Perspectives
What we do:
How we do it:
More Housing For A More Affordable Colorado
Building a Colorado with affordable housing in every community
Child Care. Strong Schools. Stable Homes. They’re On The Ballot.
A Colorado Where Families Thrive Starts at the Ballot Box
We can all share in Colorado’s prosperity
Creating a Colorado where every family is financially resilient
Brave Leaders And Big Bets
Creating an early childhood system where kids and families thrive
Philanthropy Is An Act of Love
Nancy Gary, co-founder of Gary Community Ventures, marks the organization's 50th year and looks to the future.
What does it really take for a family to get ahead?
We talk a lot about what families need to make ends meet. We talk far less about what they need to actually get ahead.
Universal Childcare Is Possible
Together, everyone at the table listens with humility, acts with courage and responds honestly about the barriers that remain.
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.