Join us for the 3rd Annual Bridging the Gap Block Party!
A vibrant community celebration and fundraiser hosted by World at Hand, a Park Hill-based nonprofit recently recognized with the 2024 IIE Empower Award and named a 2025 GoAbroad Innovation Awards Finalist for its work in equity and global education.
This all-ages event brings together local families, global education advocates, and community partners to raise funds for passport access and study abroad scholarships for underserved youth.
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Saturday, July 19 | 11AM โ 5PM
๐ 26th & Cherry Street, Park Hill โ Denver
๐๏ธ Free & open to the public โ donations welcome!
๐ Event Schedule:
11:00โ12:00 PM Set Up (Early volunteers welcome!)
12:00โ12:30 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:30โ3:00 PM Open Grill โ Free burgers & hot dogs
1:00โ2:00 PM Face Painting & Balloons
2:00โ3:00 PM Chalk Party for Kids
3:00โ3:30 PM Children's Global Scavenger Hunt
2:00โ2:30 PM Student Testimonials โ Hear their stories!
1:00โ4:00 PM Silent Auction Open
4:00โ4:30 PM Auction Winners Announced
4:30โ5:00 PM Clean-Up โ(Volunteers appreciated!)
๐ถ Live DJ all day
๐จ Youth activities & games
๐งฉ Info booths on travel, scholarships, and global programs
๐งก Silent auction featuring standout items:
A suite at the Ritz-Carlton Denver + valet & $100 Elway's gift card
A Great Wolf Lodge Queen Suite+ water park passes & $200 gift card
A Blackhawk staycation from the Caesars Foundation
And many more from generous businesses across the city and state!
๐ก Why It Matters:
Proceeds support our Award Winning Global Scholars Pathway (GSP) Programs
Global Access Passport (GAP) Program
$500 Study Abroad Scholarships
Beyond Borders: Next Steps post-travel reflection & leadership series
๐ With support from our sponsors:
DEN Airport and The Colorado Trust, matching donations up to $2,500 โ your impact goes twice as far!
Come celebrate, connect, and be part of a movement to make global learning opportunities accessible to all.
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