News & Insights
My Spark Expansion
Finding hope in community
Like many of you, we've spent the first three months of this year coping with change.
The art of letting go
February 2026 edition of The Workbench
Colorado is leveraging its tax code to reduce child poverty
Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children
Building Wealth For Renters
This report documents how the Colorado TEV, which launched in January 2026 as Colorado Renter Rewards, was designed, the policy and financing tools that made it possible.
What we do:
How we do it:
CO Has The Lowest Child Poverty Rate In The Country
The state’s refundable tax credits are helping families meet basic needs and build financial resilience
Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom
New research shows CO has lowest child poverty rate in the nation.
Motivation For The New Year
January 2026 updates from the CEO
New Early Wealth Building Pilot In Colorado
How might the tools of wealth that sustain our organization now sustain our community?
New Fund Launches to Increase Rural Child Care Capacity
A new fund will offer below-market rate loans to help increase physical capacity for child care across rural Colorado.
A billion ways to mend what’s broken
In 2025, with our partners and with tremendous leadership at the State, we helped put nearly $1 billion back into the hands of families.
Why We Invested: Kah Capital Management
Rather than treating all past due borrowers the same, Kah recognizes that temporary hardship can be resolved with the right support.
A Moment That Changed How I See Our Work
This summer, a stack of yellowing annual reports appeared on my desk. I saw how those early efforts continue to shape outcomes for children and families.