August is Zero Fare for Better Air
Throughout the entire month of August, RTD is inviting everyone to ride on public transit – for free. “Zero fare for better air” is a collaborative effort to increase the…
Reflections on the 2022 bike tour
“Use your voice. Your voice is your strength.” Those simple words were shared by Andrea Loudd, a resident of southwest Denver resident and community activist, during our visit to the…
How to apply: Community Grants Program
The Fall 2022 Community Grants Program (Cycle 2) is currently underway! Thinking of applying for the Community Grants Program Fall 2022 (Cycle 2)? Below are some resources to help…
New Report: Are Colorado’s Communities Prepared for Climate Change’s Impacts on Human Health?
(in partnership with the Colorado Health Institute) Climate change is a global issue that will affect every Coloradan, but local environmental factors, health conditions, and social factors such as income…
2022 Policy Positions – Legislative Session Wrap Up
(updated May 12, 2022) Update from Naomi Amaha: It’s been an exciting legislative session. This represents the start of deeper involvement in policy and advocacy from The Denver Foundation. We…
The Denver Foundation awards $1.9M in community grants
Funding will support 53 organizations working to advance economic opportunity, education, climate and environment, housing, and transportation in Metro Denver Congratulations to 53 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a…
Lifting Community Voice: A Poets Project reflection
If you really wanted to hear the news. . . Or: Nine things I’ll carry forward from the Poets Project honorees During National Poetry Month 2022, we invited Meca’Ayo…
Mission Control
Agency funds at The Denver Foundation help nonprofits plan for the future When Michael Gadlin took over as executive director of PlatteForum last year, his vision was to dream…
Rising Up
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund makes a big impact in its first two years. As Colorado’s first Black-focused community fund, the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund supports…
Keeping Kids Inspired: How Celebrate the Beat Continues to Adapt
It’s March 2020. Heather Kratz, Associate Artistic Director of Celebrate the Beat (CTB), was teaching at Harris Park Elementary School. The energy was like that of a dream. Whispers between…
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