Denver Urban Debate League

💭 What if $30 could change a student's entire future?

That's all it takes to send one Denver Metro student to a debate tournament through the Denver Urban Debate League (DUDL).

Our 30 for 30 campaign is simple: 30 amazing people commit to $30 per month, creating life-changing opportunities for students who deserve every chance to succeed.

Ready to be one of our 30 champions? Join our community of monthly supporters and watch students transform before your eyes.

👉 Learn more and donate: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/DUDL30for30

🗣️ THIS is what happens when we invest in young voices:
✨ 421 debate rounds where students found their power
✨ 548 hours of confidence-building
✨ 2,719 meals so hunger never silences a dream

But keeping these doors open? That takes ALL of us.

🎯 Introducing 30 for 30: We need just 30 champions to commit $30/month—that's $1 a day to fuel tournaments, meals, transportation, and expert coaching.

Will you be one of the to support the DUDL? Donate here: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/DUDL30for30

⏰ WE’RE ALMOST THERE! ⏰

The Denver Urban Debate League City Championship Tournament is right around the corner,and we still need volunteers to help make this incredible day possible!

🏆 City Championships is our end-of-year tournament where:
-- Students compete for a chance to qualify for the Urban Debate National Championships (UDNC)
-- We celebrate a full season of hard work, growth, and powerful student voices

🗓️ Happening SOON: Friday, February 13 (Online!) and Saturday, February 14
📍 Location: MSU Denver Central Student Classroom Building on Auraria Campus

👉 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/DUDLCityChampionship

Help us finish the season strong and show up for Denver students when it matters most. 💙

🎤 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: DUDL CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆
The Denver Urban Debate League’s City Championship Tournament is almost here, and we need you to help make it happen!

City Championships is our end-of-year tournament that:
✨ Determines qualifiers for the Urban Debate National Championships (UDNC)
✨ Celebrates another powerful season of student growth, advocacy, and competition

We’re looking for volunteers to judge competition rounds on Friday, February 13 & February 14. Whether you’re a longtime debate supporter or brand new, your time makes a real difference for students from across the Denver Metro area.

📍 When & Where: Friday, February 13 (ONLINE! Anyone with an internet connection can judge!) and Saturday, February 14 (in-person at MSU Denver).
🔗 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/DUDLCityChamps

Come be part of an inspiring day that uplifts student voice, critical thinking, and community. Let’s close out the season strong! 💙

⏰ We Still Need Volunteers! 🗣️

There’s still time to kick off 2026 by volunteering with the Denver Urban Debate League at Tournament #4 on Saturday, January 24 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College!

Our middle and high school debaters are getting ready to compete, build confidence, and sharpen their voices, and we need volunteers to help make the day a success!

📍 Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
📅 When: Saturday, January 24

No prior debate experience required for many roles; just enthusiasm and a desire to support Denver students.
There’s still time to kick off 2026 by volunteering with the Denver Urban Debate League at Tournament #4 on Saturday, January 24, at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College!
👉 Sign up to volunteer: https://www.denverdebate.org/volunteer.html
💙 Please share to help us spread the word!

🎉🗣️ Kick Off 2026 with Denver Urban Debate League! 🏆

Help us start 2026 strong by volunteering at DUDL Tournament #4 on Saturday, January 24 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College!

Our first tournaments of the year bring together talented middle and high school debaters from across Denver, and volunteers are essential to making these powerful learning experiences possible! Whether you’re an experienced judge or simply want to support youth voice and education, there’s a role for you.

📍 Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24
👉 Sign up to volunteer: https://www.denverdebate.org/volunteer.html

📣 Help us kick off 2026 right—share this post and join us!

✨ We’re so close! ✨

As we close out the year, the Denver Urban Debate League is just steps away from our $20,000 end-of-year goal! Every gift, no matter the size, helps us get there.

When you give, you’re investing in young people who are learning to advocate for themselves and their communities; skills that last far beyond the classroom.

Help us finish strong and start the new year ready to serve even more students.

Support End of Year Giving, 2025 on ColoradoGives.org Your gift empowers Denver’s youth to find their voice, build confidence, and shape the future.

Yesterday, 47 donors came together to raise over $18,000 for the DUDL! From coaching support, to meals for our students--your support helps keep competitive speech and debate accessible for all DUDL schools.

Thank you for making a difference!

There’s still time to give to the DUDL on ! Your donation today can unlock additional support that will help more students participate in speech and debate, acquire the skills they need to succeed in college and life, and develop a commitment to become leaders and advocates in our communities.

Make your gift here and help us reach our goal of $20,000 by the end of 2025! https://mtyc.co/oli35g

is the perfect time to support the Denver Urban Debate League! Your gift allows us to empower students by providing speech and debate programs at no cost, and helps set youth on a path to success in college and to leadership in our communities. If you give today, Colorado Gives Day will help amplify your impact so we can support even more students.

Help us reach our end-of-year goal of $20,000, and join us in providing these transformative opportunities to the students who need them most! You can donate here: https://mtyc.co/oli35g

This past , the Denver Urban Debate League launched our end-of-year giving campaign, with the goal of engaging 45 donors and raising $20,000! Your donation helps us educate and support the next generation of leaders by providing speech and debate opportunities at no cost to students. Make your donation today: https://tinyurl.com/DUDLCGD

Whether it’s through a donation or volunteering, the DUDL is grateful for our community of supporters!