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Featured Events
Colorado Gives Day: December 9, 2025
Colorado Gives Day is your chance to change a family’s story.
Your generosity helps parents return to school, launch new careers, and build brighter futures for their children. Every gift, big or small, creates opportunities for families on the path to self-sufficiency. Together, we can make economic stability possible for families right here in Jefferson County.
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Give Early: Donate today!
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Become a Monthly Donor: Set up a new monthly gift, and the Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first donation (up to $100)!
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Start Your Own Fundraiser: Create a personal fundraising page and inspire your network to join you in giving back.
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Spread the Word: Share JPP’s story! Your voice helps amplify the impact.
Bonus: Donate $100 or more to JPP on December 9 (Colorado Gives Day) and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Southwest Airlines voucher (up to $400)!
Let’s make December 9th a day of hope, opportunity, and lasting change.
2026 Colfax Marathon
Sat, May 16, 2026 9:00 AM | Sun, May 17, 2026 6:00 AM
The Colfax Marathon is Denver’s largest running weekend and we are proud to be an official charity partner once again! That means, when you register to run for JPP, you are running toward a community without generational poverty!
Whether you're up for the challenge of the Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, Urban 10 Miler, or 5K, there's a race to suit everyone's pace. Be part of the thrill and support a great cause!
JPP's Annual Achievement Ceremony
Every year, JPP proudly honors the incredible progress of JPP and Head Start families at our Annual Achievement Ceremony, a celebration of resilience, hard work, and hope.
This year’s graduates inspired us all. Manda and Chris became first-time homeowners and began careers they love. Kapri earned her Associate’s Degree and now helps others succeed as a College Admissions Counselor. Laura and Carlos advanced in their careers and strengthened their financial foundation. Brittany and Nathan launched a cleaning business and purchased their first home.
We’re so proud of our graduates and can’t wait to see what they do next!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for our fall family events, offering a meaningful way to support families while showcasing your business or organization. Join us in making this season unforgettable!
Past Events
Shop for a Cause Fundraiser
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for Shop for a Cause, hosted by our incredible partners at Act Locally Golden. Thanks to your support, funds raised will go directly toward helping families in Jefferson County build stability, access resources, and pursue brighter futures. Special thanks to Janet and Audrey for curating such a meaningful event. Together, we’re showing what community partnerships can achieve.
Online Auction
Thank you to everyone who bid, shared, and helped make our annual Silent Auction a success! Your generosity directly supports Jeffco Prosperity Partners (JPP) families as they work toward their goals in employment, education, financial stability, wellness, and community connection.
A special thank-you to our incredible partners at Act Locally for hosting the auction and championing our mission. We are grateful for their commitment to strengthening our community and creating opportunities for families to thrive.
Because of supporters like you, JPP families continue to have access to the resources, coaching, and connections they need to build lasting prosperity.
Thank You for Supporting JPP’s Anti-Event Fundraiser!
Because of you, we skipped the gala and delivered real impact.
Thanks to your generosity, every dollar raised during our Anti-Event Fundraiser went directly to JPP families working toward self-sufficiency. Together, we’re celebrating high school and college graduates, first-time homeowners, new careers, improved credit scores, and healthier, more stable families.
You didn’t just make a donation...you changed lives.
Thank you for believing in our community, our mission, and in the power of possibility.
Bid for a Brighter Future: JPP's Online Auction Fundraiser
To all of our incredible supporters, thank you for participating in JPP’s online auction! Your generosity and support will have a lasting impact on the families we serve, providing them with the resources and tools they need to build brighter, more self-sufficient futures.
Honoring Our Dear Friend, Ali Lasell
Ali Van Vooren Lasell - beloved and loving mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, and alumni board member of Jeffo Prosperity Partners – was one-of-a-kind! Everyone who knew her was taken by her positive attitude, sense of humor, dedication, and desire to help others.
Ali's legacy will live on in each of us as we keep her memory close to our hearts, find joy in everyday life, and work together to improve our community. Click here to learn more about Ali's beautiful life.
Partnership in Prosperity Award Ceremony
With great excitement, the Jeffco Prosperity Partners hosted its very first Inaugural Partnership in Prosperity Award Ceremony at the vibrant Red Rocks Community College on September 1, 2022. The highlight of this memorable event was the presentation of the prestigious Partnership in Prosperity Award and the coveted Prosperity Award to two exceptional community members.