Our team at Gary is increasingly focused on pursuing opportunities to transform systems so that they can better serve kids and families while simultaneously pursuing strategies that will provide families with more opportunities to build wealth. Colorado is unaffordable for far too many families. This was something we knew to be true before last November, but last year’s election cycle crystallized the message. With that in mind, we’re focusing on three priority bills this legislative cycle focused on housing, maximizing public education investments and employee ownership.
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.
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.
Helping more Coloradans build financial resilience through 3 priority bills focused on housing, maximizing public education investments, and employee ownership
COinvest demonstrates how place-based investing can unlock both financial returns and lasting community impact, reimagining the future of philanthropy in our own backyards.
“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
As we listen with humility to our community, partners, and each other, we learn together to drive action that guarantees School Readiness, drives Youth Success, and stimulates Family Economic Mobility. Whether we’re leveraging impact investments, grants, new ventures or Policy and advocacy, we dare to be bold, working urgently with our community and partners to deliver a future where all Colorado kids can grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
Learn more about the breakthrough solutions below that are reshaping the arc of opportunity for kids and families in Colorado.
Rear View Of Family Standing Outside New Home On Moving Day Looking At House
COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project
Outcome Area: Family Economic Mobility Approach: Grantmaking
Preventing mass evictions and homelessness during and after the pandemic.
Together, we will create the change our community wants to see. Whether you want to discover more about our ventures, or connect with a member of our team, we want to hear from you.