$146,817 raised by 642 donors
100% complete
$115,000 Goal
The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation (DPLFF, Friends Foundation, or the Foundation) traces its roots to 1940.
The Friends Foundation seeks private charitable contributions to supplement the library’s budget and advocates for public funding to help the library accomplish its mission.
Your Donation Supports:
By supporting the Denver Public Library, you help expand collections, fund programs for all ages, and provide vital resources for our community. This day of giving is all about collective impact and every dollar counts. Join us and help the library continue its mission to serve, inspire, and empower!
$5,000 could provide 15 Chrome books for people to check out and access the online resources they need.
$2,500 could provide 50 Read-Along books, which combine print with recorded text reading to engage children and help them build reading skills.
$1,000 could provide staffing for citizenship interview preparation for 5 new citizens.
$500 could provide one month of “Memory Cafe” events to support individuals living with cognitive impairments and their care providers.
$250 could purchase 10 backpacks for unhoused individuals who need something to carry their belongings from place to place.
$100 could buy 20 new children's books in Denver's top languages, which Bookmobiles distribute at food sites and community housing.
The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation's mission is to enrich the community by building support and raising money to enhance Denver Public Library's programs and services.
One of the most invaluable things about public libraries is that they are open and free to everyone. The Denver Public Library (DPL) is the most-visited cultural attraction in Denver with over 4 million in-person visits annually. Of course, the library is all about books but it is also so much more than books.
The library is a key player in addressing the city’s most pressing needs and is making a difference. Your donation supports DPL's values of inclusion and accessibility for all through programs and services that assist:
- Children with literacy education.
- Youth who need a safe after-school space where they can connect, learn, and develop social and emotional skills.
- Immigrants and refugees working on citizenship exam preparation and English language acquisition.
- People experiencing tough challenges related to homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse with connection and service referrals.
- Anyone who is digitally disconnected with free computers and internet access.
- Entrepreneurs with business planning and research.
- Job-seekers with resume-building and job search assistance.
- Older adults and others experiencing social isolation with programs that build connections and expand learning opportunities.
- Researchers studying their family heritage, or Colorado’s history with extensive resources.
- And, of course, those looking for a captivating book, movie, and/or music with an endless selection of books and media.
Click below to make your donation in support of Denver Public Library!
Organization name
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation
other names
DPLFF
1961
Tax id (EIN)
84-6036979
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Youth Development, Public & Societal Benefit, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
10 W. 14th Avenue ParkwayDenver County, CO, US