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Brewed Charitably

Denver-ites have a great appreciation of microbrewed beer. The Denver area also has great microbrews to appreciate. But, what's missing is a microbrewery with a primarily locally active, socially conscious attitude. Our mission is to provide beer-lovers with a way to give charitably to local causes through the beer they drink. We want the community to feel like they are a part of what we are doing, that they are more than just customers.

$2.22 of every $10 of profit goes back to Colorado non-profits.

 
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The Story Behind Two22 Brew: A Legacy of Giving Back

 

One of the most common questions we get is, "Where does the name Two22 come from?" To answer this, we need to take you back to 2004, a pivotal year for our co-founder, Paige Schuster. It was then that Paige faced the heartbreaking reality of her father's sudden passing in a plane crash. Her father was a pillar of the community, instilling in Paige a deep love and passion for giving back. In his honor, the Schuster family established the Schuster Family Foundation, dedicated to supporting Colorado non-profits in education, the environment, and whole-person well-being.

As Paige grew, she carried her father's legacy through the Foundation but yearned to extend its reach. During her time at the University of Denver, she met Marcus Christianson, her now husband, who shared her philanthropic vision. Together, they brainstormed ways to further the legacy of giving back.

Their answer was closer than they realized. As avid home brewers, Paige and Marcus decided to transform their hobby into something more significant—a neighborhood and family-oriented brewery. This venture not only fulfilled their vision but also became a beloved community hub where love flows through its taps and out its doors.

The name Two22 has a unique origin. Paige was determined to create a business with a 20% charity focus but kept waking up at exactly 2:22 am. This serendipitous moment inspired the naming of Two22, which donates 22% of profits to charitable organizations, honoring the example set by Paige’s father.

And that’s how Two22 got its name! If you're inspired to contribute to our causes, you'll find a charity jar under the tap list. Remember, $2.22 out of every $10 of profits goes to a greater good.

Thank you for being part of our journey and supporting a legacy of giving back. 🍻

 

 
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Charity of the Month

In 2012, Bob Bell founded Food for Thought Denver after discovering a heartbreaking reality: many of Denver’s schoolchildren were going hungry, particularly on weekends when they couldn’t rely on school meals. Fueled by compassion and determination, Bell, along with volunteers from the Arvada Rotary Club, raised enough donations to begin supplying weekend food bags, known as PowerSacks, to two Denver public schools.

Today, Food for Thought Denver has grown into a vital lifeline for the community, serving 75 schools across the Denver area—all while remaining a 100% volunteer-driven organization. Despite many students qualifying for free and reduced breakfast and lunch during the week, weekends often leave them without enough food. Our mission is clear: to close this weekend hunger gap and ensure that no child in our community goes hungry.

Every Friday, dedicated volunteers, including individuals, students, and corporate teams, gather to pack PowerSacks—each filled with non-perishable food items sufficient to feed a family of four through the weekend. These bags are distributed to students on Friday afternoons, ensuring they have enough to eat until they return to school on Monday. Our vision is to create a community where weekend hunger is no longer a barrier to a child’s education and success.

Our commitment to this mission is reflected in our organizational structure, designed to keep overhead costs as low as possible. With no paid employees and all operational expenses covered by our board of directors and other generous supporters, every dollar donated goes directly to providing food for the children and families we serve. At Food for Thought Denver, we believe in the power of community, volunteerism, and the simple but profound act of ensuring no child goes hungry.

Look at how the cost of just ONE pint of beer can help a family!! Let’s see what we can contribute to their cause from October through December!!

$5 - Feed a family of 4 for a weekend!

$128 - One PowerSack weekly for school year

$250 - PowerSacks for one class for one month

$1,000 - PowerSacks for 7 Students for One School Year

$5,000 - PowerSacks for 1 Class for the School Year