On June 28, 1969, a police raid of a gay bar in New York City ignited the Stonewall Uprising, a multi-day act of resistance that became a defining moment in the movement for LGBTQ+ rights. The first-ever Gay Pride Parade followed one year later, cementing each June as a celebration of the queer’s community’s […]
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Civic engagement gives residents proximity to the systems of governance that affect their daily lives and is a powerful tool for advancing empowerment, belonging and representation. At Rose Community Foundation, we are dedicated to strengthening democracy and fostering inclusive civic engagement through investments in organizations that encourage community involvement and promote nonpartisan voter participation.
Driving Change: Civic Engagement and the Role of Philanthropy Read Post »
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 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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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
Libby Bortz: A Lasting Legacy Read Post »
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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Rose Community Foundation is excited to welcome four new members to the staff. These individuals all bring deep community relationships, extensive professional expertise and inspiring track records of service and impact to their roles and to the Foundation’s work to advance inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities through values-driven philanthropy. Brittany Bailey Accounting Associate
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