Why Support the DenverGuards?

The DenverGuards helps at-risk youth change their lives and improve their communities through its scholarship and campership programs. This all-volunteer organization pilots a more engaged and productive society from which 90 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to the programs it supports. 

Donations provide

• Inner-city youth the opportunity to experience nature and learn about environmental stewardship and sustainability
• At-risk students an opportunity to benefit from the intense personal attention and private education they need to break cycles of poverty, violence, and drug abuse
• Greater Denver Area schools and youth organizations the opportunity to grow and maintain educational and recreational programs
• Dedicated parents the help they need to guide their children from underperforming neighborhood schools
• Disadvantaged youth the opportunity for mentoring, confidence-building and training in areas such as nonviolent conflict resolution and community leadership

How To Donate

Matching Gifts

The Matching Gift Program allows you to double, or triple your gift to The DenverGuards. To participate, please request a matching gift form from your human resources department. Send us your completed matching gift form and we will notify you when your gift has been matched.

In-Kind Donations

In addition to financial contributions, The DenverGuards is in need of goods and services to ensure the success of its many fundraising events, including items for auctions, wine and food services and promotional support.

If you are interested in making a donation:

Donate Online

Donate By Mail

Michael Raney
The DenverGuards
PO Box # 9841
Denver, CO 80209
MichaelRaney@DenverGuards.org

Planned Gifts

It is never too early to consider a planned gift to benefit The DenverGuards. Listed below are some of the most common and easy ways that you can choose to leave your legacy.

Bequests—Making a provision to The DenverGuards in your will is the most common way to make a planned gift. The provision may be for a specific dollar amount, a percentage, or a contingent amount should your beneficiaries predecease you. Consult your attorney for more information on the best option for your situation.

Charitable Trusts—Consider creating a trust that pays you a fixed percentage of the trust's assets or a set income annually.

Life Insurance Policy—Naming The DenverGuards as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy is as simple as contacting your insurance provider and updating your beneficiary designation. Another option would be to transfer ownership of the policy to The DenverGuards, yet continue to make premium payments.

IRAs/Retirement Plans—Making The DenverGuards the beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan is also a great way to make a big impact. Again, it is as simple as updating your beneficiary designation.