The Denver Foundation

We are proud to support Colorado's first LGBTQ+ giving circle! A giving circle brings people together to pool resources and support causes they care about, making a bigger difference together. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting start. Learn more about this giving circle: https://lnkd.in/gfJmnfuN

Last night I had the opportunity to attend The Denver Foundation's 100th Anniversary celebration Raices Brewing Company! Happy Birthday, Denver Foundation, and thank you (Javier Alberto Soto, Dace West, Lisa Zuniga Ramirez, CFA, FSA, Charmaine Brown, MA, MBA, and the whole team) for your tremendous support of our community through your work with nonprofits, donors, and thought leadership! It also filled my heart with joy to connect with so many community leaders like Angeles Ortega, Rebecca Arno, Steve Shineman, MBA, CFP?, Nick Lopez, and so many more doing great work on issues like food, housing, scholarships, small business development, workforce development, the environment, and youth. Together we CAN make a difference!

Check out our open scholarship opportunities. There are scholarships that support a wide range of paths—whether you're pursuing a degree in social work or are in your final two years of school. See if one of our scholarships is a match for you. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ei4e2qKy

We’re grateful for the incredible people on our team and their commitment to our community. From supporting nonprofits and donors to ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, their dedication makes our work possible. We appreciate the moments we get to celebrate together, and thank you to our staff for all you do. #EmployeeAppreciationDay

Emily Griffith served on our original board in 1926. Before joining the board, Griffith opened the Opportunity School in Denver to offer traditional education as well as hands-on training “for all those who wish to learn.” A schoolteacher, school administrator, and reformer, Griffith fought for students to have access to educational resources no matter their race, gender, or age. Emily Griffith Foundation - a long-time partner of The Denver Foundation - carries on Emily Griffith's vision as it continues to support access to education today and for years to come. More than a century later, her legacy lives on. #WomensHistoryMonth

Through our Critical Needs Fund, our most rapid response fund, we are supporting our immigrant neighbors who have come here seeking freedom and opportunity. Last year, The Denver Foundation and our donors gave almost $2 million to ensure effective legal representation and support integration, education, public health, and other critical assistance to our immigrant neighbors. Join us in continuing these efforts. We are stronger when everyone has the opportunity to contribute. https://lnkd.in/gv9XfxV8

We are thrilled to share that The Gateway Fund II at The Denver Foundation, a donor-advised fund of The Denver Foundation, has awarded Community Food Share $81,000 to support our food security operations throughout 2025! This incredible gift will help us provide nutritious food to thousands of families across Boulder and Broomfield counties. Thank you for fueling our mission and ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry! ?? ?? @locallie_yours

We’re proud to partner with GES?Community Investment Fund on this documentary supported by our Community Support Mini Grants program in partnership with Denver Economic Development & Opportunity. The film shares the stories of those impacted by displacement, highlighting their experiences and resilience. https://lnkd.in/g98m6hCW

For more than 130 years, Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado has adapted to meet the needs of Colorado moms and their children. The impact they've had throughout their history has inspired community members to support its mission. An enduring example of this support comes from one of our donors, Helen McLoraine, a philanthropist whose generosity will continue to support the organization and impact families for years to come. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g6b2mVyy

Cheers to our amazing policy committee member, Hunter Nelson, MSW! We are so proud to have supported you and the rest of the planning team in executing a successful Entrepreneurship at the Capitol. And hope to see attendees at the Capitol more this session. The Denver Foundation David Portillo