Meet Reisher Scholar Helen Obuna
This story originally appeared in SOURCE, the news website of Colorado State University. As a young child, Helen Obuna moved from Egypt to the United States with her family. She…
Brothers Redevelopment: Providing, protecting, and preserving housing across Colorado
Pictured above: Jeff Martinez, president of Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.; and Dianne Primavera, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado Joseph and Mary Lucero have called Southwest Denver home for nearly 60 years. At…
2024 Policy Positions
Updated June 10, 2024. The Denver Foundation is proud to lend our voice to important issues that impact our community. Every year, we engage in policy proposals at the local…
ActivateWork: A Track Record of Achievement
ActivateWork, a Community Grants Program grantee, is a nonprofit recruiting, training, and coaching firm that connects employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent. They help employers solve talent gaps…
The Denver Foundation awards $2.3M in community grants
Pictured: Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, courtesy of Armando Geneyro. Congratulations to 53 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.3 million in grants during the 2024 spring cycle…
Staff bring back lessons to navigate differences
Last week, The Denver Foundation staff joined hundreds of peers in Chicago for the Council on Foundations’ annual event titled “Building Together: Leading Collaboratively Across Differences.” This event was structured…
A New Beginning for the Yepez Family
Six months ago, a family of four stepped into a new world in the U.S. Cristian, his wife, and their two little girls brought more than just luggage—they carried a…
Supportive housing for single-parent families: Warren Village
When Annette Alexander became a single parent, she remembered a program with supportive housing her cousin told her about, Warren Village. Warren Village is a nationally recognized leader in moving…
Two exciting giving opportunities in 2024
One of the most important things we can provide our fundholders and our professional advisor partners is a commitment to sharing ways to give smarter and more tax-efficiently, especially as…
A celebration of the power of philanthropy
In our ever-increasing digital world, it's a refreshing experience when you get to see people in person and shake hands in solidarity. We recently hosted a donor connection happy hour…