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The Joy of Giving HAPPY NOVEMBER DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY, Why do people give?

The number of people worldwide donating money to non-profits increased from 1.2 billion in 2011 to 1.4 billion in 2014. By 2030, the number is expected to grow to 2.5 billion.

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There are more than 1.5 million non-profits in the United States that combined con-

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Is giving a one-way street? Is it only the client or recipient of a person’s generosity that receives something from a person’s generosity?

Actually the answer is no! In fact, some would argue that the person who gives of themselves actually benefits more than the recipient of their generosity. And that is why people give of themselves although many do not realize it. But subconsciously and physiologically the donor,

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feel good about their generosity. It also provides the donor with a fulfillment of purpose.

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Recently at Hide In Plain Sight’s annual gala, three couples who know each other, enjoyed a competitive fundraising activity and have subsequently gathered for a party and in the next month will travel together on a vacation. So the generosity to help others actually has built a new friendship and strengthened another.

The Joy of Giving is something I have seen time and again in my 26 year professional fundraising career. In fact I have found that when people give of themselves and experience this Joy of Giving, it prompts them to give more. It is almost like this Joy of Giving is a drug that people become addictive to. A donor told me once that the more he gives, the more he gets. It became a vicious circle for him!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021 FEATURES 24 Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty through education Understanding the Impact of non profit Hide In Plain Sight

32 Knock Knock!

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38 Jessica Northrop and her real estate team give homes and hope to families locally and internationally The Northrop Group of Compass Heads from Denver to El Salvador to

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44 Living a Purposeful Life Ben Higgins talks coffee, hope & humanity, and what it means to be thankful

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Mothers and Daughters in Douglas County Making a Difference ARTICLE KRISTI CALFEE

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., ELEVATION CHAPTER MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED OVER 2,400 HOURS IN PAST 14 MONTHS

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" W e support our community in a wide variety of areas such as agricul ture, food and clot hing insecurity, children, heal t h awareness, our t roops and first responders, t he elderly and t hose who are ill."

MEMBERS OF THE ELEVATION CHAPTER

both the mothers and daughters as well as

(DOUGLAS COUNTY) OF NATIONAL

dynamic speakers and an annual tea.

CHARITY LEAGUE, INC. (NCL),

the

nation’s premier mother-daughter volun-

The chapter welcomed 63 new members this year and looks forward to continued growth.

teer organization, volunteered 2,431 hours

“Our chapter’s growth over the past

in the past 14 months in support of local

three years has been significant. As the

non-profit organizations.

chapter grows, so does our contribution

“We are grateful for the opportunity to

to the community,” said Ally Tedrow, Vice

support so many wonderful local organiza-

President, Membership. “So many local

tions who have stepped up to the excep-

women are interested in sharing their

tional challenge of the past year,” said Diana

commitment to philanthropy with their

Daniels, President.

daughters. NCL is an amazing opportu-

These hours supported over 20 philanthropic organizations located in or serving residents of Douglas County including the

nity for mothers and daughters to work together to support those in need.”

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ABOUT ELEVATION CHAPTER OF

Ark and Clothes to Kids.

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC.

“We support our community in a wide

The Elevation Chapter was founded in

variety of areas such as agriculture, food and

2018 to serve Douglas County, Colorado.

clothing insecurity, children, health awareness,

Mothers and daughters who reside in

our troops and first responders, the elderly and

Douglas County or attend school in Douglas

those who are ill,” said Lauren Shadid, Vice

County are eligible for membership. The

President, Philanthropy. “NCL is an amazing

daughter must be in 7th – 12th grade to par-

organization of mothers and daughters who

ticipate in the program.

recognize the value of community outreach and role up their sleeves to contribute.”

National Charity League’s program is based

around

leadership

development,

community service and cultural experiences.

Since inception, members of the chapter have volunteered over 4,195 hours in our community. The current 144 mother-daughter teams work with over 20 local philanthropies to serve the community.

With a calendar full of volunteer opportunities,

For more information about the Elevation

NCL brings mother-daughter teams together

Chapter of National Charity League, please

to serve the community. The Chapter also

visit our website at www.elevation.national

has social and leadership opportunities for

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Brea k i n g t he cycle of homelessness a nd pover t y through education ARTICLE JOE ROOS

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HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT WAS FOUNDED IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO ON FEBRUARY 11, 2015 WITH THE PURPOSE OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND

POVERTY

THROUGH

EDUCATION.

