Over 30 years ago, Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) began as a group of LGBTQ+ community members organizing an annual Pride event out of a car. Over the years, ever-larger spaces were needed to accomodate the many and varied programs and services which our community needed to thrive.
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Thanks to those visionary history makers, today's struggle for equality is taking place on a markedly different front. Our community has grown and strengthened because of the work of countless people who remain dedicated to a more just and equal world for LGBTQ+ people and families.
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In 2021, as RMEQ's reach surged to over 15,000 people, the decision was made to find yet another larger office. An anonymous longtime donor, upon learning it would cost RMEQ less to own than to rent a new office building, generously contributed the down payment for the purchase of 3340 Mitchell Lane in Boulder.
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On April 8, 2022, the building became known as The Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, and our Capital Campaign quietly launched. Together, we will raise just over $6 million to pay off the building, the installation of an elevator, and an expansion of services by 2027 — thus keeping the promise of our campaign, "We All Belong Here."
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DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) began as a group of LGBTQ+ community members organizing Pride out of the trunk of a car. Thanks to countless LGBTQ+ and Allied history makers, today's struggle for equality is taking place on a markedly different front. Dedicated spaces include:
Grayed-out names indicate rooms which have already been funded; Teal names indicate partially-funded rooms.
Ceal Barry - Leadership Office
Ann Noonan - Behavioral Health Office
Dana Derichsweiler - Kitchen
Jean Dubofsky - ED Office
Ric Perez - Leadership Office
Bob Morehouse - Media Studio
Matt Patrick - Community Garden
Dave Ensign & Mike Mills - Bike Rack & Solar Panels
Ric Perez - Leadership Office
Pat Pherson - Gender-affirming Closet
Ray Rodriquez - Pride Flagpole
Jean Hodges - Youth Room
Tim Fuller & Pen Tate II - Event Space
The Founders - Elevator
Nicole Garcia - Conference Room
Andrea Gibson - Library
Clela Rorex - Board Room
Tim Leifield - Programs Offices
To learn more about dedication opportunities, email Kyl Caragol at kyl@rmequality.org.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kevin Ellis (Co-Chair)
Jahnavi Brenner (Co-Chair)
Libby Neumann
Karla Rikansrud
Xanthe Thomassen
Randy & James Clapp
Kevin Daly
Mary Dineen
Lin Erhardt
Dave Ensign & Mike Mills
Neil Fishman
Nancy Grimes
Jean Hodges
Eric & Sandy Hozempa
Ann Noonan
Dorothy Rupert
Elaina Shively
John & Molly Tayer
Diane Wild
Bob & Katy Yates
The Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains is more than just a building, it's a testament to the enduring values of this community: diversity, inclusion, equality, and most importantly, love. Rocky Mountain Equality's continued success is a reflection of these values, and we are proud to have such powerful community support. Click below to learn more about how you can create a legacy of equality.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS
Bryn & Yvonne Long
Bob Morehouse & Noel Maye
Melissa Leonhardt
Liz Armstrong
Bruce Hensley
Diane Wild & Karla Hensley
James Bailey
Nancy Clark & Dr. Cheryl Lovell
Liz & Josh Silberstein
Ann Miles & Ann Morrow
Drs. Carl Clark & Mark Groshek
Katy Withers
Mary Dineen & Sue Masterson
Neil Fishman
Teresa DeAnni & Anne Stockham
Audrey & Andy Franklin
Wayne & Deborah Simmons
Eileen & Derek Kiernan-Johnson
Mardi Moore
Ric Perez
Thomas Frank
Ellen Greenhouse & Lester Wall
Kyl Caragol & Tina Guenther
Larry Hoyt & Bryan Russell
Michael & Antonia Dougherty
Alicia & James Starr-Noonan
Jahnavi & Scott Brenner
Bob Miller and Rod Pierce
Josie & Rollie Heath
Mark & Nick Holdbrooks
Lynn Hellerstein
Dave Ensign & Mike Mills
Kevin Daly & Brendan Picker
Natalie Ahn
