WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

Our mission is to inspire our community to connect with nonprofits through philanthropy, patronage and volunteerism. And beer. We host happy hours around Denver to support local nonprofits because philanthropy is as simple as raising a glass.

HAPPY HOUR FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-GIVING PROJECT CREATED AND SPONSORED BY

HOW IT WORKS

With every drink you buy, you'll get a token from the bartender that you can pledge to one of three local nonprofits. #DrinkToThis

Step 1

Buy a Drink!

Step 2

Get a Token

Step 3

Pledge Your Token

Step 4

Repeat Responsibly

Step 5

Get Home Safely

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May 2024

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

Empathy Theatre Project

The mission of Empathy Theatre Project is to develop original theatre that strengthens connection, inspires dialogue and fosters empathy in our divided country.

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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Lighthouse fosters a community of writers and readers who share in the belief that writing has the power to transform lives. Language is our most common means of connection, and our writing workshops and events encourage individuals to share their unique stories.

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March 2024

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

Enjoy a brew or two to support

Empathy Theatre Project

The mission of Empathy Theatre Project is to develop original theatre that strengthens connection, inspires dialogue and fosters empathy in our divided country.

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Wonderbound

Wonderbound is a contemporary ballet company that creates shows to rock and pop music, integrating multimedia technology while collaborating with artists across a spectrum of mediums. They live at the convergence of tradition and innovation and push the boundaries of what we’ve come to expect from a dance company.

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October 2023

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

Cherry Creek Theatre

Cherry Creek Theatre enhances and enriches the vitality of Cherry Creek through theatre and art.

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Denver Rock Orchestra

The Denver Rock Orchestra blends the energy of rock and pop music with the rich sound and history of a full symphonic orchestra to push the boundaries of the traditional concert experience.

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August 2021

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

Our Featured Nonprofits

New Era Colorado

New Era Colorado reinvents politics for young people, mobilizing and empowering a new generation to participate in our democracy to make Colorado a better place for everyone.

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Denver Philharmonic

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra continually redefines the way our community experiences and engages with classical music.

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Purple Door

Purple Door Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster in Denver that exists to reclaim and sustain the lives of young adults seeking to leave homelessness behind through supportive and meaningful employment.

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Benefitting: Food Bank of the Rockies

FBR partners with 500+ hunger relief programs in Northern Colorado & Wyoming to provide food to those in need.

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Order from: Woods Boss Brewing

Now through Dec 22, our friends at Woods Boss Brewing are donating 20% of sales (with promocode DrinkToThis) to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Order it online or in person, but be sure to tell them you’re with us and we’ll help to provide food to our community members that need the boost.

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Donate Directly: Virtual Food Drive

This fundraiser and food drive is part of our collaborative virtual “Coloradical” happy hour event. Together we are aiming to raise $1,000 as well as collect food donations at our drop off location at Woods Boss Brewing.

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Operation Family Meal

Operation Family Meal feeds Denver’s hospitality industry employees and their families in direct response to the COVID-19 virus.

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Prime Health

Prime Health supports the community with the telehealth aspect of the emergency response to COVID-19.

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DEAR Fund

The Denver Actors Fund’s Emergency Artist Relief Fund provides immediate financial assistance to Colorado theatre artists whose wages have been impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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February 2020

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Bobby Burch Photography

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

LLS seeks to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

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Helping Heroes Fly

Helping Heroes Fly believes finances should never keep a military hero from being with family! They provide airfare to enlisted active duty military personnel so that they can be home with their families for holidays, and special occasions.

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French American School

The French American School of Denver is a K-5 public school (K-8 at full build-out) employing a proven, research-based bilingual French/English immersion curriculum to develop open-minded, bilingual and biliterate learners who are prepared for a life of global opportunities.

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November 2019

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Bobby Burch Photography and Lyft

Enjoy a brew or two to support

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is an arts and culture organization that shares and promotes the diversity of Asian cultural stories and communities.

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Colorado Water Trust

Colorado Water Trust restores flows to Colorado’s rivers in need – since 2001, we’ve restored more than 11.5 billion gallons of water to 444 miles of Colorado’s rivers and streams.

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ChickTech

ChickTech is dedicated to retaining women in the technology workforce and increasing the number of women and girls pursuing technology-based careers.

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August 2019

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Bobby Burch Photography and Lyft

Enjoy a brew or two to support

Cherry Creek Theatre

Cherry Creek Theatre enhances and enriches the vitality of Cherry Creek through theatre and art.

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Our Front Porch

Our Front Porch helps families who are in danger of homelessness and poverty due to a home fire by providing disaster recovery in the form of housing navigation, trauma recovery services and disaster case management.

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Reading Partners

Reading Partners helps children become lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction with measurable results.

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May 2019

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Bobby Burch Photography

Motherwise Colorado

MotherWise empowers women and their families to thrive during pregnancy and after a new baby is born.

