Denver Nonprofits and Charities

I have been donating to Wings Guatemala for over 15 years. I also visited their offices 10 years ago.<br>Wings Guatemala is a great organization. They do excellent work in helping women and families to plan their desired family size. They also help to improve women's health.<br>I will continue to donate and support for years to come. The best way to help the world and the environment is to prevent unwanted pregnancies and improve women's health.

VIRGIE NEEDS YOUR HELP. <br> <br>SHE DESPERATLEY WANTS TO REMAIN IN HER HOME . BUT HER NEED TO BE HOYA LIFTED OUT OF THE BED , REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE , THE BED IS NOT OF CODE , AND OUT OF HER THREE INSURANCES ,NIETHER WILL GIVE HER A FULLY ELECTRIC BED. WITH HER DAUGHTER AS THE SOLE CARGIVER NEEDS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT IN THE HOME. WITHOUT THE BED, ROLL IN SHOWER, AND CELING TRACK HOYA LIFT ,SHE FEARED SHE WOULD BE SENT TO A NURSING HOME. <br> <br>VIRGIE’S HEARBREAKING SITUATION IS A CALL TO ACTION . YOUR SUPPORT COULD BE THE LIFELINE SOMEONE LIKE HER DESERVES TO STAY IN HER HOME . FROM FAULT NOT OF HER OWN SHE WAS PUT IN THIS BEDBOUND SITUATION. <br> <br> WILL YOU SEND A GIFT OF $25,$50, IR $100 TO SUPPORT HER GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN https://gofund.me/1e2c2a5a <br>YOUR GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WILL HELP TO REMAIN IN THE COMFORT AND FAMILIARITY OF HER OWN HOME. <br>WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE <br> <br>

We have known Shadhika for the past few months now. Their partnership with us started this year it has been a great engagement with them. <br> <br>Firstly being a grant making organisation that believes in trust based philanthropy, we can truly see the shift in power that they are making as a donor. They trust in our work and they partner with us in our journey of growth in our vision and also in the dreams of our girls and communities that we work with. <br> <br>It is an honour for us to be associated with them especially in the work that we do to promote girl's leadership and gender equity. Their support is truly valued. <br> <br>Shannon Dona Massar <br>Co Founder and Director <br>Faith Foundation <br>Shillong Meghalaya, India

Below is the letter I wrote to the VP after hours of trying to work with the organizer. Still no results. Based on the integrity of the organization in this situation, I would not trust them with funds donated to them......<br><br>On February 5th of this year, I learned about the Pikes Peak Challenge event for the brain Injury Alliance of Colorado. I learned of it from one of my 14er group memberships. I was immediately excited and wanted to work toward summiting Pikes Peak for a cause. It would be a synergistic partnership - I would be raising money for your organization, and you would be supporting my summit. Win win. I immediately posted my intentions on my Facebook page and asked for donations. I was overwhelmed by the immediate response of support I received from friends and family. It was super touching that this many people believed in me. I set my calendar for the date when the registration would open up. I asked folks to wait to send money, to be sure that the event would take place, and that I would indeed be able to participate on my end. Two and a half weeks before the challenge, I sent out the call for checks, and they came rolling in. I raised $490 fo the BIAC. I was excited, happy, and humbled by the support I was receiving.<br><br>My reasons for choosing to support the BIAC was two-fold; 1) to summit a unique 14er with support and a shuttle back to the trailhead (it was to be my 15th fourteener) and 2) to support the mission of the BIAC. I worked in the disability support services department in a college in northern Wisconsin. I've seen what traumatic brain injuries do to people. It's pretty devastating. Also, a hiking friend of mine was attempting to summit one of the Wilsons last summer, when a rock came down, injuring another climber. My friend called EMS and stayed with the man until SAR was able to get to him. Six hours. The man was transported to the hospital - long story short - he experienced a TBI and will never be the same. As you might see, I fully support your mission, with personal emotional investment.<br><br>I spent 6 months hiking and participating in a training program geared toward doing the challenge. Fully invested. <br><br>As you might imagine, when you cancelled the event TO SUMMIT the peak, I was more than "crest-fallen". I stress TO SUMMIT, because that's what my monetary supporters were promised. If I did not summit, I would not take their money. That was the agreement. Because you cancelled the summit hike and its supporting services, I could no longer complete the challenge. Based on your commitment to me, and mine to you - the summit could not take place, and I could not hold up my end of the deal with my supporters.<br><br>This brings me to my request for a refund for the entrance fee. I have contacted Tina Ziwak several times requesting this refund, and she had not been cooperative, which is why I'm turning to you. We have had several email interchanges, which I will happily forward to you, in which I felt she was less than helpful ...<br><br>(Her words ... "Again, this event is to raise funds for BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS, not just so participants can say they hiked to the Summit, Barr Camp or in Manitou". And ... "We still provided t-shirts, lunch, transportation, etc. All the things that the event includes." <br><br>In a nutshell, The Pikes Peak Challenge Event did not hold up their end of the deal, did not provide the supported summit hike and the shuttle back to the trailhead - which is what I signed up for - hence I was not able to provide my end of the commitment to my sponsors. I was not there for lunch or t-shirts. I was there to summit for a cause, as agreed upon. I was also not dong it just to boast that I had summited Pikes Peak as Tina eluded to in the above remark. <br><br>I mailed the checks back to my supporters because I could not follow through on my commitment to them, I would thank you to do the same. I am looking forward to hearing from you, and will be most appreciative of any help you can provide.

