About ImprintED

ImprintED was born from a simple belief: every student group deserves quality custom apparel, regardless of budget. As a program of DARE Print & Sign Co., we've made it our mission to support K-12 schools throughout Cañon City and Fremont County, Colorado through quarterly apparel donations and fundraising partnerships that keep money circulating in our local economy.

What started as occasional donations to local schools has grown into a structured program that serves dozens of student organizations each year—from academic clubs and athletic teams to leadership groups and faculty appreciation initiatives. We believe that when students wear custom apparel representing their group, it builds connection, pride, and a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the classroom.

Our Approach

We've structured ImprintED to maximize impact while ensuring fairness across all participating schools:

• Fair Selection Process
  Schools are selected through Cañon City Schools' quarterly drawing system, ensuring every school has equal opportunity to participate. Dr. Adam Hartman, District Superintendent, oversees this process to maintain transparency.
  
  
• No Strings Attached
  Our donations come with zero branding requirements. No sponsor logos, no advertising—just quality custom apparel designed specifically for your students and staff.
  
  
• Local Production
  Every order is produced in-house at our Cañon City facility using state-of-the-art DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing technology. This allows us to deliver vibrant, full-color designs on a wide range of garment types.
  
  
• Added Value Through Hanes4Education
  We've registered with the Hanes4Education rebate program, which means schools receive an additional $0.10 per garment rebate check directly from Hanes when we use their brands—at absolutely no cost to anyone.
  
  

Why Local Matters

When schools work with ImprintED, they're not just getting custom apparel—they're investing in their own community. Every dollar spent with DARE Print & Sign Co. stays in Fremont County, supporting local jobs and contributing to the economic health of Cañon City.

We're not a national chain or an online-only operation. We're your neighbors at 710 Main Street in downtown Cañon City, and we take pride in being part of the community we serve. When you have questions, you talk directly to Kenny or Erica—not a call center.

Looking Ahead

ImprintED continues to grow as we explore new ways to support local education. Our future plans include expanding product offerings to bags and accessories, creating student mentorship opportunities in graphic design, partnering with art classes for student-designed apparel, and eventually extending our reach to schools other schools in Fremont County, Colorado.

We believe that supporting education is one of the most meaningful investments a local business can make. The students wearing ImprintED apparel today are tomorrow's community leaders, business owners, and neighbors. We're proud to play a small part in their journey.

Get In Touch

Ready to learn more about ImprintED or interested in how your school can participate? Contact Program Coordinator Kenny Haferkamp at kenny@dareprint.com or call (719) 881-0098. We're always happy to discuss how we can support your students and staff.

DARE Print & Sign Co.
710 Main Street
Cañon City, CO 81212