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It’s finally show time! 🤩 Join us TONIGHT at Three Leaches Theater for Stand-Up for Hope. Don’t miss your chance to see Ren Q. Dawe, Cara Leoni, Matthieu, Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, and Mitch Jones in a one-night-only show! All proceeds from event tickets and silent auction will go directly to keeping Art from Ashes programs free for youth!

Get your ticket at bit.ly/afa-standup (see link in bio), limited tickets will be available at the door.
Check out the silent auction! Bidding ends at the end of intermission: https://givebutter.com/c/2nd-annual-stand-up-for-hope-b1rk7z/auction
Don't have to be present to bid or win.

Thank you to our sponsors!
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#denvercomedy #standupforhope #denverlocal #youthpoets #comedyforacause #supportyouthempowerment #standupforyouth #standupforyouthempowerment #comedy #standup
@renqcomedy @laughing.leoni @celestial_words_and_wellness @shishgabab @comicmitchjones
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@truadenver @champagne.tiger @littlemanicecream @keyrenterdenver @happyhomesinco by @afaphoenix

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Hey there, poetry peeps! Our Virtual Third Thursday workshop for October has been postponed to the FOURTH Thursday due to our comedy event, Stand-Up for Hope. This date change is for October only.

The youth workshop will be at our usual time, 5pm via zoom, but on October 22nd, followed by a paid performance on IG Live at 6pm as usual!

See ya next week!

#youth #poetry #performance #amplifyyouthvoices #beheard #denverlocal #threeminutepoem #donate #givenow #supportyouthempowerment by @afaphoenix

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2 days ago

It's WEDNESDAY again! Calling all youth! If you're between 12 and 24, come to AfA and create with us today. We'll provide the snacks, prompts, and art supplies. All you have to bring is yourself.

#poetry #creativity #creativegenius #nonprofitsrock #creativeempowerment #expressionconnectiontransformation #thatswhatwedo #denvercolorado #coloradolife #coloradoyouth by @afaphoenix

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Stand-Up for Hope is just 2 days away and there are some GREAT packages available in our silent auction.

Take home fancy jams from Yummy Lotus, beautiful sun catchers from Colorado Glass Works, luxurious DAR Chocolates, or a handmade quilt, all from local artisans!

Check out our experience packages, including a stay at The ART Hotel (Denver's #1 hotel according to Condé Nast), tickets to the 13th Floor Haunted House (top 5 most terrifying haunted houses in the country according to USA Today), a night out at iconic Casa Bonita, or an entertainment package in Golden featuring Miner's Alley and the Buffalo Rose.

Take home exclusive memorabilia such as a framed Hamilton poster signed by Lin-Manuel Miranda or a Cale Makar-signed hockey puck.

And that's not all, so check out the full auction here: https://givebutter.com/c/2nd-annual-stand-up-for-hope-b1rk7z/auction

There's something for everyone! Bidding has already begun and ends during The Stand-Up for Hope intermission. And don't forget to get your tickets for the event TODAY @ bit.ly/afa-standup

#denvercomedy #standupforhope #denverlocal #youthpoets #comedyforacause #supportyouthempowerment #standupforyouth #standupforyouthempowerment #comedy #standup by @afaphoenix

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Today is the 23rd anniversary of the founding of Art from Ashes! ✨ We had four of our folks at three different events today (celebrating IRL!) so we’re a little late posting, but slipping it in before midnight. 🙂 Art from Ashes has been empowering youth and amplifying voices since October 10, 2003. This beloved agency has served more than 20,000 youth in partnership with 250+ organizations and counting. We are grateful for all the people, poems, stories, joy, tears, and laughter that made us who we are today. In the comments, drop a line or photo of your favorite Art from Ashes memory. Here's to many more! 🎉

P.S. We are in the process of starting an Art from Ashes alumni group for any and all past youth participants. If you’re interested, fill out this short form and we’ll be in touch! https://artfromashes.org/alumni/ by @afaphoenix

