Are you a working professional with 10+ years experience? Apply by Dec. 13 for a fellowship that’s working to change the face of leadership in Metro Denver
MyFriendBen was awarded a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to deepen the impact of our increasingly popular public benefits screener tool and expand it to other states.
$900K in grant funding distributed towards support for multilingual learners and increasing family affordability through tax credits
What if we looked beyond just measuring problems associated with youth wellbeing? This shift could transform how we provide services, funding, programs & policies.
Searching for a preschool? Know someone who is? Want to help spread the word about Universal Preschool? It’s important to know the ABCs of UPK.
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 >
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.
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.
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.
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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.