Rose Community Foundation, in collaboration with peer funders across Colorado, is proud to announce the launch of the Colorado Safe Futures Fund. This initiative is dedicated to preventing firearm-related injury and death throughout the state using a public health approach. Preventable injuries and deaths from firearms impact Coloradans every day. Firearms are the third leading cause […]
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Education remains a crucial route for advancing youth furthest from opportunity, and enrichment programs outside traditional classroom settings can also significantly impact short and long-term outcomes. Rose Community Foundation recently awarded $525,000 to 19 organizations providing youth programs and services outside of the classroom. These organizations aim to enhance community safety and belonging for young
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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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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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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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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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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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We are delighted to welcome Jacob Rosenblum as Rose Community Foundation’s new director of Jewish community grants and partnerships. Jacob will bring his background in strategic grantmaking, philanthropic engagement, program evaluation, nonprofit operations and community-building to this role as he helps to lead the Foundation’s longstanding work to increase the strength and capacity of Jewish
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In December 2022, Rose Community Foundation partnered with Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and peer funders to launch the Newcomers Fund to mobilize the community’s philanthropic interest in supporting the incoming migrant population fleeing unrest in South and Central America. In just a few short months, the Newcomers Fund received more
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