Pickleball for Housing | Awards Announced
Join us at 3rd Shot Pickleball in Wheat Ridge on Friday, August 2nd for a day of fun and impact! The Community Investment Alliance is hosting a pickleball tournament alongside the Impact Awards. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there's a spot just for you.
Join us for the Community Investment Alliance annual Impact Awards and Pickleball Tournament on Friday, August 2nd!
As a thank you for being a housing champion, we’re offering special discount pricing for the happy hour only ticket. Your participation will support the mission of partnering with local communities to develop housing solutions, create culturally appropriate services programming, and increase food access through strategic, community-led initiatives.
Event Highlights
Pickleball Tournament (2pm-4pm): Open to all skill levels, with great swag for all participants and awards for top players. Stop by to watch the action!
Happy Hour and Impact Awards (4:30pm-6:30pm): Enjoy food and drinks while we recognize community leaders advocating for housing justice across Colorado.
This year’s award winners
Advocacy Impact Award: Melissa Mejia
Community Impact Award: Anchorum Health Foundation
Political Impact Award: Eleni Angelides
Leadership Impact Award: Senator Julie Gonzales
Leadership Impact Award: Carlos Martinez
Innovative Impact Award: Gary Community Ventures
Industry Impact Award: Kimball Crangle
We hope you will join us in serving up hope and being a superhero for housing solutions.
Click here to purchase your ticket or contact julia@303upstream for more details.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pickleball for Housing
Join us at 3rd Shot Pickleball in Wheat Ridge on Friday, August 2nd for a day of fun and impact! The Community Investment Alliance is hosting a pickleball tournament alongside the Impact Awards. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there's a spot just for you.
Join us for Pickleball on August 2nd!
Community Investment Alliance Impact Awards and Pickleball Tournament
Join us at 3rd Shot Pickleball in Wheat Ridge on Friday, August 2nd for a day of fun and impact! The Community Investment Alliance is hosting a pickleball tournament alongside the Impact Awards. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there's a spot just for you.
All proceeds will support the Community Investment Alliance, dedicated to collaborating with local communities for housing solutions, culturally tailored service programs, and improved food access through community-led efforts.
The Impact Awards and pickleball tournament present a wonderful opportunity to actively support our statewide initiatives while enjoying a day of friendly competition with friends and colleagues on the courts.
The action starts at 8 am with a competitive round-robin tournament for pickleball enthusiasts, followed by an all-skill-level tournament from 12 pm to 4 pm. Join us for the awards ceremony and a happy hour event starting at 4:30 pm.
Let's come together for a great cause—supporting accessible housing for all!
RSVP today to sponsor and reserve your spot.
For any inquiries, please reach out to:
Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, CEO of Community Investment Alliance, at kathleen@communityinvestmentalliance.org,
or Val Nosler Beck, Development Director at Community Investment Alliance, at Val@upstream303.com.
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Join Wendi Strom running for Mayor of Lakewood
& Lauren Simpson running for Mayor of Arvada
Monday 5/31 at Colorado Plus in Wheat Ridge!
Join hosts Val Nosler Beck, Katie Winner, and Madeline Zann (host committee in formation) for an event in support of two amazing women running for mayor in Jeffco:
Wendi Strom for Lakewood Mayor
Lauren Simpson for Arvada Mayor
Monday, July 31st, 5:30pm
Colorado Plus Brew Pub
6995 W 38th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO
Host: $500 | Co-Host: $100 | Guest: $50
RSVP at: laurenandwendievent.my.canva.site or to madeline.zann@gmail.com
There are two incredible candidates running for Mayor, both with experience in council positions in Arvada and Lakewood. They're ready to serve their communities as Mayor. It's an exciting time! We invite you to be a part of the excitement, meet the candidates, hear about their campaigns, and ask questions.
These candidates are counting on our support. If you can't attend, please consider making a donation today. Your contribution can make a real difference.