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For more than 55 years, Special Olympics Colorado has been empowering people with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) to create a more welcoming and inclusive Colorado through athletic, health and leadership programming.
Your donation on Colorado Gives Day not only supports more than 23,000 athletes with ID, but a community of changemakers that are the driving force behind our mission.
Changemakers, in our eyes, are individuals who actively contribute to positive change within the Special Olympics community. They are driven by a vision of inclusivity and acceptance, working to break down barriers and create opportunities for others. Changemakers inspire and empower those around them and cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive!
From November 1 through December 10, every donation you make will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100!
The mission of Special Olympics Colorado is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Throughout history, people with intellectual disabilities (ID) have suffered from the worst forms of abuse, discrimination, and have been denied basic human needs - connection, health and hope for a better life. In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver took a stand against injustices faced by people with ID and fought for inclusion, through the creation of Special Olympics. In 1969, Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) joined in her fight to advocate and create lifelong opportunities for youth and adults with ID by combating complacency, ignorance and stigma through unique programs.
Now, over 50 years later, SOCO still provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with ID, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Organization name
Special Olympics Colorado
other names
SOCO
1969
Tax id (EIN)
84-0713739
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
Special Olympics Colorado 12450 E. Arapahoe Road, Ste. CCO, US