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 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 help ensure that all Coloradans have
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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
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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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Foundations are not in the business of politics; we are in the business of humanity. When shifts in policy or rhetoric threaten to adversely impact people in our community, we cannot stand on the sidelines. From immigration, reproductive rights, public health and education to communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, the Jewish community and more, Rose
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Three foundation CEOs urge voters to keep Colorado a leader in women’s safety, opportunity, and prosperity By Lindy Eichenbaum Lent, Rose Community Foundation; Lauren Y. Casteel, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado; and Linda Reiner, Caring for Colorado There is a fundamental link between reproductive freedoms, economic security, and community well-being For decades, Caring for Colorado,
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Rose Community Foundation, in collaboration with peer funders across Colorado, is proud to announce the launch of the Colorado Safe Futures Fund. This initiative is dedicated to preventing firearm-related injury and death throughout the state using a public health approach. Preventable injuries and deaths from firearms impact Coloradans every day. Firearms are the third leading cause
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Grounded in our core values and current strategic goals, Rose Community Foundation has endorsed several statewide, Denver and school district ballot measures that promote a more equitable, inclusive and thriving Greater Denver region. Our endorsements are shaped by insights from our policy and advocacy grantee partners and other community organizations, who not only keep us
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Education remains a crucial route for advancing youth furthest from opportunity, and enrichment programs outside traditional classroom settings can also significantly impact short and long-term outcomes. Rose Community Foundation recently awarded $525,000 to 19 organizations providing youth programs and services outside of the classroom. These organizations aim to enhance community safety and belonging for young
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