The Bridge Emergency Shelter Board of Directors wants to express our thanks to the generous people of the community who helped make our Soups of the World Fundraiser a success. Due to a generous matching grant, we were able to raise over $11,000.

Thank you to the staff of Montezuma-Cortez High School and School District Re-1 for facilitating our use of the high school.

Thanks to all the soup makers and soup servers: Gerry Hart, Mike Hart, Ann Haspels, Kristen Tworek, Hannah Hall, Deb Keel, Jeremy Yarbrough, the Advanced Culinary Class of Montezuma-Cortez High School, Mike and Terry Tito, Sharon Beckham, Pam Wheat and Americorp Volunteers.

A special thanks to our auctioneer, Todd King, who did a fantastic job.

Thanks to the crew who helped set up, clean up and facilitate the auction: Graham Johnson, Ty Keel, Atticus and Abram , Kristen Tworek, Nicola Shanks (who did a smashing job of decorating), The Theresa Wilson Family, Regan McKinney and the crew from The Bridge .

The following businesses contributed to our event: Dunton Hot Springs, Willowtail Springs, Kuchus Restaurant, Steve Keetch Motors, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Shilohs Restaurant,The Pie Maker, City Market, Pioneer Printing, Cliff Rose High Desert Gardens , The Baymont Inn and Town and Country Furnishings

A special thanks to all the people who prepared wonderful desserts for the auction and for those who bid so generously.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors

The Bridge Emergency Shelter