Education in raising awareness in the community of this adversity not often seen by members of

The first question I had to ask myself after

the community because the vast majority of

learning there were so many homeless students

homeless student couch surf, or go from house

in Douglas County, was what defines a homeless

to house, to find a safe place while they pursue

student? In 2001 under the No Child Left Behind

their dreams. And Education of the homeless

Act-the McKinney Vento Act was formed which

student through post-secondary studies at a

stated that a homeless student had no regular, fixed

trade school, college or university.

or adequate nighttime residence. This could mean

There are several common factors in the stu-

a hotel, RV, tent, car but in most cases it meant the

dents we help but the one that is most common

student and their family would “couch surf” or go

is that these students are not defined by their

from home to home and live in basements, garages,

adversity but by their aspirations. The next fac-

or spare bedrooms. In 2014 8 of 9 DCSD homeless

tor is that almost all of them when asked why

students had a parent or legal guardian with them.

they should receive a HIPS scholarship respond

But that meant 1 in 9 DID NOT!

that they are sure there is someone more

In just under 7 years HIPS has awarded 252

deserving than them but they want to become

scholarships valued at $692,000. That’s an aver-

the person that can change the lives of those

age of just over $2,700 per school year. In the

who are experiencing their same adversity and

last year we are increasing that to $5,000 per

make their lives better!

student per school year we are looking to help fewer students, but those most in need with a higher investment in their education per school year. In 2020, during the pandemic, we awarded 31 students over $113,000. Our average in the 2020-21 school year was $3,600 per student.

The average GPA of these 31 students during the pandemic when they couldn’t go to school and were in virtual lockdown like the rest of us was 3.69 GPA!!! HIPS is very proud of these students’ performance and use of the funds provided by our very generous benefactors.

We support homeless or students in poverty who attend a community college, trade school and then transfer to a 4 year university. Our scholarships are best used to remove the barriers of food and housing insecurities, transportation, technology, child care and general living expenses.

E D U C ATI O N

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BREAKING THE CYCLE (CONTINUED)

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Basically we seek to remove the barriers or stressors our scholars face while pursuing their education. Currently we award new applicants between the ages of 17-25 and then intend to follow them every year until they gain their certificate or degree and see them placed in the workforce.

After our first 5 years we found that of our first 186 scholars, 116 had graduated and a remaining 55 were still enrolled. That equates to a 92% success rate. Pre-pandemic we saw a very high job placement primarily because of our partnerships with the community colleges and trade schools as they have to achieve a high placement rate to retain accreditation of their curricula.

As for IMPACT: Besides putting these students in a position where they can achieve their education, become competitive in the job market, earn a living and sustainable wage and set the example for others

begin to inform the people of Douglas County of the

in their family by finally breaking their cycle of home-

dilemma that is student homelessness.

lessness or poverty, we have found the following: The

Zoe’s parents were separated. On December 27,

Colorado Community College System in a recent

2011 her parents decided to meet at the McDonalds

study found that for every $1 invested in high quality

on Parker Rd. in Parker, Colorado to discuss their

education, there is an $11.30 future economic return to

family situation. It was a snowy evening and when

state revenue and social savings. So taking the dona-

her family arrived at the McDonalds, Zoe’s mom

tions we have received over the past 6+ years and

sent Zoe and her sister inside while she and Zoe’s

multiplying it by $11.30 HIPS has been able to provide

dad met briefly outside. Within minutes Zoe’s mom

a future economic impact of $7.8M!

was shot and killed by her dad and then minutes

Another aspect of leveraging our donor’s generous contributions is that for the 6th consecutive

later her dad took his own life. At this moment Zoe and her sister were both parentless and homeless.

year, HIPS has been awarded a matching $1 for $1

The News channels ran this sensational story for

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Grant

quite a while during the next couple of weeks and

from the Colorado Department of Higher Education

when Zoe returned to school after Christmas break

and their Workforce Development Program.

she was bullied because of all the attention the

Speaking of impact, here are stories a just a cou-

story was drawing. Zoe then left school, attempted

ple of our scholars. Please remember that every

suicide, failed and ultimately began a process of

one of our scholars has a story and each one is rich

healing. Somewhere in her Zoe found the love to

in adversity and extremely relentless and tenacious

forgive her dad. She then returned to school and

in their resolve to achieve their dreams!

