Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to discover and donate to trusted nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. Our expert review committee carefully vets every applicant, ensuring solid financials, ethical practices, and proven impact. Eligible nonprofits must serve the Pikes Peak region, address unmet needs in innovative ways, and benefit from reaching a broader audience.
Supporting 65 local nonprofits Give! Nonprofit profile: Citizens Project
What
For 32 years, Citizens Project has been a fierce advocate for equity, inclusion, and justice in the Pikes Peak region. As a nonpartisan organization, we believe that civic engagement is essential to the well-being of all communities. We collaborate with partners in traditionally marginalized communities to create representative legislation and foster public participation. Our efforts are concentrated in high-impact areas, with current initiatives focusing on Southeast Colorado Springs and youth.
Why
Equity and advocacy work are deeply personal for us. Many of our staff members have strong ties to the Southeast and have directly experienced the systemic inequalities that have hindered both individual communities and the city as a whole from reaching their full potential. We are passionately invested in this work because we believe that striving for equity fosters a more just, stable, and healthy society.
Goals
Our goal is to reduce equity gaps f o r h i s t o r i c a l l y marginalized communities by advocating for equitable policy changes in partnership with local organizations, and by empowering communities through resources like our voting guides, candidate forums, and GOTV initiatives.
Did you know
Residents born in Southeast Colorado Springs have a life expectancy that is 16 years shorter than those born anywhere else in Colorado Springs.
Donate
Help fund the good work of Citizens Project at Campaign.GivePikesPeak.org/nonprofit/citizens-project.
“Citizens Project is one of the few organizations that work for the whole community. Citizens Project has a big history and an even bigger future as THE voice for inclusion, voter engagement, and creating a vibrant, welcoming community where all can thrive.” – Anonymous attendee of Citizens Project Creating Community Breakfast
Give! Nonprofit profile: Pikes Peak Philharmonic
What
The Pikes Peak Philharmonic is a dedicated group of citizens who LOVE to make music together. We share our love of music with five concerts per season. We strive to keep the cost of attending our concerts low so anyone who would like to experience live symphonic music can afford to attend and bring as many family members and friends as possible! We pay dues to ensure this happens, but we also work to ensure all our members can afford to play! We perform at the Ent Center for the Arts.
Why
We provide high quality low-cost symphonic experiences. We strive to keep costs under $20 per ticket and provide numerous discounted tickets for students, seniors and military members and free admission under 12 years old. We also provide an exciting creative outlet for numerous non-professional musicians. We have found a performance home at the Ent Center for the Arts that provides an excellent experience for all.
Goals
Our fundraising goals this season are;
*Keep ticket prices low
*Keep membership dues reasonable
*Continue to perform at the Ent Center for the Arts
Did you know
We provide high level symphonic performances at only $20 per ticket. Free tickets are provided for children under 12. Discounts are available for seniors, students, teachers and military.
Donate
Help fund the good work of Pikes Peak Philharmonic at Campaign.GivePikesPeak.org/nonprofit/pikes-peak-philharmonic.
“Our autistic and music-loving son was able to attend a rehearsal of his favorite theme in Holst’s Jupiter. His eyes lit up with joy. This moved my family deeply and is an example of the group’s role in making the great works accessible to the community. The group has rekindled my own violin-playing!” – Dedicated caregiver and music lover
