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Foundation Names Erin Brown as Vice President, Community Investment & Impact
Foundation Names Erin Brown as Vice President, Community Investment & Impact Home News DENVER, CO – Today, the Foundation announced the hiring of Erin Brown as its new vice president of community investment and impact (VP), effective July 6, 2021. …
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One Step of Many We Must Take: Derek Chauvin’s Conviction
One Step of Many We Must Take: Derek Chauvin’s Conviction Home News Nothing will bring George Floyd back, yet today’s conviction of Derek Chauvin bent the arc in the direction of justice . Today’s verdict signals the progress we can and must make to …
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When Our Safety is at Risk, Our Health is at Risk: Reflecting on the Boulder Shooting
When Our Safety is at Risk, Our Health is at Risk: Reflecting on the Boulder Shooting Home News Over the past 25 years, Coloradans experienced some of the deadliest mass shootings in our nation – at Columbine High School (1999), a Century 16 movie theater …
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Unfair Treatment Hurts Health and Well-being of Transgender Youth
Unfair Treatment Hurts Health and Well-being of Transgender Youth Home News Transgender [1] people and their loved ones are watching and listening as policymakers at the national, state and local levels – including in communities across Colorado – debate …
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Standing in Solidarity with Asian and Pacific Islander Coloradans
Standing in Solidarity with Asian and Pacific Islander Coloradans Home News In April of last year, we signed Asian American/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy’s call to take action against racist targeting as the coronavirus began to spread. Nearly a year …
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The Colorado Health Foundation Names Three New Members to Its Board of Directors
The Colorado Health Foundation Names Three New Members to Its Board of Directors Home News DENVER, CO – The Colorado Health Foundation (CHF) recently named Ross Brooks, Adam Schlegel and Michael J. Thomas, Ed.D., as the newest members of its board of …
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Statement on Yesterday’s Events on Capitol Hill: Weaponized White Privilege is a Threat to Our Democracy, Health
Statement on Yesterday’s Events on Capitol Hill: Weaponized White Privilege is a Threat to Our Democracy, Health Home News We saw something yesterday that wounded this nation we love: an attempt to stop the peaceful transition of power that’s been the …
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Six Colorado Nonprofits Receive Holiday Gift from the Foundation
Six Colorado Nonprofits Receive Holiday Gift from the Foundation Meet the six nonprofits receiving a $10,000 holiday donation for their commitment to bringing health in reach for all Coloradans. Home News During this holiday season, and amidst this …
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Creating More Flexible Processes to Meet Grantee Needs
Creating More Flexible Processes to Meet Grantee Needs Home News The major historical events that mark 2020 have created far too many obstacles for Coloradans, including those working tirelessly to keep their nonprofits afloat and their services intact. …
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Following the Election, Our Work Remains
Following the Election, Our Work Remains Home News On the eve of last week’s election, I told our staff unequivocally: “Regardless of the outcomes of our national and state elections, our work, our intentions, our commitment to equity will not change. If …
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The Colorado Health Foundation Announces Two Executive Retirements and Promotions
The Colorado Health Foundation Announces Two Executive Retirements and Promotions Chief Impact Officer and Chief Accounting and Compliance Officer Positions to be Succeeded by Current Staff Home News DENVER, CO – The Colorado Health Foundation today …
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Evolving Our Practice of Community Engagement
Evolving Our Practice of Community Engagement Home News A few months back a grantee shared with me the hard news that their property had been defaced with hateful speech. At the time, they were trying to figure out resources for staff who never turn off – …