What is Colorado Gives DAy
Colorado Gives Day is a state wide movement that allows individuals and companies to donate to non-profit organizations on the first Tuesday of December each year through Community First Foundation.
You can be a part of transforming urban public education by supporting DSST Public Schools! Our world-class schools are proving that all students, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, can achieve academic success and be well prepared for college and the 21st century workforce.
Testimonials
"DSST has made me become more mature and have a strong work ethic that I don't think I would have if I went anywhere else" -Hanna, DSST Alumni, Illinois Institute of Technology
"DSST starts off with the idea that anyone can do anything. I see the students start to believe this and they can reach these places they've never been before." -Andria, teacher at DSST College View
"I would describe DSST as an investment in your future. Here you have the opportunities to make connections and garner the skills to be successful in College". -Mustafa, DSST student, DSST Green Valley Ranch
Hear from our students about the impact of donor dollars
Colorado Gives Day is an opportunity for supporters to give to the DSST Public Schools community and support our teachers, students and community. As we move closer to the season of giving, we want to highlight the impact that your dollars have had on our network. To learn more about giving to DSST, visit the Colorado Gives Day website here.
Our students throughout our network speak to why they love to be at DSST, as well as the impact of where donor dollars are going. Listen to what our four students have to say about the impact of your dollar.
To support our current students who has felt the impact of your dollars, please consider donating to our Colorado Gives Day campaign by using the button below:
Learn More about Ruth Woldemichael, an alumni from DSST: Cole High School
Colorado Gives Day is an opportunity for supporters to give to the DSST Public Schools community and support our teachers, students and community. As we move closer to the season of giving, we want to highlight the impact that your dollars have had on our network. To learn more about giving to DSST, visit the Colorado Gives Day website here.
Ruth Woldemichael, who is an alumni of DSST: Cole High School, speaks to how DSST supported her on her path to college and beyond. Ruth now works with our network as a Digital Content and Media Coordinator and helps narrate the story to the larger public of the impact DSST is making in the Denver and Aurora community.
To support current students like Ruth who has felt the impact of building community at one of our schools, please consider donating to our Colorado Gives Day campaign by using the button below:
Learn More about Marissa Kast, a DSST Teacher at Conservatory Green Middle School
Marissa Kast is a current 7th grade teacher at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School. She has been with the network for eight years and has witnessed the growth of her students from when they stepped into her classroom in 6th grade to when they graduated as seniors in May of 2021.
To support teachers like Marissa who has seen the impact of building community at one of our schools, please consider donating to our Colorado Gives Day campaign by using the button below:
Colorado gives day toolkit
Sharing our story with your network
Below are some photos you can share with your networks on social media - just copy and save the photo to repost. We have also provided some language you can use with your friends and family that can be shared on either Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Example text on social media sites (IG, FB, Twitter, etc.)
Use the following text to share on your personal social media network:
Colorado Gives Day is today! You can be a part of transforming urban public education in Denver & Aurora by supporting DSST Public Schools on Tuesday, December 6th. You can schedule your donation today and learn more about giving at coloradogives.org/organization/dsst #COGivesDay #DSSTPublicSchools #GivetoDSST22 @DSSTPublicSchools
Tags and Hashtags
Don't forget to tag DSST @DSSTPublicSchools and use hashtags #COGivesDay, #GivetoDSST22, #DSSTPublicSchools
Text messaging language
This template is a quick message you can share with friends and family via text:
If you are looking to make a difference this holiday season, Colorado Gives Day is today, Tuesday December 6th! You can learn more about how to make a difference by visiting https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Dsst #COGivesDay #GivetoDSST22
Photos to share on social media
Below are photos that can be used on your personal networks to promote Colorado Gives Day among your friends and family. Copy and save to share on your social media platforms:
