Reshaping the Arc of
Opportunity For Colorado
Kids & Families
We’re investing all our resources into making Colorado the best place to raise a family, build a future and thrive for generations to come.
Who We Are
Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to using all of its resources by 2035 to transform systems and build wealth for Colorado kids and families.
Using a powerful mix of catalytic grantmaking, impact investments, policy and advocacy and the development of new ventures, we create opportunities for Coloradans to thrive now and for generations to come.
Mission & vision
Our mission is to partner with our community to leverage business, policy and philanthropy to reshape the arc of opportunity for Colorado kids and families.
Our vision is that all children in Colorado have the opportunity to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
Values & Commitment to Opportunity
We listen with humility to our community, partners and one another, learning together to drive action.
We dare to be bold, driven by the urgency our kids and families deserve.
We deliver breakthrough solutions and never do it alone.
We are 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.
“Inspired to help a few families in the community, we opened a door and found thousands of men, women and children behind it. We soon realized the importance of working toward lasting solutions to help stem the growing ranks of the underserved, while working to promote community health and renewal.”
Sam Gary,Gary Community Ventures Founder