Giving Back
We believe it is important to be a part of something bigger. At nested, giving back to the Colorado and Denver area community we live in only makes our lives more fulfilling and richer. As a team, we are part of several wonderful organizations and volunteer groups. If you are interested in being a part of this let us know! We would love to involve you too.
Colorado Youth for a Change // HBF, Home Builders Foundation // Family Promise // Safe Harbor Lab Rescue // Denver Rescue Mission // Paradox Sports
CYC Back to School Night
Another successful back to school night. 13th Annual event focused on raising money to fight Colorado’s dropout crisis and support children and youth in reaching their educational goals!
CYC Thanksgiving Potluck
Our team loves Thanksgiving and this annual event for CYC is a great opportunity to have a fun Thanksgiving with some of the amazing CYC scholars! We had a great time serving food and chatting with them. Already looking forward to next year.
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue - LABFest
Had a great time volunteering for Safe Harbor Lab Rescue’s Annual Lab Fest this Fall! They do amazing work finding foster and permanent homes for some wonderful abandoned Labrador Retrievers who others turn away or may not have the resources to help. And a special thank you to everyone who came and donated to the event it was a blast!
CYC Back to School Night
Back to school night with Colorado Youth for a Change was a complete success. We are so proud to be a part of a foundation that is making such an impact for education, they are currently partnering with nearly 3,000 children and youth annually to boost graduation rates across the state and collectively raised over $115,000 at the Back to School night this year!
And a special congratulations to the “You Count!” award winners (see photo 2)
“Our You Count! Award winners are true champions within education. Karina Saucedo, a former CYC student, shared more about her journey from leaving school to re-enrollment at CYC’s Futures Academy program and a new sense of confidence and hope for the future. And community leaders came together to share how Christine Benero, our You Count! Community Champion recipient, has made a lasting incredible impact on the Metro Denver community by facing challenges head-on.” -Colorado Youth for a Change
Colfax Marathon
Had a blast at the Colfax Marathon to raise money for Colorado Youth for a Change! A little rainy but we hit our goal this year and doubled our nested team!