over the next 4 years lived in 13 different homes,

Zoe was the first homeless student I ever met

not knowing for how long each stay would be and

in Douglas County. In fact, Zoe helped me start

sometimes was given only 10 minutes to get out and

Hide In Plain Sight back in March of 2015 when

find another place to lay her head at night.

she graciously allowed me to share her story and

I met Zoe when I started HIPS in 2015 when the

YouTube videos about her adversity. Without Zoe,

Homeless Student Liaison at the Douglas County

HIPS would have had a much steeper climb to

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myself to her. At that time there were over 900 homeless students in the DCSD. By June of 2015 Zoe received HIPS first scholarship of $3,000. HIPS followed and supported Zoe for the next 4 years as she attended Metro State University and graduated from there in May of 2019……debt free! Zoe used her scholarships for food and housing insecurities so she could have a safe place to achieve her academic goals. Zoe graduated with a 4.0 GPA and in the summer of 2019 was invited to and attended an international research project at Cambridge University in England.

When she returned Zoe joined the HIPS Board of Directors in April of 2020 and from October of 2020 to June of 2021 ran HIPS social media efforts while participating in a very decisive way in several policy committees bringing the perspective of a homeless student to a Board of people who had never encountered this adversity in their lives. Zoe made a real significant difference in reforming some of our fundamental policies.

In July of 2021 Zoe resigned from the HIPS Board of Directors as she went off to Humboldt University in northern California to pursue her Master’s degree in Research.

Kayla grew up living through multiple unsolvable problems that changed her through her works of positivity and perseverance. Her mom was always sick having a tumor, gastric bypass and problems with prescriptions and alcohol. Her dad did not go to college so he worked proletarian jobs. Since Kayla’s mom was so sick they scarcely had any money. In 2015, when Kayla was 15, her mom passed away so Kayla took the initiative of being the mom in her family and cared for her younger sister over the next several years. When her dad remarried, Kayla and her sister went to live with their grandparents. Through all of this Kayla decided she wouldn’t let her past hurt her, but she would push to strive through life. She has used her past life experiences, of which she had no say in the decisions or outcomes, to push through the negativity and sad times to find the positive.

Since I first met Kayla over 3 years ago now, she has lost 70 pounds! During the pandemic in 2020, Kayla lost her job, became employed but because she had to work so many hours while going to school she lost her Medicaid insurance. Kayla is a 4 x returning HIPS scholar who has graduated from ACC with a 3.69 GPA and is now in her senior year at UCCS in Colorado Springs.

She attends school full-time and has two part-time jobs. Kayla has a 3.6 GPA and will graduate next spring with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Kayla is a strong, determined and independent young woman who makes responsible decisions

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and is determined not to make the same mistakes her

same time. She volunteered while in high school at

family has made in the past. We are very proud of Kayla

“Night to Shine,” which is a prom for people with spe-

at HIPS and we recently invested our donor’s money

cial needs. Kimberly earned an honor for exceeding

into her 4th scholarship to support her in her senior year

her required high school community service hours by

at UCCS with rent, food and transportation costs.

150 hours. She then volunteered for “Wreaths Across

KIMBERLY was born in the US but her family moved to Mexico when she was seven years old. She came

America”, where she placed Christmas wreaths on veteran’s gravesites at Fort Logan.

back to the US at age 16 to finish high school and live

Kimberly graduated from Eagle Academy in January

with friends of her family. This arrangement was not

of 2020 and enrolled at ACC for the fall of 2020 to

the best choice to come back to in the US. Kimberly

earn a degree in Business Administration and Human

then found out about Eagle Academy where you could

Resources. She earned a 3.5 GPA in her first year with

go to school and work. She worked full time at age 16

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to support herself while going to high school. Kimberly

arship for, where she earned a B in Math! Kimberly will

finished 4 years of high school in 2.5 years. Oh, and she

graduate from ACC in December of 2022 where she will

did so while having to learn English all over again.

pursue her bachelor’s degree in International Business

She took extra classes at the same time at Highlands Ranch High School so she could graduate sooner. She took additional classes online outside of school at the

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Scott Matthias started his career as a realtor in 1986.

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Scott currently serves in the role of 2021 NAR Region XI District Vice President. But at the end of the day what shines through is a man who cares deeply about helping people with having a home to call their own. His tireless dedication to this cause has left a mark on thousands of families to date.

