FOUNDATION HELPS WITH HUNT

Jill Tucker
The Daily Times-Call

LONGMONT -- The Vector Foundation's (MCTF) sole purpose to to help find Colorado's missing children.

The non-profit organization began operating out of Longmont in 1993 to assist law enforcement agencies looking for the overwhelming number of children that have run away or been abducted by a family member.

"We do whatever it takes in the investigative realm to develop leads," said Rogers, the foundation's executive director.

Operating on an annual budget of $42,000, Rogers is the only paid employee, while about 10

volunteers assist in various administrative and investigative activities.

He added, however, he essentially has worked for free for some time.

"My concern is the safety and well-being of the children," Rogers said.

Although the Vector Foundation is handling about four cases of missing children right now, he hopes that pledges and contributions will help to expand the geographical and numerical scope of their work.

Interviewing neighbors and friends, checking records and sometimes performing surveillance are just a few of the types of things Rogers does to help law enforcement find the kids.