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…
Denver’s Montbello Community: Small Seeds Can Grow Into Large Trees
We're all familiar with the tale about the small seed that is planted and grows into the flourishing tree. Indeed it is an inspiring and miraculous process, whereby a tiny…
Paying It Forward: How Brandfolder Deepened Its Giving and Diversity
Local tech company Brandfolder turned an acquisition into a chance to deepen its giving and build diversity in the tech field. In 2020, collaboration software company Smartsheet paid $155 million…
Congratulations to the Executive Directors of Color Institute Class of 2021
The EDCI is seeking participants looking to grow and expand their skill sets; contribute to a dynamic network of peers; and work to inform, shape,…
Documentary Film Highlights the Impact Mobile Home Parks Have on the Current Nationwide Housing Crisis
Cover photo by Patrick Lewey. Saturday, November 6th the documentary film A Decent Home made its world premiere during the 44th annual Denver Film Festival. The film is the first…
2021 Election Recap: Voters and Denver Foundation Align on Key Initiatives
The Denver Foundation and our fundholders have long invested in solutions to address social change through grantmaking. As articulated in our new Strategic Framework, The Denver Foundation is developing a…
Community Voice: Hope Communities Prepares to Welcome Afghans to Metro Denver
When Lailey Hashem moved to Colorado with her family from Jellalabad, Afghanistan in 1982, they were one of only a few Afghan families in the whole state of Colorado. Her…
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…
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