Community

Ignite Boulder is a night of presentations on a variety of topics – with a twist. Each presentation has 20 slides, that automatically advance after 15 seconds. It is a worldwide movement, and Boulder hosts the largest in the world every 2 or 3 months.

National Center for Women & Information Technology is a non-profit community that convenes, equips, and unites change leader organizations to increase the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women — at the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, age, sexual orientation, and disability status — in the field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development.

Brain Buddy uses applied technology and social interaction to help people with aphasia live more active and independent lives.

Colorado Horse Rescue work to continuously reimagine what’s possible and create a reality where safe solutions exist for every horse.

National Education alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder Their mission of National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder is to provide education, raise public awareness and understanding, decrease stigma, promote research, and enhance the quality of life of those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder and/or related problems, including emotion dysregulation.

Dental Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1974, that nationally provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and:

• have a permanent disability or

• who are elderly: age 65 or older or

• who are medically fragile

Indian Peaks Wilderness Association (IPWA) is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization with around 130 active volunteers and over 100 supporting members. The IPWA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with no paid staff and is managed by an elected board of directors and officers.

Sit With Me (SWM) is a fun, creative advocacy campaign for men and women, both technical and non-technical, to acknowledge and celebrate the critical need for women’s technical contributions. With its iconic red chair, SWM events allow everyone to participate in a meaningful conversation about the power of inclusion, which might otherwise be intimidating.

All Pet Voices is an inclusive, global community of pet and animal lovers who seek quality video content that educates, informs, and inspires the world.

Starkids.org – The night sky is wondrous, filled with countless swirling galaxies, the planets, the moon and so much more. Many of these sights are easily visible from Earth, but few people have witnessed them personally.

The Little Thompson Observatory can change that for you. Our mission is to help people of all ages learn about the universe by offering a first-hand experience with astronomy…

Carousel of Happiness – Come experience this unique, participatory piece of folk art and become a part of its living history. Owing its creation to local sculptor Scott Harrison and to the generosity of thousands of donors and visitors inspired by his work, the Carousel is multigenerational, nostalgic and new — an experience of simple joy for people of all ages!