Flobots.org History

The Flobots know first-hand how music can touch the life of a young person. On the road, on stages around the world and in the studio, the members of this Denver band have seen music open the minds and motivate youth to make powerful changes in themselves, their relationships and their communities.

That’s why in March of 2008 they created Flobots.org, a 501 c-3 organization founded in Denver. Using music and the arts as inspiration, Flobots.org equips young people with tools to make a difference in themselves, their communities and their world.

Flobots.org works to create positive social change by harnessing the power of music and those who love it. We view music as a tool for therapy, community building, leadership development and action.

Major Programs

Art to Action: Connecting youth to artist mentors and arts enrichment experiences through after-school and daytime programs. We currently serve students in six middle schools as well as the Denver Children’s Home and the African Community Center.

Fight with Tools: Building leadership and organizing skills to create meaningful change and promote social justice. In partnership with three major universities in Colorado, we’re activating young people to get involved with their communities on the ground level.

Youth on Record: Providing youth at residential treatment centers with access to computers, software and instructors to create original, cutting edge music.

We also operate the Flobots.org Community Space in Five Points/Curtis Park Neighborhood of Denver.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Since March of 2008, Flobots.org has:

  • Served more than 300 children at Denver Children’s Home (watch video)
  • Registered more than 2,000 first-time voters
  • Hosted hundreds of community members at the Flobots.org Community Space
  • Provided hands-on community organizing training to approximately 250 future leaders
  • Received the Cesar Chavez Leadership Award and the Circles of Change award from SeekingCommon Ground
  • Reached hundreds of high school and college students workshops and assemblies
  • Served scores of students through after-school programs at Denver Public Schools
  • Flobots received the 2010 Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, a recognition of the band’s artistic merit as well as its community work with Flobots.org (watch video)
  • Named “Best Side Trip by a Pop Band,” in Denver Westword’s 2010 “Best of Denver” issue
  • Partnered with Youth on Record to reach nearly 100 new young people in 2011

FINE PRINT

Flobots.org is a non-profit organization registered in Colorado, governed by a Board of Directors and run by a small staff. Volunteers keep our programs running and donors keep our boat afloat.

Contact email: jami@flobots.org

Phone: 303 717-1027

As a grassroots organization, we need your help to continue bringing music fans together to create positive social change.

Our Federal Tax ID # is 42-1724770. Click here to download our Letter of Determination from the IRS.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Flobots.org is generously supported by The 3G Fund of the Hunt Alternatives Fund, which advances innovative and inclusive approaches to social change at the local, national and global levels.

Other supporters include independent businesses, government and community agencies, corporate partners, musicians, schools and family foundations, as well as people of all ages and backgrounds who donate time, talent and resources.
Read more in our annual report