Category: Community Impact

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…

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…

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…

Dr. Luis Murillo credits luck for having landed in great schools when he was growing up and for being taught by great educators.   He was born and raised in…

In June, foundations from across the country gathered in Denver for the Council on Foundations’ annual conference. This year’s theme was “The Power of Place-Based and Community Philanthropy.” The Denver…

Leer en español Many have seen the ongoing news reports about the migrants and refugees who are arriving in large numbers at several shelters in downtown Denver. While The Denver…

There is something special about meeting the people behind incredible generosity and its impact. Both on the receiving side and the giving. This week 80 scholarship recipients and donors had…