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Do You Know an Outstanding Volunteer?
Volunteers are the heart of our community and are a precious resource to nonprofit organizations. The vital work of volunteers throughout the Denver metropolitan community is recognized through the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award.
The award, presented each month January - November, honors men and women who make unique contributions to the community. The recipient receives a $2,000 cash award to designate to a non-profit agency of their choice.
Mr. Yasui was a community leader dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people. Educated as an attorney, Minoru Yasui served as the Executive Director of the Denver Commission on Community Relations for 16 years and was a champion of civil rights. Mr. Yasui died in 1986.
Any person of any age who lives in the seven county Metro Denver area is eligible. Nomination forms are reviewed by a select committee of Denver metropolitan area citizens who represent a cross section of backgrounds, interests and occupations. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. To nominate a volunteer send a completed nomination form, required nominating & seconding letters, and 501(c)(3) IRS Documentation to:
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
c/o The Denver Foundation
55 Madison Street, 8th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80206-5423
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The Denver Foundation provides financial and administrative support of this program.
Other sponsors include City and County of Denver, Cody Dental Group, The Denver Foundation, The Denver Post Community, Denver Marriott Tech Center, Judge Kerry S. Hada, Havey Productions, Kaiser Permanente, KEZW-AM 1430, KDVR Fox-31 NEWS, Lockheed Martin, Shelley Magness, MYCVA Committee Members, Signal Graphics Printing at Hampden & Monaco, William Penn Foundation, The Yasui Family.
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