08/22/2026
One week ago today, our community came together for an unforgettable evening at Pasta in the Park: Shelter from the Storm.
From the incredible generosity throughout the night to the creativity of our pasta teams and the powerful stories shared, this year's event was a tremendous celebration of what can happen when a community chooses to stand with survivors.
Congratulations to Roux and Rescue, the team from Wings Credit Union, for taking home the award for Best Pasta Sauce, and to Safe Harbor Sentinels, led by Donna Billek, for winning our inaugural Spirit Award! Thank you to every cook-off team that brought their flavor, creativity, and competitive spirit to the evening.
We are especially grateful to Wings Credit Union Colorado, our Presenting Matching Sponsor, whose generosity helped amplify the impact of giving throughout the night, and to Corwin Toyota Colorado Springs, our Visionary Sponsor, for once again making an extraordinary investment in TESSA's mission.
Most of all, thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, pasta team, guest, and community partner who made the evening possible. A week later, we're still feeling the energy and generosity of a community committed to being Shelter from the Storm for survivors and their children.
