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Every year, WellPower provides treatment, prevention and crisis services to more than 20,000 people at more than 30 sites across Denver, and at nearly 200 additional community locations from hospitals and assisted living facilities, to schools and shelters. We also reach up to an additional 50,000 people through consultation and community outreach.

Our community of supporters play a role in helping us advance our mission of promoting the vital connection between a person's mental health and overall well-being. Whether you're donating your time, talent, treasure, ties or testimony, we are working together to create extraordinary experiences that improve our community's health and well-being.

WellPower is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN 74-2499946, and your donations are tax-deductible.

Events

WellPower hosts several events throughout the year to fundraise and support our mission. Click the links below to learn more about each one and how to get involved.

Quarterly Campaigns

Join us each quarter to learn about the pillars of care we provide and ways you can get involved. Experience a mission moment kickoff event followed by a three-month campaign where you can support our work and the people we serve through your social, intellectual, cultural and financial capitals.

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Pathways to Well-Being

Adult Recovery Services
January - March

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Innovative Therapies

Child & Family Services
April - June

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Well-Being Essentials

Rehabilitation Services
July - September

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Winter Warmth & Joy

Across the Lifespan
October - December

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Colorado Gives Day

Join thousands of Coloradans on the first Tuesday of every December for the state's largest day of giving. Every donation made in support of WellPower on our COGives page from November 1 through Colorado Gives Day (first Tuesday in December) will be matched by Community First Foundation and other community partners for the $1Million Incentive Fund making your donation go the extra mile.

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Volunteer

Volunteering your time is a wonderful way to give back to your community. Our volunteers' commitment and support fuels and strengthens our mission, while making our communities healthier.

Opportunities

For both individual and group volunteer opportunities, we invite you to visit our Volunteer webpage and learn more. Opportunities listed are current and do require an application.

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Philanthropy Advisory Board

The Philanthropy Advisory Board will oversee and advise WellPower regarding fundraising strategies. The Philanthropy Advisory Board helps ensure the success of WellPower through a commitment to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, introductions to new donor prospects, and personal fundraising goals.

Young Professionals Committee

The Young Professionals Board is a diverse group of community leaders, ranging from ages 21-39 years old. The Young Professionals Board utilizes its strengths and resources to provide year-round support for WellPower's programs and services to help the organization achieve its goals.

Crowdfunding

Host your own fundraiser by tapping into your talents, inspiring others to action and knowing that you're making a difference.

Build your own social fundraising page to support us during these campaigns throughout the year:

Colorado Gives - first Tuesday every December, or year-round

Peer-to-Peer fundraising year-round

Giving Circles

At WellPower, we believe that collective action has the power to create lasting positive change in our communities and beyond. A Giving Circle is a unique and impactful way for individuals like you to come together, pool resources, and make a difference in the causes that matter most.

Shop for a Cause

Thank you to all the donors who supported us while shopping AmazonSmile since 2014. While Amazon has decided to end the AmazonSmile program in February 2023, we invite you to continue supporting WellPower while shopping for your everyday needs at these businesses at no additional cost.

King Soopers/City Market

Support WellPower when you shop for groceries at your local King Soopers or City Market! Loyalty card holders can now support our organization in the Community Rewards Program while you shop for everyday groceries online and in-stores.

Log-in to your account at kingsoopers.com or www.citymarket.com and go to "My Account"

Select menu option "Community Rewards" and search for WellPower or enter our code VL905

Click Enroll and continue shopping using your loyalty rewards account!

Pro tip: You can also link your loyalty card and Community Rewards option using the King Soopers or City Market app. Make sure to use your King Soopers or City Market loyalty card or associated phone number at checkout for each purchase to count.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Sponsorships

Our events provide high-impact opportunities for brand exposure through sponsorships, allowing our community partners to reach engaged audiences in a variety of ways.

Become a Sponsor

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Workplace Giving

Many workplaces allow the option for employees to make a charitable donation to WellPower through payroll deductions.

We partner with many third-party entities that help facilitate these charitable contributions from your workplace including:

Benevity - Giving employees the freedom to donate what they want, when they want, to the nonprofit of their choice. Many companies include donation matching as part of their package of employee reward or benefit programs, so be sure to inquire about that to help double your impact. Remember to designate WellPower as your non-profit of choice at the time of your gift.

