2022 Policy Positions – Legislative Session Wrap Up
(updated May 12, 2022) Update from Naomi Amaha: It’s been an exciting legislative session. This represents the start of deeper involvement in policy and advocacy from The Denver Foundation. We…
The Denver Foundation awards $1.9M in community grants
Funding will support 53 organizations working to advance economic opportunity, education, climate and environment, housing, and transportation in Metro Denver Congratulations to 53 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a…
Lifting Community Voice: A Poets Project reflection
If you really wanted to hear the news. . . Or: Nine things I’ll carry forward from the Poets Project honorees During National Poetry Month 2022, we invited Meca’Ayo…
Mission Control
Agency funds at The Denver Foundation help nonprofits plan for the future When Michael Gadlin took over as executive director of PlatteForum last year, his vision was to dream…
Rising Up
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund makes a big impact in its first two years. As Colorado’s first Black-focused community fund, the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund supports…
Keeping Kids Inspired: How Celebrate the Beat Continues to Adapt
It’s March 2020. Heather Kratz, Associate Artistic Director of Celebrate the Beat (CTB), was teaching at Harris Park Elementary School. The energy was like that of a dream. Whispers between…
Denver’s Montbello Community: Small Seeds Can Grow Into Large Trees
We're all familiar with the tale about the small seed that is planted and grows into the flourishing tree. Indeed it is an inspiring and miraculous process, whereby a tiny…
Paying It Forward: How Brandfolder Deepened Its Giving and Diversity
Local tech company Brandfolder turned an acquisition into a chance to deepen its giving and build diversity in the tech field. In 2020, collaboration software company Smartsheet paid $155 million…
Congratulations to the Executive Directors of Color Institute Class of 2021
The EDCI is seeking participants looking to grow and expand their skill sets; contribute to a dynamic network of peers; and work to inform, shape,…
Documentary Film Highlights the Impact Mobile Home Parks Have on the Current Nationwide Housing Crisis
Cover photo by Patrick Lewey. Saturday, November 6th the documentary film A Decent Home made its world premiere during the 44th annual Denver Film Festival. The film is the first…