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Arts Affinity Group Awards Random Acts of Arts Philanthropy Grant to DU’s Prison Arts Initiative

November 4, 2020

In May, members of the Arts Affinity Group presented Dr. Ashley Hamilton, executive director and co-founder of the University of Denver’s Prison Arts Initiative, with a Random Acts of Arts…

Free Event Space for Nonprofits at Lily Farm Fresh Event Center

November 4, 2020

The Lily Farm Fresh Event Center is located on 80 beautiful acres, complete with mountain views, veranda, and deck. Lily Farm Fresh Event Center's roots are in Lily Farm Fresh…

EDCI Spotlight: Adapting to a Global Pandemic Amid Racial Justice Outcries

June 22, 2020

Since 1996, The Denver Foundation has launched many initiatives to increase diversity, inclusiveness, and racial equity in the local nonprofit sector. For example, the Foundation has engaged in intentional practices…

Announcing The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund

June 19, 2020

New fund supports organizations led by and serving Black communities. Priorities include community-led responses to COVID-19 and addressing racial inequities in Colorado. Colorado Health Foundation commits to investing $500K. The…

Responding to COVID-19

June 18, 2020

Denver Foundation donors have mobilized more than $27 million in COVID-19 relief since mid-March. The Denver Foundation’s community of donors, fundholders, partners, and friends always come through in challenging times.…

A Guide to Antiracism: Resources, Tools, and Local Organizations to Help You Address Racism

June 18, 2020

We've compiled a short guide to local organizations, podcasts, articles, expert panels, and workshops to advance racial equity. Over the last few weeks, our country has witnessed weeks of uprising…

To the Class of 2020

June 17, 2020

To the Graduates of 2020, Congratulations on such a monumental accomplishment! Your commitment to academics has provided you with the esteemed title of GRADUATE. Graduation is an acknowledgement of the…

Letter of Support for the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity Bill

June 10, 2020

To the Colorado General Assembly: On behalf of The Denver Foundation, I am writing today to express support for SB20-217 Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity, a bill that will increase transparency,…

Moving Towards Justice Requires All of Us

May 29, 2020

“In these uncertain times.” For the past two-and-a-half months, I’ve struggled with this phrase. While much about this moment is, in fact, uncertain – the course this virus will take,…

Why We Give: Michele Majeune & Renny Fagan – Helping Coloradans Support Nonprofits with Their Tax Refunds

December 11, 2019

This article was originally published in The Denver Foundation's Winter 2019/2020 issue of Give Magazine, available now in-print and digitally. Helping Coloradans support nonprofits with their tax refunds. Growing up in Colorado…

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