Skip the Gala and Take a Hike! Join Our Summer Anti-Event Fundraiser
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
Let’s be honest for a quick sec. Summer in Colorado is legit. The sun is shining, the rooftop patios are open, and the snow has melted off our favorite trails.
The absolute last thing you want to do right now is squeeze into a stiff tuxedo or a pair of blister-inducing high heels, fight traffic on I-70, and sit inside a windowless, overly air-conditioned ballroom for another fundraiser. You don't want to eat that finger food that doesn't hit the spot, and we don't want to make you.
So, everyone at Jeffco Prosperity Partners (JPP) decided to offer our supporters the ultimate trail pass. We would call it the EPIT pass, but that name was already taken...
Welcome to the 2026 JPP Summer Anti-Event Fundraiser!
We have completely canceled the traditional physical gala. No registration, no awkward small talk, and no dress code. Why? Because we want to bypass the overhead costs of event planning so that 100% of your generosity goes straight to the summit: directly into the hands of Jefferson County families working hard to conquer the steep climb out of generational poverty.
Don't Let Event Overhead Rain on Your Campfire
When you invest in a typical fundraising dinner, a huge chunk of your change evaporates into venue rentals and flower arrangements before it ever reaches a family. By choosing to enjoy the mountains (or keep it cool on the couch) and participate in our Anti-Event, you ensure 0% event overhead.
You're Helping Real Families Reach the Summit of Self-Sufficiency
Breaking the cycle of poverty isn't a casual stroll through the park; it’s a rigorous trek up a 14er. But with the right team and a reliable safety line, our families are proving that no peak is too high to summit.
We know Jeffco is always up for a challenge, so we've mapped out exactly how you can help our families navigate the terrain. Find the tier that matches your summer budget:
$25 | Overpriced Cocktail Gas or transit passes to get a parent to work, class, or a coaching session. | $50 | Uber Ride School supplies for a kindergartener or textbooks for a parent returning to school. |
$75 | Three-Hour Babysitter Academic tutoring to help a student graduate. | $100 | Dry Cleaning Emergency groceries for a family waiting on their next paycheck. |
$250 | Success Sponsor Fees for professional certification or tests to help a parent advance their career. | $500 | Prosperity Sponsor Emergency housing assistance to keep a family safe and stable during a crisis. |
$1,000 | Champion Sponsor Financial literacy education workshops. | $2,500 | Legacy Sponsor Comprehensive, whole-family coaching and tools for self-sufficiency. |
When you donate, you are actively equipping local parents with the climbing gear they need to achieve total economic self-sufficiency. You are fueling the climb: When you skip that overpriced $25 gala cocktail and invest it into our program, you have already covered a tank of gas to get a parent to a job interview or their child to school on time.
Talk about high-mileage impact!
Your Official RSVP: Take a Hike! (In a Good Way)
There is no line to check in, no live stream to log into, no registration form to complete, and no silent auction to stress over.
Your only assignment for our biggest fundraiser of the year is to change into your favorite flip-flops or hiking boots, fire up the grill, pour a cold drink, and click the link below to make your 100% tax-deductible donation.
Thank you for refusing to let our families hike alone. Let's move Jeffco forward, together!
