Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
January 27, 2023
Contact: Blair Wilson,
Communications Manager, Downtown Boise Association
 Communications Manager, Downtown Boise Foundation
208-385-7300

DOWNTOWN BOISE FOUNDATION SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS TIPS FOR CHARITY PROGRAM

Boise, January 27, 2023 – Downtown Boise Foundation (DBF) seeks applications from nonprofit organizations for its Tips for Charity Program to provide bar volunteers for the 36th season of the Alive After 5 Concert Series to be held on The Grove Plaza in June, July, and August 2023. 

Downtown Boise Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the vision of building community and celebrating culture in Downtown Boise. The organization facilitates multiple free programs and events annually that benefit the Treasure Valley community. Several of these events have been previously operated by Downtown Boise Association (DBA) with new activities coming to the heart of our city through Downtown Boise Foundation.
 
The Downtown Boise selection committee will choose two nonprofit organizations to serve at events each in exchange for bar tips. Applicants will not be considered differently based off previous years of participation.
 
“The return of Alive After 5 in 2022 was wildly successful and brimming with excitement.” Executive Director, Jenn Hensley shared. “ The audience was thrilled to see the partnership with local nonprofits return to this beloved event and we were able to raise over $12,000 for the two participating nonprofits. We look forward to continuing this success in 2023!”

Information regarding what each non-profit organization is responsible for and must be able to supply, what Downtown Boise provides, the selection process, and how to apply is detailed in this document.
 
Letters of Application are due no later than 4pm MST February 17, 2023.

Photo: Large crowd with stage & band in foreground on The Grove Plaza at Alive After 5 in summer 2022.
Photo: Volunteers from CATCH Idaho behind bar serving guests at Alive After 5 in summer 2022.



Downtown Boise Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the vision of building community and celebrating culture in Downtown Boise. The organization facilitates multiple free programs and events annually that benefit the Treasure Valley community. For more information, visit downtownboisefoundation.org.
 
Downtown Boise Association is a nonprofit 501(c)6 Corporation authorized by the City of Boise to manage the downtown Boise Business Improvement District. The downtown Boise Business Improvement District exists to keep the regional economy healthy by ensuring that the area remains a driver of the economy and a successful place to do business. For more information, visit downtownboise.org. For timely updates about community run programs and event, follow Downtown Boise on Facebook and Instagram.