Community Voice: Denver Digs Trees Addresses the City’s Tree Equity Gap
After over a year of pandemic life, with limited access to our usual indoor activities and gathering places, we all have become more aware of the importance of Denver's community…
Resources for Those Facing Eviction
Since the US Supreme Court made the decision to strike down an extension of the federal moratorium on evictions The Denver Foundation joined elected officials, community foundations, and nonprofit organizations…
The Aurora Cultural Arts Distict: Building Connections Between Art and Community Through Humanitarianism
This article was contributed to Floodlight by Bliss Coleman, Executive Director of the Aurora Cultural Arts District (ACAD). Art encompasses the subjective and the objective through various human expressions. The…
Community Support Mini Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Community mini grants program to improve quality of life in neighborhoods and communities in the city of Denver. Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) and its contracted program administrator partner,…
New Statewide Immigration Defense Fund Signed Into Law
This summer Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 21-1194, establishing an immigrant legal defense fund in Colorado. Did you know that immigration detention is the only legal procedure…
Community Wealth Building Story: Community Language Cooperative
“The first time I met someone from The Denver Foundation was during my first year walking again.” Indira Guzman is reflecting on her journey with the Community Language Cooperative (CLC),…
Economic Literacy Colorado and Bellco Credit Union Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with Sponsorship, Programs, Accessible Financial Literacy Resources
Bellco’s sponsorship provides second-year support to programs, activities, and educational workbook Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC) and Bellco Credit Union are celebrating Financial Literacy Month with news of Bellco’s $50,000 commitment…
After the Verdict: Relief and Responsibility
The weight of a terrible year lifting. That’s what many of us felt when we heard that a Minneapolis jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges in the…
Funding Opportunities for Metro Denver Nonprofits and Community Groups
**This blog was updated on Wednesday, October 6** The Denver Foundation is pleased to share the following funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations, public entities, and residents groups in Metro Denver…
Metro Denver Nonprofit Loan Fund Update: Athletics & Beyond
Athletics & Beyond was the first recipient of a low-interest loan from the Metro Denver Nonprofit Loan Fund. This story was originally published by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Cover photo…