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Sharing about our work and stories from the field
Read our most recent announcements and press releases about our work. We also share stories from the field that illustrate our grantee partners’ local and statewide efforts to create equity in health, well-being, and opportunity for Colorado’s children and families.
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Grants Awarded to Care for Kids and Support Learning Amid COVID-19 Disruptions
This week Caring for Colorado Foundation announced $800,000 in grants to 40 schools, after-school programs and community-based organizations in 25 counties across the state. The needs expressed in the 100+ grant applications we received are staggering. They paint a...
Our Gratitude for You
As the holidays approach amidst the challenging landscape of 2020, we share our thanks for the many acts of kindness and extraordinary efforts made by people across Colorado. The disruption of COVID-19 to our lives reminds us how much we count on the dedication...
Fall 2020 – News from Caring for Colorado
As Colorado continues to adapt to the significant changes in our lives and communities caused by the global pandemic, Caring for Colorado remains committed to helping as we can. In April, our Board of Directors allocated an extra $9 million for COVID-19 relief and...
New COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Awards
As Colorado continues to navigate the profound consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Caring for Colorado’s commitment to creating health, well-being and opportunity for Colorado’s children and families is unwavering. Caring for Colorado anticipates supporting...
Updated – School-Age Engagement and Care Opportunity
Many students and families are struggling to adapt to remote and hybrid learning. Digital access and connectivity remain a pervasive equity issue. Unemployment and social isolation are challenging for families and children. Food access and housing security are...
Op-Ed: Vote No on 115
Protect Abortion Access without Stigma -- Collectively, Linda Reiner, Caring for Colorado president and CEO, Lindy Eichenbaum Lent, Rose Community Foundation president and CEO, and Lauren Y. Casteel, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado president and CEO, affirm the...
Caring for Colorado 2020 Ballot Positions
Dear Friends, We want to share with you the positions Caring for Colorado Foundation has taken on six statewide measures. These positions align with our commitment to make Colorado the best place to raise a child, and our understanding that children are more...
Missed the Webinar? Recording, Slides Available Now
Caring for Colorado program leads hosted an informational webinar earlier in July to provide more information about our Focus Areas, our grantmaking philosophy, and the application process. If you are interested in applying for a grant, please review the following for...
Focus Areas Webinar and Q&A Sessions
Webinar on CFC Focus Areas Caring for Colorado program leads are hosting an informational webinar about the Foundation's Focus Areas on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 10 am. Register here. Question and Answer Sessions In addition, program leads are hosting question and...
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