/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/ en /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/2025/07/23/2025-stories-innocence-gala <span>2025 Stories of Innocence Gala</span> <span><span>Erin Calkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-23T15:28:47-06:00" title="Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 15:28">Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:28</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-07/Save%20the%20Date%20KWIP%20Gala%202025_0.png?h=460982b2&amp;itok=YNAaJJ8p" width="1200" height="800" alt="save the date"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/7"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/10" hreflang="en">news</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><h2><strong>Ticket sales are LIVE! Purchase tickets and sponsorships </strong><a href="https://givebutter.com/c/KWIP" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a></h2><a href="https://givebutter.com/c/KWIP" rel="nofollow"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-09/2025%20Gala.png?itok=W8xTAgte" width="750" height="1050" alt="KWIP Gala"> </div> </a><h3>Sponsorship Levels</h3><h3>Exoneration Sponsor - $15,000&nbsp;</h3><ul><li><span>Acknowledgement on invitation and all marketing about event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgment of sponsorship by auctioneer during live auction at event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship, with top billing, on video screen scrolling during event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP website.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP’s Facebook and Instagram.</span></li><li><span>Full-page size logo in Event Program distributed to all attendees.</span></li><li><span>Presentation (for CLE credit, DEI or Ethics) with exoneree at your firm or office.</span></li><li><span>10 tickets to the event.</span></li><li><span>FMV: $1050</span></li></ul><h3>Innocence Sponsor - $10,000</h3><ul><li><span>Acknowledgment of sponsorship by auctioneer during live auction at event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on video screen scrolling during event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP website.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP’s Facebook and Instagram.</span></li><li><span>Half-page sized logo in Event Program distributed to all attendees.</span></li><li><span>Presentation (for CLE credit, DEI or Ethics) at your firm or office.</span></li><li><span>8 tickets to the event.</span></li><li><span>FMV: $850</span></li></ul><h3><span>Justice Sponsor - $7,500</span></h3><ul><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on video screen scrolling during event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP website.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP’s Facebook and Instagram.</span></li><li><span>Quarter-page sized logo in Event Program distributed to all attendees.</span></li><li><span>6 tickets to event.</span></li><li><span>FMV: $600</span></li></ul><h3><span>Freedom Sponsor - $5,000</span></h3><ul><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on video screen scrolling during event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP website.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP’s Facebook and Instagram.</span></li><li><span>Quarter-page sized logo in Event Program distributed to all attendees.</span></li><li><span>4 tickets to event.</span></li><li><span>FMV: $400</span></li></ul><h3><span>Advocate Sponsor - $2,500</span></h3><ul><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on video screen scrolling during event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP website.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP’s Facebook and Instagram.</span></li><li><span>Logo included in Event Program distributed to all attendees.</span></li><li><span>2 tickets to event.</span></li><li><span>FMV: $200</span></li></ul><h3><span>Artist Sponsor - $3,000</span></h3><ul><li><em><span>This is a unique sponsorship opportunity that involves paying our incarcerated artists directly for their work. Please inquire with us if you’re interested in participating in this unique sponsorship opportunity.</span></em></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on video screen scrolling during event.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP website.</span></li><li><span>Acknowledgement of sponsorship on KWIP’s Facebook and Instagram.</span></li><li><span>Quarter-page sized logo in Event Program distributed to all attendees.</span></li><li><span>4 tickets to event.</span></li><li><span>FMV: $400</span></li></ul><p>Please email <a href="mailto:erin.calkins@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow">erin.calkins@colorado.edu</a> to reserve your sponsorship package today!</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:28:47 +0000 Erin Calkins 76 at /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/2025/02/27/proposed-house-bill-1275 <span>Proposed House Bill 1275</span> <span><span>Erin Calkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-27T13:52:53-07:00" title="Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 13:52">Thu, 02/27/2025 - 13:52</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-02/press%20conf%202.jpg?h=bade3126&amp;itok=-pi8tF4t" width="1200" height="800" alt="Press Conf"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/7"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/10" hreflang="en">news</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-02/press%20conf%202.jpg?itok=0F_Pz997" width="750" height="1069" alt="Press Conf"> </div> </div> <div>Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan proposal aimed at tackling the fallout from the misconduct of former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods. The CBI has found that Woods manipulated tests results in hundreds of cases.