Our Partners & Sponsors

Partners

Aegon Transamerica Foundation
At Transamerica, we believe our responsibilities go beyond our corporate walls. That’s why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation (the “Foundation”) in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, we support non-profit organizations focused on the education, health and well-being of the communities where we live and work.

The Anschutz Family Foundation
“The Anschutz Family Foundation supports Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect. The Foundation encourages endeavors that strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive and responsible citizens. There is a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, the young, the elderly and the disabled. The Foundation is also dedicated to funding efforts in rural Colorado.”

AV Hunter Trust
“The goal and the operations of the A.V. hunter Trust have always been to exemplify Mr. Hunter’s desires to ‘give aid, comfort and support to children, aged people, and indigent adults’ in Colorado. The Trust has awarded more than $60 million to more than 500 nonprofit organizations and many thousands of individuals who have sought help from the Trust. The Trustees will continue this long tradition to help those among us who are less fortunate.”

Daniels Fund
“The Daniels Fund, founded through the generous legacy of Bill Daniels, operates the Daniels Fund Grants Program and the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

The Daniels Fund Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in our four-state region as well as national programs. Each year, approximately 70% of the Daniels Fund’s community investments are made through the Daniels Fund Grants Program in the following areas: Aging, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Amateur Sports, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, K-12 Education Reform, Ethics and Integrity in Education, Homeless and Disadvantaged, and Youth Development.”

Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation
“The 24-year old foundation is dedicated to contributing to the betterment and welfare of the children in the local community. In its efforts to help others each member also strives to develop character, become a better citizen and learn to live and appreciate a fuller and richer life. In addition, the organization strives to raise the community’s awareness of the need to care for underprivileged children in the state of Colorado through fundraising and hands on community service.”

Denver Kiwanis Foundation
Since 1917, the Denver Kiwanis Foundation has been unified in the belief that children and communities benefit from the efforts of caring and involved volunteers. Primarily, this club provides service to the community with an emphasis on serving children, particularly those “at risk.”

Interested in a membership? Contact the Denver Kiwanis Club with any questions at: boardofdirectors@kiwanisclubofdenver.org

Jeffco Sertoma Club
“Sertoma works to create communities of change under common leadership and with a common voice that will serve the many in need.”

Oberkotter Foundation
“For more than 30 years, the Oberkotter Foundation has supported schools where children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn listening and spoken language. We have provided significant funding nationally, supporting approximately 50 schools throughout the country. This work has dramatically increased the number of opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk.”

The Oberkotter Foundation grew out of one family’s journey with their daughter Mildie, who is deaf, which resulted in their mission to support families throughout their LSL journey. The Oberkotter Foundation provides grants throughout the U.S. supporting LSL programs for children birth to three years of age. The Listen Foundation is honored to be a recipient of Oberkotter grants for our tele-health programs since 2013.

Rocky Mountain Ear Center
“At Rocky Mountain Ear Center, P.C., every member of our team is a trained professional to ensure you receive the best possible quality care. We take pride in our ability to serve you and we look forward to a mutually satisfactory relationship.”

Schlessman Family Foundation
“Schlessman Family Foundation in 1957 for general charitable purposes with interests in human services, civic and community projects.”

The Soule Family Foundation
“The Soule Family prides themselves in helping others strive and achieve opportunities that might not have been granted to them otherwise. It is the foundation’s goal to help these individuals create an impact in their local communities. Being able to impact the community and help other individuals is the main purpose of the Soule Family Foundation.”

Thornton Assistance Fund
“Since 1983, the City of Thornton has provided grant funds to assist nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient. Basic needs are identified as food, housing, health and medical, or human services. Programs that help people move from relying on private or public assistance to providing for one’s own needs is also eligible for funding. The City has $76,538 available to award to nonprofit organizations in 2016.”

Sponsors

Award & Sign
“From Do-It-Yourself Plaque Magic kits to Name Badge Programs, we have everything that your company’s recognition program needs to succeed.”

Build-a-Bear Bear Hugs Foundation
“The mission of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is to make life more bearable for children, families and pets in need of the kindness of others. Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation will make grants to qualified non-profit organizations (either 501(c)(3) organizations or registered Canadian charities) that support the health and wellness of children and families, the care and welfare of animals and the promotion of literacy and education for all.”

Advanced Bionics
“Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear implant systems in the world. Acquired by Sonova Holding AG and working with Phonak since 2009, AB develops cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that restores hearing to those with severe-to-profound hearing loss.”

Cochlear America
“Cochlear is the leading implantable hearing solution for people with a hearing loss. Learn more about Cochlear products, support, and hearing loss.”

CU Department of Otolaryngology
The Department Otolaryngology has a world-class faculty offering a full range of subspecialty care to both adults and children. Our faculty deliver cutting edge patient care, research and education in a variety of settings, serving a diverse population.

UC Health Hearing and Balance Clinic
UC Health Hearing and Balance Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus provides clinical services, resources, education, and research to support the needs of individuals in metro Denver who are deaf and hard of hearing.

MED-EL
“As the industry’s technology leader in implantable hearing solutions, MED-EL products are the result of 30 years of focused research and a commitment by its founders to fostering a company culture of excellence.”

Help Make a Difference!

Help us fulfill our mission of getting more Colorado children listening and talking. Your contribution is used primarily to fund Listening and Spoken Language Therapy from our amazing network of therapists, helping children desperatly in need across the state.