Creating a Home That Heals!
Honoring 100 Years of Our Building
& 50 Years of Karis!
Karis Community turned 50 on May 12, 2026, and we celebrated this milestone by raising an incredible $53,000 through our Spring Fundraiser Paddle Raiser in support of our Hope & Healing Infrastructure Campaign.
Our goal is to raise $150,000 to make meaningful upgrades to our historic home on Detroit Street, creating a more welcoming, comfortable, and healing environment for the individuals we serve.
Your support can make a lasting difference. Please explore the information below to learn how you can get involved, receive recognition for your generosity, and help strengthen our community for the next 50 years.
With Your Support, We Will Add:
- Modernized, welcoming interiors featuring upgraded lighting, calming color schemes, and comfortable common areas, transforming dated spaces into an environment that fosters healing, connection, and a sense of home.
- A dedicated meditation room designed to foster mindfulness, reflection, and inner calm, providing Community Members with a peaceful retreat that supports their recovery journey.
- A cozy outdoor gathering space with a new gazebo designed for year-round use, creating a comfortable, sheltered area that expands opportunities for social connection and access to nature in all seasons.
Donation Levels & Benefits
Hover over a level to see impact examples and recognition opportunities. For more questions, please contact Lisa Andersson at lisa@kariscommunity.org. Please see full details in the section below, for additional payment options.
Presenting Donor (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)
Impact example: Funds a gazebo with wicker furniture and the full Zen Garden
Recognition: Named as “Presenting Donor” on all donor plaques + all $25,000 recognition.
Major Donor (ONLY TWO AVAILABLE)
Impact example: Funds the full renovation of a key common room, including furniture and paint
Recognition: Named as “Major Donor” on all donor plaques + all $10,000 recognition.
Impact example: Funds all new carpet in the Gallery — the central hub of Karis’ home!
Recognition: Named as “Build a Legacy” donor on all donor plaques + all $5,000 recognition
Impact example: Supports new therapeutic furniture for the TV Room — one of the most well-loved gathering spaces in the house.
Recognition: Named as “Transform a Space” donor on a plaque in a room of the donor’s choice (Gallery, TV Room, or Meditation Room), name included in all collateral + all $2,500 recognition
Impact example: Funds new lighting in the Dining Room — one of the most utilized spaces in the home.
Recognition: Name on the donor wall, annual report, e-newsletter, and campaign webpage, and social media shout-out (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram)
Impact example: Helps fund a secure key fob entry system for exterior doors, enhancing safety, accessibility, and peace of mind for Community Members.
Recognition: Name on the donor wall, annual report, e-newsletter, and campaign webpage
Impact example: Supports updating outdoor seating and gathering spaces in the backyard and garden areas
Recognition: Name on the donor wall, annual report, and campaign webpage
Impact example: Supports the transformation of the Basement into a welcoming recreation and wellness space for music, hobbies, creativity, and community connection.
Recognition: Name in annual report and on campaign webpage
Impact example: Helps fund paint, supplies, and finishing touches that help refresh and restore shared spaces throughout the home.
Recognition: Name in annual report
Make your mark.
Build something beautiful.
Help us create a more beautiful, restorative home, one that reflects the transformation taking place inside and the hope we strive to bring to our Community Members. Donate Now or contact us for corporate sponsorship and in-kind partnerships. Email lisa@kariscommunity.org or call 303-355-5546 x3 for more information.
You can also donate via cash, check, or credit card. If you prefer to mail a check, please make it payable to “Karis Community” and send it to:
Karis Community
Attn: Infrastructure Campaign
1361 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
Thank you for considering an investment in Karis Community!
Building Hope Together
We are deeply grateful to the generous donors below whose leadership gifts of $250 or more are helping transform Karis into an even more welcoming, healing environment.
$50,000 – Presenting Sponsor
Only one available!
$25,000 – Major Sponsor
Only two available!
Anne Marie Currin
$10,000 – Build a Legacy
Anonymous
$5,000 – Transform a Space
Anne Garrett
Anonymous
$2,500 – Lay the Foundation
Cathleen Craviotto
Mark Trubowitz
Wharton Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
$1,000 – Create Safety
Joy and E.J. Barklage
Julie and Scott Chandler
Kathryn Fischler
Karen and Mark Hardy
Kelly and Russ Leffler
Jennifer Platt
Judith and David Rimple
$500 – Foster Well-Being
Chad and Susan Cleveland
Amber Pace and Shaun Fischler
Julie Begin and Lindsey Harcus
Jenna Hardy
Ginny and Greg Hoyle
Coleman Smith
Jody DiLeo and Chad Thomas
Susan Wagner
$250 – Cultivate Calm
Connie and Don Asher
Kirsten and Drew Bonder
Cindy Criddle
Annie Wharton and Nick Hofmann
Kaylan Madrid
Bill Poole
Jeff Wade
Stephanie Rogers and Charlotte Whitney