DENVER, CO (June 1, 2005) -- PowerPlay Partners, LLC., a partnership of residential real estate professionals, today announced it has become the exclusive real estate brokerage sponsor of Denver’s PrideFest, an annual festival celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) culture. At the same time, Buyer’s Mortgage, an originator and processor of mortgage loans, has become PrideFest’s exclusive mortgage company sponsor. As part of the three-year sponsorship, PowerPlay Partners will donate to the GLBT Center of Colorado (the Center) a percentage of the proceeds from every transaction completed.

PrideFest is produced by the Center, the only statewide, nonprofit community center dedicated to providing support and advocacy for Colorado’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population.

“PrideFest is the most anticipated cultural event of the year for Denver’s LGBT community, a community that has been instrumental in our own success as a real estate brokerage” said Nathan Hildreth, vice president, PowerPlay Partners. “We are proud to be able to honor the community by contributing to this exciting, uplifting and empowering event.”

“Buyer's Mortgage has built itself and its reputation on being a diverse work force of community supportive people,” said Michael S. Young, president, Buyer’s Mortgage. “The celebration of diversity and community are what PrideFest is all about. We thank the LGBT community and its supporters for their business, confidence and for letting us give back.” As an added incentive, Buyer’s Mortgage is offering a seven-day cruise for two to all customers who complete a mortgage transaction.

“LGBT citizens want to know that the businesses they deal with share their values,” said Debora Pollock, director of development and communication, the Center. “These sponsorships inform the LGBT community that businesses like PowerPlay Partners and Buyer’s Mortgage support the community and will have their LGBT customers’ best interests at heart. We hope that as this affinity program grows, more and more people will participate to the benefit of all.”

A “giving tree” made with “leaves” showing individual donations made through the sponsorships will be displayed at the Center.

PrideFest 2005 will be held June 26 at Civic Center Plaza in Denver. The Center is also holding a Family Field Day on June 25 in conjunction with PrideFest.