DYAO is an exceptional organization that provides professional-level orchestral experiences to Denver area youth. The students are challenged by traditional orchestral repertoire - pieces deemed tricky by many adult professional orchestras - as well as compositions by living composers. They participate in really interesting and engaging collaborations with other artistic groups - theater companies, taiko drums! - keeping their offerings fresh and creative. Youth serious about music need to be involved in DYAO.

WFCO in an incredible and impactful organization serving Colorado women and their families. As a woman of color in Colorado, it is so wonderful to know that there is an organization that is serving the interests of all woman in the name of equity.

Simply put, this organization saves lives! Their services are far-reaching and impactful. The staff are top-notch experts with a love for the work they do!

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is the largest performing arts organization in the Rocky Mountain region and the largest endowed LORT theatre in the United States. The theatre productions of the DCPA are of the highest caliber anywhere as are their presentation of Broadway Touring Shows. Also, they have one of the best theatre education and outreach departments in the region. The physical plant and venues of the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) are arguably the finest of any city in the nation and matched in size only by Lincoln Center in New York. The DCPA is DPAC's largest customer and has right of first refusal for access to these facilities. The DCPA has lofty goals and aspirations and an annual operating budget to match those priorities. Though much of their funding is through the private Helen G. Bonfils Foundation, they do accept public monies via the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) of the City and County of Denver, Colorado. The SCFD funds local arts organizations through the disbursement of sales tax revenue collected for qualifying entities. The DCPA is one of the SCFD's largest beneficiaries. The DCPA is always fundraising and never seems to have adequate funding, according to senior management. The organization is hampered by antiquated business and hiring practices and poor treatment of some of the most talented employees in the industry. Though recent management changes would suggest these issues may be changing, upper management is still the old guard and reluctant to progress. The DCPA promotes itself and is classified as a non-profit. Yet revenue streams could easily justify the organization operating as a for-profit enterprise, if modern business practices, fiscal discipline, and for-profit mindset were to be adopted by the company. There have been documented and questionable incidents of funds being used for paying off disgruntled employees by senior management. The company states that only 60% (give or take a few percentage points) of the cost of productions are covered by the retail cost of tickets. The balance of those costs is met via public money and donations. Why should the government be subsidizing the DCPA's patron's recreational activities when ticket prices could be raised to cover production cost? The DCPA is at its core a decent organization, especially in regard to the creative and talented people it employs. However, as a non-profit organization in the traditional, technical, and needy sense, income and revenue should not be a problem and donations and charity better spent on more needy concerns within the theatre community.

