Black Parents United Foundation: Community-led approach to environmental advocacy
Pictured above: Dr. Shere Walker, Executive Director of Black Parents United Foundation (BPUF) Dr. Shere Walker’s daughter, Lauren, was three years old when she had her first asthma attack. “I…
The Park People: Building resilient neighborhoods through rooted connections
Danielle Helm lives on a bustling street in Denver's Barnum neighborhood. It’s a long, sun-drenched stretch that offers no shade to the many who rely on its busy bus line.…
The Denver Foundation awards $2.5 million in community grants
Pictured above: Commún, photo courtesy of Armando Geneyro Congratulations to 54 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.5 million in grants during the 2024 Fall/Cycle 2 of…
Groundwork Denver: Local youth and community leading the way for environmental change
Growing up in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood, Greg spent a lot of time on his bike. “A bike was a kid's transport from here to the store, from here to your…
GRID Alternatives: Increasing Access and Skills in Renewable Energy
Pictured above: Scott Horton, GRID Alternatives community member Scott Horton’s journey as a skilled solar installer began an unexpected path toward a passion for renewable energy. Starting with GRID Alternatives’…
Commún: Building belonging and resilience in Southwest Denver
Pictured above (left to right): Margaret Brugger, co-founder of Commún; Aleshay, Commún community member; and Andrea Savage, co-founder of Commún. In 2018, when Westside Investment Partners bought the Loretto Heights…
Western Resource Advocates: Shaping climate policy in the west
Across the Western United States and in Colorado, communities are feeling the impacts of climate change. The hottest year on record was 2023, and this year is on track to…
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,…
15 organizations to join the inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort
Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, is excited to announce the organizations selected to join the inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort. Belonging Colorado is a new effort to…
GreenLatinos: Standing together in the fight for environmental justice
PICTURED ABOVE: Angela, GreenLatinos community member. Globeville is a Denver neighborhood rich in history and strong in community, but for generations, it has been overshadowed by the nearby refineries and…