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…
The Denver Foundation awards more than $4.3M in community grants in 2023
Pictured: Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute. Photo by Armando Geneyro. Congratulations to 103 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $4.3 million in grants through The Denver Foundation’s Community…
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…
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