Hope, Connection and Community

06/04/2026

Today was full of families, visitors and volunteers. Our favorite kind of day at HCC.
Families were fed, kids were clothed, tours given and landscaping projects completed!
We truly adore our volunteers and the incredible support they bring to our projects, programs and families.
Thank you Perry, Drew and Amber + kids, for the amazing work you did today. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and community.

06/01/2026

Have you registered to participate in our annual community lemonade stand event yet? If not, hurry! Registrations close this week.
Supplies can be picked up beginning next week 🍋

It's time to sign up and host a lemonade stand with HCC's annual community lemonade stand event!
This will be our 6th time hosting this super fun event where any kiddo can sign up and host their very own lemonade stand!
We want to encourage kids to get outside, have some fun and earn some money for their summer break. We also like that parents get out with the kids and have fun with them.
HCC will provide supplies for the stands; all you and the kids have to do is set it up!
We create a google map with all of our participating stands and share it on our socials to encourage our community members to get out and support the kids. You can help build your stand's success by sharing with your friends and family.
Supplies will be made available to pick up at our HCC House.
To participate, please complete this registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXt1OQEbQB8Qujt_tAdSkvdVT7n-_JQRdpxgpjFad7FyOs9w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

No restrictions for this event. You must be able to pick up your supplies in Arvada.
Let's help our kids kick off their summer right and have fun outside selling some delicious lemonade. 🍋

05/27/2026

🎶 GIVEAWAY TIME — and this one is GOOD! 🎶

How would you like to spend your Sunday night surrounded by incredible music, pure emotion, and the kind of voice that gives you ALL the feels?

We're giving away tickets to see ANDRÉS CEPEDA LIVE in concert — and we want YOU there! 🙌

🎤 ANDRÉS CEPEDA
📅 Sunday, May 31st, 2026
📍 Paramount Theater
⏰ Doors: 7:30 PM

We have 5 sets of tickets (2 tickets per winner = 10 lucky people!) to give away, thanks to the incredible generosity of our donor, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. 💛

Thank you, KSE — you make magic like this possible! 👏

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🎉 HOW TO ENTER — it's easy!
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1️⃣ LIKE this post
2️⃣ COMMENT below with your favorite summertime activity
3️⃣ SMILE 😁 (yes, this is required — you're welcome)

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⏳ Winners will be drawn Friday, May 29th — so don't wait!

05/26/2026

🌺 MEET OUR 2026 PRESENTING SPONSOR 🌺

Hope Connection & Community is THRILLED to announce that Pipecraft Plumbing, Inc is returning as the Presenting Sponsor of our 4th Annual Luau Gala — and yes, you read that right. RETURNING. 🙌

For the second year in a row, Pipecraft Plumbing, Inc has stepped up for families and children in our community in the biggest way possible — and we couldn't be more humbled and honored.

Here's the thing about Pipecraft Plumbing, Inc — they're not just a sponsor. They're a family-owned business that genuinely puts people first. No trip charges. Award-winning service. A reputation built on trust, integrity, and showing up for this community — every single time.

They believe in what we do at HCC. They believe in our families. They believe in our mission.

And THAT is the kind of partner that changes everything. 💛

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👏 Drop a THANK YOU in the comments for Pipecraft Plumbing, Inc — let them know this community sees them, appreciates them, and is cheering them on!
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Need reliable, honest plumbing from people who actually care? You already know who to call. 🔧
📞 Give Pipecraft Plumbing, Inc a call today — they show up for you the way they show up for us.

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🎟️ HAVEN'T GRABBED YOUR TICKETS YET?
Don't wait — tickets to our 4th Annual Luau Gala are LIMITED and this event WILL sell out.
👉 Grab yours now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luau-gala-tickets-1983656725665
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July 11th | 6–11PM | Baldoria on the Water | Lakewood, CO
General Admission: $150 | VIP Experience: $200

05/25/2026

Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is never free. 🇺🇸

“We must honor our fallen by remembering their sacrifice and celebrating the freedom they bought for the rest of us with their lives.”
~ Unknown ~

05/22/2026

🌺 AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS IS CALLING YOUR NAME 🌊

Get ready — Hope Connection and Community is bringing you the most beautiful, meaningful, and unforgettable night of the summer and presented by: Pipecraft Plumbing, Inc.

✨ HOPE CONNECTION and COMMUNITY'S ANNUAL GALA ✨
🌴 An Elegant Luau Evening
📅 Saturday, July 11th | 6:00 – 11:00 PM
📍 Baldoria on the Water | Lakewood, Colorado

Imagine an elegant luau experience where the water shimmers at sunset, Polynesian dancers light up the night, authentic luau cuisine fills the air with incredible aromas, and a warm, vibrant community surrounds you — all in the name of something bigger than a party.

Every ticket. Every seat. Every dollar — goes directly toward Hope Connection's programs serving families and children in need right here in our community. 💛

This isn't just an event. It's a movement. And YOU are invited.

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🎟️ CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE:
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🌸 GENERAL ADMISSION — $150
A full evening of elegance, entertainment, authentic Polynesian food, dancing, and community. Come as you are. Leave inspired.

👑 VIP EXPERIENCE — $200
Roll out in style with:
→ Red carpet arrival walk
→ Exclusive VIP cocktail hour
→ Private VIP lounge access
→ A fresh, gorgeous lei just for you
Because some nights deserve the royal treatment. 🌺

💛 SPONSOR A SEAT
Can't make it but still want to make an impact? Sponsor a seat and gift someone in our community a magical evening they'll never forget. One act of generosity. One unforgettable night.

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🎟️ Grab your tickets NOW — spots are limited!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luau-gala-tickets-1983656725665
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Tag someone you'd love to bring to this incredible night! 👇🌴

Let's dress up, show up, and make an impact together.

Aloha & see you July 11th! 🌺🌊✨

05/19/2026

It's time to sign up and host a lemonade stand with HCC's annual community lemonade stand event!
This will be our 6th time hosting this super fun event where any kiddo can sign up and host their very own lemonade stand!
We want to encourage kids to get outside, have some fun and earn some money for their summer break. We also like that parents get out with the kids and have fun with them.
HCC will provide supplies for the stands; all you and the kids have to do is set it up!
We create a google map with all of our participating stands and share it on our socials to encourage our community members to get out and support the kids. You can help build your stand's success by sharing with your friends and family.
Supplies will be made available to pick up at our HCC House.
To participate, please complete this registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXt1OQEbQB8Qujt_tAdSkvdVT7n-_JQRdpxgpjFad7FyOs9w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

No restrictions for this event. You must be able to pick up your supplies in Arvada.
Let's help our kids kick off their summer right and have fun outside selling some delicious lemonade. 🍋

05/18/2026

We are truly honored to have Buckstein as our Emcee this year at our 4th annual Gala event.
Grab your tickets soon to join us for the best luau anyone’s ever seen 🌺 Mahalo

05/10/2026

Wishing all of our moms a happy Mother’s Day 💐