During our first-ever spring membership drive, we’ve set a goal to raise $12,000 for our newsroom by June 7. And you can give any amount to become a member.
Membership support keeps us moving forward
Trustworthy, nonpartisan local news like ours spurs growth, fosters relationships and helps to ensure that everyone is informed about the issues that matter most — which is essential to a healthy democracy. When you support our community-rooted newsroom, you enable all of us to be better informed, connected and empowered during this important year. We’re committed to providing this critical public service, but we need your support to keep going strong.Although Westword has always been free — both in print and online — quality local journalism doesn't come cheap. That's why, five years ago, we started a membership program that encourages regular readers to contribute to supporting our digital newsroom. Those contributions have allowed us to offer paid internships to talented young journalists (our social media editor got her start here as an intern) and offer ongoing coverage of this increasingly complicated election season, most recently a roundup of November 2024 ballot measures.
Members-only events
In December, we hosted a reception in our office focusing on the local food scene and We Don't Waste, a nonprofit leading the way in fighting hunger and promoting sustainability. In April, we presented a panel at the legendary Mercury Cafe that discussed the brave new world of psychedelics in the wake of Colorado voters passing Proposition 122. And on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, we hosted an incredible in-office concert by Ipecac, winner of Best Rock Band in the Best of Denver 2024. The event was a great way to start the holiday weekend, celebrating community journalism while celebrating a great local band: Music to our ears!
We have more members-only events planned for the weeks to come, and to get an invite, all you have to do is join the club.
Will you help us get to our goal?
