Perspectives
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Program gives teens investment accounts & financial education
What becomes possible when young people enter adulthood with the assets that allow them to build personal and generational wealth.
Reflections on a Decade of Purpose-Driven Investing
A joint reflection from Gary Community Ventures and Caprock
Insights from Working with our Grantee Partners
Lessons learned and Gary Philanthropy's 2026 grant snapshot.
New Early Wealth Building Pilot In Colorado
How might the tools of wealth that sustain our organization now sustain our community?
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.