
Reflections and recognition: staff highlights of 2023
The scope and scale of the work we do together is difficult to quantify and even more challenging to summarize in a way that does it justice. Our fundholders, partners,…

The Denver Foundation is running the fund for one of the mayor’s biggest housing initiatives
More than 1,400 people in Denver are unsheltered and living outdoors, according to the 2023 Point in Time count. A nearly 300% increase since 2019 that our new mayor Mike Johnston…

When parents lead, students succeed: Transform Education Now
Joanna Rosa-Saenz is “that mom.” She attends all her kids’ school events and activities; goes to every parent meeting at school and is cheering from the sidelines at every one…

Movimiento Poder: Inspiring students to be an active part of their communities
When Jacobo Gracia Meza was first introduced to Movimiento Poder, he was inspired to be an active part of his community. Gracia Meza is a youth leader both in…

Glowmundo: Tapping into the inner strength of students and their educators
After teaching for more than a decade, Leah Larson wasn’t sure if teaching was something she could sustain. It wasn’t until her school administrators brought in Glowmundo, that she saw…

Western partners with Reisher Scholars Program to provide scholarships
“Aligns seamlessly with our shared values of accessibility and excellence.” GUNNISON, Colorado: Western Colorado University is proud to announce a partnership with the Reisher Scholars Program that, starting in the…

Our bike tour visited all 78 Denver neighborhoods and sparked innovative changes
In 2019, our CEO Javier Alberto Soto started the bike tour as a way to get to know the community, to listen and learn about…

Our staff help new mayor set vision for Denver
Mayor Mike Johnston is launching his vision for the city after taking office almost 100 days ago. Before he was inaugurated in mid-July, several community leaders helped set him up…

Latin American Educational Foundation: Generations of Impact
The Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) is the oldest Latino nonprofit in Colorado. Their generational impact through college scholarships is felt in almost every corner of the state. “Not too…

Community Foundations Unite to Address Local Impacts of Climate Change
A nationwide coalition of more than 40 community foundations has launched the Community Foundation Climate Collaborative, a coordinated effort aimed at helping local communities secure funding and more effectively respond…