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…
Expanding possibilities
The Reisher Scholars Program is one of Colorado’s premier scholarship opportunities. While many scholarships help students start college, the Reisher Scholars Program supports students midway through college to help them…
People of color breathe Denver’s worst air, CU Boulder study finds
Boulder Daily Camera. (Feb. 29, 2024). People of color breathe Denver’s worst air, CU Boulder study finds. According to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, people of color…
Black History Month begins today!
What started as a week, is now a month-long acknowledgment of what African Americans have contributed to the fabric of this country. While we celebrate the achievements that add to…
The Denver Foundation urges action on housing crisis
Colorado Organizations, Community Leaders, Electeds, Businesses Applaud Polis, Urge State Leaders to Take Action to Address Housing Crisis Governor Polis Highlighted Commitment to Working with Local Communities to Increase Housing…
What we’re proud of in 2023
Every year we are moved by the generosity of our donors and fundholders, and the exceptional service we see from our nonprofit partners. The gifts that come into the organization,…
The Denver Foundation awards grants to JeffCo schools impacted by closures
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Denver7 News The Denver Foundation is awarding grants to eight schools impacted by school closures in the Jefferson County School District. Since 2021, nearly two dozen schools…