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3rd Annual Bridging the Gap Community Event- Block Party Edition

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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.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, July 19 | 11AM โ€“ 5PM
๐Ÿ“ 26th & Cherry Street, Park Hill โ€“ Denver
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free & open to the public โ€“ donations welcome!

๐ŸŽ‰ Event Schedule:
11:00โ€“12:00 PM Set Up (Early volunteers welcome!)
12:00โ€“12:30 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:30โ€“3:00 PM Open Grill โ€“ Free burgers & hot dogs
1:00โ€“2:00 PM Face Painting & Balloons
2:00โ€“3:00 PM Chalk Party for Kids
3:00โ€“3:30 PM Children's Global Scavenger Hunt
2:00โ€“2:30 PM Student Testimonials โ€“ Hear their stories!
1:00โ€“4:00 PM Silent Auction Open
4:00โ€“4:30 PM Auction Winners Announced
4:30โ€“5:00 PM Clean-Up โ€“(Volunteers appreciated!)

๐ŸŽถ Live DJ all day
๐ŸŽจ Youth activities & games
๐Ÿงฉ Info booths on travel, scholarships, and global programs
๐Ÿงก 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!

๐Ÿ’ก 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

๐ŸŒŸ 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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