Browse by Community Shares' 8 Funding Cause Areas

​​Accessing Education Opportunities

Support our nonprofits working to reach underserved learners through community outreach and partnerships, innovative programs, experiential learning, and culturally responsive education opportunities.
Book
​Trust
​
www.booktrust.org
720.458.9889
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Book Trust uniquely delivers choice and ownership of books to children from low-income
families, increasing their literacy skills and fostering life-long learning. 
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Charity Code: 5216
Region: Statewide
College
​Track
​
www.collegetrack.org
720.642.7600
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College Track empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college.
Our students graduate at more than twice the rate of their low-income peers. 

Charity Code: 5219
Region: Statewide
Community Resources, Inc
​
www.communityresourcesinc.org
720.424.2300
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CRI provides thousands of educational programs, free children’s books, and mentorship opportunities to students and families in Denver’s schools utilizing wonderful volunteers.

Charity Code: 5017
Region: Denver Metro
Denver Scholarship Foundation
www.denverscholarship.org
303.951.4140
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The Denver Scholarship Foundation makes college possible for Denver Public Schools’ students by providing the tools, knowledge, and financial resources essential for success.

Charity Code: 5197
Region: Denver Metro
General
​Fund
www.cshares.org
303.861.7507
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These nonprofits work to provide access to education through community partnerships,
innovative programs, and access to educational resources and opportunities.

Charity Code: 50EDU
Region: Statewide
Inside the Orchestra
www.insidetheorchestra.org
303.355.7855
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Inside the Orchestra provides immersive and interactive orchestra programs for children,
teaching them about the world of music and the performing arts.

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Charity Code: 5226
Region: Denver Metro
Mirror Image
​Arts
www.mirrorimagearts.org
720.819.6754
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In partnership with schools, community organizations, and the juvenile justice system, Mirror
Image Arts uses theatre to increase social-emotional development in youth, ages 8-22.

Charity Code: 5239
Region: Denver Metro
Playworks
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www.playworks.org
720.259.1035
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We are the leading nonprofit leveraging play to transform children’s social, emotional, and
physical health. This school year, Playworks will impact 46,000 students throughout Colorado.

Charity Code: 5223
Region: Denver Metro
Assisting People in Need
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​Support our nonprofits working to assist vulnerable Coloradans in times of crisis, prevent isolation and neglect, and engage those they serve in building safe paths to success.
The
Adoption Exchange​
www.adoptex.org
303.755.4756
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We believe every child deserves a family. Our vision to change the future for children in foster
care by connecting them with healthy, committed families.

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Charity Code: 5051
Region: Statewide
CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties
www.casa17th.org
303.835.5530
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CASA recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in their pursuit of safe, permanent homes.

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Charity Code: 5140
Region: Denver Metro
CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin
Counties
www.casajeffcogilpin.com
303.271.6535
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We provide trained volunteers who advocate in court for the safety and well-being of abused
and neglected children in the 1st Judicial District of Colorado.​

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Charity Code: 5217​
Region: Denver Metro
Central
Visitation
​Program
www.cvpdenver.org
303.839.8701
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Our mission is to enhance relationships between children and parents of low-income families by providing supervised visitation, exchanges, and parenting support.
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Charity Code: 5224
Region: Denver Metro
CHARG Resource Center
www.charg.org
303.830.8805
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At CHARG Resource Center we invite mental health consumers of all backgrounds to participate in our mental health treatment and recovery community.

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Charity Code: 5006
Region: Denver Metro
The Delores Project
www.thedeloresproject.org
303.534.5411
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The Delores Project provides safe, comfortable, shelter and personalized services for
unaccompanied women and transgender individuals experiencing homelessness, and advocates for housing solutions.

Charity Code: 5163
Region: Denver Metro
Denver Children's Advocacy Center
www.denvercac.org
303.825.3850
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We work to improve the lives of children traumatized by abuse, neglect, and violence with
prevention, education, and direct services.