Many factors played into the formation of the Colorado Chapter of Knock Knock Angels Scott explains.” After the door was closed in Mexico after 22 years with our missionaries being held up at gun point, I was looking for another door to open. I knew exactly what I wanted to do but wanted to do it locally. Having lost my Veteran Dad and his best friend, also a Veteran within 45 days of each other to COVID. I knew I wanted to honor them in what we did. My wife Lori and I sat down to watch the National Association of REALTORS Good Neighbor Awards from our kitchen table. This was due to our national convention becoming virtual because of COVID. These are awards given each year to the top 5 REALTORS across the country with their philanthropic organizations.

When we watched Vickie Lobo and her organization Knock Knock Angels we looked at each other and immediately knew we wanted to do something similar!”

The original Knock Knock Angels resides in California.

Founder Vickie Lebo is a cancer survivor. After having cancer her life changed. She went on a mission of service to her community. She aimed to get the community, to demonstrate caring, and to love thy neighbor. She founded Knock Knock Angels because she wanted to give people a fresh start after traumatic events including domestic violence, homelessness, neglect, or addiction. Scott commented, “ My vision is like Vickie’s vision and that is to spread it across

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the State of Colorado mainly serving Veterans. Barrett’s and my focus will be to serve Veterans. I wanted to also mention that Barrett lost her Veteran Dad to COVID a week after my Dad. So our commitment to Veterans is near and dear to our hearts. However, we will allow other locations around the State to serve those that Vickie serves in California which would be single moms and abused women.”

October 7th was the Chapter’s first day, and it couldn’t have been more of a blessing .Scott serving as the President and Barrett serving as the Vice President along with all their volunteers spent the day doing what they do best. Helping others get a home. The Chapter’s first two recipients were James, proud Marine Veteran and Tyrone, proud Navy Veteran. Just days before these two men were homeless heroes. October 7th, 2021 Knock Knock Angels Colorado changed all that and helped move them into apartments and furnish ed them from top to bottom.

The date of October 7th to start the organization was not by accident. But by beautiful design. Barrett and Tom Miller, who also own Check Mate Moving wanted to honor their son Nick who was killed in a fatal car crash with his birthday living on each year with the formation of Knock Knock Angels Colorado.

Family and friends of the Millers continue to be inspired by their commitment to their philanthropy in the community in honor of their son each and every day of their lives.

This is only the first of many firsts for future Veterans. Scott added that he really,” wants to get the word out for additional Veterans to serve and to have people call us with their new or near new items before donating elsewhere.”

To learn more, donate and volunteer: https://www.knockknockangels.org.

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six years of partnership with Giveback Homes which includes building and funding several homes in Nicaragua and annual Team Build Days throughout the Denver area.

“We’re passionate about giving back! Jessica adds. “Every home we sell helps build a home for a family in need…both internationally and at home in our local community. There’s more that we can always be doing and this is an opportunity to do just that.

We’re proud to partner with Giveback Homes, a wonderful organization that truly makes a difference and leaves a lasting legacy and makes a positive difference in the world.”

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home we y r se ve ld r a o ll h E i f f a u e “ m elps b m i o l h y i a n need…” contribute to helping provide housing for those in need. This also aligns with the Compass mission of “helping everyone find their place in the world”. Compass as a company is dedicated to giving back and 100% of real estate transactions result in a donation to the community. In total, Compass Cares aims to contribute $10M in funds and skills-based volunteering to local organizations.

During the trip, Northrop and her team specifically helped two families: Juan Carlos and María Eugenia and their three children as well as María Isabel and her son Cristian. The current homes of both families consisted of a structure made of tree trunks and wood, forming a single room without divisions. The roof and walls were made of sheets, along with a dirt floor, which turns into mud during a storm.

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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE

CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO,

BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN

OR MANTRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A

BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH

DAILY BASIS?

AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY

BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going

GOOD IN THE WORLD.”

to be a good day.” I’ve found that some of

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity

the worst days have taught me the most.

to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, pub-

They’ve built grit, character, resolve, and a

lish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of

story that will not only help me, but allow me

his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat down with him

to be more empathetic and loving.

(virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”

I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school students. At one moment during a speech I got emotional speaking about pur-

CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’

pose and hope and trying to build in them the

MEAN TO YOU?

idea that because they have breath, they have

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an

value. All of a sudden it was like this reeI of my

every day break to look at where my life sits and to be thankful for the

life went through my head where these little,

friends and family around me and the things that I am able to be a part

small moments led me to that point in time

of. There are moments in my life where I become ungrateful, and so

to speak with this group. For example, one

when I think of being grateful, I think of it as being in a rhythm where I

random person invited me to move to Denver

remind myself every day that I still have ‘breath.’

where I got a job; one person at that job told

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) me I should go on a show; I went on a show

pay attention to me. I started asking myself,

that turned into the ability to create Generous

“where do I want this to go? How famous do

Coffee; and Generous has parlayed me with

I want to try to be?” Through contemplation

these new opportunities.

