Glowmundo: Tapping into the inner strength of students and their educators
After teaching for more than a decade, Leah Larson wasn’t sure if teaching was something she could sustain. It wasn’t until her school administrators brought in Glowmundo, that she saw…
Western partners with Reisher Scholars Program to provide scholarships
“Aligns seamlessly with our shared values of accessibility and excellence.” GUNNISON, Colorado: Western Colorado University is proud to announce a partnership with the Reisher Scholars Program that, starting in the…
Our bike tour visited all 78 Denver neighborhoods and sparked innovative changes
In 2019, our CEO Javier Alberto Soto started the bike tour as a way to get to know the community, to listen and learn about…
November elections are right around the corner, we have you covered!
This November, voters in Colorado will have the opportunity to vote on two ballot measures on state issues. Depending on where they live, they will also vote on several local…
Our staff help new mayor set vision for Denver
Mayor Mike Johnston is launching his vision for the city after taking office almost 100 days ago. Before he was inaugurated in mid-July, several community leaders helped set him up…
Leading & Learning: Focus on Affordable Housing
Thank you for your interest in our Leading & Learning event on affordable housing and homelessness. We were grateful to have some amazing panelists: Jonathan Cappelli, Executive Director of Neighborhood…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage this month and beyond!
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic communities. Between September and October, several Latin countries celebrate their independence: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico,…
We hosted an open house for Denver’s elected officials
Now that the legislative session is over and municipal elections are done, The Denver Foundation hosted an open house with civic leaders to celebrate the work ahead. Leaders from the…
Latin American Educational Foundation: Generations of Impact
The Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) is the oldest Latino nonprofit in Colorado. Their generational impact through college scholarships is felt in almost every corner of the state. “Not too…
Annual Community Legacy Society Luncheon
We recently hosted our annual Community Legacy Society luncheon. When you make an estate gift to The Denver Foundation, you become a part of the Community Legacy Society, the foundation’s…