News & Insights
CO Has The Lowest Child Poverty Rate In The Country
Motivation For The New Year
January 2026 updates from the CEO
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.
Introducing Gary’s Approach to Sunset
By 2035, all the assets of Gary Community Ventures will have been transitioned from our balance sheet to the community.
2025 Colorado Election Results
Voters clear paths to more affordable child care, other key wins.
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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.
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.
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.
DPS Foundation To Lead My Spark Denver
The Denver Public Schools Foundation (DPS Foundation) proudly announces it will assume leadership of My Spark Denver.
Impermanence Is The Future
What if philanthropy’s greatest legacy isn’t what it preserves—but what it sets in motion before it’s gone?
When We Gather: Relationships, Innovation and Harmony
Read about how ACTIVATE40 used deep connection to spark housing innovation in Colorado.