Golden Civic Foundation

08/27/2026

2026 Golden Frontier Gala Sponsorships are still available! 🎉 Our Annual Gala & Auction gathers 300+ business leaders and community members for a purpose-driven celebration rooted in collaboration and local impact. Sponsoring the Gala is a fun, meaningful way to connect with the Golden community — and inspire others to give back.

View the sponsorship menu and secure your sponsorship now through the link in our profile.

"For us, buying those two tables each year isn't just about attending a gala. It's about bringing together people who care about Golden, introducing them to an organization that quietly does so much behind the scenes, and helping ensure those dollars stay right here in our community."
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08/26/2026

August is Make a Will Month 💛 Melissa Anderson, GCF Board Vice President, is sharing planned giving tips to help you protect the causes you care about most.

Watch the quick video and follow Golden Civic Foundation for more charitable giving tips 🤲📝

08/25/2026

🎭“It's a physically and emotionally safe space for people to gather around the art of performance and theater and create a sense of belonging.” — Len Matheo, Director of Storytelling and Community Engagement at Miners Alley.

The neon ‘THEATER’ sign at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center leads more than 30,000 guests a year to downtown Golden as a cornerstone of our arts and business community. Lisa DeCaro, Executive Director, and Len Matheo describe the nonprofit and theater as a “force multiplier for good” — giving back to other local charities, generating economic growth, and fostering community for theater lovers.

💡Did you know? GCF and Miners Alley have been partners For the Good of Golden for over 20 years. A GCF loan helped Miners Alley buy the old Meyer Hardware building, where the theater still stands today, and our partnership has continued to grow through the years. Together, we share two decades and one belief: Golden thrives when local organizations work together.

Pictured: Miners Alley members connecting & the Miners Alley Life Stages Program, bringing youth and older adults together to build community by creating
theater together.

08/21/2026

Golden's most anticipated event of the year is almost here! 🌵🤠 We invite you to join us for the Golden Frontier Gala on October 24, 2026.

➡️ Use the link in the comments to buy tickets, get involved, or learn more.

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

👥✨ Meet Joy & Jack Brandt, our August 2026 Community Leaders.

Over five decades ago, Joy and Jack headed West to start a new chapter in Golden. Jack had accepted a position at the First National Bank in Golden, and Joy was to be a teacher in Cherry Creek. Their home search started with advice from a stranger; a Nebraska gas station attendant told them to find Heine Foss, a GCF Founder who later became a good friend of the couple, when they arrived in Colorado. 59 years later, they’re still here and working For the Good of Golden.

Visit the link in the comments to read their full story — the gas station, the gold jacket, and five decades of Golden — on our website.

08/06/2026

Save the date for the 2026 Golden Frontier Gala ✨

From frontier pioneers and risk-takers to today’s entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and civic champions, Golden has always been defined by those willing to invest in something larger than themselves.

We invite you to celebrate the grit, generosity, and civic duty that built Golden — and is still woven throughout the community today. Together, we'll raise our paddles in support of BGOLDN, this year's B.I.G. Grant Recipient.

🚨 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: the first 50 ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary ticket to Miners Alley Performing Arts Center! Tickets available at http://bolder.bid/goldencivicgala/tix.

Want to learn more? Give us a follow for updates, and visit our website to learn more about sponsorships, auction donations, and what to expect.

08/05/2026

What a beautiful day for the Golden Police Department’s National Night Out! The event brought together the community and our first responders to build a stronger, safer Golden. GCF is a proud sponsor.

07/28/2026

Rooted in over 15 years of community partnership, The Golden Cruise brings together neighbors for a bike ride through Golden once a month every summer. Joined by live music, local businesses, and a rotating featured nonprofit, the cruise serves as both a gathering for neighbors and an easy way to support the local community. We’ll see you tonight at the cruise 🚲💛

🚨LAST CHANCE! Give to Golden Now before July 31, 2026 to double your impact with our matching campaign.

One gift to Golden Now reaches the Golden Bike Cruise along with 49 other local nonprofits and organizations in our network. Golden’s nonprofits are already reporting a demand 40% higher than last year. Your gift, at any size, goes to the hardworking nonprofits carrying this load.

Use the link in the comments to give now! 🤝