Nonprofit Network – July 11, 2014

“Community heroes,” from left, Cheryl Olson, Kathy Phifer, Glenn Good and Patrick Brady join United Way of Larimer County president and chief executive Gordan Thibedeau at United Way of Larimer County’s 12th annual State of the Community Luncheon on June 26 at Embassy Suites Loveland. Olson received the Health Hero Award for her work as a board member of the former Larimer Center for Mental Health, now known as Touchtone Health Partners, and other mental-health and substance abuse organizations. Phifer received the Education Hero Award for her volunteer work with youth in Larimer County schools. Good, former executive director of Catholic Charities, won the Live United Community Collaboration Award for serving in leadership roles at homeless shelters and a group devoted to High Park Fire recovery. Brady received the Income Hero Award for his fundraising efforts and support of charities such as United Way, Catholic Charities, Fort Collins Housing Authority and Food Bank for Larimer County.