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Kempe 50th Birthday Celebration
The Kempe Foundation celebrated the 50th Birthday of The Kempe Center by hosting a large birthday party to commemorate this monumental occasion through a fundraising event with impactful speakers, tasty food, fun games and a room filled with dedicated individuals and businesses. The event raised over $487,000 which will help Kempe continue to focus on its three pillars of funding Kempe Center professionals, supporting legislative efforts that directly help children and families and engaging in the community.
The event welcomed compassionate people who helped Kempe become the leader that it is today for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Those in attendance included professionals in the field, longtime donors, dedicated board members, and family members from Dr. C Henry Kempe who established the Kempe Center in 1972.
The Kempe 50th Birthday Celebration presented by Office Depot gave out the Kempe Professional Award to Jena Hausmann/Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Imhoff Family Community Award to MidFirst Bank. Thanks to all our Event Sponsors
Kempe Bracket Challenge
The madness continued in March with the annual Kempe Bracket Challenge, a fundraiser built around the NCAA basketball tournament. The event encouraged supporters to become a Bracket Challenge Champion by encouraging others to join the challenge. This was an excellent way to serve as a Champion for Children!
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of individuals and communities working together to keep kids safe and families healthy. Throughout the month, the Kempe Foundation engages in community events to raise awareness and share stories of prevention. This year's theme was Prevention: Piece By Piece.
Taproom Takeover presented by the Kempe Ambassadors
The Taproom Takeover is an opportunity to network, enjoy free beer and food, and learn more about the Kempe Foundation all in a fun atmosphere. This “friendraising” event took place at the new Ratio Beerworks location in the Overland neighborhood of Denver to gain new friends for Kempe. Over 70 guests came together receiving a tour of the brewhouse and meet Kempe Ambassadors. This popular event will be back again.
Kempe Topgolf Challenge
The annual fundraiser is a wonderful way to spend a fun evening with friends at Topgolf - the ultimate in golf, games, food, and fun! This is a great opportunity to take a swing, gather with colleagues, and learn how you can improve the lives of children and families.
The 2023 date has not yet been announced
Annual Expert Panel Breakfast
At least once annually, The Kempe Foundation hosts an in-person educational breakfast welcoming anyone in to participate. The conversations vary, yet primarily focus on pertinent topics affecting the lives of youth and families in our communities. This past November, an important discussion took place with expert panelists meeting together on the prevention of the youth mental health crisis with a focus on youth suicide prevention.
The next Uniting Communities Breakfast takes place on September 14. Registration opens soon.
Host an Event for the Kempe Foundation
Hosting a community fundraising event to benefit the Kempe Foundation is an impactful way to give back to our organization. Examples of fundraisers include golf tournaments, online fundraising campaigns, bike races, restaurant nights, car washes, silent auctions, and so much more.
How We Can Help:
- Planning strategy session with event organizers
- Promotion of the event via social media platforms, emails blasts and website placement
- Brochures or fact sheets about The Kempe Foundation for distribution at the event
- Online fundraising event pages set-up by The Kempe Foundation
- Attendance by Kempe representatives at the event and/or reception
- Use of The Kempe Foundation’s logo and name upon review and approval
- Written tax receipts to donors who make donations payable to The Kempe Foundation
- Letter of authorization to validate the authenticity of the fundraising event
We would love to partner with you to ensure your fundraising event is a success. Please fill out the form below.
Become a Friend to Kempe and a Friend to Children
Kempe Ambassadors are dedicated individuals who are actively engaged in supporting the mission and work of the Kempe Foundation. We welcome the support of caring community members who are passionate about identifying awareness, education, advocacy and fundraising opportunities to prevent childhood trauma, abuse and neglect.
Kempe Ambassadors: Invite, Share, Advocate, Fundraise & Serve
Sound Like You?
Become a Kempe Ambassador and join a team of volunteers who invite, share, advocate, fundraise and in partnership with the Kempe Foundation. Everyone is welcome! Together, we can achieve a safe and healthy future for children.