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Charity Code: 5182
Region: Denver Metro
EarthLinks, Inc.
​
www.earthlinks-colorado.org
303.389.0085
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People experiencing homelessness participate in a social enterprise focused on earth-centered
crafts, organic gardening and beekeeping. With supportive community, participants move from crisis to thriving.
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Charity Code: 5045
Region: Denver Metro
Empowerment Program
www.empowermentprogram.org
303.320.1989
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Empowerment is a behavioral health organization that empowers women to overcome
issues of substance abuse, trauma, mental health, homelessness, poverty, lack of education, and unemployment.
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Charity Code: 5024
Region: Denver Metro
Energy Outreach Colorado
www.energyoutreach.org
303.825.8750
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Energy Outreach Colorado is the only statewide nonprofit raising funds to help low-income
Coloradans with energy bill assistance and energy efficiency improvements.​
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Charity Code: 5221
Region: Statewide
The Gathering Place
www.tgpdenver.org
303.321.4198
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Denver’s only daytime refuge for women, children, and transgender individuals experiencing
poverty or homelessness. TGP meets basic needs, fosters personal growth, and builds
supportive community.
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Charity Code: 5026
Region: Denver Metro
General
​Fund
www.cshares.org
303.861.7507
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These nonprofits assist people in need by helping those in crisis, experiencing isolation and
neglect, and help to build successful futures.
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Charity Code: 50ASSIST​
Region: Statewide
Hunger Free Colorado
www.hungerfreecolorado.org
720.328.1284
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As Colorado’s leading anti-hunger organization, we connect Coloradans with food resources
and work to ensure Coloradans have the fuel they need to thrive.
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Charity Code: 5198
Region: Statewide
The
​Initiative
www.dviforwomen.org
303.839.5510
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The Initiative advocates for persons with disabilities experiencing abuse. Our direct service and outreach programs strive to create an abuse-free culture for all.
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Charity Code: 5021
Region: Denver Metro
Invest
​in Kids
www.iik.org
303.839.1808
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Partners with communities to improve the health and well-being of children in Colorado,
particularly those from low-income families, by advancing evidence-based proven programs.
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Charity Code: 5146
Region: Statewide
Karis
​Community
www.kariscommunity.org
303.355.5546
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Karis Community is the only residential therapeutic community in Colorado, providing a safe, supportive, homelike environment for adults struggling with serious and persistent mental illness.
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Charity Code: 5236
Region: Denver Metro
Maria Droste Counseling Center
www.mariadroste.org
303.756.9052
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Annually, Maria Droste provides services to over 1,900 adults and children burdened by depression, addiction, emotional trauma, and loss through life-changing counseling and support.
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Charity Code: 5194
Region: Denver Metro
mpowered
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www.mpoweredcolorado.org
303.233.2773
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Through our vision of financial security for all, our mission is to empower people to transform
their financial futures.​
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Charity Code: 5192
Region: Statewide
Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation
www.rayofhopecolorado.org
720.238.5401
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Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation responds to the urgent needs of Colorado cancer patients by
providing financial assistance with dignity and humanity.
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Charity Code: 5215
Region: Statewide
Senior Assistance Center
www.seniorassistancecenter.org
303.455.9642
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SAC promotes self-sufficiency by providing assistance with basic needs and works to build a
community of caring for older adults and seniors in metro Denver.
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Charity Code: 5005
Region: Denver Metro
StableStrides
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www.stablestrides.org
719.495.3908
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StableStrides connects children, adults, service members, and veterans addressing physical and
mental health disabilities to horses and the therapy they provide to improve well-being and
create stronger communities.​
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Charity Code: 5241
Region: Pikes Peak /
​Southern Colorado
Voices for Children CASA
www.vfccasa.org
303.440.7059
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Voices For Children CASA provides trained, court-appointed volunteers who advocate for
abused and neglected children in Boulder County.


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Charity Code: 5047
Region: Boulder Valley/
​Northern Colorado
Women's Bean Project
www.womensbeanproject.com
303.292.1919
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Women’s Bean Project employs chronically unemployed and impoverished women in
transitional employment, teaching job readiness and life-skills needed to keep an entry-level
career position.
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Charity Code: 5052
Region: Denver Metro
Building Stronger Communities

Support our nonprofits working to transform communities by developing and investing in sustainable programs.
Center for Work Education & Employment
 www.cwee.org
303.892.8444
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CWEE leads Colorado in anti-poverty strategies for low-income families by providing the skills training and one-on-one support needed for long-term employment and self-sufficiency. 
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Charity Code: 5011
Region: Denver Metro
Colorado Springs Food
​Rescue
coloradospringsfoodrescue.org
719.470.2737
 ​​
Colorado Springs Food Rescue is cultivating a healthier, more equitable food system through three pillars of action: food access, food production, and food education.
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Charity Code: 5230
Region: Pikes Peak /
​Southern Colorado
General
Fund
​
www.cshares.org
​303.861.7507
​​​
These nonprofits help Coloradans in times of transition and grown and help to create  a healthy community. 
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Charity Code: 50BUILD
Region: Statewide
Groundwork
Denver
​
 www.groundworkdenver.org
303.455.5600

We partner with lower-income communities to improve the physical environment and promote health and well- being. Community action. Environmental results. ​

