Fort Collins Photographer Craig Vollmer

Fort Collins photographer Craig Vollmer has been supporting The Matthews House through his photography for over 5 years now!

He has cheerfully shown up at event after event and helped us capture many memorable images.

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Craig is a great example of the community support we receive and depend on here at The Matthews House.

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These are just a few examples of the hundreds (maybe thousands) of photos he has taken over the years for us.

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When he is not helping us out you will most likely find Mr. Vollmer shooting or editing photos from weddings. He has been a wedding photographer for over 10 years now and he is amazing!

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So the next time you are at one of our events and you see the always smiling Craig Vollmer behind the camera be sure to say thanks for us! And next time you are in need of a photographer, check him out at craigvollmerphotography.com.

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Thanks Craig! You are the best!

Winter Volunteer Excellence Award

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We’re proud to announce Ken and Suzanne Smith, recipients of The Matthews House Winter Volunteer Excellence Award. They have been truly devoted to The Matthews House in word and deed for over 4 years. Let’s hear a little bit more from them: So, where ya from? Ken: Colorado native, Colorado Springs, CSU graduate Suzanne: California…

Meth… Not Even Once

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Five of our youth joined the Colorado Meth Project for a Poster Prevention Workshop at Half Moon Arts Center here in Fort Collins. Colorado is currently the #7 state in the US for total Meth users 12 years or older – this is astounding. At The Matthews House we see the effects of methamphetamine nearly…

What We’ve Been Up To At The Matthews House

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We’ve got so much going on at The Matthews House these days and we wanted to share a few things with you. Young Mom’s Group: It has been so much FUN this fall hanging out with our young mom’s.  These young women are a great example of patience, endurance, and love.  Though their children might…

Merry Christmas

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We Live In An Amazing Community! Recently, we celebrated Christmas with over 50 of our youth, along with more than 20 volunteers, community members, and staff! Our youth took a horse drawn wagon ride from The Matthews House to Everyday Joe’s Coffee House through Old Town just as it started to snow.  They were met…

Christmas Shopping To Support The Matthews House

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Support The Matthews House and get some Christmas shopping done! Stamp World Online recently donated Maple cutting boards for us to sell and raise some money. They retail for $30, but we are selling them for $20 and 70% goes directly to The Matthews House. These boards were manufactured and engraved here in Ft Collins…

Colorado Gives Day is the Perfect Day to Donate

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We know this is a busy time of year but we have a special event we’d like you to add to your calendar. Don’t worry this is an easy one that wont take much of your time. On December 6, 2011, Colorado citizens will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits like…

Thanks For Making Hoopla For Hope A Huge Success

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Hoopla for Hope, which took place on November 10th, was a huge success for The Matthews House! Over 200 people showed up to the Fort Collins Country Club to have a rock’n 1950′s style good time. They enjoyed live performances from the likes of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Judy Garland. SugarMill Productions was also on…

Happy Thanksgiving From Everyone At The Matthews House

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Thanksgiving is a special holiday that is traditionally centered around spending time with family. For many of the youth in our community though holidays like Thanksgiving are just another reminder that they do not have the positive support of a family that so many take for granted. Which is why, with the spirit of gratitude…

Primp Hair Studio Gives Thanks By Supporting The Matthews House

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Primp Hair Studio & Boutique in Fort Collins is collecting donations items for The Matthews House thru December 1st. Anyone who brings in an item off of the following list will be entered to win a salon package worth over $100! In addition, anyone who donates a gift certificate will receive $10 off one service…