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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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A Message from Caring for Colorado
Dear Friends and Colleagues, At Caring for Colorado, we mourn the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and so many other Black Americans from violent acts. We feel deep sadness and anger in this moment. Our hearts are with the victims’ families and all...
Packard Fund for Pueblo Newsletter
Sperry S. and Ella Graber Packard Fund for Pueblo Grant Awards Announced In April, the Packard Fund for Pueblo Advisory Board recommended $565,000 in funding for 14 organizations supporting children, youth and families. In...
Our Funding for COVID-19 Relief
Dear friends and partners, During this time of uncertainty and as communities across our state grapple with the profound consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Caring for Colorado’s commitment to creating health, well-being...
COVID-19: Update from Caring for Colorado
Dear Caring for Colorado Partners and Colleagues, To follow Governor Polis’ stay-at home order, Caring for Colorado offices in Denver and Pueblo are closed until April 26, 2020, and staff are working remotely. Our offices will re-open when the stay-at-home order is...
A Message from Chris Wiant
Friends and colleagues, As Don Meredith often said at the end of Monday Night Football many years ago, “Turn out the lights, the party is over.” On April 17, I will turn out the lights for the last time after 48 years of working in public and environmental health and...
COVID-19: Update from Caring for Colorado
Dear Caring for Colorado Partners and Colleagues, Caring for Colorado is taking further action to practice social distancing and follow the recommendations outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local public health officials – effective Monday,...
Board of Directors Announces New CEO
Linda R. Reiner, MPH, has been named president and CEO of Caring for Colorado, a statewide foundation working to create equity in health, well-being and opportunity for Colorado’s children and families, effective April 1, 2020. “Linda has spent the past 19 years...
Missed the Webinar? Past Recordings Available
Caring for Colorado hosted two informational webinars to provide more information about our strategic direction and the four areas funding will focus on - Healthy Beginnings, Healthy Youth, Strong and Resilient Families, and Public Policy Advocacy. Missed the November...
Using Human-Centered Design in Reproductive Health Equity
We believe all Coloradans – no matter who they are or where they live – should have access to culturally responsive, medically accurate, evidence-based, safe and comprehensive information and services that support their sexual and reproductive health.
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Amy Maillet, Strategic Communications Director
Phone: 303-414-6719