Built by donors, the Critical Needs Fund is there when it matters most
Hunger, homelessness, and economic insecurity. A global pandemic, a wildfire, a war. Sometimes deeply entrenched problems and events in our world call for extraordinary measures. Built over time by generous…
“Unconditional hope” Urban Peak provides shelter and services for Colorado’s youth
Some people hang memorabilia about graduations or weddings, but David Jennings proudly framed an old t-shirt. “That was from my old case manager who would wear that during outreach,” he…
Almost Home is helping people experiencing housing instability reach self-sufficiency
Pictured above: Jessica Fiedler, Executive Director of Almost Home When the cost of living in South Dakota started to rise outside of Dawn’s means, she picked up all her belongings…
The Reisher Scholars Alumni Program hosted a fun celebration and networking event
On Saturday, June 15, the Reisher Scholars Alumni Program hosted a fun celebration and networking event at Number Thirty Eight. The event brought together recent Reisher Scholar graduates and alumni…
The Gathering Place is promoting safety and hope through relationships, choice, and resources
Pictured above: Emarie Mayfield, The Gathering Place member and mother; courtesy of The Gathering Place Emarie Mayfield was 17 years old with a newborn when she was house-hopping and struggling…
Family Tree tackles housing instability by focusing on several major issues that cause homelessness
When Carrie and Alonzo first heard about Family Tree, both had just lost their jobs. Carrie was dealing with illness and lost her insurance when she lost her job. This…
You can dance if you want to
Folks were dancing for joy as the Cleo Parker Robinson Center for the Healing Arts broke ground on their new facility. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) was founded in 1970,…
Meet Reisher Scholar Helen Obuna
This story originally appeared in SOURCE, the news website of Colorado State University. As a young child, Helen Obuna moved from Egypt to the United States with her family. She…
2024 Policy Positions
Updated June 10, 2024. The Denver Foundation is proud to lend our voice to important issues that impact our community. Every year, we engage in policy proposals at the local…
ActivateWork: A Track Record of Achievement
ActivateWork, a Community Grants Program grantee, is a nonprofit recruiting, training, and coaching firm that connects employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent. They help employers solve talent gaps…