Events

Lakewood Connects exists to build partnerships in Lakewood, CO between schools, businesses, churches, and local government. Lakewood Connects is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been working to shape the story of Lakewood since 2016.

In 1945, a group of civic-minded citizens formed Evergreen Scholarship Association to recognize an outstanding graduating senior from Evergreen High School, then the only high school in the Evergreen-Conifer area. Donations from citizens, the high school PTA, and the Evergreen Women’s Club raised $11,000 in seed money. In the spring of 1946, the association awarded two $150.00 two-year scholarships. The number and amount of scholarships increased as contributions grew, and the organization continued to award scholarships in May of each successive year.

Major funding for Bootstraps scholarships comes from the annual Rocky Mountain Literary Festival, now in its 10th year!

The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado is the premier source of information and support for Coloradans living with dementia and their families and caregivers. Through our offices across Colorado staff and volunteers provide a broad range of free programs and services, funding for Alzheimer's and dementia research and advocacy on behalf of Coloradans. 

THE MISSION of IX Power is to leverage unconventional water resources all over
the world to solve regional water scarcity issues for people, animals, the environment, and to grow food. Deal is the former Los Alamos National Lab "Entrepreneur of the Year."

Bill will play a video and tell us about the amazing Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong, which was the most densely populated place on earth until it was torn down in 1994. Bill visited there in February 2024 and will show photos of what is at this location now.

For Coloradans who have sacrificed selflessly by serving our Nation, we can offer a final salute — a tribute that resounds with tradition, dignity, solemnity and respect. This is the mission of The Honor Bell Foundation, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization working to properly recognize departed veterans during burial services.

We do so with the Honor Bell, a 1000-pound bronze instrument specially forged from the legacy of other heroic service men and women, which is tolled at public ceremonies and funeral rites to signal our respect and sound our loss.

Madhvi was recently featured in local CBS 4, 9News, Westword, FOX 31, KUNC NPR,  KCBS San Francisco etc. for her work on the Plastic and Styrofoam Bill HB21-1162 which became law this year.  Please click links below..

                               https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/12-year-old-climate-activist-helped-lead-effort-to-ban-plastic-bags-at-grocery-stores/73-f833f39e-5692-41a4-8a7e-2a95918ea733

https://www.kunc.org/podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-24/in-setting-the-stage-for-change-12-year-old-activist-madhvi-chittor-sets-the-example-for-adults

“Food is life. It is necessity and pleasure, family and community, culture, and power. When plentiful and freely shared, food creates healthy communities and strong societies. When scarce or unfairly distributed, it damages and, in time, kills spirit, body, family, community.” 

The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club has been raising thousands of dollars for their service projects via this easy and online auction platform. Ron Benson, former president of the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club, will share the ins/outs of online fundraising and explain how this all works!

Karen will give us an overview of the program that trains and provides service animals to those in need!

Diana will give us an overview of her recent trip on a Viking Cruise from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

The Redistribution Center, Inc. is an all–volunteer, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization providing assistance to the needy free of charge. For the past 27 years, The Redistribution Center, Inc. has partnered with local and national communities and organizations to assist families in need throughout the United States.

Since it’s founding in 1991, The Redistribution Center, Inc. has gathered and redistributed over 87 million dollars-worth of new household goods, toys, school supplies, clothing, furniture, food and other items to those in need.

"Sunshine Home Share Colorado is a nonprofit organization assisting people above the age of 55 stay in their homes by safely matching them with someone seeking housing. Home sharing creates a mutually beneficial relationship, exchanging supportive services (lawn mowing, household chores, etc.) and companionship for affordable rent. We serve the Metro Denver area. Sunshine also offers free financial coaching to older adults in the Denver area."

Jim is a noted resource for anger management, emotional control, communications and public speaking. Jim is also a member of the Golden Rotary Club.

"Benefits in Action is a nonprofit organization located in Lakewood, Colorado that serves individuals throughout the state. We strive to increase understanding, access, and utilization of healthcare resources. Our team of navigators works with individuals to help them recognize the health-related benefits they qualify for, apply to those benefits, and utilize them as effectively as possible. We are passionate about the importance of increasing healthcare benefit literacy among the public. Accordingly, we organize and hold educational sessions in public facilities aimed to increase individual understanding and self-efficacy in navigating the healthcare system."