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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.

04/26/2024

CASA in Colorado is near and dear to our hearts. In fact, several of our team members are trained Court Appointed Special Advocates and work on behalf of Colorado children every day. Thanks 9NEWS (KUSA) and Kyle Clark for shining the light on this important cause.

04/17/2024

We were thrilled to support the CO4Kids Resource Fair at the Denver Zoo, hosted by our valued clients at the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. A big thank you to Wosom-Wosom Training and Consultation Services, Artisti-CO, and Jammin' DJs-Colorado for providing education and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. It was uplifting to see so many families learning about available resources from more than 40+ partners at this Child Abuse Prevention Month event.

04/05/2024

For 17 years we’ve been proud to call LoDo and Denver’s Ballpark District home. There’s nothing quite like a ballgame at Coors Field, and that’s why we’re closing our office to celebrate another year of Rockies baseball. From everyone at GFM|CenterTable, happy Opening Day! We’ll be back in the office on Monday, ready to knock it out of the park for our clients.

03/22/2024

Sometimes you need to head southwest to find your true north.

We first hit the SXSW scene in 2011 and each year we land in Austin, we are inspired by the trends and emerging technology but also reminded of the importance of fostering connections and creativity in uncertain times.

Speakers underscored the value of authenticity and risk-taking in building brands and generating audience enthusiasm and loyalty — especially when present-day consumers are savvier and more skeptical than ever.

We have much to share, stay tuned!

02/20/2024

It’s February, so you know what that means...Our annual Groundhog Day celebration! We’re always grateful for the opportunity to gather together and celebrate our collective achievements. As we continue to grow and develop, we’re truly thankful for these moments where we can honor not just our work but also the incredible team behind it all. Cheers to this special group who makes celebrating so easy! 🎉

01/13/2024

Get stoked! Sam’s Day of Stoke is Friday, January 19th and we’re hitting the slopes to honor Sam Aden. Want to join us? We’ll be at ‘The Beach’ and on the mountain from 7 am - 5 pm.

We're suggesting a $50 dollar donation per attendee, with 100% of all funds raised being allocated to nonprofits in neighboring mountain communities supporting youth behavioral and mental health.

Learn more and RSVP: https://forms.gle/3vMPqKfLrCp2MsyA7

01/06/2024

In our 11th consecutive year on Outside’s Best Places to Work list, the significance of the award took on a new dimension for our founder, Laura Love. Read the reflections that this year’s award brought to light for our team. https://gfmcentertable.com/blog/good-humans-the-foundation-of-a-great-company/

Our founder Laura Love reflects on what it means to be ranked a best place to work and the intentions she started the agency with 22 years ago.

12/22/2023

The best thing about working together is that we get to grow and learn more about one another, like the fact that even though our teammate Rachael is the lead of our SEM division, she’s also an amazing photographer! Thanks, Rachael, for sharing a piece of yourself with us and the office.

12/05/2023

We’re excited to participate in this year’s Colorado Gives Day! The first 100 companies to raise $1,000 with the Colorado Gives Day Corporate Challenge get an extra $1,000 for nonprofits thanks to Delta Dental of Colorado. Visit our corporate page to keep the giving going: https://www.coloradogives.org/

12/01/2023

Sam’s Kindness Fund was created in honor of Sam Aden, who lived his life spreading love wherever and however he could. Whether it was passing out free hugs, gifting precious things to those around him, or giving back to the community through volunteering, Sam always had other’s happiness and well-being in mind. We’d like you to join us in celebrating Sam’s Gotcha Day (the day he was adopted from Russia and a day he loved celebrating every year) by announcing seven special donations to organizations working hard in adolescent mental health.

Learn more about these special organizations: https://gfmcentertable.com/blog/spreading-kindness-and-mental-health-awareness-in-honor-of-sam/

Learn more about Sam's Kindness Fund:
https://gfmcentertable.com/the-sam-aden-kindness-fund/

11/23/2023

With each passing year, our team continues to grow, and while some things change, there are always a few constants we hold close to our hearts: our incredible team, our wonderful clients, the meaningful work we get to do, and, of course, delicious meals shared with each other at our annual Thanksgiving potluck. From our GFM|CenterTable family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!

11/17/2023

We are a lucky bunch to work with some incredible humans doing good things in this world. And sometimes, we get to stop and celebrate. Today is one of those days. We were named the #3 company to work for in America on "Outside's Best Places to Work" list, marking our 11th year on the list.

