TAKE ROOT 2026

Thank You For Your Support

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Take Root Details

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: The Inn at Hudson Gardens
6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120

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Every ring tells a story. Every seat shapes the future.

Take Root is DIRT's annual fundraiser and a chance to bring our community together to celebrate progress, recognize champions of inclusive employment, and invest in a future where neurodivergent and disabled individuals have equitable access to meaningful work.

As Colorado celebrates 150 years, we're reflecting on the growth that happens over time. Like the rings of a tree, every generation leaves its mark. Each ring tells a story of challenges, resilience, and progress. Together, those rings create something stronger than any one season alone.

This year, we'll honor the individuals, families, businesses, advocates, self-advocates, and community partners who helped expand opportunities for neurodivergent and disabled individuals across Colorado. We'll celebrate how far we've come while asking an important question: Who needs a seat at the table for the next generation of change?

Join us for brunch, coffee, cocktails and mocktails, a silent auction, inspiring stories of impact, and the recognition of our 2026 Ambassador of the Year. Together, we'll celebrate the roots that brought us here and help shape a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive

DIRT's Impact in 2025

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Colorado's 1st Workforce Connections Center Transforming Access to Employment

32

Interns Supported with 1:1 Job Coaching

5,000+

Employers & Employees Engaged
  • Brunch and Coffee Bar

    Brunch and Coffee Bar

  • Cocktails and Mocktails

    Cocktails and Mocktails

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    Silent Auction

  • Three people standing in front of a DIRT Coffee Bar banner, with the person in the middle holding an award plaque, at what appears to be an event celebrating inclusivity and representation.

    Ambassador of the Year Recognition

  • People gathered around a table at an art event, with colorful artworks on the wall and various items on the table, including a sign labeled 'Guatemala' and a coffee pot, engaging in conversation and smiling.

    DIRT Impact Station

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    Community Celebration

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    Live Music

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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A Look at DIRT Through
the Years

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“I feel I have grown so much… in terms of confidence and belief in myself… Doing the internship at DIRT was probably the best decision I've ever made.”

— DIRT Alumni

Join Us in Building an Inclusive Employment Future

  • Your support helps create pathways to meaningful employment for neurodivergent and disabled individuals through internships, workforce development, employer partnerships, and community outreach.

  • Tickets!!

  • Contact brooke@dirtcoffee.org

  • Donate Here

Your ticket supports workforce development, paid internships, job coaching, and inclusive employment opportunities for neurodivergent and disabled individuals across Colorado.

We Can't Wait to Build an Inclusive Employment Future With DIRT