Gazette Charities Foundation-El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund

The Empty Stocking Fund provides resources for local health and human service agencies in the Pikes Peak region on the front lines of helping people in crisis and assisting others in attaining self-sufficiency. Over the past 41 years, the Fund has raised more than $28 million. The Empty Stocking Fund team hopes to raise even more during the 2025-26 campaign season to meet the growing demand for services in our community.

The 2025-26 campaign will be held Thanksgiving Day through January 24, 2026.

Administrative costs are generously covered by The Anschutz Foundation, Gazette Charities Foundation, The Gazette, The Broadmoor, El Pomar Foundation and Pikes Peak Community Foundation.. Thanks to their contributions, 100% of the funds raised go directly to the agencies to support our neighbors in need.

Every dollar donated to the Empty Stocking Fund grows up to 50 percent through matching grants.

Bruni Foundation – Matches $1 for every $10 raised up to $100,000
Chapman Foundation – Matches $1 for every $5 raised up to $75,000
El Pomar Foundation – Matches $1 for every $3 raised up to $200,000

One donation. 20 agencies. A whole community served.

A donation to Empty Stocking Fund can transform lives. Every dollar donated to the campaign grows up to 50% through matching funds.

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Meet the Empty Stocking Fund Staff

Danielle Ramacciotti

Executive Director, Gazette Charities Foundation

Bio coming soon.

Kelly Spieker

Program & Events Manager, Gazette Charities Foundation

A proud Colorado native and graduate of Pikes Peak State College, Kelly has always had a passion for storytelling and communication. She began her professional journey at The Gazette in sales, where she quickly distinguished herself with drive and determination. However, as she navigated the corporate landscape, she discovered a true passion for marketing and event-planning.

In 2022, Kelly took a brief hiatus from The Gazette to lend her talents to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado Springs, an experience that further enriched her professional and personal growth. While at NAMI Colorado Springs, she worked tirelessly to raise awareness and support for mental health, a cause she feels deeply passionate about.

Outside of her professional life, Kelly is a talented dot mandala artist, a skill that requires patience, precision, and an eye for intricate patterns. This artistic endeavor is not just a hobby but also a part of her entrepreneurial spirit. Kelly owns a small business called the Adopted Alien Project, where she showcases and sells her unique “projects.” She is an avid Colorado Avalanche fan and loves to attend rock concerts, read and relax with her husband, Matthew, and their two furbabies, Spike and Buttons.