Congratulations to the other award winners prioritizing people above all else. 27 of the 50 companies are based in Colorado! 🎉
https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/best-places-to-work-2023/

11/02/2023

“Thank you for being a friend,” is both the song chosen by an alum to represent their time at our agency AND our shared sentiment to all our alumni network. Last week we were joined by many of our esteemed colleagues, past and present, to share stories and make new connections. We are grateful to have worked with some truly talented team members and continue to value our relationships with them as partners and friends.

11/02/2023

We love our canine coworkers, and yesterday we got to enjoy some pawsome costumes around the office. Seeing these little monsters keeps us energized even on days they aren't dressed up. Click through for next year's inspiration!

10/10/2023

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, we are highlighting a few of GFM|CenterTable's year-round benefits that were designed with our minds in mind.

10/06/2023

That's a wrap on Community Impact Week 2023! We're thrilled to support local organizations as a team that mean so much to us year-round, including:

Urban Peak,
Project Angel Heart
PawsCo and
Food For Thought - Denver.

It feels good to do good, one of the many reasons we're proud to be a socially conscious agency. 🫶

Learn more at: gfmcentertable.com/giving-back/

10/03/2023

Creativity is expressed in countless ways, and Senior Director Ben Hock has mastered a few of them. While his role on the team is largely graphic design, his imagination and technical skills know no bounds. This has given way to amazing work both on and off our office walls.

09/16/2023

Happy National Working Parents Day! We know parents sacrifice so much for their kids and we want our team to have one less worry. Here are some ways we support the moms and dads at GFM|CenterTable.

09/14/2023

A long-time favorite community partner and past grantee of our Get Grounded Foundation is hosting their annual Q & Brew event tomorrow night featuring rising country artist Conner Smith. If you like live music, BBQ food trucks, specialty cocktails, and helping Tennyson Center for Children help kids and families in need, get your tickets and head to the Mile High Station. Event details below. 👇

There are still tickets left for Q & Brew this Friday, September 15! Don't miss out on one of the most talked about philanthropy events in town.

Purchase tickets www.tennysoncenter.org/events.

09/07/2023

Calling all readers! Today is National Read A Book Day. In our free time, we love to get lost in a good page-turner, challenge our friends in Goodreads competitions and share books in our office book drop. We hope you are able to join us in celebrating by enjoying a few minutes of reading fun today.

08/18/2023

Life's about balance and so is paddle boarding! We started the day on the water and thankfully no one ended up in it.

Thanks to our awesome Culture Committee for getting everyone's Friday off to a fun start.

08/17/2023

We’re taking advantage of National Nonprofit Day to celebrate all of the incredible nonprofits we have the opportunity to work with. We’re grateful for the work you do in the community and are honored to help advance your missions. Thank you to all our nonprofit clients! You inspire us every day.

08/11/2023

Explore Senior Director Adrienne Schafer's creative journey crafting an encaustic tile series for the office. Fascinated by the mixed materials encased in hot wax she discovered at an art fair five years ago, she self-taught and eventually mastered the process. (As anyone who knows Adrienne can tell you, she shares the same spirit for growth and discovery in her professional life, as well).

When asked about what it means to display her work at the office Adrienne said, "Having my art in the office is like sharing a piece of myself with others every day. My hope is that when people see it, they may find a moment of beauty amid the routine."

08/04/2023

Every year, the Get Grounded Foundation provides one-year community grants for new, innovative and entrepreneurial programs that support the healthy development of at-risk youth in the Denver metro and Boulder areas.

In 2021, one of our grantees was YouthSeen, an organization that fosters and empowers the social and emotional well-being of LGBTQI youth and their families in all communities. CampSeen is just one of the ways this organization is working to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ kids in the community.

2023 grant applications are due August 7th. Apply here: https://bit.ly/42WDlYZ

08/03/2023

🚨 ATTENTION: Applications for the 2023 Get Grounded Foundation's grants close Monday, August 7th at 5 p.m. 🚨

Submit your nonprofit for consideration before the deadline ends: https://bit.ly/43cHVm4

07/28/2023

See how The Urban Farm, one of the past Get Grounded Foundation grantees, is helping our community.

If your nonprofit serves at-risk youth in the Denver metro and Boulder areas, learn more here: https://groundfloormedia.com/blog/2023/07/06/apply-for-a-2023-get-grounded-foundation-grant/

07/27/2023

Applications for this year's Get Grounded Foundation grants are live and we're excited to hear about all the innovative and youth-centered programs you're involved in.

Visit the link to learn about past grantees and how YOU can be next. Submissions close August 7th at 5 p.m.

https://groundfloormedia.com/blog/2023/07/06/apply-for-a-2023-get-grounded-foundation-grant/