Community Foundation Boulder County

The Environmental Affinity Group of the community foundation recently held an event at Yellow Barn Farm to learn from representatives from Boulder County’s Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR), the Flatirons Farmers Coalition's Flatirons Foodshed Partnership, and Community Foundation Boulder County. Panelists and attendees discussed climate change in Boulder County, trends we’re seeing in our community, and opportunities to support farmers in Boulder County. Thank you to everyone who attended to close out another year of learning and action in support of our local environment.  

Thank you to everyone who participated in Colorado Gives Day! Whether you donated to support Community Foundation Boulder County or one of the many other Boulder County nonprofits doing amazing work in our community, your generosity inspires us. If you haven’t made a gift for Colorado Gives Day, there’s still time! Visit the link below to make your gift and show your support for Community Foundation Boulder County! https://lnkd.in/gPPkfzv3 

Happy Colorado Gives Day! Every year, Coloradans across the state come together on Colorado Gives Day to support the causes and organizations they care about. Today, we ask you to include Community Foundation Boulder County in your Colorado Gives Day plans to support our work to meet Boulder County’s most pressing needs and work with donors, nonprofits, local leaders, and community members to create a community where everyone can thrive. Donate now at https://lnkd.in/gPPkfzv3  

This month on KGNU Community Radio's A Public Affair, Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Community Foundation Boulder County Vice President of Programs, Sarah Harrison, and Executive Director of the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, Kaycee Headrick. They talked about the importance of data and how local nonprofits can use data to inform their work. We also learned more about the work of the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, how they use data in their work, and what they’re seeing in their data on childcare accessibility and affordability in Boulder County. Listen Now at https://lnkd.in/gcKMVKic

Larissa may have only joined Community Foundation Boulder County’s staff this past spring, but her knowledge and passion for growing Boulder County’s philanthropic sector runs deep. Learn more about Larissa, her work in Boulder County and around the world, and why she believes in the work of Community Foundation Boulder County. https://lnkd.in/gN9th-RM

Do you know a high school student interested in learning about nonprofits and philanthropy, growing their leadership skills, and making a difference in their community? If so, tell them there’s still time to apply for the 15 Forever 2025 cohort! 15 Forever offers Boulder County high schoolers a chance to combat issues affecting youth in our community by assessing needs, raising funds, and making grants to organizations supporting youth in Boulder County. In 15 Forever, youth collaborate with other students and gain volunteer hours while tackling the biggest issues facing their peers. The 2025 15 Forever program starts in January 2025 and ends in May 2025. Learn more and apply at commfound.org/15-Forever.

This Veterans Day, in addition to thanking the thousands of Veterans who call Boulder County home, we want to highlight TRU Community Care, a 2024 Veterans Fund grantee making a difference in the lives of Boulder County Veterans seeking care. For almost 5 decades, TRU Community Care has been serving Boulder County seniors by offering exceptional hospice care, including services like their We Honor Veterans (WHV) program. TRU has been a WHV partner with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization since 2011, and a level 5 WHV partner — the top tier of recognition to organizations from WHV — since 2020. We Honor Veterans focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment of Veterans, especially Veterans living with chronic illness or terminal illness. Learn more about TRU Community Care, the We Honor Veterans program, and their support for Veterans in Boulder County at https://lnkd.in/gKErgN-C 

Happy Halloween from Community Foundation Boulder County! This year, we were gifted with a volunteer pumpkin plant in our courtyard. After discovering the plant growing a lone pumpkin this summer, our Operations Manager David did not hesitate to don his cowboy hat and add “courtyard pumpkin farmer” to his resume. Thanks to his efforts, the community foundation has a beautiful pumpkin to decorate our front lobby with as we celebrate Halloween and ring in the harvest season!

Whether you’re looking to recommend a grant for a donor-advised fund, apply for a grant from one of our many grantmaking funds, or anything in between, you can rest assured our Grants and Data Administrator Heather Lee is working hard to make sure everything is received, processed, and administered seamlessly. Having worked with database systems for schools, higher education institutions, and other nonprofits, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role and helps our team serve you and your needs! Get to know Heather, her Indiana roots, her role as Grants and Data Administrator, and what she likes best about working at Community Foundation Boulder County. https://lnkd.in/gxExiWdv

If you’ve visited commfound.org recently, you may have noticed some changes. That's because we've launched a new website to help support our work and collaboration with donors, nonprofits, and community members. Visit commfound.org to learn more about us, our work, and opportunities to get involved! Shout-out to Vermilion for their longstanding partnership and their central role in creating this new website!