Events
Supporting local businesses at Number Thirty Eight 🥳
At TUF, we’re all about supporting our local businesses and bringing people together from all walks of life. Here’s a look back at a recent
July 17, 2022
TUF In Action
Events
Just out here supporting our commUNITY 💯
Check out the amazing work @jevontaylor21 and @greenspacesco are doing for the Five Points/RiNo neighborhood by visiting 26th and Walnut. Big shout-out to everyone who showed up for their
July 16, 2022
General
TUF merch shop is open 🔥
Our TUF Merch Shop is officially open! 100% of proceeds from our drip go directly to supporting locally owned small businesses in our community 💙
July 12, 2022
Events
Come add some natural beauty to downtown Denver! 🌳
Come join us as we add some natural beauty to downtown Denver on July 16th at 8AM 🌳 We will be landscaping the garden area
June 27, 2022
Events
Join us for Lustre Pride 🌈
Join us this Thursday at 4PM at @lustrepearldenver for Lustre Pride! 🌈 This community happy hour is open to all and will benefit @joyasresistanceco – Joy as Resistance is
June 20, 2022
General
Proud to be Black Owned
While Juneteenth is a day of celebration we simultaneously acknowledge how much work there is still left to do, to celebrate true freedom for all.
June 19, 2022
General
Happy Birthday to Us!
Happy Birthday to Us! 🎂 Over the last two years we aimed to redefine how individuals can give back to their community through skills based
June 8, 2022
Events
We Are Turning Two!
Come join us TOMORROW June 7th to celebrate our second year Rooting for The Underdog! 🎂🥳 Event starts at 7PM at the 16th and Little
June 6, 2022
Partners
Welcoming our newest partner – Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant!
Please welcome our newest partner to our Family – Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant 🔥 Antonio Tobias is a Salvadoran born business owner with more than
May 17, 2022
Partners
Launching our latest partner – Lifelines For A lifetime!!
We are so excited to launch our latest partner website, Lifelinesforalifetime.com – founded by a true community hero Lynnell Britt 🙏🏽 Lynnell was raised between
May 14, 2022
Partners
TUF and Rosenberg’s Bagels Giving back 🥯🏥
Had a wonderful morning today partnering with our Family member @rosenbergsbagel to deliver a mouth watering breakfast spread to the supply chain department at Rose Medical Center.
April 29, 2022
Events
We did the earth proud! 🌎
Our hearts are bursting after 50+ volunteers joined us to give Hirshorn Park a little TLC on 🌎 day. The team landscaped the entire park,
April 23, 2022
Events
Stay hydrated and help clean up Hirshorn Park!
Join us next Friday (4/22 at 4PM) for 🌎 day at Hirshorn Park as we give our favorite neighborhood park a little TLC. Arrive early
April 17, 2022
Events
Help keep our commUNITY clean!! 🌎
We’re celebrating Earth Day (which is every day in our opinion!) Friday, 04.22.22 with @denverparksrec for our Second Annual Park Restoration & Clean Up volunteer event at
March 30, 2022
Team
Happy hour with our newest member!
Turned our monthly team happy hour into a little orientation for our newest Family member, Kai 👼 Interested in joining a skills based community in
March 24, 2022
General
How have women Throughout History Inspired You?
At The Underdog Family, we celebrate women (womyn, womxn) everyday. The women who are part of our Family are paving the way for future generations
March 8, 2022
Events
#PartyForAPurpose: Fundraiser for Welton Street Cafe
Our hearts are so full after celebrating Welton Street Cafe at Lustre Pearl 💛 We raised $1,000 to help support their move after over a
March 1, 2022
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Soul of the Caribbean benefitting Welton Street Cafe
What better way to thaw off 🥶 after this week than a Sunday Funday brimming with tiki drinks and Caribbean soul. Party with a purpose
February 23, 2022
General
What does Black History Month mean to you?
Read some reflections and thoughts shared from our TUF commUNITY ➡️
February 20, 2022
Events
Join us at the Lustre Pearl to celebrate Welton Street Cafe
Join us on February 27th at Lustre Pearl to celebrate Welton Street Cafe and support their upcoming move! Throw on your brightest tropical swag and
February 14, 2022
General
celebrate Black History Month with us
We’re celebrating Black History Month by knowing the past and shaping the future. This month is not only an opportunity to learn and understand Black
February 12, 2022
Team
LIMITED EDITION TUF MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE💥
TUF is thrilled to be @theprintstash February Give of the Month partner! Grab one of our new CommUNITY tees this month and a portion of
February 1, 2022
Partners
Please welcome Golden Sky Sushi to our Family!
Htwe Htwe came to the United States in 2011 as a refugee from Burma with a dream to open up an authentic Burmese restaurant in
January 22, 2022
Partners
Mmmmm… donuts! 🤤
A special thank you to @fromthehipphoto for capturing why The Donut down in Centennial has the most mouth-watering donuts in Colorado. This local staple has
December 21, 2021
Team
support and love from our Family in 2021
As we look back on this year, we are beaming of gratitude for all of the support and love from our Family in 2021. Thanks
December 21, 2021
Team
TUF chosen as The Turkey Challenge 2021 Non-Profit Partner
We are so grateful to have been chosen as the 2021 Non-Profit Partner for the MBS Turkey Challenge last week in Broomfield, CO. Our own
November 30, 2021
Team
It’s Giving Tuesday y’all! 🎁
Maybe you’re wondering what to get that ‘someone who has everything’ on your list… Maybe you’re looking to start a family tradition of Secret Santa
November 30, 2021
Partners
Comal Heritage Food Incubator Joins The Underdog Family!
