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Read the latest about the Foundation’s work, including our most recent announcements and press releases.
Announcing Caring for Colorado’s New 10-Year Focus
Based on what we’re learning, and understanding our niche within Colorado’s philanthropy ecosystem, we are happy and excited to share that for the next decade, Caring for Colorado will focus all our efforts in three important ways.
Update on Pueblo Grant Opportunities
Moving forward, the Packard Fund for Pueblo will operate only one responsive grantmaking cycle per year focused on children, youth, and families.
May 2024 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
• Youth Share Mental Health Insights Through Listening Sessions
• Students in Pueblo Raise and Award $21,000 to Local Organizations
• New Team Member: Welcome Rachel
2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to highlight Caring for Colorado’s grantmaking in 2023 during which we awarded $12.3 million in grants to 214 nonprofit organizations across Colorado. Our work is centered on improving conditions, services, and policies throughout our state so that all children and families,...
February 2024 Newsletter
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• 25 Nonprofits in 16 Eastern Colorado Counties Receive $1.2M as Part of the DOLA Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program
• Pueblo Youth Action Council Fundraising for Grant Program
• Board Member Perspectives: Giving Done Right
January 2024 Newsletter
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• $710K Awarded to Public Policy Advocacy Organizations
• Introducing Jeff Bontrager, Vice President of Initiatives and Partnerships
• Three New Members Join Caring for Colorado’s Board of Directors
• Celebrating Departing Board Members
• 25 Years of Caring
• We’re Hiring a Controller!
December 2023 Newsletter
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– $550K in Grants Awarded to Statewide Policy and Advocacy Organizations to Advance Reproductive Health and Rights
– $175k in Grants Awarded in Pueblo for Community Impact
– Welcome Alexis Ellis and Juan Diosdado, Our Newest Pueblo Advisory Board Members
– We’re Hiring a Controller!
Changes to the 2024 Children, Youth and Families Pueblo Funding Cycle
The 2024 Children, Youth, and Families grant cycle will only be open to organizations that received consecutive funding in both our 2022 and 2023 Children, Youth, and Families grant cycles.
Changes to the Statewide Funding Cycle
The 2024 funding opportunity for Caring for Colorado’s Healthy Beginnings, Healthy Youth, and Strong & Resilient Families focus areas will only be open to organizations that received funding in our 2023 grant cycle. Eligible organizations will receive direct communication from foundation staff, along with the information needed to submit a renewal application.
Community Voice is Vital to Our Work
To inform our strategic planning process, Caring for Colorado will host 14 virtual sessions focused on hearing from individuals who work with adolescents in the fields of health and well-being throughout the state. Sign up to participate!
October 2023 Newsletter
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Partnering with Upstream USA to improve person centered contraceptive care
Announcing Choose When, a new initiative of Caring for Colorado
September 2023 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
Grants Awarded: 12 Health Care Organizations to Improve Person-Centered Contraceptive Care
Grantee Spotlight: Public Policy Advocacy Funding Supports the Next Generation of Latina Leaders
Around Our Offices: Thank You to Our Board Members
Announcing Caring for Colorado’s New 10-Year Focus
Based on what we’re learning, and understanding our niche within Colorado’s philanthropy ecosystem, we are happy and excited to share that for the next decade, Caring for Colorado will focus all our efforts in three important ways.
Update on Pueblo Grant Opportunities
Moving forward, the Packard Fund for Pueblo will operate only one responsive grantmaking cycle per year focused on children, youth, and families.
May 2024 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
• Youth Share Mental Health Insights Through Listening Sessions
• Students in Pueblo Raise and Award $21,000 to Local Organizations
• New Team Member: Welcome Rachel
2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to highlight Caring for Colorado’s grantmaking in 2023 during which we awarded $12.3 million in grants to 214 nonprofit organizations across Colorado. Our work is centered on improving conditions, services, and policies throughout our state so that all children and families,...
February 2024 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
• 25 Nonprofits in 16 Eastern Colorado Counties Receive $1.2M as Part of the DOLA Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program
• Pueblo Youth Action Council Fundraising for Grant Program
• Board Member Perspectives: Giving Done Right
January 2024 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
• $710K Awarded to Public Policy Advocacy Organizations
• Introducing Jeff Bontrager, Vice President of Initiatives and Partnerships
• Three New Members Join Caring for Colorado’s Board of Directors
• Celebrating Departing Board Members
• 25 Years of Caring
• We’re Hiring a Controller!
December 2023 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
– $550K in Grants Awarded to Statewide Policy and Advocacy Organizations to Advance Reproductive Health and Rights
– $175k in Grants Awarded in Pueblo for Community Impact
– Welcome Alexis Ellis and Juan Diosdado, Our Newest Pueblo Advisory Board Members
– We’re Hiring a Controller!
Changes to the 2024 Children, Youth and Families Pueblo Funding Cycle
The 2024 Children, Youth, and Families grant cycle will only be open to organizations that received consecutive funding in both our 2022 and 2023 Children, Youth, and Families grant cycles.
Changes to the Statewide Funding Cycle
The 2024 funding opportunity for Caring for Colorado’s Healthy Beginnings, Healthy Youth, and Strong & Resilient Families focus areas will only be open to organizations that received funding in our 2023 grant cycle. Eligible organizations will receive direct communication from foundation staff, along with the information needed to submit a renewal application.
Community Voice is Vital to Our Work
To inform our strategic planning process, Caring for Colorado will host 14 virtual sessions focused on hearing from individuals who work with adolescents in the fields of health and well-being throughout the state. Sign up to participate!
October 2023 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
Partnering with Upstream USA to improve person centered contraceptive care
Announcing Choose When, a new initiative of Caring for Colorado
September 2023 Newsletter
Featured in this Newsletter
Grants Awarded: 12 Health Care Organizations to Improve Person-Centered Contraceptive Care
Grantee Spotlight: Public Policy Advocacy Funding Supports the Next Generation of Latina Leaders
Around Our Offices: Thank You to Our Board Members