I realized 100 to 200 years ago if you told us

I try to sit in those moments daily and

to name the top 10 most famous people from

remember the things that got me here, what

that time, we would have a hard time doing it.

I’ve learned along the way that I can cele-

People come and go and that’s sad, but it’s

brate, and what keeps me thankful.

also beautiful because something new arises and something new comes up.

CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE

So, as much as I want my legacy to be

MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?

important and to be remembered, I’m not

BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still

naive enough to believe it will be, and that

Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both

gives me peace and keeps me focused on

play a part in getting resources for help to

the present. If I could choose the memories

those who need it. Writing Alone in Plain

of my kids, grandkids,

Sight was a good cry for my soul. As much

friends and family, it

as I am thankful that other people are read-

would be to remember

ing it, it was something I knew I needed to

that Ben lived a life

get off my chest regardless.

where he loved others

At the same time, I am not oblivious to the

really, really well and he

fact that from the outside looking in you could

sacrificed a lot to do that.

look at my life and assume “he doesn’t even

People matter and have value.

There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.

know what struggle is, he doesn’t know what

CL: HOW DID

pain is.” So, one of the ways I love to connect

GENEROUS

with others when they doubt my sincerity is

COFFEE BEGIN?

to connect them with stories of other people

BH: The idea came in July

that I’ve been able to be a part of. For exam-

of 2017 and we launched

ple, in my book I highlighted a girl named

in January of 2018. Even

Annie who was 23 and had two weeks to live

further

— she was dying from cystic fibrosis when I

when I was 15 years old I

interviewed her. I got to talk to her about the

went to Central America;

end of life and what that means, and what

our hearts were broken

messages she would share.

and eyes were opened to the lack of strategy

back,

though,

I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing

behind mission and non-profit work. People

about for you, what is your mission in all of

were stepping on each other’s toes, coming

this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really

and going and leaving villages behind, and

cool stories that I believe are good and heal-

there was no relationship or respect.

ing. And my filter on whether they are good or

So, my buddy who was also on that trip

not comes from my faith. I just want to be a

started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope

part of stories of loving others and loving God

United Foundation. The idea is that we can

well, and that’s not always going to be about

ask people within these communities, what

me personally or the life I am living.

do you need? What do you want? What do you dream of, and how can we help? The

CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY

goal was a partnership for perpetuity — to

YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?

help them increase their education pro-

BH: I want to be known as someone who

grams, their healthcare, but be led by them.

gave more than I took, as someone who cared

When the show [The Bachelor] hap-

deeply for those around me and that loved

pened, our fundraising increased 500%

others and God well. One thing that’s helped

within a year and that was awesome, but we

me recently is thinking about how I got thrust

also knew that it probably wasn’t going to

into a life where people recognize me and

last. So, during that time we asked ourselves

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

how we can make funding this non-profit more sustain-

If one person is positively affected by the Generous coffee we are

able, and we came up with the idea that we could start

selling, then it’s all been worth it. I’d say the same thing to everyone in

a for-profit business and call ourselves “for-purpose.”

their local communities; if one person or thing has benefited from your

The founders were financially-able enough to sign off on

efforts and activity, it’s worth it. Get out there and just start.

donating 100% of our profits to non-profits, now that we had the platform to do it.

Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place.

Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.

Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder

BH: At Generous we have always enjoyed investing in

of @generous_coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of

fighting human-facing injustice, and we do that because

@hopestillwins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.

that was the thing that angered us the most.

I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes — maybe your heart breaks for them — maybe it’s animals or the environment for you.

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Backing to open space in Crystal Valley Ranch! This stunning five-bed, four-bath home, less than a year old, will not disappoint! Call me to see it today.

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5997 Plains End Court | $650,000 Brad Brallier 303.396.8987

3120 Newport Circle | $469,900 Karina Stevens 303.808.6863

Lot 6 Bell Mountain Ranch | $425,000 Elaine Stucy 720.881.5718

586 Tessa View Lane, Castle Rock Elaine Stucy | 720.881.5718 | $5,000,000

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