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…
Wraparound housing support: The Delores Project
When Kim Jefferson first thought about moving to Colorado, it sounded like a great idea. She was recently divorced, and her children were grown. She had no idea she would…
We support legislation to protect tenants from unsafe housing
Updated April 16, 2024 Legislation to Better Protect Tenants From Unsafe Housing Heads to Governor Polis’ Desk for Signature SB24-094 Now Moves to the Colorado House for Consideration Denver—Today, the…
Lessons learned from Foundations on the Hill
Pictured from left to right: Tim Wohlgenant, Executive Director, Yampa Valley Community Foundation; Naomi Amaha, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, The Denver Foundation; Senator John Hickenlooper; Noah Atencio, CEO, Philanthropy…
Youth mental health support
Colorado youth are facing a mental health crisis, which was accelerated by the pandemic. For many young people, school has become the only place where they can find the support…
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