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Recovery Along The Rockies Masquerade
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Summary
Organization name
HardBeauty Foundation
2019
Tax id (EIN)
80-0936367
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
840 Kinner StreetCastle Rock, CO 80109
CO, US
The HardBeauty Foundation exists to ensure that every person seeking recovery has access to the resources, support, and community they deserve. We cultivate connection and create community through partnerships, grants, and fundraising that directly benefit the entire recovery movement.
Our vision is bold: a fully covered world where recovery is supported at every step. Through your generosity, we fund projects that provide housing, resources, education, advocacy, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We remove barriers that stand in the way of change, offering not a handout, but a hand up.
When you give to the HardBeauty Foundation, you are investing in people, families, and communities. You are fueling hope, dignity, and purpose—and creating lasting impact across Colorado and beyond.
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Mission
HardBeauty Foundation cultivates connection and creates community through partnerships, grants and fundraising to benefit the recovery community.
Background Statement
The HardBeauty Foundation began in 2013 as Helping Everyone Recover, a heartfelt response to the devastating Black Forest Fires. Founded by Racquel Garcia, alongside her daughter Mackenzie, the organization initially focused on supporting individuals who had lost everything, helping them to rebuild their lives. Then, in 2019, after two unrelated student suicides at local high schools in a single weekend, Racquel and Tiffany Kuhwede recognized the urgent need for mental health resources in the community and established HardBeauty Hope Groups, creating a safe and welcoming space for youth to discuss struggles with suicide and self-harm.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, HardBeauty evolved into a statewide movement committed to uplifting individuals through every stage of their recovery journey. Serving all people aged 14 and older, HardBeauty offers support for recovery from trauma, mental health struggles, substance use, and other life challenges. Our organization provides a wide range of resources, including community counseling, stigma reduction training, and specialized services such as AcuWellness and youth-focused support. Additionally, we are dedicated to developing Colorado's Peer Recovery workforce, empowering individuals to become Peer Recovery Support Specialists and advocates within their communities.
Today, the HardBeauty Foundation stands as a powerful force for change across Colorado, fostering connection, resilience, and hope for anyone who seeks to reclaim their life.
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Organization Data
Castle Rock, CO 80109