article thumbnail

Mile-High disruption: Why Denver should be on your tech radar next year

The Next Web

In January, Denver will become one of the few American cities that allows its residents to purchase and recreationally consume marijuana, a move that is expected to create jobs and generate tax revenue. Denver has more tech startups per capita than any U.S. Like Silicon Valley, Denver is among the most educated cities in the U.S.,

Denver 166
article thumbnail

An Insider’s Guide to bbcon 2023 in Denver

sgEngage

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! Give back to the Denver community by assembling hygiene and health kits, which will be donated to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. We can’t wait to see you live in Denver!

Denver 94
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Low Pay, Working Conditions Pushing Union Drive In Denver

The NonProfit Times

A union drive is underway at a Denver nonprofit that helps the unhoused, the latest of what appears to be a nascent but growing trend across the nonprofit sector there and in other parts of the country. Palmer, who experienced food insecurity and homelessness while growing up, said she believes deeply in the mission as well.

Denver 52
article thumbnail

Mental Health Awareness Month: 10 Nonprofits Advocating For Change

Kindful

Headquarters in: Denver, CO. Mission: The Tacoma Recovery Center and Café is a community of women and men impacted by substance disorders, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Impacting: Mental health. How To Support Colorado Mental Wellness Network. Learn more about Colorado Mental Wellness Network.

Awareness 109
article thumbnail

Public Service, Advocacy, and Institutional Transformation

Museum 2.0

Yesterday, I had lunch with Monica Martinez, the ED of Homeless Services for Santa Cruz county. I was amazed not only by her energy and intelligence but by her simple, transformative goal: to end homelessness. Monica is trying to reposition her organization as a social justice organization working on solutions to end homelessness.

article thumbnail

Team ReadyWoof’s Pawsitive Impact

Tech Soup

This dog-friendly atmosphere provided the perfect incubator to create a passionate team for this year's Furry Scurry, an annual walk that raises money for Denver's largest animal shelter. It's also a dog friendly office. ReadyTalk's Charitable Contributions Committee played an important role in the fundraising.

Team 47
article thumbnail

Social Impact Investments

ASU Lodestar Center

These organizations were VisionSpring, Code.org, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, and the Mental Health Center of Denver. I conducted research on four nonprofits that accepted social impact investments and were successfully able to utilize them. The study of their combined narratives revealed several common themes.

Impact 40