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FALL 2018
In this issue:
featured stories | signature events spotlight | grant corner | thank you | upcoming events |
contest
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SEASON TO SHARE
Gifts Matched at 50% by DaVita
 The Denver Post Season To Share presented by DaVita is the holiday fundraising campaign of The Denver Post Community Foundation and runs through December 31, 2018. Donations go even further thanks to the generous match at 50 percent by DaVita, up $750,000!
Season To Share will support more than 50 nonprofit organizations in metro Denver, making a difference for low-income children, adults and families. These qualified nonprofits provide life-changing programs that
prepare
children and youth for success in the classroom and in life,
protect
children and families in need with medical care,
house
families and individuals in need of a permanent home, and
nourish
those who experience hunger.
With the holiday season upon us, please consider making a gift today. Together we can make a difference for those less fortunate.
For more information and to donate to Season To Share, click here.
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THANK YOU TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA!
TSO Makes a Generous Donation to Season To Share
We are so grateful for the continued support and generosity of the
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
to the Denver community. On Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018,
The Denver Post
Season To Share presented by DaVita, received a check in the amount of $17,506 from TSO prior to their thrilling evening performance.
This gift, combined with others in every amount received throughout the campaign, will be matched by DaVita at 50 percent up to $750,000! We thank the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for choosing to help our 50+ nonprofit organizations focusing on children and youth, health and wellness, homelessness, and hunger.
Pictured above with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performers Jodi, April and Andrew, are DJ Close from DaVita; Stacy Schafer and Carol Cline from The Denver Post Community Foundation; and Murphy Huston and Jackie Selby from KOSI 101.1.
For more information on how to donate to Season To Share,
click here.
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THE DENVER POST ACTS
(Assisting the Community Through Service)
Employee Volunteers Give Back
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, The
Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) employee volunteers with their family and friends packaged food boxes at
Food Bank of the Rockies for our neighbors in need. This annual volunteer project is a favorite and our employees take pride in working fast and furious (while still having fun) to help as many people as possible. The average number of boxes made is 500, so you can bet there were cheers when our employees heard their hard work turned out 615 food boxes that would be distributed to seniors, families and individuals who need it most.
Food Bank of the Rockies is also a Denver Post Season To Share presented by DaVita grantee. You can read The Denver Post articles about them and other featured grantees by
clicking here.
Thank you to the following volunteers: Daniel Kruzic; Mike Rafferty; Joe Rubino and Jo; Judith Kohler; Theresa and Maria Burt; Elizabeth Hernandez; Noelle Phillips; Vicki Magoya; Devi and Mr. Monti; Kathy and Isabella Maaliki, Sharod Dadgar; a visiting Maaliki cousin; Kelle and Greg Schwartz; DeeAnna Grismore; Brett McCommons; Casey Horgan; JD Goracki; Carol Cline; Stacy Schafer; and project leader Chris Dolge.
For more information about Denver Post ACTS, click here.
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Attention Spellers: It's Time For Your School To Sign Up!
The Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2019. Colorado schools that are interested in participating, need to register for the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee program no later than January 30, 2019.
Proceeds of The Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.
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Congratulations to Take Note Colorado for receiving the 5th annual Dean Singleton Legacy Grant. This $50,000 grant supports their great work and efforts to ensure all K-12 students in Colorado have access to musical instruments or instruction.
Accepting the check from Dean Singleton (center) on behalf of Take Note Colorado were steering committee members (left to right) Chuck Morris, AEG Presents Rocky Mountains; holding the crystal award - Libby Anschutz, The Anschutz Foundation and Tracksuit Wedding; co-chair Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray; and Karen Radman, executive director of Take Note Colorado and Colorado Music Coalition.
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Congratulations to Reach Out and Read Colorado for their $5,000 grant presented at The Denver Post Pen & Podium Literary Series featuring best-selling author Amor Towles on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Pictured from left to right: author, Amor Towles; from Reach Out and Read Colorado - Jessica LeMaire, Rebecca Oehl, and executive director Meredith Hintz; and from The Denver Post Community Foundation - Stacy Schafer.
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Congratulations as well to Book Trust for their $5,000 grant presented at The Denver Post Pen & Podium Literary Series featuring George Saunders on September 24, 2018.
Pictured from left to right are Derek Killebrew; Stacy Schafer; Lily Millblom-Prosser; author George Saunders; Linda Mitchell; and Tracy Ulmer.
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 Congratulations to the Colorado FFA Foundation on their $7,000 grant presented on Friday, September 14, 2018 at The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour in Bennett, Colorado.
Executive Director, Don Thorn, and the State Officers accepted the check from Ride The Rockies and Pedal The Plains Tour Director, Deirdre Moynihan (not pictured) and Stacy Schafer of The Denver Post Community Foundation.
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Congratulations as well to the Colorado 4-H Foundation supporting Colorado 4-H for their $7,000 grant which was presented at The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Limon, Colorado.
Michael Felicissimo of PTP's presenting sponsor, Viaero Wireless and Stacy Schafer of The Denver Post Community Foundation presented the ceremonial check to Colorado 4-H Youth Development Director, Jean Glowacki and members Kaden Henderson and Bruce Hill.
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We are so grateful to all of you! During this holiday season, we want to thank you for your support! Whether you are a valued partner, a generous donor, a loyal event attendee of a signature event, a dedicated volunteer, or simply interested in what we have to share...we are grateful for you and want to wish you a great holiday season!
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Mark your calendar for these events proudly supported by Denver Post Community:
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Now Through Jan 1, 2019
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens
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Fri. Nov. 30 - Sat. Dec. 1, 2018
43rd Annual Parade of Lights
Downtown Denver
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DP Community Contest!
Win 2 VIP Tickets to the Sold-Out Lecture by Celeste Ng and a $50 Tattered Cover Book Store Gift Card!
 Don't miss this chance to hear from the award-winning author of "Little Fires Everywhere" and "Everything I Never Told You," Celeste Ng. The Denver Post Pen & Podium Literary Series is sold out but you can win 2 VIP tickets for the January 28, 2019 lecture and a $50 Tattered Cover Book Store gift card. Click here, on the photo, or on our Facebook icon below and in a comment on our Facebook post, tell us what the best book you read in 2018 was and why you liked it. This contest is open today through Friday, December 21, 2018. We will randomly select one winner from the comments and will contact that person through a private message on Saturday, December 22. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter. G
ood luck!
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