Congratulations to the Executive Directors of Color Institute Class of 2021
The EDCI is seeking participants looking to grow and expand their skill sets; contribute to a dynamic network of peers; and work to inform, shape,…
Documentary Film Highlights the Impact Mobile Home Parks Have on the Current Nationwide Housing Crisis
Cover photo by Patrick Lewey. Saturday, November 6th the documentary film A Decent Home made its world premiere during the 44th annual Denver Film Festival. The film is the first…
Resources for Supporting Our Neighbors in Boulder and AAPI Communities
We encourage you to reflect on ways you can care for those harmed and hurting at this moment, whether among the AAPI communities, in Boulder, or anywhere healing is needed.…
Defending Our Democracy and Denouncing White Supremacy Through Civic Engagement
Civic engagement is vital to upholding our country and our local community’s values of democracy, taking action against White Supremacy, and propagating Racial Equity and justice. There's a clear intersection between…
Building Social Capital For All…For Free
This piece was submitted to Floodlight by the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation (DPLFF). Nicanor, Ricardo, and the Denver Foundation. These names converge in one place - Denver Public Library.…
A Precious Child Story of Success: Candi
This article was submitted by Metro Denver nonprofit organization, A Precious Child. A Precious Child provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.…
The Charitable Boomerang
The following article was written by L. William Schmidt, Jr. Denver Foundation Trustee and Chair of the Professional Advisors Council. The Non-Grantor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust A common obstacle to making a…
Economic Literacy Colorado Expands Virtual Programming to Offer Financial Courses Across the State
Financial education available for teachers in local, rural, and distant communities. As more learning resources move toward a fully-virtual experience, Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC) is expanding its virtual programming and…
Back to School with Rocky Mountain PBS and Colorado Classroom
The following article was submitted to Floodlight by our friends and partners at Rocky Mountain Public Media. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the harsh reality of educational inequality. At Rocky…
Keep Going: It’s Worth It by Kumella Aiu Reisher Alumni
A Reisher Scholar and alumni from the 2007 Cohort reflect on the value of networking — and the power of resilience. Kumella Aiu is now a Senior Program Officer at…