My daughter has been with Phamaly for the last 4 years and she has blossomed and grown. We love this unique professional theater group. Mom

I'm very blessed to have this ministry over the years. When I was at my worst, broken by my sin here was your ministry! I've benefited from your courses for almost 20 years. I've done them while incarcerated and as a free man. Thank you for your part in my growing in grace and knowledge of Lord Jesus Christ!

Claire the lady the answers the phone is Not helpful at all shes always mad she treat you really bad never helps you and when you call for an appoiment she makes excuses like call us next monday we are really bussy we dont have help and everytime you call is the same

The Rolling Stones and Classical Music - How my father taught me to find satisfaction in music<br><br>One of my first musical memories is my father pounding his hands to the beat of the Rolling Stones on the steering wheel of our car. The music was loud, his voice was bad, and his rhythm was questionable &ndash; but he was free.<br><br>Fast-forward a few years to a nervous sixth grader sitting at attention in the flute section in the middle school orchestra. Instruments up, and the first notes of a piece called &ldquo;Prelude and March&rdquo; filled the room. It wasn&rsquo;t Vivaldi or Tchaikovsky, but it was classical. <br><br>My father was in the audience that night and for many years to come. He didn&rsquo;t know the rules of attending a classical concert, and couldn&rsquo;t intellectualize about the sophistication of the harmony or the variation of the music. But he was happy just the same to listen to and engage with the music. Always tapping his hands to the beat.<br><br>My father taught me that what mattered most wasn&rsquo;t my skill in playing music, or my knowledge of the music. It was my ability to connect with it &ndash; regardless of genre &ndash; and to find satisfaction in the notes. <br><br>Now, after retiring as a musician, I continue to help others find satisfaction in music by supporting the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (www.denverphilharmonic.org). As a community orchestra, we aim to redefine the way our community experiences and engages with classical music. <br><br>Sometimes this means our concerts are noisy with audiences clapping between movements, and with kids getting up to go to the bathroom before intermission. And we do things differently. We tweet during concerts as a form of community outreach and spend time making sure our audience understands the music through pre-concert chats. Our musicians and our audiences come together at post-concert receptions where no question or comment is off limits. <br><br>I am compelled to serve as a board member, volunteer and donor to the DPO to make sure a diverse group of people are able to find satisfaction in classical music. It thrills me when I see a kid&rsquo;s face light up at the first notes and tap a parent&rsquo;s shoulder to say &ldquo;they really like it!&rdquo; And I love to hear feedback after concerts from people who have never experienced a classical concert before, and were thankful both for the music and for the welcome they received. <br><br>This year, I found a new reason to support the DPO. I become a mother to a little boy. Andrew is 8 months old, and the joy of my life. In addition to regular mothering tasks, I take very seriously my job to be his cultural ambassador. He&rsquo;s already attended a concert (even though start time is past his bedtime), and we spend time each week listening to music, singing together and shaking baby-friendly instruments to the beat. <br><br>I don&rsquo;t know if Andrew will be a musician, but I do know that he will find satisfaction in it &ndash; regardless of his knowledge or skill level.<br>

I am a big supporter of the Mission of Water for People. I am a bit interested on why Pope Francis is pushing Water.org? Any feedback on possible reasons.

I have been supporting Colorado Youth At Risk (CYAR) for 6 years because I believe in their mission and have seen the results of the work they do with teenagers. I have met many youth who, with the help and training CYAR provides, have redirected their lives into what they always wanted it to be but never thought it could be. I have witnessed many times youth have the emotional or intellectual breakthrough they needed to make the first or the final step to the type of life they want to lead. This organization trains everyone involved with it, the youth, their mentors, their staff. I believe that providing financial support to CYAR is the best value I can get in terms of positive changes to the members of my community. I would like to see the organization get enough donations to enable them to take it's training state wide as the name implies. <br> <br>I also enjoy a sizable benefit in state tax reduction now that CYAR is part of the Denver Enterprise Tax Zone credit. Donations over $250 get are eligible for a 25% tax credit.

