Join us Tuesday, December 9th, 7-9pm @ Odell Brewery for our 13th Annual Party With a Purpose!

In less than one week, we'll gather together at Odell Brewing Company for what promises to be an unforgettable evening—our 13th Annual Party With A Purpose, and my last PWAP as your Executive Director.

After three incredible years leading FoCo Cafe, I can't think of a better way to celebrate everything we've accomplished together than by sharing an evening of food, drinks, community connection, and looking forward to FoCo Cafe's bright future.

This year's Party With A Purpose is different. Thanks to your incredible generosity during our "Save FoCo Cafe" campaign — which raised over $117,500 from more than 400 donors — we're not in crisis mode. We're not scrambling to cover rent or utilities. Instead, we're coming together to celebrate.

We're celebrating:

• The community that showed up when we needed you most
• Three years of exponential growth in our Meal Exchange program (from ~2,000 meals in 2022 to ~11,000 in 2025!)
• Finishing 2024 with positive net revenue for the first time since 2020 — and being on track to do the same in 2025
• (These would be the first consecutive positive revenue years in FoCo Cafe's history!)
• The foundation we're building for sustainable, long-term success

And we're celebrating you—every volunteer, every donor, every person who believes that everyone in our community deserves access to nutritious food and genuine belonging.

What to Expect

This won't be your typical fundraising event. This is first and foremost a party — a chance to connect with fellow community members, enjoy great food and drinks, and reflect on how far we've come together.

The Evening Includes:

• Delicious food from FoCo Cafe & Mobile Mountain Cafe
• Two free drinks per ticket
• Creative mocktails from Herbal Mocktails
• A look back at 2025 and forward to 2026
• Live updates on our Colorado Gives Day campaign
• Connecting with people who care deeply about our mission

Building for the Future: Our Sustaining Member Goal

While this is a celebration, there's also meaningful work happening. On Colorado Gives Day (December 9th), we're focused on building sustainable, long-term support through monthly giving.

Our Goal: 50 New Sustaining Members by the end of December 9th — We've gained 11 new Sustaining Members since November 1st, so we need 39 more to reach our goal!

Monthly donations provide the predictable, stable funding we need to continue serving over 1,500 meals each month, even when grant funding becomes uncertain. At roughly $4 per meal, even small recurring gifts make a real difference:

• $10/month = ingredients for 2-3 meals
• $25/month = ingredients for 6 meals
• $50/month = ingredients for 12 meals
• $100/month = ingredients for 25 meals

*Special Incentive: Any new recurring donation set up by 11:59 PM on December 9th will have the first month matched up to $100 by the Colorado Gives Foundation!*

Sustaining Members Get Discounted Tickets!

Already a Sustaining Member? Thank you! As our way of saying thanks, you can purchase tickets for just $25 (regular price: $40). Check your email for your exclusive promo code, or email me at dexter@fococafe.org and I'll send it to you! Not a Sustaining Member yet? Consider becoming one today and lock in your discounted ticket price for this year's celebration!

Get Your Tickets Now Become a Sustaining Member

Tickets are selling quickly, and we'd love to see you there!

• Regular Tickets: $40 per person
• Sustaining Member Tickets: $25 per person

All proceeds from Party With A Purpose will continue building a more sustainable future for FoCo Cafe — ensuring we can serve our community for many years to come.

A Personal Note from Dexter

This will be my last Party With A Purpose as Executive Director, and I'm feeling all the emotions — gratitude, pride, excitement, and yes, a bit of nostalgia too. These past three years have been an absolute honor. Getting to serve this incredible community, working alongside our amazing staff and volunteers, witnessing the transformation FoCo Cafe makes in guests' lives when they feel truly valued and welcomed — it's been extraordinary. I can't wait to celebrate with you on December 9th. Let's raise a glass (or a mocktail) to everything we've accomplished and everything still ahead for FoCo Cafe!

With deep gratitude and excitement,

Dexter Beasley, Executive Director, Feeding Our Community Ourselves, Inc.

(P.S. Can't make it to the event? You can still be part of building FoCo Cafe's sustainable future by becoming a Sustaining Member at any amount. Every monthly donation—no matter the size—helps us continue serving our community for years to come.)