Libby Bortz, a Rose Community Foundation Legacy Circle member and donor, was honored with induction into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in 2022. Additionally, an assisted living center in Littleton bears her name. However, her impactful journey in philanthropy, advocacy, and advancing equity began in a small town in New York. Libby grew up […]
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For Marlene and Morris Price, a commitment to philanthropy was instilled in them from a young age – though that’s not always what they called it. “We grew up in a military family, so service was always a part of our life. We went to church regularly, our parents were involved in community organizations and
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In 2023, Rose Community Foundation awarded $555,000 to 26 organizations to support strong and inclusive civic engagement in the Greater Denver region. Grants were made to nonprofits and programs that focused on elevating the voices and priorities of those furthest from opportunity through voter participation and engagement, community organizing and leadership development. Communities with powerful civic engagement
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The Newcomers Fund is a partnership between the city of Denver, the state of Colorado and local foundations to mobilize philanthropic support for the nonprofits that are serving incoming migrants in our community. Over 30,000 people have arrived in Denver after traveling from South and Central America, and for those individuals and families who intend
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Updated October 26, 2023 We condemn the brutal and horrific attacks carried out against Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas, resulting in the largest loss of Jewish lives in a single day since the Holocaust with Israeli hostages remaining captive in Gaza. We mourn the destruction, suffering, trauma and loss of lives among Israelis and
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Rarely does a month go by without the news of another disaster or humanitarian tragedy. Most recently, the fires, hurricanes, floods, and war are making the headlines and also generating widespread charitable support. Many individuals and families are no doubt supporting relief efforts through monetary donations. Local community foundations in affected regions are an excellent
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Nonprofit Partners Celebration last week at Space Gallery. All of us on the Rose Community Foundation team are honored to work alongside individuals and organizations that embody a spirit of service. Your dedication to improving the lives of all residents of our community is a source
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August is National Make-A-Will Month. You may be hearing about estate planning more this month than usual, which makes it an especially good time to review your estate plans or get your wills and trusts in order. Did you know that two out of three Americans have no estate planning documents? If you’re not sure where
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