Community Sailing of Colorado, or CSC as it is popularly referred to, was established in 1995 on Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization was developed by Steven Frank, who recognized the need for a well organized program to promote and educate kids in the Denver area through sailing. Community Sailing of Colorado operates a Youth Summer Sailing Program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 17 inside the Cherry Creek and Boulder Reservoirs. CSC hosts week-long Learn To Sail Camps, Intermediate Camps, Advanced Camps, Adult Classes and a Summer Drop-In Sailing Program that allows access to sailing after they learn how to sail. CSC’s summer sailing program operates Monday through Friday during the months of June, July and August. Camps are conducted on the Cherry Creek Reservoir in Greenwood Village, Colorado and the Boulder Reservoir. Youngsters learn basic sailing on Optimists, Prams and Pico’s. Youngsters earn advanced sailing privileges as they earn ratings. With each successive rating Junior sailors can progressively earn the privilege to sail more complex boats, learn racing, sail further from the sailing beaches and help teach others to sail.

Earth Force has been instrumental in creating an environment for service learning for children through various programs across the United States. Students study the concept of what makes a community and how to assist communities in their needs. They explore their local area, connect to various constituencies, and identify several projects that seem essential to the health and welfare of their community. As a group, these children, with the help of the Earth Force process, democratically decide what project is the most necessary. At this juncture they become educated on the issue, why it is an issue, and the reason there is such a need in this area. After looking at the issue, they explore various ways of mitigating the problem and put together data that explains what needs to be done and how this can be accomplished. The outcomes have been profoundly wonderful: (1) one group found there were higher amounts of lead in the drinking water of a community with the highest amounts in the poorer areas. They came up with a solution that pleased their local city council and mayor and helped eliminate in part, the issue. (2) A group of teachers who went through this process so they in turn could do this in their classrooms found five projects for energy savings at a U.S. Forest facility, Land Between the Lakes - Brandon Spring in TN/KY. The outcome was they had made recommendations to install LED lighting in one large building, the costs of which would be amortized in the first year; savings of 92,000 gallons of water by the replacement of top load washers to front loaders - as well as energy for pumping the water from the well, hot water, etc.; a new energy efficient stove that has saved on air conditioning and energy lost in the industrial kitchen since the old Viking stove took half of a day to melt butter. Earth Force bridges the gap between learning and service, between purposeful problem solving and Core Content, between school and community, between parents and students. Their work also has been successful in motivating children to contribute to their communities and to become engaged in working hard to be the "best that they can be." Undoubtedly Earth Force, their staff, their programs are indicators of a passionate approach to making education purposeful not only for children, but in the context of community. I have seen their work first-handed, and the outcomes with children and adults have been profoundly exceptional and successful.

Among the oldest continuously operating women’s press clubs in the nation, the Denver Woman’s Press Club holds programs for members and the community in its historic clubhouse. It’s a unique and inviting gathering place for professional and aspiring women writers and symbolically represents the strength, resiliency, and relevancy of our club, which is still going strong 12 decades since our founding in 1898. DWPC scholarships are awarded annually to promising young women writers pursuing their education.

My 10 year old son attended his first year at the Porter-Billups summer program. He completed the program and enjoyed the opportunities given. However, the following year we received a welcome letter for him to attend the upcoming summer. The very first day of him attending I was told he was not invited back to the program due to his personality not fitting their quote on quote leadership expectations. I received not a letter, email or phone call advising me of this information. Ms. Hassler was very cold and made every excuse why he was not invited back nor did she care to explain more. I was in total shock. I had high hopes for this program. Was it not designed to encourage the youth whom are doing well academically and displaying good behavior?