Charity Code: 5222
Region: Denver Metro
The
Growhaus
​
 www.thegrowhaus.org
720.515.4751
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The Growhaus partners with residents of Globeville and Elyria-Swansea, two food desert neighborhoods in North Denver, to ensure lasting access to healthy food.  
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Charity Code: 5209
Region: Denver Metro
Habitat for Humanity
​(Boulder / Broomfield)
 www.flatironshabitat.org
303.447.3787
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Building homes, building community, and building stability in the lives of low-income families through home ownership opportunities and education. ​
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Charity Code: 5092
Region: Boulder Valley /
Northern Colorado
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
 www.habitatmetrodenver.org
303.534.2929
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Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver builds, repairs, and sells homes to hard-working people in need of decent and affordable housing.
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Charity Code: 5036
Region: Denver Metro
Partners of
Delta
(Montrose & Ouray)​
 www.partners-west.org
970.249.1116
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Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray provides mentoring programs for at-risk youth in Delta, Montrose and Ouray Counties of Colorado. 
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Charity Code: 5015
Region: Pikes Peak /
​Southern Colorado
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
 www.rmmfi.org
720.941.5037
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RMMFI helps the community reimagine social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship. Each entrepreneur builds wealth for themselves, their families and their community.
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Charity Code: 5206
Region: Denver Metro
Spark the
Change
Colorado
 www.sparkthechangecolorado.org
303.282.1234
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Spark The Change Colorado’s mission is to spark change and inspire a movement of good through the power of volunteerism, service and engagement. Formerly known as Metro Volunteers. 
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Charity Code: 5199
Region: Denver Metro
Urban 
Servant
​Corps
 www.urbanservantcorps.org
​303.894.0076
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A faith-based, intentional community of full-time volunteers seeking to live simply while serving and accompanying those in need at Denver nonprofit partner agencies.​
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Charity Code: 5080
Region: Denver Metro
Conserving Colorado's Environment

Support our nonprofits working to engage Coloradans in environmental stewardship, teach responsible practices, preserve open land and spaces, promote sustainable use of resources, and conserve the quality of our outdoors.
Bicycle
​Colorado
 www.bicyclecolorado.org
​303.417.1544
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We lead a passionate and growing movement that champions the interests of everyone who rides or wants to ride a bicycle in our state.
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Charity Code: 5107
Region: Statewide
Colorado
Mountain Club
 www.cmc.org
​303.279.3080
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The Colorado Mountain Club has been delivering conservation, education and recreational opportunities to the Colorado public since 1912.
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Charity Code: 5168
Region: Statewide
Colorado
​Open Lands
 www.coloradoopenlands.org
303.988.2373
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Colorado Open Lands works with landowners to protect Colorado’s quality of life permanently protection land for wildlife, habitat, views, recreation, local food, and waterways.
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Charity Code: 5016
Region: Statewide
Colorado Wildlife Federation
www.coloradowildlife.org
​303.987.0400
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Colorado Wildlife Federation works effectively to protect Colorado’s irreplaceable wildlife and habitat on your public lands, so they remain robust for future generations to enjoy.
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Charity Code: 5083
Region: Statewide
Colorado
​Youth Corps Association
www.cyca.org
​303.863.0600
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CYCA reaches youth, young adults, and veterans to provide employment and college scholarships while working on Colorado’s public lands to build healthy futures.
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Charity Code: 5152
Region: Statewide
Conservation Colorado Education Fund
www.conservationcoef.org
303.333.7846
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Conservation Colorado Education Fund is a grassroots statewide organization working to protect Colorado’s air, land, water, and people.

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Charity Code: 5008
Region: Statewide
Eco-Cycle

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www.ecocycle.org
303.444.6634​​

Eco-Cycle works to conserve resources, combat climate change, and build sustainable economies by advancing Zero Waste practices (waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting) in Colorado.
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Charity Code: 5022
Region: Boulder Valley / 
​Northern Colorado
General
Fund
​
www.cshares.org
​303.861.7507
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These nonprofits work to protect Colorado’s natural landscape and resources through advocacy, education, and preservation.
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Charity Code: 50ENVIRON
Region: Statewide
GRID Alternatives Colorado
 gridalternatives.org/colorado
303.968.1328​​
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GRID Alternatives is the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. With help from volunteers, we make the benefits of solar energy accessible to low-income communities.
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Charity Code: 5208
Region: Statewide
Mile High
​Youth Corps
www.milehighyouthcorps.org
​303.433.1206
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Helps youth from diverse backgrounds obtain the skills needed to gain meaningful employment and education through conservation and community service projects.
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Charity Code: 5238
Region: Statewide
The Park
People
www.theparkpeople.org
​303.722.6262
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Supporting healthy, vibrant and sustainable communities through park projects, our Denver Digs Trees and Community Forester programs, and the City Be A Smart Ash Campaign.
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Charity Code: 5185
Region: Denver Metro
Rocky Mountain Wild
www.rockymountainwild.org
​303.546.0214
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Rocky Mountain Wild works to protect, connect, and restore wildlife and wild lands in the Southern Rocky Mountain region.


