Women Thriving. Colorado Rising.

Our Mission

Catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families.

Upcoming Events

June 10

Colorado Ambassador Network (WFCO CAN) Meeting

Sep 9

Colorado Ambassador Network (WFCO CAN) Meeting

Oct 14

2022 Annual Luncheon

Dec 9

Colorado Ambassador Network (WFCO CAN) Meeting

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2022 Annual Luncheon Banner: Faster, Stronger, Greater, with Allyson Felix. picture of Allyson holding Olympic medals

Athlete, Advocate, & Entrepreneur Allyson Felix Is The 2022 Annual Luncheon Speaker

Allyson Felix, the most decorated track & field U.S. Olympian in history, will be the guest speaker at our 2022 Annual Luncheon “Faster, Stronger, Greater.” Felix also is recognized as an advocate of women and mothers, using her voice to bring attention to systemic inequities such as discrimination against pregnant people, Black maternal health, and access to child care.

The Annual Luncheon is back at The Colorado Convention Center on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.* Join us in cultivating community that is Faster, Stronger, Greater for Colorado women and their families! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this inspirational event! Sponsorship opportunities, individual tickets, tables, and House Party Kits are available now!

*Virtual and in-person options dependent upon COVID safety guidelines at the time.

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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT

 

Asia's Story

Asia is a mother of three boys who left an abusive marriage and was motivated to find financial stability for herself and her children. Because she had twins as a teenager, Asia felt lost when it came to financial planning, getting her GED, and starting a career; however, she knew she wanted to be a good role model for her children. After losing her job because of child care challenges, she applied to Denver Human Services (DHS), who referred her to the Center for Work Employment and Education (CWEE).

With the help of WFCO and our grantee partner, CWEE, Asia is on the way to providing the kind of life she dreams of for herself and her sons.

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Our Impact

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WFCO has made over 100 grants from our WFCO Relief Fund to help women & families across the state meet basic needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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21 of 22 bills we supported in 2021 passed. Progress was made in early care & education, maternal healthcare, access to tax credits, and more.

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Our work, through our public policy and civic initiatives, impacts all 2.85 million women and girls throughout the state.

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The 2022 Legislative Session

As a nonpartisan organization, we supported more than a dozen bills during the 2022 legislative session that will help do the following: 

  • Make work work for women
  • Increase women’s access to basic needs
  • Ensure that women statewide have access to the full range of reproductive health information, care, and justice.

It was an incredibly successful session in which all of the bills we and our partners supported passed and all of the bills we opposed failed. See the complete list of bills we took positions on and the impact they will have on Colorado women and families. 

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gender expansive Resources

See our curated list of of books, articles, and other resources to guide you in learning more about gender and gender identity, allyship, language, and more. 

Visit Our Gender Expansive Resources Page 

Anti-Racism Resources 

We've curated a list of books, movies, podcasts, and other resources to guide you in learning more about anti-racism, racial justice, and being an ally for people of color.

Visit Our Anti-Racism Resources Page 

 

 

Our Blog

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Access to Abortion, Basic Needs Headline 2022 Legislative Session
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Two of the "biggest" bills of the 2022 legislative session were supported by The Women's Foundation of Colorado.


The post Access to Abortion, Basic Needs Headline 2022 Legislative Session appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.



Tuesday, May 17, 2022 6:01:02 PM
Kaizen Food Rescue Bringing Food Sovereignty to Denver Communities
An Asian woman stands in front of a truck and a table full of fresh vegetables

For Thai Nguyen, food sovereignty is as much a part of her own healing journey as it is for the communities she works in. 


The post Kaizen Food Rescue Bringing Food Sovereignty to Denver Communities appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.



Thursday, May 12, 2022 11:05:03 AM
Understanding Intersectionality and Supporting Asian Americans
An Asian American woman holds an award and stands between two Black women

Why I both celebrate my own intersectionality and work to eliminate the inequities experienced by others.


The post Understanding Intersectionality and Supporting Asian Americans appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.



Wednesday, May 11, 2022 12:21:15 PM

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