June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact firearm violence has on individuals, families and communities across the country and here in Colorado. While it’s often discussed through the lens of crime or public safety, firearm harm is a broad public health issue — one that affects the health, wellbeing […]
March 18, 2026 In addition to its grantmaking to policy nonprofits, Rose Community Foundation also aims to create positive community impact by advocating for legislation that improves systems and the lives of people living in Greater Denver and beyond. During the 2026 legislative session, the Foundation is actively supporting six policies that would enhance civic
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February 19, 2026 Honoring the fullness of Black history calls us to remember the individuals and families whose hard work and resilience helped shape this country, even when their stories were left out of history books. It is a legacy rooted in strength, endurance and faith. Understanding the past is not simply an act of
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Initial grants of $770,000 help communities prevent firearm-related injuries and save lives statewide DENVER, CO – (February 4, 2026) The Colorado Safe Futures Fund (CSFF) announced $770,000 in inaugural grants to 18 Colorado organizations working to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths – a leading cause of preventable harm statewide. Firearms are the third leading cause of injury-related death among Colorado adults and the leading cause of death for youth ages 1-17, making firearm harm one of Colorado’s most
Every day, Coloradans make decisions that shape their families, neighborhoods and futures – yet too often, the systems that govern those decisions may feel out of their reach. Civic engagement initiatives and organizations can be a bridge between lived experience and leadership, ensuring community members have a voice in the direction of our region. And
Centering Community Voices: Strengthening Our Civic Fabric Read Post »
Federal food assistance programs in the United States began in 1939 to bridge the gap between unmarketable food surpluses and widespread hunger and need caused by unemployment from the Great Depression. They have undergone many policy and legislative changes over the decades, evolving into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008, with additional changes
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On Tuesday, November 4, Colorado voters will weigh in on several state and local ballot measures related to public revenue and spending. Even in this odd-numbered election year, Rose Community Foundation maintains consistent engagement with local policy issues. Rooted in our core values and our commitment to building a more just and inclusive Greater Denver,
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Rose Community Foundation launches companion Colorado Vaccine Access Fund to support local strategies for vaccine access DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2025 — Facing scientifically-unsupported changes to vaccine guidelines and schedules at the federal level, Colorado health, community and philanthropic leaders are taking the initiative to fill the gap with outreach, information and policy proposals to
Colorado Chooses Vaccines Coalition Created in Response to Federal Disruptions Read Post »
As the federal budget bill moves to the U.S. Senate for evaluation and debate, communities across Colorado are closely watching next steps. Cuts to several federal programs that support our communities are in the current bill, and one of particular concern is an $880 billion proposed cut to Medicaid funding nationwide, which could affect as
Six Foundation CEOs Highlight the Value of Medicaid for ALL Coloradans Read Post »
Rose Community Foundation, in addition to its grantmaking work, advocates for legislative priorities aligned with our mission to improve systems that impact Greater Denver communities. We are proud to support five bills moving through the Colorado General Assembly that align with these goals and aim to mitigate gun violence, create vital protections for low-income Coloradans
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