SPRING 2018
In this issue: 
featured stories | signature events spotlight | grant corner | thank you | upcoming events | contest      
2017/18 SEASON TO SHARE A SUCCESS 
$1.85 Million Granted to 49 Nonprofit Agencies

Thanks to more than 4,200 donors and a generous DaVita matching grant, over $1,850,000 was granted in March to 49 local nonprofit organizations, working to nourish those who experience hunger, protect children and families in need with medical care, prepare children and youth for success in the classroom and in life, and house families and individuals in need of a permanent home. 

On March 15, 2018, DaVita hosted a spectacular Season To Share Gala for the 2017/18 grantees at their headquarters in downtown Denver. The evening highlighted the important work of these deserving nonprofits and welcomed the nationally known British photographer Platon, as the guest speaker. To view the full list of 2017/18 Denver Post Season To Share presented by DaVita grantees, click here.

Save the Date! The 2018/19 campaign will run from November 1 - December 31, 2018. For local nonprofit agencies that are interested applying for a Season To Share grant, we will be accepting Letters of Inquiry from those fitting our guidelines from May 15 - June 30, 2018click here for more information on our Season To Share guidelines. 

Season To Share is a program of The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information, click here.
THANKFUL TO BE A BENEFICIARY OF THE DENVER AUTO SHOW PREVIEW GALA!   
The 10th Annual Event was April 3, 2018       
The Denver Post Community Foundation is so grateful to the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), presenting sponsor UMB Bank and everyone who made the 10th Annual Preview Gala possible. On Thursday, May 3, a check in the amount of $41,029.00 was presented to Tracy Ulmer, President and CEO of The Denver Post Community Foundation, pictured here with Tim Jackson, President and CEO of CADA (on the left) and Paul Williamson, President and Regional CEO of UMB Bank (on the right.)  This donation will help improve and enrich the lives of many in our community.    
2018 DENVER POST ACTS 
PROJECTS ANNOUNCED
Employees Give Back

The Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) employee volunteer projects were announced earlier this year. To kick off the program, volunteers will participate in AMP the Cause's Community Day on Saturday, May 12 and will spend the day at the Ronald McDonald House - Denver putting together Grab and Go snack bags for out of town families and deep cleaning furniture and toys for the safety of all guests. In June, Denver Post ACTS volunteers will help set up the Used Book Sale for the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation. In July, employees will participate in the annual Stuff The Bus school supply drive for Denver Public School students experiencing homelessness. In November, Denver Post ACTS will visit Food Bank of The Rockies to package thousands of pounds of food for families and individuals in need, and closing out 2018 our volunteers will donate their time at Basket of Joy, packaging and delivering fruit baskets to isolated seniors in our community.  

For more information and to see our Denver Post ACTS photo gallery, click here.  
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Lottery Registration Is Open Through Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. 

Register now for a chance to purchase tickets to join us on this historic journey aboard the Union Pacific Railroad's train led by steam locomotive No. 844 to the Cheyenne Frontier Days "Daddy of 'em All" Rodeo in 
Wyoming on Saturday, July 21. This full day  of  western hospitality includes breakfast and a light dinner on  the train, a barbecue lunch in Cheyenne and prime seating at the rodeo itself. 

This is such a unique and popular tradition that an online ticket lottery was implemented for ticket requests. The lottery registration closes on Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. Potential guests can register anytime before the deadline and lottery winners will be notified by May 20. 

The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train is presented by MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation.  Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.  For more information and to register, click here
Register Now for the 2018 Ride The Rockies   
Don't miss out! There are a few spots remaining for the 33rd annual Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour. With 418 miles of majestic views and 25,935' elevation gain over 6 days, this ride is sure to be an adventure in every direction.            New this year is an opportunity to Ride One Day of Ride The Rockies - The  Steamboat Loop on June 12.
Ride 48.9 miles with +/- 3370 elevation gain to experience a taste of what Ride The Rockies is all about. Click here for more information on the One Day ride.

The Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour is presented by Flexential Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information and to register, click here
The 2018 Pedal The Plains Route Announced  - Registration Now Open
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The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour will take cyclists through the host communities of Kiowa, Bennett, and Limon, Colorado. This 3 day Tour 
produced in partnership with the Governor's Office, averages 50 to 80 
miles each day and this year offers two Century options for seasoned riders. Registration is open for the 2018 Tour scheduled for Friday through Sunday, September 14 - 16. The route was once again announced by Governor John Hickenlooper at the State Capitol. Pictured with the Governor (from left to right) is Sam Albrecht, County Manager of Elbert County; Gabrielle Cheatham, Mayor of Kiowa; Greg Tacha, Assistant Town Manager of Limon; and Royce Pindell, Mayor of Bennett, Colorado. 

