Golden Civic Foundation

Congratulations 2024 Grant Recipients @thegoldencivicfoundation 👏 The Golden Civic Foundation (GCF) is proud to announce the investment of $111,250 in Community Impact Grants across various sectors. The grants, aimed at bolstering social, civic, cultural, and educational services, have been awarded to 36 organizations, significantly contributing to the Golden community’s vitality. The awards were unveiled at the annual Community Grants Breakfast, held at The Buffalo Rose @buffalorose on Tuesday, May 14. The event recognized these partner organizations for their important contributions to Golden and highlighted the various investments that were made to each of them. Help us congratulate our local recipients! A Little Help American Alpine Club Bell Middle School BGOLDN and CAG Buffalo Bill Days CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties Colorado Cowboy Gathering Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Colorado Mountain Club Colorado Railroad Museum Continental Divide Trail Coalition Foothills Animal Shelter Foothills Art Center Friends of Dinosaur Ridge GoFarm GoFarm/Hunger Free Golden Golden Bicycle eXperience - GBX Golden Chamber of Commerce Golden Concert Choir/Golden Community Choir Golden High School Golden High School PTA Golden History Museum & Park Golden Schools Foundation Golden Visitors & Information Center Hands of The Carpenter Jefferson County Library Foundation Jefferson Symphony Association Kyffin Elementary School Miners Alley Performing Arts Center Mitchell Elementary School Neighborhood Rehab Project Outdoor Lab Foundation PorchLight, A Family Justice Center Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplains Shelton Elementary School The Golden Lions Club #community #grantrecipient #supportlocal #goldencolorado 📸 Images by Bill Way Photography

☀️ COUNTDOWN to the 7th Annual Golden Summer Jam! Tickets are going fast, friends! 🎟️ Link in bio Join us for a Community Celebration of Golden Bands, Bites, & Beer 😎 📆 Thursday, June 20 ⏰ 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Doors: 5:00 PM 📍 @coloradorailroadmuseum Come have fun for a good cause - all proceeds support GCF’s community programming! 🎶 Gilded Legion (GHS Rock Band) 🎶 @thedollhousethieves 🎶 @heavydiamondring Presented by @minerssaloon 🍺 @newterrainbrewingco (Beer Sponsor) 🍸Margaritas by @xicamiti_la_taqueria 🍕 @woodysgolden Pizza Beast 🍖 @theeddyhotel Truck Eddy BBQ & Shakes 🍔 @bobs_atomic_burgers 🌮 @pambasos303 🍦 @happyconesco 🧋 @trugoodness_brands Stay tuned for more info on activities and parking 🚗 🎥 Thanks to @f4dstudio for capturing the festivities We’re grateful for the support of our Presenting (@minerssaloon ), Beer (@newterrainbrewingco ), and Community Sponsors: @babydoesgolden , @dt_construct , @the_golden_mill , @goldenpawsanimalhospital , @goldenpondretirement , @rji.pro , @goldengrouprealestate , Tall Pines Painting, Inc., @trugoodness_brands , and @scottingolden State Farm

Jen is a true community gem 💎 and we couldn’t be more honored by the kind words and local partnership! @thegoldencivicfoundation Congratulations on all of your thriving businesses that add so much to our community! @connectsworkspace @morrismaemarket @goldminecupcakes @cafe13golden #supportlocal #goldencolorado #community #goldenco

