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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“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” That powerful quote is attributed to Nelson Henderson. As in many cultures and faith traditions, trees hold particular significance in Judaism, where the Talmud reminds us that we have all benefited from the fruit of trees planted
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What connects a family across the generations? For many of us, shared traditions, values and memories are the threads that link one generation to another. Philanthropy can serve as a powerful tool for families to pass along these shared beliefs and values, while also creating opportunities to spend time together, collaborate on meaningful projects and
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Updated June 2024 Since December 2022, over 42,000 people have arrived in the Greater Denver region after traveling primarily from South and Central America. The city of Denver, the state of Colorado, and many local nonprofits have continued to welcome them and provide necessary services. For those new immigrants who intend to make their home
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Workforce development plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and development in our community and equipping people with the necessary skills to contribute to a resilient and competitive workforce. Rose Community Foundation recently held a learning session to explore the opportunities and challenges within workforce development in the Greater Denver region and how individual
Empowering Futures: Insights on Workforce Development Programs Read Post »
Rose Community Foundation’s 2024 cohort of Generation Now Circle launched last week with a welcome social hour and their first official meeting of the year. Generation Now Circle brings together young adults aged 25-40 from across the Greater Denver region who want to make a positive difference in the community and are interested in learning
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Rose Community Foundation endorsed and advocated for 11 bills introduced in Colorado’s 2024 state legislative session. Our positions are rooted in the core values and priorities of the Foundation and are informed by our grantee and community partners who are actively engaged on the ground. They not only keep us informed about emerging challenges and
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Rose Community Foundation is excited to announce ViVe Wellness Founder and Executive Director Yoli Casas and Organización Papagayo CEO Marielena Suarez as the 2024 co-recipients of the Sheila Bugdanowitz Leadership Development Award. The award is named in memory of Sheila Bugdanowitz, who led Rose Community Foundation for 18 years before her passing in 2016. Seeded by
Through artistic expression, individuals from diverse backgrounds have a platform to share their stories, experiences and unique identities. Exposure to various forms of art can also help dismantle stereotypes, reduce prejudices and cultivate a sense of unity within communities. In 2023, Rose Community Foundation awarded $382,000 to 29 organizations promoting social change and justice through
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Spring is a perfect time for professional advisors to review a few basic tax principles related to charitable giving, in both completing 2023 returns as well as planning for 2024. Here are three questions that are top of mind for many, along with answers that to help you serve your clients: How important is the
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