The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour is presented by Viaero Wireless. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado 4-H.  For more information and to register, click here
2018/19 Pen & Podium Literary Series Authors Announced   
Prior to award winning playwright and screenwriter, Tony Kushner's participation in an on-stage conversation on March 12, the 2018/19 Pen & Podium authors were announced to the sold out crowd of subscribers. We are excited to welcome George Saunders on 9/24/18; Amor Towles on 11/12/18; Celeste Ng on 1/28/19; Louise Penny on 3/9/19; and David McCullough on 4/29/19. 

We are currently in the existing subscriber renewal process. If you are interested in becoming a subscriber, click here to sign up for our Early Bird Ticket Information List. You will receive an email in early June with an opportunity to purchase the 2018/19 Series before it opens to the public, if available. The email does not guarantee availability, so please respond quickly. 

The Denver Post Pen & Podium is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information and to register, click here
 

Congratulations to Hope Center for their $5,000 grant presented at Denver Post Pen & Podium on February 5, 2018. Pictured from left to right is Stacy Schafer, Communications and Grants Manager of The Denver Post Community Foundation; Gerie Grimes, President and CEO of Hope Center; Katherine Boo, featured Author; Bruce Duran, Development Director for Hope Center; and Tracy Ulmer, President and CEO of The Denver Post Community Foundation. 
Congratulations to Jefferson County Library Foundation for their $5,000 grant presented at Denver Post Pen & Podium on March 12, 2018. Pictured from left to right is Tracy Ulmer, President and CEO of The Denver Post Community Foundation; Tony Kushner, Playwright and Screenwriter; and Jo Schantz, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Library Foundation.   

A special thank you to the following partners and sponsors:     
                                                    
  



Mark your calendar for these events proudly supported by Denver Post Community:   

Tues., Wed., Thurs., May 1 - Oct. 4, 2018
Civic Center EATS
(Civic Center Conservancy)
Denver's Civic Center Park
Thurs., June 21 - Sat., June 30, 2018
June Experience
(Jazz Aspen Snowmass)
Aspen

Saturday, May 12, 2018
AMP the Cause Community Day
(50 nonprofit agencies, 1,000s of volunteers)
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Independence Eve
(Civic Center Conservancy)
Denver's Civic Center Park

Saturday, May 12, 2018 
Hope Ball 2018
(Cancer League of Colorado) 
Hyatt Regency Tech Center

Friday, July 6 - Sunday, July 8, 2018
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
(Cherry Arts)
Cherry Creek North

Saturday, May 26, 2018
Denver Day of Rock
(AMP the Cause) 
16th Street Mall

Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 16, 2018
Colorado Black Arts Festival 
(A Celebration of African American Arts and Culture)
Denver City Park West

Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3, 2018
People's Fair
Arts and Music Festival 
Denver's Civic Center Park

Saturday, July 28 - Sunday, July 29, 2018
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
(17th Annual)
Sloan's Lake

Friday, June 16, 2018
Colorado Celebrity Classic
(TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) 
The Grove Family Ranch


DP Community Contest!
Win 2 Tickets Aboard The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train on July 21, 2018!  
Here's your chance to ride the rails to the Cheyenne Frontier Days behind the Union Pacific Railroad's legendary No. 844 steam locomotive. This round-trip adventure from Denver to Cheyenne, WY is on Saturday, July 21. It's a full day of western entertainment with breakfast and a light dinner served on the train, a catered BBQ lunch in Cheyenne and 2 tickets to the Cheyenne Frontier Days "Daddy of 'em All" Rodeo. Click here, on the photo, or on our Facebook icon below and in a comment on our official Facebook post, tell us who you would like to bring with you and why. This contest is open through Thursday, May 31, 2018. We will randomly select one winner from the comments and will contact that person through a private message on Friday, June 1, 2018. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter. Rules will be posted in our Facebook notes. Good Luck! As mentioned above in the Signature Events News, you can click here to also enter the Ticket Registration Lottery for a chance to purchase tickets to this unique event
DPCF The Denver Post Community Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which serves to improve and enrich the lives of those in our community through support of programs that benefit arts and culture; children and youth; education and literacy; and the provision of basic human services. Individual and corporate tax-deductible donations in any amount are very much appreciated. For a list of grants, we distributed in 2017, click here