Community Leadership Archives - Rose Community Foundation

Increasing Impact: Economic Equity and Community Wealth Building

Rose Community Foundation recently launched an open grant opportunity aimed at advancing equitable economic opportunity, marking three years of grantmaking in this space. In response to the evolving needs of the region in the wake of the pandemic, the Foundation recognized that fostering equitable economic opportunities is crucial for empowering individuals to transition from merely […]

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Community Leadership, Nonprofits & Grants, Uncategorized

Empowering Change: The Impact of Civic Engagement

In the summer of 2024, Rose Community Foundation awarded $591,500 to 23 organizations dedicated to fostering strong and inclusive civic engagement in the Greater Denver region. These grants support nonprofits and programs that engage diverse communities and equip historically under-reached populations to participate in policy and electoral processes on local issues. Each of these organizations

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Community Leadership

Protecting Freedom for All Coloradans

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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Community Leadership, Donors & Giving, Philanthropic Services

Driving Change: Civic Engagement and the Role of Philanthropy

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.

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Community Leadership, Donors & Giving

Supporting Newcomers in Colorado

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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Community Leadership, Donors & Giving, Initiatives & Special Programs

Empowering Futures: Insights on Workforce Development Programs

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

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Community Leadership

Our 2024 Legislative Endorsements

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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Community Leadership

Yoli Casas & Marielena Suarez Named 2024 Recipients of Sheila Bugdanowitz Leadership Development Award

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

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Community Leadership, Nonprofits & Grants

Investing in Social Change Through Arts and Culture

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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Community Leadership, Donors & Giving

Libby Bortz: A Lasting Legacy

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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