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The Lion Project Gala: Seeking donations

It is such an honor to be on the board for The Lion Project! Our 2018 gala is coming up surrounding mental health and we are looking for donations for our silent auction and live auction! If you are a creator, designer, have a service company, and want to donate, please read below!

Thank you in advance!!

A Note From Executive Director Zakery Ferry

Do you or someone you know struggle with mental health? Chances are yes! According to National Alliance on Mental Illness, “1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness in a year; 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) experience a severe mental disorder in their lifetime.” This ranges from substance abuse, suicidal thoughts/actions, anxiety disorders, depression, and more. Have you ever felt like you wish you could do something about it? Well now you can!

Every year, the Lion Project’s board of directors select a cause that has either moved our hearts collectively or an adversity our society is enduring. For 2019, they have selected to focus on the country’s silent killer – mental health.

Today, mental health is the white elephant in the room, but many organizations are working together to surround this … Read more!

A Day in the Life of Fashion Denver, Arts & Entertainment, Benefits

Mile High Global Meditation: September 23rd

Denver Gathers to Set Meditation World Record Connecting hearts in a live meditation experience for the people of the Denver Metro, and global community via live stream.

September 23rd 2018 at 5pm
6359 Airport Road
Sedalia CO 80135
Tickets $10.00

I am absolutely thrilled to be part of this amazing event happening this weekend as we all come together to tune out noise and tune into our hearts. This event was created through amazing people connecting through The Foundlings, a non-profit organization that I am a part of as Sammy Taggett and I bring hope and inspiration back to the orphanage where we came from! A beautiful soul, Sarah Westwood, helped us get this non-profit on it’s feet and she connected us with the amazing Michael Blu.  Their passions combined partnered up with the Foundlings for this memorable and peaceful event.

Mile High Global Meditation is the brainchild of Michael-Blu. His success as a meditation guide in the Denver metro area has shown, as he states, the growing desire of people to find personal strength and be the change they need in their lives.

In April of this year Michael-Blu established the AirBnB Experience ‘Mile High Meditation.’ In … Read more!

Arts & Entertainment, Benefits

Children’s Miracle Night: A fashion show and benefit

What an absolutely exciting night in store at the Children’s Miracle Night, to be held on May 31st at the Chateaux at Fox Meadow. The show will benefit Children’s Miracle Network and Children’s Hospital Colorado. 

This new show is designed to bring awareness to the tremendous work Children’s Hospital Colorado does for the families within our community and celebrate some local kids journeys to a healthy life.Children’s Miracle Night’s mission is to raise money to help support the hospital while providing a platform for local designers and boutiques to show off their designs and clothing.

Children's Miracle Night

The show will also feature local recording artist, Kayla Ruby, who is most known currently for her jaw-dropping performance of our Nation’s anthem at the 2017 Denver Bronco’s season opener on September 11th. Ruby has always been involved within her community and is excited to be a part of an event that aligns with her passion.

Leading the show will be Kyle Dyer and the team of fearless Children’s Miracle Night ambassadors who have all been treated at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The ambassadors will be sharing stories of silly nurses, special Children’s Hospital guest and how they plan to give back to … Read more!

Arts & Entertainment, Benefits

Black & Gold – 2017 Lion’s Gala Masquerade

When: Friday, December 8th, 2017
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Ranch Country Club
11887 Tejon St.
Westminster, Colorado

The Lion Project invites you to be bold for good at it’s 4th Annual Lion’s Gala. Wear your finest black and gold and enjoy special cocktails, gourmet food, live music, awesome drawings, and incredible community. Along with all the fun, we will reveal our four selected non-profit missions for 2018 and help them launch into the next level of growth and impact.

Attire: Formal, Black & Gold, Mask Encouraged

The Lion Project activates businesses and creatives to accelerate the growth of 4 non-profits every year. We do that in two ways:
  1. We pool the resources of businesses and the storytelling capability of of creatives to create a promo video for the non-profit.
  2. We create a large service day for our business partners to come serve that meets tangible needs within the nonprofit so they can serve more or better serve their clients.
The Lion Project is hosting it’s 4th annual gala to celebrate the work it’s done and the vision of what could be in 2018 to continue accelerating the growth of non-profits in Denver.
… Read more!
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Urban Nights Denver: August 5th

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The Joseph Family Foundation and Tempus Jets Present
Urban Nights Denver
Bank of America Runway to Shine with Nicholas K and Salt-N-Pepa

The fifth annual Urban Nights Denver prepares to celebrate its fifth year at Mile High Station on Saturday, August 5th. The city’s largest outdoor urban fashion show and fundraiser will benefit at-risk youth with the theme: Threads of Promise.

Donna Crafton Montgomery serves as this year’s Gala Chair and is supported by co-chairs Jill Landman Alfond, Matthew Keeney and Matthew Morris.

“On any given night in Denver, more than 900 youth are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless,” said Donna Crafton Montgomery, 2017 Urban Nights Chair. “This year, we are thrilled to add new beneficiaries that expand our reach into this vulnerable population providing a wide range of services that these kids need to obtain self-sufficiency and a safe life off the streets.”

This year’s charity partners include Urban Peak, The Danny Dietz Foundation and La Academia at The Denver Inner City Parish. All with the shared vision of providing critical services to the at-risk youth that each organization serves.

This year’s fashion show, designed and produced by Jenny Baker-Strasburg and Tobie Orr, … Read more!