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02/12/2025

Looking back, moving forward and celebrating it all. This year, our annual State of the Agency meeting and Groundhog Day celebration gave us the chance to reflect on our work, celebrate our progress and look ahead to what’s next. Sharing this time with teammates from all over the country made it all the more special. And, of course, no celebration is complete without good food and great company!

01/15/2025

We're celebrating the success of Get Grounded Foundation grantee Denver City Lax's fall professional development program! Throughout the season, high school students mastered essential career skills, from resume writing to interview techniques.

The program culminated in mock interviews with an impressive lineup of Denver leaders, including legendary lacrosse coach Bill Tierney and former Broncos president Mac Freeman. Our founding partner Kristina Reilly was honored to volunteer alongside these community members and witness these talented students put their new skills into practice.

Proud to support Denver City Lax as they prepare the next generation of Denver's leaders! 👏

01/10/2025

🎿Join Us for the 2nd Annual Sam’s Day of Stoke & Sleep In for Sam🎿

Gear up on Friday, Jan. 31st at Arapahoe Basin for a day of skiing, laughter and connection. This day is all about honoring Sam, who loved skiing and snowboarding, while also reminding us to prioritize mental health and support each other. Let’s escape to our Rockies on the last day of January, enjoy the fresh powder and celebrate Sam’s memory together at the Legendary Beach at A-Basin.

Can’t make it? You can still support the cause by donating to Sleep In for Sam (this kid loved to sleep as much as he loved the snow😴). Our goal is to raise $15,000 and 💯% of all donations go directly to supporting youth mental health programs through the Get Grounded Foundation and the Sam Aden Kindness Fund.

Let’s kick off 2025 with kindness in our hearts and a commitment to taking care of ourselves and others. Whether you’re joining us on the slopes or donating from afar, your support moves mountains. 🌄

Gear up on Friday, Jan. 31st at Arapahoe Basin for a day of skiing, laughter and connection. This day is all about honoring Sam, who loved skiing and snowboarding, while also reminding us to prioritize mental health and support each other. Let’s escape to our Rockies on the last day of January, enjoy the fresh powder and celebrate Sam’s memory together at the Legendary Beach at A-Basin. All the details can be found here: https://gfmcentertable.com/expertise/get-grounded-foundation/

12/20/2024

Our annual holiday party had some of our favorite things: ugly sweaters, delicious soups, a snowman drawing contest and, of course, an opportunity to give back. Our team gathered around our storied center table throughout the day to hand tie fleece blankets for the kids at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

As we celebrate this season, we’re reminded that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Here’s to wrapping the year in generosity and starting the new one with compassion. 🌟

From everyone at GFM|CenterTable, happy holidays.

11/22/2024

Yesterday, our team gathered together for our annual Thanksgiving potluck to share good food, great company and heartfelt gratitude.

This year, we’re especially thankful for:
👩🏻‍💼 Supportive colleagues
🤝 Clients who inspire us
💼 Meaningful work
🏠 Family and
🐾 Furry friends

From our table to yours, we’re wishing you a joyful and warm Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃

11/18/2024

We’re honored to be recognized once again as one of Outside Magazine's Top 10 Best Places to Work! This milestone wouldn’t be possible without our amazing team, inspiring clients and the incredible community of fellow Colorado companies — more than 40% of this year’s award winners — who continue to raise the bar. Here’s to making work meaningful and building a culture that makes a difference.

10/25/2024

Today was a meaningful day for our team as we volunteered with Food For Thought - Denver, packing thousands of PowerSacks for kids in need. Every sack is a step toward ensuring no child faces hunger, and we believe deeply in this mission. This week, Illuminate Colorado joined forces with Food for Thought, providing information about Circle of Parents Colorado — a supportive, free group for parents and caregivers. Raising children isn’t easy, but with support, it’s possible to help them reach their full potential. Together, we’re building a stronger community. Thank you, Food for Thought and Illuminate Colorado! ❤️

10/03/2024

In 2023, the Art Students League of Denver launched their 'Youth Violence Prevention Through Art' program with support from the Get Grounded Foundation. Thanks to this grant, ASLD brought in visiting artists and introduced new media like screen printing and iPad tools. The program culminated in a powerful community mural created by students, leaving a lasting mark on their neighborhood.

The 2024 grant cycle is open until October 7! Nonprofits in the Denver/Boulder metro area, see if you qualify and apply at https://gfmcentertable.com/expertise/get-grounded-foundation/

10/02/2024

As longtime partners of Children’s Hospital Colorado, we were thrilled to attend the recent Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation Gala alongside friends and colleagues – united to support advancements in child health. We’re so honored to support the wonderful things Children’s Colorado and the Foundation do for our community!

