Your Community. Your News. Your Share.

The Aurora Sentinel Community Shareholder model is an innovative effort to preserve and expand critical, fact-based journalism in Aurora.

You can invest in local news with Aurora Sentinel Community Shares for as little as $10, and your contribution could be tax deductible.

We know from our readers and research that factual, trusted, nonpartisan news and features are crucial to sound civic engagement, a thriving community, and a fulfilling life.

An Aurora Sentinel Community Shareholder believes in the value of local journalism and is willing to contribute to the Sentinel nonprofit corporation to ensure this vital news and features remain accessible to everyone, with no paywall.

  • All contributors are eligible to vote for a community member to serve on the Aurora Sentinel Board of Directors, taking part in an innovative shared governance model for preserving critical, local journalism.
  • All Community Shareholders are invited to attend the annual community shareholder meeting.
  • All Shareholders receive an Aurora Sentinel Community Shareholder certificate.


Giving levels

  • Neighborhood Partner – $10 up to $120 
    • All the benefits listed above.
  • Community Partner – $130 up to $1,000
    • All the benefits listed above.
    • Invitations to Sentinel-sponsored events about issues facing Aurora.
    • Sentinel gift
  • Community Anchor – $1,010 or more
    • All the benefits listed above.
    • Acknowledgment in print and digital editions.
      • Invitation to Sentinel press box events
  • Legacy Underwriting Partner – $5,000 + Above
    • To discuss this level of giving, contact sales director Ron Thayer for individualized benefits.
    • Print and digital acknowledgment
    • Annual Sentinel dinner
  • Sustaining Partner – evergreen / recurring donation
    • Readers who prefer to make monthly, sustaining donations of $5 a month or more can continue to their support in a convenient way that fits their budget. Evergreen, sustaining donations can be converted to shares annually. To make your sustaining donation, click here.

Contribute Aurora Sentinel Community Shares right now with our fast, easy and secure form

Just fill out the amount of your donation today, at $10 per share, and we’ll do the rest. If you prefer to send your Sentinel Share contribution as a check, just mail your name, address, email address to:
Sentinel Colorado Shares
2600 South Parker Road Suite 4-141
Aurora, CO 80014

Or call us at 303-750-7555

For a credit or debit card purchase, just fill out the form below and click on or fast and secure Stripe form.

By proceeding, you agree to accept and abide by the Sentinel Community Shares agreement. Click here for that.