As the holiday season draws near, we at Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) are filled with excitement \u2014 because December 9 is almost here. That\u2019s when Colorado comes together for Colorado Gives Day, a powerful statewide celebration of generosity and community support.<\/p>\n
We believe this year, more than ever, offers a meaningful opportunity. Here\u2019s why we hope you\u2019ll join us \u2014 and what you\u2019ll be helping build.<\/p>\n
Colorado Gives Day is a once-a-year giving event (with early giving beginning November 1) that lets you support your favorite local nonprofits \u2014 including DUG \u2014 through one trusted platform: Colorado Gives Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
One of the biggest benefits? Every donation made between now and December 9 is boosted by a $1 million+ Incentive Fund \u2014 meaning your dollars go even further.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
New monthly donations during this period are also eligible for a matching-gift benefit \u2014 offering an even greater return on generosity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For those reasons and more, Colorado Gives Day has become one of the most impactful days of the year for nonprofits across Colorado.<\/p>\n
This year, we\u2019re especially proud to highlight some of our newest garden projects \u2014 spaces that will bring fresh food, green space, and community connection to Denver neighborhoods.<\/p>\n
Crumbly Park Community Garden & Food Forest<\/strong> \u2014 a brand new community green space designed to bring locally grown produce and nature-based connection within easy reach of families and neighbors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Martinez Park Community Garden & Food Forest<\/strong> \u2014 another exciting build that reflects DUG\u2019s mission to expand access to healthy food and green-space equity across our city.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Denargo Market Community Garden<\/strong> \u2014 a fresh addition to our network of community gardens, offering yet another place for neighbors to grow food, build relationships, and reclaim open ground for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These aren\u2019t just gardens \u2014 they\u2019re investments in neighborhoods, in environmental resilience, in food equity, and in belonging.<\/p>\n When you donate to DUG through Colorado Gives Day, you\u2019re doing more than supporting operations \u2014 you\u2019re helping lay the foundation for long-term community strength. Your gift helps:<\/p>\n Complete and sustain these new garden builds \u2014 making sure they\u2019re properly developed, well-maintained, and open for all to use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support educational programming and harness the power of food forests \u2014 helping community members learn gardening, stewardship, nutrition, and sustainable land use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expand food access and food justice \u2014 ensuring fresh, locally grown produce is available in neighborhoods that need it, and fostering resilience in uncertain times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Grow more green, equitable, and connected neighborhoods \u2014 building not only gardens, but relationships, care, and community ownership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n If you believe in the power of community, in the promise of food justice, in the beauty of green, shared outdoor spaces \u2014 now is the time to give.<\/p>\nWhy Your Colorado Gives Day Gift Matters More Than Ever<\/h3>\n
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How to Give \u2014 and Be Part of Something Growing<\/h3>\n