The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust today announced $2.16 million in grants to advance racial equity in mental and behavioral health. The grants were awarded to 10 nonprofit organizations serving BIPOC communities across the country. The grantees – a mix of national and community-based organizations – were chosen for the work they do to provide mental and behavioral health services for BIPOC communities. Rob Katz, executive chairperson of the board, Vail Resorts, Inc., and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, launched the Katz Amsterdam...
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Connecting disaster funding and on-the-ground service capacity.
Dr. Vinh Chung was born in Vietnam, not long after the fall of Saigon. His family left Vietnam as refugees who fled Communist oppression. He grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, as one of eleven children. The story of his family’s survival and his early years is chronicled in his memoir, “ Where the Wind Leads .” Vinh went on to Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude, then to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to study theology alongside his wife, Leisle Chung. He also completed a master of pharmaceutical science at the University of Sydney as a Fulbright Scholar, earned his...
Colorado Center for Law & Policy report promotes understanding of adequate income to meet basic needs in Colorado.
The Congressional Budget Office has released an analysis of various options to change the charitable deduction and how it would impact the deficit. This is just an exploratory analysis, not recommendations or proposed legislation.
Erika with The Buck Foundation shared this blog providiing predictions about 2023 philanthropy, from enhanced collaboration to increased support for leadership development.
The Colorado Media Project, in partnership with the Colorado News Collaborative and Free Press have released a fourth report with recommendations on improving relations between indigenous communities and local news media. Access the Indigenous Community Report here . Join a virtual conversation with indigenous leaders on the report recommendations: Register for Reach, Representation and Respect: A conversation with Indigenous leaders Thurs., May 25 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.| Virtual | Space is limited Link here to access additional Voices Initiative reports on local media relations with Colorado's...
Board approves moving $160M to Sustainable and Responsible Investment Pool At the end of 2022, The Denver Foundation made the decision to move the entire balance of our discretionary funds to the Sustainable and Responsible Investment Pool, its most mission-aligned pool with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and thematic investments meant to impact our community. This move signals a significant commitment to aligning assets with our mission. See Aligning Investments with Mission for more information on The Denver Foundation efforts. The Denver...
The Colorado Health Foundation has released Phase I results from their annual Pulse poll of Coloradans.
Colorado Children's Campaign has released the 30th annual Kids Count in Colorado Report. Youth mental health is the focus of the report, which shares the most recent data and offers recommendations for policy action. You can also explore data by county.
Rural capacity matters. An analysis of FEMA's BRIC funding, intended to reduce natural disasters and build climate resilience, shows only 13% of funded communities had high Rural Capacity Index Scores and only 3% of funding went to low-capacity counties.
Inside Philanthropy has released a report on foundations, major donors and corporations making grants for rural communities, highlighting the role of the Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley and Colorado health conversion foundations. .