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A Record-Breaking Day of Giving: Denver Packz4Kidz 2025 Recap

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

A Record-Breaking Day of Giving: Denver Packz4Kidz 2025 Recap

On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, Kenzi’s Causes hosted our annual Denver Packz4Kidz event—and it was nothing short of incredible. With the support of over 20 dedicated volunteers, we distributed new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to 2,652 children from 814 families across the Denver metro area. These children are now starting the school year with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed—thanks to our generous donors, sponsors, and community partners.

 A Community Effort at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

This year’s event was made possible through the leadership of our Events and Program Director, Julie Palmer, who masterfully coordinated every detail. We were thrilled to once again partner with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as our host venue. Families were welcomed with warmth, care, and a truly memorable experience. Special thanks to Boxstars, who delivered and helped set up our massive backpack shipment, and to every volunteer who showed up to make the event seamless and joyful for the families we served.

‍♂️ Free Haircuts & Smiles All Around

A highlight of the day came from our friends at The Local Parlor, who brought a team to provide free haircuts to children in need—over 100 haircuts were given, ensuring kids felt their best walking into the first day of school.

 Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors

This event could not have happened without the generous support of our sponsors:
  • Suncor
  • Bachus and Schanker
  • Osprey Tree Foundation
  • Climb Credit Union
  • Alpine Bank
  • Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics
  • Autodesk
  • Chevron
  • Monarch Investment & Management Group
  • Bombas
  • Liberty Energy
  • CoBank
  • Taddonio Family Foundation
  • Plute Mortgage
  • Evans Case
  • Smart Advocate
  • Rocky Mountain Hot Tub Holdings, LLC
  • Visiting Angels
  • Fox31 & Channel 2
  • Closet Factory
  • CAP Logistics
  • Univision
  • Denver Museum of Nature and Science
We are also grateful to all the vendors who participated and made the day even more impactful for families.

 Relive the Day

Want to see the joy for yourself? Head to our Facebook page to view photos from this inspiring day. Together, we made a difference—and we’re just getting started. Thank you, Denver, for continuing to show up for Colorado’s children.
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Kenzi's Causes

In 2007, Jessica Bachus started Dolls for Daughters®, after her daughter Kenzi was stillborn. She created an annual holiday Toy Drive for Colorado children who would not otherwise have toys during the holidays. Today, Kenzi's Causes collects more than 100,000 toys, stocking stuffers, books, toothbrush/toothpaste kits, backpacks, lunch boxes and other items to change the lives of children in Colorado through our programs. At this annual event, families are also provided with community resources to help improve their lives and the lives of their children.

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