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The only community foundation in Colorado focused on gender, racial, and economic equity.

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Nov 2023

Native American Heritage Month

Nov 30

Native Women's Equal Pay Day

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Invest in Women This Colorado Gives Day

Support The Women's Foundation of Colorado this Colorado Gives Day and help us empower 60+ grantee organizations moving women forward in every Colorado county, provide loans to women entrepreneurs and cash assistance to women and their families struggling to make ends meet, support women-of-color community leaders, and help us pass policies that protect women's progress and spur economic mobility. Donate now to the only statewide commnity foundation dedicated to accelerating women's progress. Early giving has already begun so you can make a gift today!

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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT

Construyendo Poder

Construyendo, a 2023 Women & Girls of Color Fund rural grantee, helps the Latinx community in Durango develop skills and confidence to improve their health, strengthen their community, and promote economic mobilty. Learn more about Construyendo and its founder, Wendolyne.

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Our Impact

26.2M

More than 95,000 gifts from individuals and organizations have been made to support our essential statewide work and we’ve granted more than $26.2 million as a result of our donors.

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We celebrate the 21 successful bills that we supported in the 2023 legislative session. Key wins for women included ensuring equal pay, continuation of the diaper distrubution progra , and an EITC and child tax credit expansion.

2.85M

Our goal is gender, racial, and economic equity. Our work, through our public policy and civic initiatives, impacts all 2.85 million women and girls throughout the state.

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What Makes Us Unique

We are the only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting the progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women with a commitment to those facing the steepest barriers on the basis of their background and identity.

Unlike private foundations, it is only through financial contributions of individuals, families, funders, and businesses that our work is possible. Find out the different ways you can support The Women’s Foundation of Colorado today.

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gender-INCLUSIVE 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.

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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.

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Our Blog

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New Report: Cash Programs in Colorado

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An analysis of the flexible cash (distributed via gift cards or payments to third parties) and direct cash assistance in Colorado.

The post New Report: Cash Programs in Colorado appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Thursday, November 30, 2023 3:51:36 PM

Programas de efectivo en Colorado

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Un análisis del efectivo flexible (dinero distribuido mediante tarjetas de regalo o pagos a terceros) y la situación actual de la asistencia directa en efectivo en Colorado.

The post Programas de efectivo en Colorado appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Thursday, November 30, 2023 2:42:27 PM

Profile In Philanthropy: Jennifer Kilpatrick, Chief Financial Officer

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Jen Kilpatrick (she/her) of Niwot was named The Women's Foundation of Colorado's chief financial officer in October 2023.

The post Profile In Philanthropy: Jennifer Kilpatrick, Chief Financial Officer appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Sunday, November 12, 2023 6:09:10 PM

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