Our local Denver ‘Two Spirit’ organization and Native American based community has been familiar with NNAAPC (National Native American Aids Prevention Center) for more than a decade. Their contributions to the National Native, local communities and ‘Two Spirit’ communities have been a valuable asset in the health and wellness of many tribal communities. Their mission to appropriately educate, advocate, develop policies, sustain research and support healthy behavioral practices among indigenous communities is impeccable. <br>Much of their social marketing campaigns have influence other non-profit organization and governmental agencies to follow their model in developing positive messages for their communities to utilize. HIV/AIDS have devastated much of our indigenous communities and have culminated an advocacy among leader within our communities. Leader such as Isadore Bonnie (San Carlos Apache), Elton Naswood (Diné), Michelle Enfield (Diné), Trudie Jackson (Diné) are among a national few, making a difference, working with NNAAPC to deliver and train these agencies. <br>We the Two Spirit National Cultural Exchange, Inc have recently worked with NNAAPC on several web based seminars and have collaborated with NNAAPC staff. We are currently working with NNAAPC on a national ‘Two Spirit’ social media campaign, addressing the disparity and stigma of HIV/AIDS in the Native American communities. They have been instrumental in our positive emergence as a non-profit organization and we are glad to collaborate with them on several levels. <br>With the assistance of Robert Foley and his leadership, NNAAPC has opened a broader scope of opportunity for education, training and social media development in sustaining knowledgeable practices in insuring a healthier future for our indigenous communities. We will continue to support their efforts in this incredible feat. <br>

Before a recent tour of a Boys and Girls Club in Denver, I was under the impression that a club was just a spot that kids should go to to stay out of trouble. After seeing the programs and things the kids get involved in inside the club, I can say it's far more than that. Kids have the opportunity to extend and expand on what they learn in school from professionals in youth development. It's really special - kids are working on paintings in the art room and doing their homework at computers, and making friends. It's a fabulous opportunity for Denver kids and Everyone should set up a time to tour a club.

I am happy to tell my story. Mercy housing at 227 7th street between Howard and Folsom has the most incompetent inadequate managment you could imagine. Like the previous writer they allow violence in the building out of control noise which I believe was abuse that I reported and they did nothing, but justified the problem. My apartment was broken into twice by other tenants and it was absolutely nothing done by management. Infact they made it out to be my fault by saying things like, "oh I'm sure it was a mistake and the tenant that broke in (who by the way beats his family or after thinking about it and seeing how things played out I really think the wife was giving the beatings) the landord put in my incident report that he (the guy that broke in) wasn't in his right state of mind he was confused. So folks think about it any one can break into your home and say that they were confused and not in the right frame of mind and get away with it. Trust me there is plenty more but, I will stop here with a warning and say WARNING..........DON'T RENT THERE. And last, everyone there is not treated equal. <br> <br>Kimmy D

I'm morgan I love to sing wirte and help others I find it exciting to donate cloths or other items to a place like goodwill i would love to volunteer. I'm not quit sure how old you have to be to work for goodwell but most defiantly i would love to volunteer.

Lisa and Sam are wonderful people who have saved countless dogs and cats. They run a non kill shelter as well as a reasonable spay neuter clinic. Most importantly they also work with feral cats. I have been dealing with them for probably 15 years. Despite occassional hard times, they continue to expand this wonderful place. They are feral cats best option as countless people continue to over breed because they love puppies and kittens. Without groups like this even more animals would be put to sleep thanks to stupid humans.

This non profit began in 1991 in New York City assisting oppressed women and children in prisons, homeless shelters and on the streets. They focus on transformation through education, family, spirituality, media and government, business and arts and entertainment. They focus on helping street children to receive a home and education. Many times we risk our lives helping those who are without a voice.

Bar none, the most brilliant model in the country for reaching at-risk youth on a large scale. The intensive DAILY interaction all year and the fact the program is rooted inside the public school system with a proven curriculum, make this one of the most highly scalable and effective models in existence. It is no wonder this is also taking off in other cities under the leadership of The UpLift Group.