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Giving Machines

Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024

Picture this: Vending machines that don't dispense snacks or drinks, but instead, they offer something even more nourishing to the soul - the chance to make a positive impact. This holiday season, as lights twinkle and carols fill the air, the Giving Machines invite you to #LightTheWorld in a truly meaningful way.

Location: Fillmore Plaza

A bank of four machines will be in the Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland near the entrance to the Cherry Creek Holiday Market, located between 1st and 2nd Ave. on Fillmore St.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Light the World Giving Machines?

Vending machines that make donating to charity as easy as buying a candy bar.

How do they work?

Select an item, add to cart, swipe a debit or credit card and a card representing your gift drops into a bin so you can watch the donations pile up. Get a receipt by text or email. Your information is not collected or shared.  

How can I pay?

Credit card or mobile pay – just like a regular vending machine. (Sorry, no cash.)

PRO TIP: Witness magic unfold as you type '777' into the Giving Machines. This special sequence activates a remarkable gesture - selecting one of every item available in the machine! Imagine, with a simple sequence, you're contributing approximately $1,600 worth of donations to those in need!

Click the video below to learn more about Giving Machines:


Find the 5 Local 2023 Giving Machine Charity Partners Below:

Colorado Hosting Asylum Network (CHAN)

Colorado Hosting Asylum Network (CHAN) aids people fleeing persecution assimilate into their new life.

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The Delores Project

The Delores Project provides emergency and supportive housing for women previously chronically unhoused

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Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Global Down Syndrome Foundation offers arts and skills training in Colorado for people with Down Syndrome

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The Salvation Army Intermountain Division

The Salvation Army Intermountain Division promotes food security, housing, recovery and skills training.

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Camp POSTCARD (Volunteers of America)

Camp POSTCARD (Volunteers of America) gives disadvantaged kids their first-time mountain experience.

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