The Kelly Smith Employment Center reached over 4,000 people with disabilities across the state of Colorado last year. Over 2,800 people have received case counseling and information services regarding social security benefits and returning to work, and over 1,000 annually received intensive case management around benefit planning issues and work. Additionally, over 300 people have been reached by a skilled job placement team with over 100 people signing up for services to date. The youth mentoring program served over 45 youth from three different Denver area schools. Over 55 youth were actively recruited for the program with 45 youth entering and completing the program.

Statewide, Cerebral Palsy of Colorado serves over 39,000 people with a wide variety of abilities through early education, family support and referral services and the employment program. Today, the entire Smith family, including son Mike Smith Jr., wife Diane, daughter Dena Krenik, husband Dave Krenik and honoree Kelly Smith host the premier wine and culinary event. The event draws up to 1,000 people, all there to enjoy reserve wines, exquisite cuisine and to benefit the well respected non-profit, Cerebral Palsy of Colorado. Wine in the Pines generates $150,000 to $200,000 a year, specifically for The Kelly Smith Employment Center. Please visit www.cpco.org to learn more.