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Join us October 10th (which just so happens to be Art from Ashes’ 23rd birthday!!) for Youth Pride Coalition’s OUT LOUD event, Celebrating PRIDE and Building Community, in honor of National Coming Out Day. The event is at Denver Health, 601 N Broadway, 4th Floor from 12 to 4pm. It will be a day of Pride, community, food, activities, and fun! 🫶🏽 Plus, Art from Ashes will be doing a writing prompt and hosting an open mic at 1pm and there will be art activities galore!
Come see us!
@youth.pride.coalition by @afaphoenix

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7 days ago

@afaphoenix annual fundraiser Stand Up For Hope is NEXT WEEK!
So excited to giggle for a worthy cause soon! Show some love to this organization and come celebrate with us.
10-15-26 at @thethreeleachesgallery in Den!
Lineup includes @laughing.leoni @comicmitchjones @shishgabab
#artfromashes #nonprofit #thingstodoindenver #coloradostories taken in Art from Ashes by @afaphoenix

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Our comedy and poetry event is ONE WEEK AWAY and the AUCTION IS LIVE!! There are lots of amazing items and local experience packages waiting for you! Bidding is open today through the event's intermission on October 15th.
bit.ly/2026StandUpForHopeAuction

Get your tickets for the event TODAY:
bit.ly/afa-standup

Thanks to our emcee Ren Q. Dawe, our performers Cara Leoni, Matthieu, Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Mitch Jones, and our youth poets! And huge thanks to our Art from Ashes volunteers who have made this event possible.✨

We are honored to be joined by this crew of funny and talented humans who believe in the power of creative expression for personal transformation. All proceeds from event tickets and silent auction will go directly to keeping Art from Ashes programs free for youth!

#poetry #comedy #denverlocal #denvercomedy #denverpoetry #silentauction #supportyouthempowerment #denver #denverart #denverperformance
@thethreeleaches @renqcomedy @laughing.leoni @celestial_words_and_wellness @shishgabab @comicmitchjones by @afaphoenix

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8 days ago

It's WEDNESDAY again! Calling all youth! If you're between 12 and 24, come to AfA and create with us today between 4pm and 6pm. We'll provide the snacks, prompts, and art supplies. All you have to bring is yourself.

#poetry #creativity #creativegenius #nonprofitsrock #creativeempowerment #expressionconnectiontransformation #thatswhatwedo #denvercolorado #coloradolife #coloradoyouth by @afaphoenix

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9 days ago

Think you have what it takes to join Ren's zombie apocalypse team? Comment below with why YOU should be on the team, and the one with the most likes will receive two VIP tickets to Stand-Up for Hope on October 15th, courtesy of a generous donor! Winner will be selected at 5pm on Thursday, October 8th.

Catch @renqcomedy, along with @laughing.leoni, @celestial_words_and_wellness, @shishgabab, and @comicmitchjones NEXT WEEK at the Three Leaches theater. Tickets available in bio.

#comedyforacause #youthempowerment #fundraiser by @afaphoenix

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10 days ago

Artful Tuesday is here! Each week, we'll have a different art project, so come and create with us. We'll provide the materials and snacks, just show up (and bring a friend)!

Youth ages 12-24, join us from 4pm to 6pm at our agency location (1310 W 10th Ave, one block from the 10th and Osage light rail station).

#art #poetry #metaphor #denveryouth #denveryouthworkshops #denverpoetry #denveryouthpoetry #artfultuesday by @afaphoenix

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Art from Ashes is a very welcoming and accepting community. Ages 12-24 are welcome to attend free workshops, and I can testify that they are an absolute blast. Every person I have met here has made me feel like I have a voice that’s worth listening to, and I am really excited to be able to attend this Stand-Up for Hope. If you want to know that your money is going to a good cause than I highly recommend going to this show, and/ or donating so that even more people are able to share in the beauty of creation like I have been able to. #artfromashes #denvernonprofit #fundraiser #creativity #art by @afaphoenix

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