Rose Community Foundation has endorsed 10 bills that have been or will soon be introduced during Colorado’s 2023 state legislative session, and we look forward to advocating for their passage. VIEW OUR 2023 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Our positions are grounded in the Foundation’s values and policy priorities, and they are informed by our grantee and community […]
Our Initial 2023 State Legislative Endorsements Read Post »
For Fred Glick, supporting the arts ecosystem in Greater Denver has always been a natural fit. With a background in theater design and production, Fred has carved out his own philanthropic niche in the arts including a robust, collaborative relationship with RedLine Contemporary Art Center. Founded in 2008, RedLine is a Denver nonprofit dedicated to
The Art of Collaboration: Donor and nonprofit partnerships Read Post »
Rose Community Foundation is excited to announce open funding opportunities and preview additional grant cycles planned for 2023. While each funding opportunity is designed to address different community needs, all are guided by the Foundation’s mission of advancing inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities through values-driven philanthropy. Building Equitable Futures for Children and Youth
Open and upcoming grant opportunities in 2023 Read Post »
In 2022, Rose Community Foundation awarded $200,000 to 32 organizations in Greater Denver encouraging participation in civic life through arts and cultural events. Grants supported both individual events and ongoing programming that promote a strong sense of community and reconnection after two years of pandemic-related separation and social division. Irrespective of language, country of origin
Nonprofits Foster Civic Participation through Arts and Culture Read Post »
UPDATE May 9, 2023: In early May, Denver started experiencing an influx of migrant arrivals that exceeds the levels the city has seen since early 2023, with approximately 200 people arriving per day (after 30-40 people on average in the previous months). Thank you to the many donors who have contributed to the Newcomers Fund.
Newcomers Fund to Support Incoming Migrant Population Read Post »
[content_wrapper] If you are seeking community or want to show your support for the Club Q victims and Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community: One Colorado and the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado will host a vigil on November 21 at 7 p.m. at ReelWorks Denver. All are welcome. If you want to join Rose Community Foundation in
Supporting Club Q victims and Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community Read Post »
While approximately 63 percent of young people in Colorado, ages 18-29, voted in the 2020 presidential election, youth participation in mid-term and off-year elections continues to lag behind other age groups. In Colorado’s 2022 primary election, only 4.3 percent of the ballots cast were from Coloradans age 24 or younger. Barriers such as inadequate voter
Organizations strive to increase youth voter engagement Read Post »
Earlier this year, Bankrate and Psych Central released the Money and Mental Health study and, not surprisingly, a large number of people surveyed in the research reported that money has a negative impact on their mental health. Survey results varied across generations: Financial concerns psychologically impact 48 percent of Millennials, 46 percent of Generation X,
Charitable giving in a challenging economy Read Post »
Informed by our organizational values, longstanding commitments and current strategic goals, Rose Community Foundation has taken a position on several statewide, Denver and school district ballot measures that would either advance or inhibit an equitable and thriving Greater Denver region. Our endorsements are informed by our policy and advocacy grantee partners and other community-informed organizations,
Our 2022 Ballot Positions Read Post »
Mirror Image Arts (MIA) has long used participatory theatre as a tool to foster social-emotional learning for young people who are furthest from opportunity. The nonprofit partners with schools and youth facilities in the Denver area to provide theatre programming to young people ages 7 – 21. MIA’s youth participants, most of whom face complex
Theatre nonprofit advances criminal justice legislation Read Post »
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