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Rocky Mountain Wild

Rocky Mountain Wild works to protect, connect, and restore wildlife and wild lands in the Southern Rocky Mountain region.

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HOBY Colorado

HOBY Colorado inspires and develops our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

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February 2019

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and Eide Photography

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Paradox Sports

Paradox Sports revolutionizes lives through adaptive climbing opportunities that defy convention

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50/50 Bookstore

50/50 books is dedicated to promoting literacy through greater access to books.

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Camp Comfort

Camp Comfort provides children ages 6–12 who have been impacted by grief, a fun, supportive, and healing experience.

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December 2018

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and Bobby Burch Photography

Colorado Veterans Project

Colorado Veterans Project enhances pride and patriotism in all Coloradans by building a stronger, more supportive community around our Veterans.

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Denver Actors Fund

The Denver Actors Fund is a modest source of immediate financial relief and neighborly assistance when members of the Colorado theater community find themselves in situational medical need.

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SAME Cafe

SAME Cafe creates community through access to healthy food for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

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August 2018

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and Bobby Burch Photography

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Project HEAL

Project HEAL (Help to Eat, Accept and Live) is the largest nonprofit in the U.S. delivering prevention, treatment financing, and recovery support for people with eating disorders.

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DAVA

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) strengthens the community through the visual arts with youth engagement as the primary focus.

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Davis Dance

Davis Contemporary Dance Company brings a greater awareness of dance to many diverse audiences, especially those who’ve never been exposed to the beauty of dance.

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May 2018

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and Eide Photography

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Central Presbyterian Church

Central Presbyterian Church seeks to expand its 125-year-old structure for even greater use by the downtown Denver community. It’s Time To Grow!

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Purple Door

Purple Door Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster in Denver that exists to reclaim and sustain the lives of young adults seeking to leave homelessness behind through supportive and meaningful employment.

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Benchmark Theatre

Benchmark Theatre stimulates conversations about the universal human experience and nourishes the imaginative spirit of our community through thought-provoking productions.

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February 2018

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and Eide Photography

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Colorado Mountain Club

Colorado Mountain Club

Colorado Mountain Club unites the energy, interest, and knowledge of the students, explorers and lovers of the mountains of Colorado.

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El Sistema

El Sistema Colorado

El Sistema Colorado empowers youth in our most vulnerable neighborhoods through an intensive music program that teaches the importance of teamwork, self-confidence, and social responsibility.

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PCs For People

PCs for People

PCs for People strives to bridge the digital divide by providing the necessary tools to put a functional computer into the hands of low-income individuals and get them online.

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November 2017

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and Eide Photography

Bonfils Blood Center

Bonfils Blood Center

Bonfils Blood Center proudly provides a safe and adequate blood supply for patients statewide and beyond.

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Minds Matter

Minds Matter

Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income environments by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.

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Denver Brass

Denver Brass

Denver Brass inspires, entertains, educates, and enriches our community through the unique and innovative performance of brass music.

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August 2017

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and RDG Photography

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

GLBT Community Center

GLBT Community Center of Colorado’s Rainbow Alley

GLBT Community Center of Colorado’s Rainbow Alley is a safe space supporting LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 11–21.

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CSF Education Scholarship

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Education Scholarship Fund

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Education Scholarship Fund helps provide summer camps and year-round after school classes to kids and teens who couldn’t afford them otherwise.

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Curious Theatre

Curious Theatre Company

Curious Theatre Company engages the community in important contemporary issues through provocative modern theatre.

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May 2017

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft and RDG Photography

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Phamaly Theatre Company

Phamaly Theatre Company inspires people to re-envision disability through professional theatre.

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Denver Digs Trees

Denver Digs Trees

Denver Digs Trees helps residents cultivate greener, healthier, more livable communities.

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Camp Shai

JCC Denver’s Camp Shai

JCC Denver’s Camp Shai provides engaging activities for campers that spark their imagination and inspire them to celebrate their individuality.

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February 2017

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Bike Denver

Bike Denver

Bike Denver works relentlessly to create a better Denver through bicycle advocacy, education, community engagement and consulting.

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Denver Philharmonic

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra continually redefines the way our community experiences and engages with classical music.

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Open World Learning

Open World Learning

Open World Learning creates possibilities through technology by providing a fun and challenging after-school educational program centered on teaching advanced computer technology to Denver area students.

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November 2016

Sponsored By 303 Software and Ligature Creative

With Support From Lyft

ENJOY A BREW OR TWO TO SUPPORT

Art Students League of Denver

Art Students League of Denver

Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community where professional artists guide individuals of all abilities to reach their highest potential.

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CBCA

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) advances Colorado’s creative economy by connecting business and the arts through year-round advocacy, research, training, volunteerism and arts engagement efforts.

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Denver Architectural Foundation

Denver Architecture Foundation

Denver Architecture Foundation inspires people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life, and envision an exceptional future for Denver.

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