🎉 Thank You for an Incredible Golden Summer Jam! 🎉 On behalf of everyone at the Golden Civic Foundation and the Golden community benefitting from all the proceeds, THANK YOU to all who came out to support us at 7th Annual Golden Summer Jam last Thursday! 📸 Photo Credit: Bill Way (BillWayTODAY.com) 🏛️ Thanks to @coloradorailroadmuseum & their incredible team for hosting. 🚂 🤠 Thanks to @minersalleyplayhouse for facilitating fun with multiple train robberies that helped us raise even more money for our community programming. 🍻 Thanks to our beer sponsor, @newterrainbrewingco , and our food vendors, @woodysgolden , @bobs_atomic_burgers , @theeddyhotel , @pambasos303 , @happyconesco , @trugoodness_brands 🎸 Thanks to the bands who rocked it - @heavydiamondring , @thedollhousethieves , and @goldenhighschool_ @gilded.legion.band And last but not least, thanks to our Community Sponsors and Partners: Presenting Sponsor: @minerssaloon , In-Kind Beer Sponsor @newterrainbrewingco , Community Sponsors @babydoesgolden , @dt_construct , @the_golden_mill , @scottingolden State Farm, @goldenpondretirement , @rji.pro , Tall Pines Painting, Inc , @goldengrouprealestate , @goldenpawsanimalhospital , Community Partners @cityofgoldencolorado , Coors Brewing, @confluencecompanies , @coloradorailroadmuseum , @goldenyoungprofessionals , Wave Audio Visual, Inc. , @minersalleyplayhouse Thank you for making this event a success! We can't wait to see you next year! 🌟 #goldencolorado #goldensummerjam #summersoltice #musicfestival #community #communityevent #CommunityLove

“The Golden Civic Foundation is a catalyst for a positive change in our community. From bolstering essential human services to strengthening cultural enrichment, the Golden Civic Foundation embodies the spirit of generosity and philanthropy of the people of Golden. To Golden History Museum & Park, GCF has been a critical partner for advancing the museum’s educational and preservation mission and improving accessibility for all audiences. Because of the Golden Civic Foundation, Golden is a better place.” Nathan Richie Director, Golden History Museum & Park @goldenhistory1859 Grateful for our important community partnerships @thegoldencivicfoundation 🤝 #supportlocal #community #goldencolorado #goldenhistorymuseum

🌞 Happy Summer & Happy Summer Jam, Golden!! We can't wait to see you at the Colorado Railroad Museum at 5:00 PM this evening for the 7th Annual Golden Summer Jam. 🥳 JOIN US - TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE (Link in Bio) Extra Parking will be available at the lot on 10th and Depot St. and shuttle service starts at 5:00 PM - expect a shuttle every 10 minutes or so throughout the evening. See you soon!

🚂 Golden Summer Jam Activities! 🎉 Tomorrow is going to be a day filled with fun and excitement! Here’s what you can look forward to: 🚂 Train Rides: Enjoy rides every 30 minutes from 6pm to 8pm. 🐾 Meet Spike the Railroad Dog 🤠 Train Heists: @minersalleyplayhouse returns with thrilling train robberies. Be prepared with cash to save the train from bandits and make a kid's day! 🎁 Fun, Giveaways, and Activities: Enjoy more fun from our nonprofit & busin@goldenpondretirement , @goldenpawsanimalhospital , @coloradorailroadmuseum , @minersalleyplayhouse , @coloradomtnclub , @leadershipgolden 🚂 Explore @coloradorailroadmuseum 15-acre railyard and over 100 locomotives. 🌿 Garden Railway Society’s outdoor garden railroad is one of the largest public garden railroad layouts in the U.S. There’s something for everyone at Golden Summer Jam! Bring your friends and family for a memorable day. 🌟 Link in bio for tickets and more info #GoldenSummerJam #TrainRides #MeetSpike #TrainHeists #CommunityPartners #ExploreRailyard #GardenRailway #FamilyFun #goldencolorado #goldenco #musicfestival #livemusic #summer #coloradolife

✨ VOLUNTEER FOR THE GOOD OF GOLDEN! ✨ We could still use a few extra hands - support GCF and help us create a memorable event! Volunteering at Golden Summer Jam is one of the most fun ways to give back and enjoy the festivities. 🎉 We have various shifts available (only 1.5 - 2 hours) in multiple roles, from event set up to guest check in and monitoring the beer garden. 🍻 🍺 🎟️ As a volunteer, you'll enjoy FREE entry to Golden Summer Jam and a FREE beer ticket for a New Terrain beer before or after your shift! Sign up now and be part of something special. 🌟 Link in bio #GoldenSummerJam #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #goldenco #goldencolorado #summer #musicfestival