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Charity Code: 5201
Region: Denver Metro
Thorne Nature Experience
www.thornenature.org
303.499.3647
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We build Earth stewardship by connecting youth to nature through joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature.
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Charity Code: 5078
Region: Boulder Valley / 
Northern Colorado
Trails and Open Spaces Coalition
www.trailsandopenspaces.org
​719.633.6884
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We enrich the Pikes Peak region by preserving open spaces and parks and developing trails, bikeways, and greenways for recreational and community purposes.
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Charity Code: 5100
Region: Pikes Peak / 
​Southern Colorado
Trees, Water &
​People
www.treeswaterpeople.org
​970.484.3678​​
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We are Trees, Water & People.  We believe that natural resources are best protected when local people play a role in their care and management.
​

Charity Code: 5151
Region: Boulder Valley / 
Northern Colorado
Western Resource Advocates
westernresourceadvocates.org
​303.444.1188
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Western Resource Advocates is dedicated to protecting the West’s land, air, and water to ensure that vibrant communities exist in balance with nature.
​

Charity Code: 5157
Region: Statewide
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
www.wlrv.org
​303.543.1411
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Build your community, learn about our natural environment, and take direct action to restore the land with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV).
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Charity Code: 5212
Region: Boulder Valley / 
Northern Colorado
Fostering Local Arts & Media

Support our nonprofits working to ensure Coloradans have access to community-owned art and media that reflect all members of our vital and vibrant community.
Art Students League of Denver
www.asld.org
303.778.6990​

The Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community where professional artists guide individuals of all abilities to reach their highest potential. 
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Charity Code: 5159
Region: Denver Metro
Colorado Children's Chorale
 www.childrenschorale.org
303.892.5600
​
Since 1974, the Colorado Children’s Chorale has entertained, educated, inspired, and brought joy to children, families, schools, audiences, and communities worldwide through music.
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Charity Code: 5235
Region: Denver Metro
Colorado Public Radio
 www.cpr.org
​303.871.9191
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Colorado Public Radio enriches the Colorado community by providing news, information, and music for people who want to be informed, enlightened, and entertained.
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Charity Code: 5143
Region: Statewide
Colorado Public Television
 www.cpt12.org
303.296.1212
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Colorado Public Television creates and curates an unparalleled content schedule of local, independent, and world programming on three digital channels and at www.cpt12.org.
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Charity Code: 5154
Region: Statewide
General
​Fund
 www.cshares.org
​303.861.7507
​
These nonprofits foster local arts and media by promoting open and accessible artistic expression that reflects all members of our community. 

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Charity Code: 50ART
Region: Statewide
KGNU Community Radio​
 www.kgnu.org
​303.449.4885
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KGNU is a volunteer-powered community radio station serving the Front Range of Colorado with local, national, and international news and independent, eclectic music programs.
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Charity Code: 5032
Region: Statewide
KUVO/jazz89
​
 www.kuvo.org
​303.480.9272
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We are Colorado’s source for Jazz, Blues & News, weekends that groove.  Call and let us know you’re a member through Community Shares at
303-446-7614.
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Charity Code: 5033
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain Arts Association
 www.rmarts.org
​303.325.3959
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Rocky Mountain Arts Association is Colorado’s oldest and largest LGBTQ arts organization, with a mission of “building community through music”.
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Charity Code: 5172
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
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Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Su Teatro
​
 www.suteatro.org
​303.296.0219
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A regional Latino Cultural Arts Center with annual film, poetry, and music festivals, a full season of theater, and a growing arts education program.
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Charity Code: 5023
Region: Denver Metro
Improving Health Options

Support our nonprofits working to remove barriers to access, reach and teach underserved populations, and empower Coloradans by including patients and communities in health care.
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
​
Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
 www.rmpbs.org
​303.892.6666
​
Colorado’s only statewide public broadcasting network of television and jazz radio. A lens to see, hear, and understand our diverse state, nation, and the world.
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Charity Code: 5211
Region: Statewide
Rocky Mountain PBS
Promoting Animal Welfare

Support our nonprofits working to provide safe shelter, medical and social rehabilitation, stimulating habitat, and positive placement for companion and wild animals in Colorado.
Working for a Just Society

Support our nonprofits working to envision a more inclusive and equitable Colorado with broader access to social and economic opportunity, equal recognition of civil, legal, and human rights, and respect for all Coloradans.