Joanne Davidson

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-COLORADO Denver News: Dinner served family style — where guests serve themselves from plates and bowls filled with vegetables, starches and protein — isn’t common at $600-a-ticket fundraisers. The exception: SPIRIT Colorado’s VIP dinner. SPIRIT Colorado is the successor to Volunteers of America-Colorado’s longstanding gala, Western Fantasy. It’s appropriate because this homey touch reflects important elements in VOA’s success: meeting the homeless, the hungry, the disabled veterans […]

NATHAN YIP FOUNDATION Greenwood Village By JOANNE DAVIDSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO POLITICS News: Sushi-lovers from Denver and beyond know that they’re in for a treat when the Nathan Yip Foundation hosts its annual Sushi Party. The rush to purchase tickets begins months in advance and when the big day arrives, the event space atop The Dome at AMG is filled to capacity. […]

WE DON’T WASTE Denver News: Is it possible to craft works of art from 20,000 cans of food? If we’re talking about Canstruction Colorado, the answer is “yes.” This benefit for We Don’t Waste features structures depicting Colorado summer and can be viewed at Cherry Creek Shopping Center through July 26. After checking out the display, shoppers and those just […]

MI CASA RESOURCE CENTER Denver News: Nine chefs, representing some five countries, will provide the food for Taste of La Receta, a July 24 tasting party that benefits Mi Casa Resource Center. “Celebrate Culture, Taste Success” is the theme for the 5 p.m. event to be held at the Denver City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. Participants include Sarahi, a graduate of Mi […]

AURORA INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES Aurora News: A capacity crowd is once again anticipated for Aurora Interfaith Community Services’ annual Food, Faith & Love Gala. The Aug. 5 dinner and auction will be held at the Franciscan Event Center, 6553 Revere Parkway, Centennial. Organizers are preparing to welcome community leaders, supporters, partners and friends for an evening that includes dinner, […]

CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION Aurora News: The 12th annual Run for the Ring takes place on Aug. 1 and it has several participation levels. You can either walk or run a 5K course that begins and ends at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes on the Anschutz Medical Campus, 1775 Aurora Court, Aurora. Kids can sign up for a shorter Fun Run. Those […]

COLORADO AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION Castle Rock News: Mark and Teri Moore have been selected as the 2026 Legends of Agriculture and will be honored at a Sept. 18 dinner benefiting the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF). The event begins at 5 p.m. at CALF’s Lowell Ranch headquarters, 2330 Interstate 25, Castle Rock. The $150 tickets include cocktails, dinner, live and […]

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA COLORADO Denver News: Ray McElrathbey, a former Clemson University football player whose story of fighting to keep his brother out of foster care inspired the Disney+ movie “Safety,” will be the special guest when Volunteers of America Colorado hosts its 23rd Legends Golf Tournament. The Sept. 9 event will be held at Sanctuary, 7549 Daniels Park Road, […]

COLORADO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Denver News: Marielena DeSanctis, chancellor of the Colorado Community College System; Terri Jackson, executive director and co-founder of the African American Trade Association and Emily Trujillo, chief operating officer at HCA HealthONE Centennial, are among the 2026 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business. They, and the entire Class of 2026, will be honored at an Oct. 2 fundraising gala hosted by […]

COLORADO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Denver News: Marielena DeSanctis, chancellor of the Colorado Community College System; Terri Jackson, executive director and co-founder of the African American Trade Association and Emily Trujillo, chief operating officer at HCA HealthONE Centennial, are among the 2026 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business. They, and the entire Class of 2026, will be honored at an Oct. 2 fundraising gala hosted by […]