United Way - United Way uses its global reach and local presence to build stronger, more resilient and more equitable communities where everyone can thrive. Join more than 6.8 million individuals investing in their communities through United Way. Remember to designate WellPower on your United Way workplace giving campaign.

Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) - Bringing nonprofits, businesses and communities together around a shared commitment to better health and well-being. For more than 65 years, CHC has worked together with partners to address the barriers to good health and equity and create resilient communities where everyone can thrive. Remember to designate WellPower at the time of your gift.

Combined Colorado Campaign - The official Colorado State employee charitable giving program. Strengthen the nonprofits you care about through the ease, convenience and affordability of payroll giving. Remember to designate WellPower (formerly known as Mental Health Center of Denver) #1016 at the time of your gift

Matching Gifts

Many employers offer the opportunity to match an employee's charitable investments. This is a wonderful way to double your impact allowing us to continue providing innovative and compassionate services to even more people within our community.

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Tax Incentivized Giving

Looking for a "tax-smart" way to give? Consider these giving options which allow you to make a significant impact with your charitable contribution while providing you with a tax incentive.

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Enterprise Zone Tax Credit

Colorado residents who make a gift of $200 or more in support of our NextChapter (formerly 2Succeed) program may qualify to receive the Enterprise Zone (EZ) state tax credit equal to 25% of their contribution.

The Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) program is designed to promote and assist economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits to non-profits and their donors. WellPower is located in one of these Enterprise Zones designated by the State of Colorado to encourage economic growth.

Colorado residents who make a gift of $200 or more in support of our NextChapter (formerly 2Succeed) program may qualify to receive the EZ state tax credit equal to 25% of the charitable contribution to use against your state income tax. The tax credit reduces the amount of state income tax you pay, in addition to federal and state charitable deductions you may receive for gifts to charity.

You can nearly double the size of your gift - and the impact of your generosity - without increasing the net cost to you.

After you make a qualifying gift, a member of the Philanthropy team will reach out to obtain additional information needed for us to submit your contribution to the tax credit program.

Click here to learn more. For other donation related questions, email philanthropy@wellpower.org.

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Qualified Charitable Distribution

To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA, you must be at least 70½ years of age at the time of the gift and your transfer must be made directly from your IRA to WellPower.

Benefits to the Donor
In addition to the benefits of giving to a charity like WellPower, when you make a QCD directly from your IRA, it will exclude the amount donated from taxable income which may help to keep you in a lower tax bracket. QCDs can also be counted towards satisfying your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. Please consult your professional advisor for more information.

Let Us Know You Made a Gift
Your IRA administrator may not provide us with your name or contact information with your contribution. Please let us know if you are making a gift to WellPower from your IRA by emailing philanthropy@wellpower.org to ensure we are able to send you an acknowledgement of your donation which you will need to claim a deduction for your charitable contribution.

Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC)

Colorado residents who make a gift of $200 or more in support of our Solutions to Homelessness initiatives may qualify to receive the Colorado Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) equal to 25% of their contribution.

Created by Colorado House Bill 2022-1083 (HB22-1083), the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) provides a state income tax credit to Colorado taxpayers who contribute to eligible homelessness-related projects within Colorado. As a participating HCTC organization, WellPower donors who support our Solutions to Homelessness initiatives by giving monetary gifts of $200 or more, OR donate in-kind gifts valued at over $5,000 are eligible to receive a 25% state income tax credit. This includes cumulative gifts received throughout the tax year.

Cash Gifts: Donors who give a financial contribution of $200 or more by credit card or check can qualify to receive the HCTC, including cumulative gifts that total $200 or more by the end of the tax year. Donors can opt into this tax credit by putting “HCTC” in the memo line of a check, or writing “HCTC” in the notes section of their online credit card donation.

In-Kind Gifts: A donation that is not a monetary contribution and is valued over $5,000 pursuant to an independent third-party valuation in support of our Solutions to Homelessness initiatives may qualify for the HCTC. This includes contributions of property, services, stocks, bond, or other intangible property.

Click here to learn more. For donation related questions, email philanthropy@wellpower.org.

Donor Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support WellPower. With a DAF, you can contribute cash, securities and other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time.

