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When We Gather: Relationships, Innovation and Harmony
Read about how ACTIVATE40 used deep connection to spark housing innovation in Colorado.
2025 Gary Advocacy Legislative Session Recap
As the dust settles on the 2025 Colorado legislative session, we’re proud to report three major wins for Colorado kids and families.
Let’s Move Colorado Forward, Together
Meet the statewide initiative working to make child care in Colorado more affordable—so families can thrive, businesses can grow, and every child gets the strong start they deserve.
Underinvestment: The Problem Behind Colorado’s Child Care Freeze
Colorado’s child care system is broken. Here's how we can fix it.
SOCAP24 and the Rise of Ownership Investing
“For any funders looking at this wondering if this is something that really makes sense for us as investors, I’m here to tell you: ownership has arrived and it is a very important part of impact investing.” - Jim Sorenson
Listen Up: Families who Receive Public Benefits Can Improve this System
Want to improve the social safety net? Start by listening.
More Than Just A Game: The Power of Purpose For All Kids
What if we looked beyond measuring problems associated with youth mental health? What if we spoke about youth as they see themselves — whole and capable? This shift could transform how we provide services, funding, programs & policies.
For Colorado Families, Getting by is Getting Tough
We have tools proven to help families but they can be difficult to access.
Celebrating Rising Homeownership Rates for Black Women in the US
There is an indelible resilience and persistence that Black women have despite our complex history with America.
Private Public Partnerships: Pathways to Economic Mobility
While Colorado had strong economic recovery coming out of the pandemic, a critical question remains: How can we help more families benefit from it?
We Are All Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny
Our inescapable network of mutuality and the single garment of destiny mean that we are all connected, and it is incumbent upon all of us to root ourselves in the experiences of the Black community.
House Bill 1295 Remakes our Early Childhood System
The bill will marry all early childhood services under the new Department of Early Childhood, improving the system for both families & providers