Civic Soup: Elevate Boulder Stories Exhibition (Event #2)

About This Event

The City of Boulder and Boulder Public Library host a Civic Soup community event celebrating Elevate Boulder Stories on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5:00-6:30 PM at the Main Library’s Mt. Sanitas Room. This evening gathering features warm soup, family activities, and a powerful panel presentation with Elevate Boulder participants sharing their experiences with guaranteed income. Hear directly from Boulder community members who received two years of direct cash assistance through this innovative pilot program serving 200 low-income residents. Learn how guaranteed income helped participants afford basic needs, improve health, advance careers and education, and gain financial stability. This free, engaging event offers meaningful insight into economic justice solutions while building community connections. Perfect for working professionals, families, advocates, and anyone curious about guaranteed income’s real-world impact. Concurrent with the multimedia exhibition showcasing participants’ stories through photography, video, audio, and written works (on display Feb 6-March 30).

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
• Location: Mt. Sanitas Room, Boulder Public Library Main Branch, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302
• Format: Evening community gathering with soup, panel discussion, family activities
• Admission: FREE
• Includes: Warm soup, participant panel, family activities

About Elevate Boulder: City of Boulder’s guaranteed income pilot providing direct cash assistance to 200 low-income residents for two years, demonstrating impacts on housing stability, health outcomes, employment, education, and financial progress.

Program Outcomes:

• Afforded basic needs (food, rent)
• Improved mental and physical health
• Advanced employment and education
• Enabled financial progress
• Reduced economic stress
• Supported family stability

What to Expect:

• Panel discussion with program participants
• Real stories of transformation
• Community Q&A
• Warm soup for attendees
• Family-friendly activities
• Networking with neighbors

Contact:

• Elizabeth Crowe: 303-441-1928
• Lyndsy Morse-Casillas: 720-610-7524
• Website: bouldercolorado.gov