</div></div><div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The proposed House Bill 1275 seeks to bring transparency and accountability to the state’s DNA testing labs by not only preventing future misconduct, but also investigating past errors—specifically those stemming from Woods' actions—and ensuring that those wrongfully convicted are notified.</div><div>&nbsp;</div></div><div><div>At KWIP we understand the deep harm caused when faulty forensic work leads to wrongful convictions. But this isn’t just about those who’ve been unjustly imprisoned—it’s also about the victims and their families. Missy Woods' misconduct undermines the trust in our legal system, which affects the victims seeking closure and those wrongfully convicted who still carry the weight of a crime they didn’t commit.</div><div>&nbsp;</div></div><div><div>By supporting HB 1275, the “Colorado Forensic Science Integrity Act,” we’re fighting for a system that works for everyone—where the innocent are exonerated, and the voices of victims and their families are heard. As our staff attorney Jud Lohnes says, "When an innocent person is convicted, we all lose."</div><div>&nbsp;</div></div><div><div>It’s time to rebuild trust, stand up for those who’ve been silenced and fight for a legal system that works for everyone.</div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:52:53 +0000 Erin Calkins 75 at /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/2025/01/22/thank-you-our-2024-gala-sponsors <span>Thank you to our 2024 Gala Sponsors!</span> <span><span>Erin Calkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-22T09:48:25-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 09:48">Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:48</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/Sponsorships%20for%20website_0.png?h=4793a34b&amp;itok=LgLY96Vg" width="1200" height="800" alt="Sponsorships 2024 Gala"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/7"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/10" hreflang="en">news</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-01/Sponsorships%20for%20website_0.png?itok=vnAkofK_" width="1500" height="1159" alt="Sponsorships 2024 Gala"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Thank you to our 2024 Faces of Innocence Gala sponsors!</p><p>Without you, we could not continue to do this work. Thank you for your dedicated support.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:48:25 +0000 Erin Calkins 74 at /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/2024/07/12/gala-tickets-and-sponsorship-packages-are-now-live <span>Gala Tickets and Sponsorship Packages are now LIVE!</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-07-12T14:27:27-06:00" title="Friday, July 12, 2024 - 14:27">Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:27</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/Gala%20Header%20with%20Ticket%20Sales.png?h=90134710&amp;itok=YeJ8RE8g" width="1200" height="800" alt="Gala Ticket and Sponsor Packages are LIVE!"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/7"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/10" hreflang="en">news</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/Gala%20Header%20with%20Ticket%20Sales.png?itok=a93I26Y0" width="1500" height="893" alt="Gala Ticket and Sponsor Packages are LIVE!"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>We have exciting news –&nbsp;<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/97570425-dc29-4a30-b185-7a59502c27e1/summary" rel="nofollow">tickets and sponsorship packages</a>&nbsp;for KWIP’s Faces of Innocence Gala are officially&nbsp;<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/97570425-dc29-4a30-b185-7a59502c27e1/summary" rel="nofollow">LIVE</a>!</p> <p>Secure your sponsorship package or event ticket early! With limited availability, we strongly encourage you to plan ahead for this unforgettable evening. Join us at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 17 for what promises to be our most impactful gala yet.</p> <p>Expect an evening filled with drinks, a plated dinner, inspirational speakers, captivating programming, and an exhibit featuring artwork from incarcerated artists. Plus, don’t miss out on our thrilling live auction!</p> <p>We rely on supporters and donors like you to empower KWIP and drive our mission forward. Let’s unite to create an even greater impact together!</p> <p><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/97570425-dc29-4a30-b185-7a59502c27e1/summary" rel="nofollow">Purchase your tickets and sponshorship packages today!</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:27:27 +0000 Anonymous 69 at /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/2024/06/10/save-date-our-annual-faces-innocence-gala <span>Save the Date for our annual Faces of Innocence Gala!</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-06-10T13:25:18-06:00" title="Monday, June 10, 2024 - 13:25">Mon, 06/10/2024 - 13:25</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/STD%20Web%20Thumbnail.png?h=b0a064b5&amp;itok=qomLeOep" width="1200" height="800" alt="Save the Date!"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/7"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/taxonomy/term/10" hreflang="en">news</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/KWIP%20Gala%20Save%20the%20Date.jpg?itok=cTRTZrB8" width="1500" height="2101" alt="Save the Date!"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Save the Date for KWIP's Faces of Innocence Gala!</p><p>October 17, 2024 from 6-10pm at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Denver, CO.</p><p>Interested in sponsoring this event? Sponsorship opportunities are still available, please contact <a href="mailto:erin.calkins@colorado.edu?subject=KWIP%20Gala%20Sponsorship%20Packages" rel="nofollow">erin.calkins@colorado.edu</a> for more information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets will be on sale soon, stay tuned!</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:25:18 +0000 Anonymous 66 at /outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project