09/30/2024

What a night! As gala season winds down, we were honored to attend two amazing events supporting two of our clients: Child Advocates - Denver CASA's End of Summer Soiree and Tennyson Center for Children's Q & Groove. At Q & Groove, we soaked up a live performance by rising star Jonah Kagen at Mile High Station. We also celebrated with Denver CASA at Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A fun surprise of the night was walking away with a personalized whiskey tasting hosted by Jake Norris, founding head distiller at current GFM|CenterTable client Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey and Laws Whiskies.

As longtime partners and volunteers with both organizations focused on making Colorado a better place for children and families, we’re proud to support the incredible work they do in our community.

09/13/2024

Cheers to a fantastic night at IMA’s Party on the Plaza! Last night, Denver’s Union Station was the scene of quite the block party, complete with dedicated ping pong players in their most imaginative costumes to compete in this annual tournament! Hats off to our partners and friends at IMA Financial Group for raising money for local nonprofits supporting youth advancement, arts & culture and education.

08/29/2024

Last night, we were honored to be recognized at the ColoradoBiz 2024 Top 100 Women-Owned Companies awards celebration. For over two decades, ColoradoBiz Magazine has celebrated the powerful impact of women in Colorado’s business landscape and we are proud to be a part of this community.

A big congratulations to all the amazing companies recognized, including our friends at Taloma Partners and Aspen Academy. Thank you, ColoradoBiz, for shining a light on the incredible work women are doing across our state.

08/17/2024

In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, we'd like to take a moment to honor the nonprofits in our community and champion the hard work that they do to make our community a better place. Happy National Nonprofit Day to our friends! 🫶

07/22/2024

This weekend, three of our amazing teammates, Kathleen Deal, Evie Witty, and Lyn Schneider, joined forces to WIN the TriBoulder Long Course Boulder Beast Triathlon relay! Their strength and enthusiasm shine both on the track and in the office, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Congratulations to these incredible athletes! Let’s celebrate their success and show them some love in the comments.

07/08/2024

Our grant cycle is now OPEN! Since its inception in 2015, the Get Grounded Foundation has awarded over $450,000 through 112 microgrants to support programs dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, addressing childhood food insecurity and promoting youth mental health in the Denver and Boulder metro areas.

For more details, including how to apply, visit: gfmcentertable.com/expertise/get-grounded-foundation/

06/20/2024

We’re honored to share social impact learnings from our Get Grounded Foundation alongside other B:CIVIC investors, including COPIC Medical Foundation and IMA Foundation. Learn more by reading below!

Corporate grantmaking is a powerful tool for supporting communities and driving social impact. Curious about how leading companies manage their corporate ? Explore the innovative strategies and best practices of B:CIVIC investors COPIC Medical Foundation, IMA Foundation and the Get Grounded Foundation of GFM|CenterTable. Discover how these organizations are making impactful contributions to their communities and get inspired to enhance your own efforts.

💡 Check out the article: https://www.bcivic.org/archives/54797

Thanks to COPIC Companies, IMA Financial Group, Inc. and GFMCenterTable for contributing!

06/06/2024

As we reflect on this past year, our team’s dedication to volunteering and giving back has shone brightly. From Amy packing boxes at Food Bank of the Rockies, to Ben, Lyn and Becky helping Sweet Dreams in a Bag — we love seeing our colleagues and friends make a difference.

Our Get Grounded Volunteer Program has provided team members with up to four hours per month of paid time for volunteering for nonprofits, schools or other 501(c)(3) organizations. In addition, GFM|CenterTable matches all volunteer hours by donating $10 per hour, up to $400 for each team member per calendar year, to the charities for which team members volunteer their time.

Learn how we're working to better our community: https://gfmcentertable.com/giving-back/

05/31/2024

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we also marked the one-year anniversary of the loss of our founder’s son, Sam Aden, to su***de. The Sam Love & Kindness Fund was created in his honor to support youth mental health awareness and provide critical mental health support for children. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have successfully raised more than $360,000. The Get Grounded Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID # 46-5125610), proudly oversees Sam’s Fund and 100% of donations raised go directly toward supporting youth mental health programs. In the past year, we honored Sam and all other children struggling with their own mental health by:

• Granting funds to seven organizations that dedicate their time to work with amazing kids and families like Sam who struggle to find peace.

• Launching the annual “Random Acts of Sam-ness Day” – where more than 75 friends and family participated in spreading kindness in Colorado, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, California, Texas, Egypt, Copenhagen, Brazil and beyond!

• Hitting the slopes at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and raising over $10,000 during the inaugural “Sam's Day of Stoke." Those funds were gifted as a special grant to Mind the Mountain - a film series about mental health in the mountain communities.

• Distributing hundreds of hand-painted “Love & Kindness” garden sticks, designed by the talented KnucklePrints Art & Photography by Tif Lester, placed all over the world to remind people to choose kindness. Always.

To learn more about The Sam Love & Kindness fund or to donate, please visit: https://gfmcentertable.com/the-sam-aden-kindness-fund/.

If you know of someone struggling with their own mental health, reach out to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline 988 or text "START" to 741-741 where a trained specialist will respond.

Together we can make a difference.