Out Front Gift Guide 2012
The Spirit of Giving
Local organizations that need volunteer time and money
Alexander Foundation
TheAlexanderFoundation.org
Founded in 1981, The Alexander Foundation provides emergency, catastrophic, and holiday assistance, as well as educational scholarships to LGBT people. The foundation has created a tradition of caring for the Coloradans in the LGBT community.
Art From Ashes
ArtFromAshes.org
Art From Ashes works to empower struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection and transformation.
Colorado AIDS Project
ColoradoAidsProject.org
With four office headquarters around the state, Colorado AIDS Project works to meet the evolving needs of people affected by HIV through prevention, care and advocacy across Colorado.
Colorado Anti-Violence Program
coavp.org
Since 1986 the Colorado Anti-Violence Program has been dedicated to eliminating violence within and against the LGBT and queer communities in Colorado, and providing the highest quality services to survivors.
Colorado Gay Rodeo Association
cgra.ws
The CGRA puts on annual and regional rodeos inclusive of the LGBT community and a blend of LGBT folks and western-American ideals. The CGRA also holds fundraisers and gives scholarships to students who need financial aid.
Denver Dumb Friends League
ddfl.org
The Dumb Friends League is the largest community-based animal sheltering organization in the Rocky Mountain region. DDFL provides shelter and humane care to animals, rescuing sick, injured, abused and neglected animals. The DDFL has programs in training and education to help the community become more aware about overpopulation and the needs of animals.
Gender Identity Center of Colorado
gicofcolo.org
The Gender Identity Center of Colorado provides support and public services to anyone gender variant in their gender identity and expression. The GIC is also an informational and educational resource to the community at large.
GLBT Community Center of Colorado
GLBTColorado.org
The Center is a community center dedicated to providing support and advocacy for Colorado’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population. The Center serves as a catalyst for community organizing, support services, social activities and cultural events. This year The Center is creating a ‘Stonewall Garden’ outside office headquarters. Purchase a brick and personalize with a message, name or your organization or company’s logo to welcome the community with a sense of warmth and connection.
Prices start at $99. More info here.
Howard Dental Center
HowardDental.org
Howard Dental provides oral health care services for adults, youth and children living with HIV/AIDS in the six county metropolitan Denver area. Fees for care are based on income.
Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire
DenverCourt.org
The ICRME is one of the oldest LGBT organizations in Colorado and holds functions for the enjoyment of the community while staying committed to raising money for charitable organizations and to assist community members in need of assistance.
Keshet of the Rockies
KeshetOfTheRockies.org
Keshet is a grassroots organization dedicated to providing and promoting the full inclusion and equality of LGBT Jews in Jewish life.
One Colorado
One-Colorado.org
One Colorado is a state wide LGBT advocacy organization.
Project AngelHeart
ProjectAngelHeart.org
Project Angel Heart is a nonprofit organization that was founded by community members in 1991 to provide healthy and nutritious meals for men, women and children living with life-threatening illnesses.
Red Line Art Gallery
RedLine is a diverse urban laboratory where art, education and community converge. The vision of the organization is to foster forms of social practice in the arts that inspire inquiry and catalyze change through inclusiveness.
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