Congratulations to Estes Park Investment in Childhood Success

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During the 2016 Denver Post Ride The Rockies bicycle tour, a $5,000 grant was presented to a deserving nonprofit in each host community. Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community were proud to award this grant to Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) in Estes Park.  

Congratulations to The Independent Sports Club

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During the 2016 Denver Post Ride The Rockies bicycle tour, a $5,000 grant was presented to a deserving nonprofit in each host community. Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community were proud to award this grant to The Independent Sports Club in Grand Lake. 

Congratulations to Aspen Youth Center

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During the 2016 Denver Post Ride The Rockies bicycle tour, a $5,000 grant was presented to a deserving nonprofit in each host community. Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community were proud to award this grant to Aspen Youth Center in Aspen. 

Congratulations to Raising A Reader

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During the 2016 Denver Post Ride The Rockies bicycle tour, a $5,000 grant was presented to a deserving nonprofit in each host community. Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community were proud to award this grant to Raising A Reader in Carbondale. 

Emily Griffith Foundation Legacy of Learning Awards

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Celebrating Commitment to Lifelong Learning    
On June 8, Emily Griffith Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Legacy of Learning Awards Breakfast, an event celebrating local businesses and individuals who serve as champions in the 50+ industries represented at Emily Griffith Technical College. The Denver Post was recognized along with Elaine Gantz Berman, and Tom Gamel, for representing the spirit of Emily Griffith and her vision of providing education for “all who wish to learn.” Accepting on behalf of The Denver Post was Michael Henry, CFO and Sr. VP of Finance, pictured above with Colorado Historian, Thomas J. “Dr. Colorado” Noel.   
For more information on Emily Griffith Foundation, click here.

Another Denver Post Ride The Rockies in the History Books

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The 31st Annual Bike Tour Was a Great Ride
Two Thousand cyclists from all over the world traveled 403 miles across the scenic Rocky Mountains June 12 through June 17. The 2016 ride showcased the communities ofCarbondale, Aspen, Copper Mountain, Grand Lake, Estes Park and Fort Collins. In keeping with tradition, the route featured some of Colorado’s most scenic and breathtaking views on some of the state’s most iconic roadways and highlighted Independence Pass, Fremont Pass. Tennessee Pass, Vail Pass, Ute Pass and Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park.
In each host community Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post Community Foundation were proud to grant $5,000 to a deserving nonprofit organization. Scroll down to our Grant Corner to see the recipients and photos.
Thank you to all of the generous Ride The Rockies sponsors, especially presenting sponsor ViaWest, and to all of the dedicated volunteers, who gave so much of their time and talents to make the ride a smooth one!
Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more pictures from this year’s Denver Post Ride The Rockies, click here.  

All Aboard! It’s Time for a Train Ride to Cheyenne

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No. 844 Makes Her Return Debut on Saturday, July 23

The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, started in the 1900s by The Denver Post, will take 700 passengers north to the Cheyenne Frontier Days “Daddy of ’em All” rodeo on Saturday, July 23, 2016. We are honored to have Steam Locomotive No. 844 make her return debut leading our guests on the rails, after two years of extensive restoration led by Engineer Ed Dicken’s Jr. and the Union Pacific Steam Team. No. 844 is the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad and is considered a Living Legend.
New this year, The Denver Post Community Foundation will present a $2,500 grant during lunch to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the community about the history and culture of Cheyenne Frontier Days from the event’s earliest inspiration to its present celebration.
This event is sold out, however, this month’s contest is giving away two tickets for July 23, so scroll down to our contest section to find out how to enter!
Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. For more information on The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, click here.