Bridging the Gap
3rd Annual Bridging the Gap- Block Party Edition
Join us for the 3rd Annual Bridging the Gap Block Party!
A vibrant community celebration and fundraiser hosted by World at Hand, a Park Hill-based nonprofit recently recognized with the 2024 IIE Empower Award and named a 2025 GoAbroad Innovation Awards Finalist for its work in equity and global education.
This all-ages event brings together local families, global education advocates, and community partners to raise funds for passport access and study abroad scholarships for underserved youth.
Saturday, July 19 | 11AM – 5PM
26th & Cherry Street, Park Hill – Denver
Free & open to the public – donations welcome!
Event Schedule:
11:00–12:00 PM Set Up (Early volunteers welcome!)
12:00–12:30 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:30–3:00 PM Open Grill – Free burgers, hot dogs, & refreshments
1:00–2:00 PM Face Painting & Balloons
2:00–3:00 PM Chalk Party for Kids
3:00–3:30 PM Children's Global Scavenger Hunt
2:00–2:30 PM Student Testimonials – Hear their stories!
1:00–4:00 PM Silent Auction Open
4:00–4:30 PM Auction Winners Announced
4:30–5:00 PM Clean-Up –(Volunteers appreciated!)
Live DJ all day
Youth activities & games
Info booths on travel, scholarships, and global programs
Silent auction featuring standout items:
A suite at the Ritz-Carlton Denver + valet & $100 Elway's gift card
A Great Wolf Lodge Queen Suite+ water park passes & $200 gift card
A Blackhawk staycation from the Caesars Foundation
And many more from generous businesses across the city and state!
Why It Matters: Proceeds support our Award Winning Global Scholars Pathway (GSP) Programs
Global Access Passport (GAP) Program
$500 Study Abroad Scholarships
Beyond Borders: Next Steps post-travel reflection & professional development
With support from our sponsors:
DEN Airport and The Colorado Trust, matching donations up to $2,500 — your impact goes twice as far!
Come celebrate, connect, and be part of a movement to make global learning opportunities accessible to all.
2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Community Event
Spend your Friday evening with B2baB and support our International Education Equitable Access Pipeline.
Join us on Friday, July 26th at Long Table Brew House (2895 Fairfax St Denver, CO) for an evening of good food, drinks, and vibes. Get an opportunity to hear from from students how our programs have impacted their lives. Hear from our board and program participants, and learn more about our Pipeline and Programs.
Support our Global Access Passport Program and Study Abroad Scholarships through the Blessed to Bid Online Auction!
Schedule:
Auction Begins 8 AM
Open House: 1-6 PM (pop in to say hello, grab a drink, and learn about B2baB and our impact)
Main Event: 6-8: 30PM
Auction Ends: 8 PM
Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Donors
Event Sponsors:
The Colorado Trust Denver International Airport
Auction Donors:
Cheyenne Mountain ZooDenver Museum of Nature and ScienceHistory Colorado CenterDenver ZooThe Denver Nuggets & Kronke Sports EntertainmentDenver Art MuseumColorado Symphony OrchestraComedy WorksClub GreenwoodUrban Egg EateryK1 SpeedBark HappyOcean Prime & Cameron Mitchell RestaurantsSipping ‘N’ Painting HampdenOriental Trading CompanyKendra ScottUrban AirEm’s Ice CreamTotal WineThe Cheesecake FactoryCeramics in the CityTrader Joe’sBlack American West MuseumMuseum of Contemporary Art DenverBarnes & Noble3 Hundred Days Distilling
Monarch Casino Blackhawk
Corvus Coffee Roasters
CB Nordic (Crested Butte)
CorePower Yoga (Stapleton)
