George Washington Patriots Care

Who are we?

Patriots Care Inc, is the umbrella non-profit organization at George Washington High School, in Denver, Colorado. Donations to Patriots Care support a wide array of programs including arts, cultural, and social activities and clubs, academic support, building improvement, student and faculty grants, scholarships and other financial assistance, and community outreach. 

Our Mission

We are parents, guardians, teachers, students, administrators and community members (PTSO), all committed to fulfilling the vision of a unified school culture. We advocate for the success of all GWHS students and families by being welcoming and inclusive. We strive to create opportunities to celebrate and support GWHS students and staff at school and throughout the community. 

• We commit ourselves to working together so all students succeed.
• We work to eliminate achievement and opportunity gaps.
• We pursue participation, perspective and support from and for students and families of color.
• We strive to be aware of our own individual racial, ethnic and cultural stories and how they affect our perspectives, values and work with students.
• We are committed to openly addressing biased language and inequitable practices.

We Fill the Funding Gap

Public funding doesn’t cover everything our students and teachers need. Patriots Care solicits support via private donations, grants, and community partnerships to close the funding gap and provide exceptional support, opportunities and experiences at GW. 

We Seek to Connect

GWHS has produced generations of remarkable graduates. One of our core goals is to bring this vibrant alumni community together, reconnect them with the school, and create meaningful opportunities for engagement, support, mentorship, and celebration. We find strength in unity across generations. Some of our notable alumni:

• Chauncey Billups, former NBA player and head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. Won a championship and Finals MVP in 2004 with the Detroit Pistons.
• Cleo Parker Robinson, legend and founder of Denver's nationally and internationally recognized Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. 
• Sierra Boggess, theatre actress and singer who originated the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid on Broadway and and appeared as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.  
• Anita Diamant, author of The Red Tent and other fiction and non-fiction books
• Jonathan Freedman, journalist, winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing
• Dianne Reeves, jazz vocalist, winner of Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006[15]
• Multiple NFL Football players including Greg Primus (Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears), Chris Brewer (Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears), Vaughn Williams (Indianapolis Colts), Ed Smith (Denver Broncos), Ostell Miles (Cincinnati Bengals), and Mark Mullaney (Minnesota Vikings). 

What is the Be Inspired Annual Fund? 

Created in January 2018, the Be Inspired Committee consists of faculty, parents, guardians and community members. The Be Inspired Annual Fund supports the entire GWHS student body. The Fund’s mission is to “inspire parents and community members to support George Washington students and faculty with annual funds to enrich the student experience.”

All money raised by the Be Inspired Annual Fund will be used to:

• Enhance GWHS’s educational offerings
• Support qualified student/family assistance programs including our Food Pantry
• Support mentoring programs
• Improve the buildings and grounds (as approved by GWHS and DPS)
• Provide financial grants to teachers and students via an application process
• Support school events
• Support community involvement and outreach as directed by GWHS’s principal

How much money does Be Inspired raise? 

The Be Inspired Annual Fund aims to raise $100,000 for the 2026-27 school year. Historically, the fund has supported, among other things:

• Renovations to create “The Pulse, A Denver Health School-Based Health Clinic”
• Seating and computer charging tables in Pike’s Peak Lobby
• Financial support for the Food Pantry
• The establishment of a school-managed student assistance fund
• Graphing calculators for the math department
• Picnic tables in the South Courtyard
• Grants to various clubs, including providing funds for computers and camps for the journalism program, costuming for Elite Patriot Dancers. and travel opportunities for Journalism, Robotics, DECA, AVID and others.
• Incentives and prizes for P/SAT testing days

Are there any matching opportunities?

Patriots Care Inc. can provide documentation for employer matching programs. 

Watch this space for announcement of any schoolwide matching opportunities associated with our fundraising efforts.

Your Donation Makes a Difference

Every dollar you give stays at George Washington. Every dollar fills a gap that would otherwise remain wide open. Every dollar shapes the experience of current and future Patriots.