Step Right Up: Join Us Under the Big Top for The Lion Project’s 12th Annual Gala

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Denver | 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Cocktail Hour: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Dinner & Program: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

At The Lion Project, our mission for 2025 is to eradicate food insecurity within Denver’s low-income schools by funding mobile markets on Title I campuses.

This year’s gala invites you into a space of imagination and impact, complete with bold colors, immersive entertainment, and elevated experiences that spark joy and generosity. Because when we gather with purpose, we uplift every child with nourishing food and essential resources.

✨ What to Expect

• Cocktail Hour

Mingle over gourmet hors d’oeuvres served from creative food carts, sip handcrafted signature cocktails, and enjoy live music in a playful, elegant atmosphere. You’ll encounter interactive performers, visual artists, and surprises that make the evening unforgettable.

• Gala Dinner & Program

Enjoy a beautifully plated, three-course meal inspired by the spirit of community—locally sourced ingredients, bold flavors, and thoughtful presentation. We’ll honor local champions, share powerful stories of transformation, and unveil our vision to bring mobile food markets to every Title I school in Denver.

• Silent & Live Auctions

Bid on exclusive experiences—from a private dinner with a celebrity chef to luxury getaways and curated packages. Every bid helps fund mobile markets, nutrition education, and service projects for school communities in need.

• VIP Early Access

Guests with VIP tables or high-level sponsorships will receive early entrance from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Enjoy a more intimate start to the evening with elevated service, exclusive interactions, and premium seating before general doors open.

Why Your Attendance Matters

Every table reserved, ticket sold, auction bid, and sponsorship commitment directly fuels our mission to ensure no child in Denver Public Schools’ Title I schools goes hungry. Proceeds from the evening will:

• Establish and operate mobile food markets on campus at Title I schools
• Supply fresh produce, shelf-stable groceries, and hygiene essentials to families in need
• Develop engagement programs—like on-campus gardening workshops and volunteer service days—that strengthen school communities long-term

About The Lion Project

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The Lion Project brings together business leaders, nonprofits, and creative storytellers to fight hunger through mobile markets on Title I school campuses. By funding these on-site markets, we deliver fresh produce, non-perishables, and hygiene supplies directly to students and families who need them most—and we engage the community through education, service projects, and video storytelling that amplifies our impact. Until every child in Denver Public Schools has access to basic necessities, our work continues.

Join us on October 11th for an evening of elegance, inspiration, and undeniable impact. Together, we’ll transform lives, one mobile food market at a time.