Beyond excited to announce the launch of ComalDenver.com! Founded by Focus Points Family Resource Center in October 2016, Comal was formed in direct response to
November 17, 2021
Events
Children’s Book Donation Drive for Colorado Children’s Hospital
We had the pleasure today of providing Colorado Children’s Hospital with a beautiful collection of children’s books collected by @hayatigrill! Thank you to all who
October 12, 2021
Events
TUF Fall Ball at Denver Field House
Our hearts are still bursting with the love we felt this past Saturday at Fall Ball. A huge thank you to the 150+ that came
October 6, 2021
Events
Volunteer Appreciation Day at Coors Field
Safe to say our monthly family gathering last night was an absolute vibe ⚾! Looking to join a group of insanely fun individuals who prioritize
September 28, 2021
General
TUF Nationwide Initiative with the Ross School of Business
America – Are you ready to be TUF?! Beyond excited to officially kickoff our partnership with The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Our
September 26, 2021
Partners
Photoshoot at TeaLee’s TeaHouse by our partner From The Hip Photo
We want to give a huge shout-out to @fromthehipphoto, our newest partner, that provides our Family members a full photoshoot of their space. Their work
August 30, 2021
Partners
Smoke in the City Denver Joins The Underdog Family!
Coming out of high school, DeVante Brown wasted no time commencing his culinary career, taking his first job in a kitchen at the Denver International
August 10, 2021
Events
One Year Anniversary with Hayati Mediterranean Grill
Celebrating our first, “one year partner anniversary” with the OG Mohamed and Hayati Mediterranean Grill! Absolutely incredible what Mohamed and his team have built at
July 30, 2021
Events
Summer Sizzle at Number 38
We had an absolute blast at our second large networking event – Summer Sizzle at Number 38. 150+ of our favorite guests, 10 volleyball teams,
July 22, 2021
General
Internship Program with Denver Public Schools
Meet our intern from Thomas Jefferson High School – Hassani Shambe! TUF was absolutely thrilled to be selected by Denver Public Schools to participate in
July 9, 2021
Team
TUF Volunteer Appreciation Day at Rocky Mountain Sudanese Restaurant
We are still full. Had an absolutely wonderful evening with Rawaa and Salma from Rocky Mountain Sudanese Restaurant. A huge thank you to our newest
June 29, 2021
Partners
TeaLee’s TeaHouse Joins The Underdog Family!
Had an absolutely wonderful #TUFTuesday this week with our newest Family member Risë Jones at TeaLee’s Teahouse. Risë is an absolute rockstar who navigated multiple shutdowns to
June 24, 2021
Events
TUF Volunteer Appreciation Day at Denver MCA
Had a wonderful time at our TUF monthly team bonding event, this time at @mca_denver. A huge thank you to @taimichelleb for getting us setup!
June 18, 2021
Partners
Las Cazuelas de Fer Joins The Underdog Family!
We are so excited to announce the launch of cazuelastacos.com! A huge thank you to PNC Bank (@pncbank) for their sponsorship of TUF to make
June 16, 2021
Events
Spicy Sunday at Lustre Pearl
Highlighting our Family of 20 while promoting community integration and support last Sunday epitomized why we started TUF on June 8th, 2020. Thank you to
June 2, 2021
Partners
La Catrina Grill Joins The Underdog Family!
We are officially live with Lacatrinadenver.com! Silvia Hernandez, the owner of La Catrina Grill, was born in Mexico City as the youngest of three children.
April 28, 2021
Partners
Famous Original J’s Pizza Joins The Underdog Family!
Thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Family, with Famous Original J’s Pizza ♥️ The second concept that emerged from Bridge & Tunnel Restaurant
April 26, 2021
Events
Hirshorn Park Revitalizing Round #2
In honor of Earth Day, we’re throwing it back to April 10th, 2021, when we gave our favorite LoHi Park a little TLC. This was
April 22, 2021
Partners
Rosenber’s Bagels and Delicatessen Joins The Underdog Family!
The Underdog Family aims to build the largest mission driven network of small businesses in Denver. Those who believe we thrive as a community when
April 13, 2021
Partners
Nana African Market Website Launch
On March 2, 2021, we launched the website for Nana African Market!
March 2, 2021
Events
Teacher Appreciation Day with Welton Street Cafe
On Friday February 26th, we were thrilled to be able to collaborate with our newest partner, Welton Street Cafe, and deliver a FEAST to a group of 50 teachers and administrators from McAuliffe Manual Middle School.
February 26, 2021
General
Lessons From 2020 and Transitioning to the New Year
For many, the holidays have seemed much different than traditional ones have been in the past. Family and friend gatherings are smaller than usual, and
January 12, 2021
Events
Food Donation to Local Firefighters
We partnered with Genna Rae’s Wings to make a food donation to our local firefighters!
January 11, 2021