Thank You Colorado Rockies Charity Fund
This month DCAC is the proud recipient of a $15,000 grant through the Colorado Rockies Charity Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation, in partnership with Denver Active 20-30. As part of this award, the Colorado Rockies gave DCAC tickets to the July 7th game against the Philadelphia Phillies (which the Rockies won 11-2!). Many […]
Teaching Philanthropy at a Young Age
Young Cora decided this year for her 4th birthday, instead of presents, she would collect donations for DCAC! We were thrilled with this news when her mother contacted us to set up a delivery time. Early Friday morning a very smiley Cora and her mother showed up with bags of art supplies. The supplies will […]
The Carlos Gonzalez Foundation and Project C.U.R.E.
Joining forces, The Carlos Gonzalez Foundation and Project C.U.R.E., will deliver nearly $500,000 worth of life-saving medical equipment to a hospital in North Central Venezuela. Thank you for having us be part of such an important day!
Deloitte Volunteer Day
Once again, DCAC welcomed 29 brave souls for Deloitte’s annual work day. This year they completely transformed our campus. After our many spring storms, we had a lot of work for to be done. They purchased annuals and shrubs and went to work restoring our grounds. Our bushes were trimmed, our trees shaped, weeds aplenty […]
National Children’s Alliance 2016 Leadership Conference
Earlier this month, two of DCAC?s directors, Amber Stead, Director of Finance and Operations, and Jodi Byrnes, Director of the Forensic Interview Program, attended the National Children?s Alliance 2016 Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The annual conference, attended by over 500 Child Advocacy Center leaders this year, aims to provide continuing education, networking opportunities, and […]
DCAC Goes to Coors Field
Each year, the Colorado Rockies Wives work hard to make an impact in the community. Thanks to the outpouring of support from Rockies fans over the past few years, the Rockies wives have raised over $100,000 in support of their charity endeavors. We want to thank the Rockies Wives under the leadership of Sarah Logan […]
Colfax Marathon
A huge thank you to all 24 persons participating in the Colfax Marathon May 14 & 15. The weather was cool and windy, but the runners said it assisted in lowering their times during the race. Our corporate partner, Kiewit, had the largest team led by Craig Briggs, Senior Vice President. DCAC Board of Directors […]
AMP the Cause – 11th Annual Community Day
A big Thank You to all the dedicated volunteers from Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, for all the hard work that they put in for AMP’s 11th annual community day! The volunteers showed up with smiles in the middle of our last Spring snow storm ready to work. They spent the day deep cleaning every inch […]
Employees at SM Energy raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Thanks to all of the Denver based employees at SM Energy, who wore blue and supported the cause to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month! The pinwheels and blue symbolize that all children deserve great childhoods because they are our future.
Roadrunners Give Back Day
A huge thank you to the wonderful team of staff, students and friends who came to the Denver Children?s Advocacy Center campus Friday, April 22nd to participate in Roadrunners Give Back Day. This was an incredible way to both celebrate their 50th Anniversary but also show the community spirit that both built this fine institution […]
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric March Award goes to DCAC!
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric has chosen Denver Children?s Advocacy Center as the March winner of the $1,000 Caring Community Giveaway. ?It?s encouraging to know that there are organizations in our community providing treatment to children who are victims of abuse,? said John Ward, president of Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric. ?We?re fortunate to be […]
One Hundred Twenty Teddy Bears Come to Denver Children?s Advocacy Center
DCAC was honored last week with a donation of 120 teddy bears from Jeans Cuddle Buddies. Cydney Johnson and her family and friends have been collecting bears and funds in honor of her grandmother Jean?s passing. The photo is of Cydney, her husband and twins with some of the bears at our Therapy House. Thank […]
A BIG Thank You to Vail Resorts!
Denver Children’s Advocacy Center is pleased to honor one of our most generous corporate partners, Vail Resorts. Over the holiday season between Thanksgiving and the New Year, Vail Resorts Retail employees collected gifts for DCAC at their Colorado Ski & Golf stores. We deeply appreciate these efforts as we know this is a very busy time for […]
Kick-off to National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Capital
It was an honor to attend the rally at the Capitol early today to Kick-off National Child Abuse Prevention Month with Governor Hickenlooper, Senator Linda Newell, and Miss Colorado! Remember that all month long there are activities happening around CO, as well as here at DCAC. To stay up-to-date on all the events, be sure […]
DCAC Featured on Que Bueno 1280
Director of Assessment and Treatment, Angela Davidson, was featured on Que Bueno 1280’s “La Voz Del Pueblo” today. This program focuses on local issues the Spanish-speaking community is experiencing and how these may be addressed. Angela discussed DCAC’s critical services with host Fernando Sergio. She also emphasized the importance of using Colorado’s statewide hotline to […]
A Million for What Matters Raffle
There is a simple truth to helping our community: by working together we can do a better job at making an impact. At DCAC we strive to prevent abuse, strengthen families, and restore childhood and are pleased to have your support. This year, we are collaborating with Denver-based Amp the Cause to raise money ? and […]