Making Colorado the Best Place to Raise Kids
2024 Year in Review
We unlock more joy for kids and families in our communities when we decrease the economic burdens our systems place on them
ASSEMBLE100 Report
Ownership Investing
In this year’s A100 report, we define ownership investing as a set of investment strategies designed to broaden & accelerate household access to appreciating assets, while simultaneously creating strong, long-term economic value for investors
A Pioneering Model for Place-Based Investing
COinvest
Place-based investing can unlock both financial returns and lasting community impact, reimagining the future of philanthropy in our own backyards.
Wealth Through Employee Ownership
A CO.created Short Film
Employee ownership has been championed by everyone from Ronald Reagan to Bernie Sanders. Yet we’ve heard few stories about what it actually does for employees. This film seeks to change that.
Piton Fellowship
Mid-Career Cohort
The application for our latest cohort is now closed, and we expect to issue offers the week of Jan. 13. Click to learn about a fellowship that’s working to change the face of leadership in Metro Denver
Breakthrough Solutions that Expand Opportunity
Gary Community Ventures partners with our community to reshape the arc of opportunity for Colorado kids and families. We believe that business, policy and philanthropy can—and—should work together to solve the toughest problems facing our community. That’s why we use our resources to make impact investments, fund policy change, provide philanthropic grants, and incubate new social change solutions through our venture studio.
We bring these tools together to break down systemic barriers and build breakthrough solutions that improve life outcomes for generations of Coloradans.
See how we’re reshaping the arc of opportunity in Colorado >
Improving Outcomes for Kids and Families
Our vision is that all children in Colorado have the opportunity to grow up healthy and reach their full potential. That’s why we aim to improve life outcomes for kids and families in the areas of School Readiness, Youth Success and Family Economic Mobility.
Our Commitment to Racial Equity
Systems of racial oppression continue to keep promising communities of color from the opportunities that have helped others reach their highest potential at faster rates. Gary is committed to understanding the systems of racial oppression faced by our communities. We acknowledge our individual and collective privilege and actively incorporate diverse perspectives to advance racial equity in everything we do to create a more just Colorado.
News and Insights We’re Sharing
As we learn alongside our community, we’re excited to share new ideas and insights on how to deliver scalable, long lasting solutions designed to increase opportunity for Colorado kids and families. Check out the latest articles, interviews and insights from our team.
Discover New Possibilities
Together, we will create the change our community wants to see. Whether you want to discover more about our ventures, or connect with a member of our team, we want to hear from you.