📣 EXTRA TICKETS & PARKING UNLOCKED! 🎟️🚗 Great news, Golden! We've added extra parking with a guest shuttle, increasing our event capacity! 🎉 🚎 Shuttle service will begin at 5:00 PM at 10th & Depot St. and will run approximately every 10 minutes throughout the evening. Early bird parking is still available at the @coloradorailroadmuseum grounds. 🚲 The Golden Bicycle eXperience (GBX) @golden_bicycle_experience will once again host a monitored bicycle corral for those riding their bikes to the event. Follow the paved Clear Creek Bike Trail to the Colorado Railroad Museum, bring your own lock, and check your bikes at the GBX booth. We also encourage using ride share services like Uber or Lyft with easy drop-off and pick up right at the CRRM entrance. 🚗 This means more of you can join us for a fantastic evening filled with Golden bands, beers, and bites, all while supporting our GCF's vital community grants and programming. 🎶 Tickets are still available and will be on sale right up until they sell out or the doors open on event day, whichever comes first. Don’t wait, secure yours now and help us make a difference! 🌟 #musicfestival #goldenco #goldencolorado #firstdayofsummer #community #goldencivicfoundation #summer #goldensummerjam

Happy Father’s Day from all of us @thegoldencivicfoundation 💫 Wishing you an incredible day filled with the joy of family! Pro tip: we heard tickets to Summer Jam 2024 are a great Father’s Day gift 😉 *link in bio #fathersday #giftideas #community #goldencolorado

Grant Recipient Spotlight: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative @colorado14ersinitiative “Funding from the Golden Civic Foundation helped CFI acquire eight aluminum bear boxes that were used by two separate trail crews on Mount Elbert throughout the 2023 field season. With eight boxes CFI was able to outfit the Black Cloud trail crew as originally planned, but also upgrade the North Elbert crew with new food storage equipment. The bear boxes were a crucial component of both crews’ remote, backcountry basecamps. These top of the line aluminum bear boxes ensured each trail crew’s provisions were sheilded from the elements, as well as curious wildlife. While black bears are the largest and most dangerous animal that needs to be kept out of food storage, the smaller wildlife like birds and rodents are more commonly the issue. These bear boxes prevent these little critters from compromising food storage. CFI’s backcountry basecamps serve as a safe and tranquil home for trail crews, particularly after grueling workdays spent at high altitudes. Ensuring the preservation of food for the crew’s sustenance is an easy way to remove stress or anxiety about dealing with a bear/wildlife encounter. Beyond safeguarding food, they play a pivotal role in fostering safety, both for the crew and the surrounding wildlife, by averting potential human-bear conflicts. These bear boxes act as deterrents, dissuading curious animals from associating humans and their belongings with food, thus maintaining a harmonious balance between humans and nature in these rugged terrains. The funding provided by Golden Civic Foundation had a positive impact on the 2023 field season. However, these high quality boxes are a long-term asset for the organization and will continue to play an important role in CFI’s future trail reconstruction projects. With good care, this equipment should last at least 5-7 years and possibly for more than a decade.” We @thegoldencivicfoundation are so proud to support great local projects such as this that then the entire community can enjoy. #grantrecipient #supportlocal #community #goldencolorado #fourteener #mountelbert

We have the MOST incredible sponsors for Summer Jam 2024! 🫶🏽 Huge thank you to our presenting sponsor @minerssaloon 🌟 Check out these exceptional sponsors that support this awesome community event @thegoldencivicfoundation 🎉 *and enjoy a little listen to our headlining band @heavydiamondring 🎶 Get your tickets NOW before they sell out! 🎟️ We can’t wait to have some serious FUN with you! #musicfestival #community #sponsor #grateful #goldencolorado