Community Leadership

Every day, Coloradans make decisions that shape their families, neighborhoods and futures – yet too often, the systems that govern those decisions may feel out of their reach. Civic engagement initiatives and organizations can be a bridge between lived experience and leadership, ensuring community members have a voice in the direction of our region.  And

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,

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

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

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,