springs for its continued support.
Community in Action—Clean Up Colorado Springs
We showed our civic pride and volunteered to help clean up sections of Colorado Springs by pulling weeds, collecting trash, and cleaning sidewalks on September 1.
Pikes Peak DUI Task Force Awards Ceremony
The law firm was recognized by the Pikes Peak DUI Task Force for its commitment to keeping area residents safe through its ongoing Safe and Sober Free Ride Home program.
Student PSA Contest Winner Presentation
Mike and Karen McDivitt recognized Air Academy High School student Jeffrey Stark for winning the firm's third annual video PSA contest with a Mac laptop equipped with movie-making software during a presentation ceremony at his school. Jeffrey's PSA also was placed on local television, and his school received a $1,000 donation from McDivitt Law Firm.
SET Wine Tasting
For the second year in a row, McDivitt Law Firm sponsored the SET Wine Tasting fundraiser that benefited the SET Family Medical Clinics, a nonprofit organization that provides basic medical health care and holistic health programs to uninsured, underinsured, and low income community members. Firm employees Damon Brune, Neil Whitmer, and Jonathan Stine attended the event, which was held on April 25 at The Warehouse restaurant and included a variety of wines, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction.
Administrative Professionals Day
Nearly 40 members of McDivitt Law Firm celebrated Administrative Professionals Day by having dinner at The Warehouse Restaurant. Director of Operations, and Elvis Presley fan, Cindy Sabbagh also was honored for being with the firm for 10 years and received a recognition plaque along with a collectible Elvis Jailhouse Rock telephone.
Cinco de Mayo 2010
McDivitt Law Firm joined in the local Cinco de Mayo festivities by offering the Safe and Sober program, which paid the way for 377 safe rides home!
St. Patrick's Day 2010
The Safe and Sober program ran from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, and provided nearly 350 safe rides home. Thanks to Yellow Cab of Colorado Springs for its continued assistance with our program!
Pine Creek High School DECA Competition
McDivitt Law Firm has donated thousands of dollars to local Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) Youth in Action students from Pine Creek High School to help further their competition against other DECA students in local, state, and national competitions.
New Year's Eve 2009
McDivitt Law Firm covered the cost of a record-breaking 870 cab rides home on New Year's Eve! At the time, the firm had paid for more than 3,600 safe rides home for those who needed a safe way home in Colorado Springs.
Drive Smart Colorado Springs High School Challenge
McDivitt Law Firm sponsored the High School Challenge presented by Drive Smart Colorado Springs. The 2009 winners—a group of students from Liberty High School—produced a video about the dangers of distracted driving and won the honor of having their video aired on local television!
Halloween 2009
This was the first time the firm sponsored the program on Halloween, which resulted in more than 640 free rides to area residents in need of a safe way home!
Cinco de Mayo 2009
During its first Cinco de Mayo Safe and Sober program, McDivitt Law firm paid for more than 200 safe rides home.
St. Patricks Day 2009
McDivitt Law firm paid for approximately 650 safe rides home on St. Patrick s Day. McDivitt Law Firm would like to thank Yellow Cab Company of Colorado Springs for its continued support of Safe and Sober.
McDivitt Law Firm PSA Contest 2009
McDivitt Law Firm invited local high school students to create public service announcements that encourage fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and the dangers of drinking and driving.
New Year's Eve 2008
Safe and Sober provided approximately 800 rides during New Year s Eve 2008 and will now be offered during St. Patrick 's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Halloween.
McDivitt Law Firm PSA Contest 2008
McDivitt Law Firm invited local high school students to create PSAs that encourage fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and/or the dangers of drinking and driving.
New Year's Eve 2007
The initial event, which ran from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., was launched on New Year 's Eve 2007 and provided more than 400 safe rides home.
Community Involvement
As a result of our community involvement, we've been honored to receive awards from the Colorado State Patrol Pikes Peak Region DUI Task Force, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Colorado.
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 23: Martinis & Manicures
Join us as we participate in this fun event to benefit the American Heart Association. A $30 ticket gets you a cocktail, appetizer, dessert and mini-manicure.
February 11: AHA Heart Ball
We're sponsoring a table at the American Heart Association's Heart Ball on Saturday, Feb. 11 at The Broadmoor as well as sponsoring cab rides home for the ball and the Dancing After Dark post-event. Tickets are available for purchase on the AHA website.
March 17: Safe and Sober, St. Patrick's Day
We'll be offering our Safe and Sober program from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Spring 2012: Annual Student PSA Contest
Details coming soon!
April 12: SET Wine Tasting
Join us at this event to benefit SET Family Medical Clinics, which provides healthcare to low-income individuals and families. The wine tasting event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery on West Cimarron Street.
June 2: AHA Heart Walk
We'll be participating in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk again this year. Learn more about how you be part of this great event.
Community News
- McDivitt Law Firm Uses New Website to Help Colorado Springs Charities
February 1, 2012 - Don't Wreck New Year's Eve—Get a Free Safe and Sober Ride Home
December 13, 2011 - Too Many Halloween Treats? Avoid a Tricky Situation, Get a Safe Ride Home
October 17, 2011 - D-38 teens learn how to be safer drivers
October 14, 2011 - Local Teen Uses Jail Cell and iPod to Get Distracted Drivers' Attention
May 17, 2011 - Steer Clear of Drunk Driving—Get a Free Ride Home on Cinco de Mayo
April 26, 2011 - Attorney Mike McDivitt Named Top Lawyer in "Best of the Springs"
Spring 2011
Drive Smart Colorado
View entries from the DRIVE SMART Colorado Springs High School Challenge.