Become a Partner
Help elevate Mile High City Stories
Every level of partnership helps highlight the voices, people and stories that make our city great.
Every City Has a Story…Help Tell Yours
Citywide Activation
from
November 2025 to December 2026
> Download the CityStory Sponsorship Packet <
About the Project
CityStory Denver is a multimedia storytelling and cultural activation project that brings Denver’s neighborhoods to life through the voices of the people who call them home.
Presented by Empower Media Exchange and supported by Denver Arts & Venues, CityStory transforms everyday public spaces such as libraries, schools, cultural centers and community events into “Story Corners” where residents can record brief video, photo or audio reflections about identity, belonging and what it means to thrive in Denver.
These stories are curated into a public digital archive, with free short-film screenings and a community showcase event. Through these activations, CityStory celebrates the authentic, intergenerational and intersectional stories that define our city.
Why CityStory Matters
Across the nation, communities are searching for ways to restore trust, bridge divides and build a sense of shared belonging. Denver is no different. Amid rapid growth and social change, CityStory Denver offers a creative, healing and inclusive way for residents to connect – with each other, with their neighborhoods and with the city itself.
Sponsorship
Partnerships with CityStory Denver directly amplify community voices and sustain accessible storytelling across the city. Sponsors receive recognition throughout the program year via digital, print and in-person activations.
Community Catalyst – $25,000 (Presenting Sponsor)
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all CityStory Denver materials
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all Eventbrite ticketing integrations.
- Reserved table for 8 guests at the CityStory Community Showcase.
- Logo placement on all promotional materials, event signage and digital showcase credits.
- Complimentary CityStory activation and information session opportunity at a designated community event.
- Acknowledgment on Empower Media Exchange and CityStory Denver websites, newsletters and social media.
- Opportunity to speak at free short-film screening and Community Showcase.
- Priority inclusion in press materials and post-event impact report.
Neighborhood Voice – $10,000
- Reserved table for 6 guests at the Community Showcase.
- Logo featured on event signage, website and digital showcase credits.
- Recognition in event program and social media.
- Invitation to participate in post-event partner roundtable.
Community Connector – $5,000
- Reserved table for 4 guests at the Community Showcase.
- Logo placement on event program and shared partner webpage.
- Verbal acknowledgment during event program.
- Recognition in select social media posts.
Story Supporter – $2,500
- Reserved seating for 2 guests at the Community Showcase.
- Name listed in event program and partner webpage.
- Acknowledgment in one CityStory newsletter.
Prefer to contribute another way?
In addition to financial sponsorships, in-kind contributions play an important role in advancing CityStory Denver. We welcome donations of volunteer time, professional services, venue and facility usage, event hosting, media support and other resources that help bring community stories to life.
If you’d like to contribute through an alternative payment method (check, ACH transfer or invoice), or to discuss an in-kind partnership opportunity, please email:
Our team will be happy to coordinate the best way for you or your organization to support this initiative.
Empower Media Exchange is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.