Advantages to you:
1. Immediate tax benefits - when you contribute to your DAF, you are eligible for a tax deduction in the same year your contribution is made.
2. Your investment grows tax-free - the assets in your DAF are invested for tax-free growth, potentially allowing you to give more.
3. Allows for a more strategic, planned approach to your philanthropy - it enables you to make a lasting commitment to WellPower, ensuring we can continue to make strides in our mission, while also providing you with the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to us.

Remember to share your contact information at the time of making your recommendation so we can acknowledge your generosity and share updates with you on your investment.

Email philanthropy@wellpower.org to let us know you are recommending a gift to WellPower through your DAF.

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WellPower partners with The Denver Foundation to facilitate donations made via a variety of virtual currencies

Why Cryptocurrency?
1. Efficiency - Crypto transactions are processed instantly, allowing us to immediately put your generous contributions to work.
2. Accessibility - Crypto transcends geographical boundaries, making it possible for us to reach and support more communities worldwide.
3. Transparency - all transactions are recorded on a public ledger (blockchain) ensuring complete transparency and accountability.

By accepting donations in cryptocurrency, WellPower hopes to ensure that our efforts remain agile, future proof and impactful by accepting donations in cryptocurrency.

To make a donation of virtual currencies to WellPower, please contact philanthropy@wellpower.org.

Gifts of Stock

Donating appreciated assets like stocks allow you to receive tax deductions based on the full fair market value of the assets while avoiding capital gains tax that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets. This means you can contribute more, yet it costs you less.

Remember to advise your broker to include your full name and contact information when initiating the transfer so we can properly acknowledge your gift.

For questions about making a gift of stock, please email philanthropy@wellpower.org.

Vehicle Donations

Looking to donate your used vehicle in support of WellPower? We have partnered with Cars Helping Charities to help facilitate these donations. Donors can contact their 24/7 call center at 866-701-CARS (2277), or complete the Vehicle Donation Request form online information below and select WellPower as the receiving charity.

Vehicle donations are tax deductible and Cars Helping Charities will take care of picking up your vehicle after the sale is processed.

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Legacy Gifts

Join a community of change-makers by making a planned gift to WellPower to support the health and well-being of future generations. These planned giving options helps ensure that WellPower can continue serving our community for many years to come.

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Memorials & Tributes

Honor or remember someone special with a tribute gift. When you provide us with contact information at the time of your gift, we'll send notification of your generosity and remembrance to whomever you designate.

Make your tribute gift today and mark "Yes" in the section that asks if your gift is in honor or in memory of an individual organization. Complete the fields that appear, and we'll do the rest.

Gifts of Assets

You can make a charitable bequest in your will or living trust, or name WellPower as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy to help further WellPower's mission.

Asset Examples

Assets common to estate gifts may include:

Cash

Publicly traded securities

Retirement plan assets

Life insurance policies

Real Estate

Closely held securities

Family limited partnership interests

Collections

Charitable bequest in your will or living trust

Please consult with your professional advisors as you consider any type of estate gift.

If you would like to name WellPower in your planned giving, please email philanthropy@wellpower.org to notify us of your intentions to ensure we can fulfill your wishes.

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Community Impact

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Join Us to Power the Pursuit of Well-Being

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Events

Quarterly Campaigns

Pathways to Well-Being

Innovative Therapies

Well-Being Essentials

Winter Warmth & Joy

Colorado Gives Day

Volunteer

Opportunities

Philanthropy Advisory Board

Young Professionals Committee

Crowdfunding

Giving Circles

Shop for a Cause

King Soopers/City Market

Corporate Social Responsibility

Sponsorships

Workplace Giving

Matching Gifts

Tax Incentivized Giving

Enterprise Zone Tax Credit

Qualified Charitable Distribution

Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC)

Legacy Gifts

Memorials & Tributes

Gifts of Assets

Community Impact

Get Involved

Get Involved

Join Us to Power the Pursuit of Well-Being

Donate

Events

Quarterly Campaigns

Volunteer

Social Connections

Crowdfunding

Giving Circles

Shop for a Cause

King Soopers/City Market

Corporate Social Responsibility

Workplace Giving

Matching Gifts

Tax Incentivized Giving

Enterprise Zone Tax Credit

Qualified Charitable Distribution

Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC)

Legacy Gifts

Memorials & Tributes

Gifts of Assets

Community Impact