Entries by sschafer

Thankful to be a Beneficiary of the Denver Auto Show Preview Gala

    The Denver Post Community Foundation is so grateful to the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), presenting sponsor UMB Bank and everyone who made the 10th Annual Preview Gala possible. On Thursday, May 3, a check in the amount of $41,029.00 was presented to Tracy Ulmer, President and CEO of The Denver Post Community Foundation, pictured here with Tim Jackson, President and […]

Congratulations to Jefferson County Library Foundation

On March 12, we had the distinct pleasure to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter, Tony Kushner as our esteemed guest for The Denver Post Pen & Podium Series. Tony is best known for his two-part epic, “Angels In America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.” The evening was set up as an onstage conversation with Tony Kushner […]

Congratulations to Hope Center

We were pleased to welcome Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author, Katherine Boo to the Denver Post Pen & Podium Lecture Series on Monday, February 5, 2018. Ms. Boo helped The Denver Post Community Foundation present Hope Center with a $5,000 grant backstage. Pictured from left to right is: Stacy Schafer, communications and grants manager […]

Pen & Podium Literary Series – 2018/19 Authors Announced

  For the 2018/19 Denver Post Pen & Podium Literary Series, we are excited to welcome George Saunders on 9/24/18; Amor Towles on 11/12/18; Celeste Ng on 1/28/19; Louise Penny on 3/9/19; and David McCullough on 4/29/19. The 2018/19 Season is Sold Out. You can call the Newman Center Box Office at 303.871.7720 or email newmanboxoffice@du.edu to […]

2018 Denver Post ACTS Projects Announced

  The Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) employee volunteer projects were announced earlier this year. To kick off the program, volunteers will participate in AMP the Cause’s Community Day on Saturday, May 12 and will spend the day at the Ronald McDonald House – Denver putting together Grab and Go snack bags for out of town families […]

Thank You for supporting The Denver Post Season To Share presented by DaVita

Thanks to more than 4,200 donors and a generous DaVita matching grant, over $1,850,000 was granted in March to 49 local nonprofit organizations, working to nourish those who experience hunger, protect children and families in need with medical care, prepare children and youth for success in the classroom and in life, and house families and individuals […]

Register for the 2018 Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour

  Don’t miss out! There are a few spots remaining for the 33rd annual Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour. With 418 miles of majestic views and 25,935′ elevation gain over 6 days, this ride is sure to be an adventure in every direction. New this year is an opportunity to Ride One Day of Ride […]

Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Ticket Lottery Registration Now Open

Register now for a chance to purchase tickets to join us on this historic journey aboard the Union Pacific Railroad’s train led by steam locomotive No. 844 to the Cheyenne Frontier Days “Daddy of ’em All” Rodeo in Wyoming on Saturday, July 21. This full day of western hospitality includes breakfast and a light dinner on the train, a barbecue […]