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Exploring the Health Care Perceptions of Low-income Coloradans
Exploring the Health Care Perceptions of Low-income Coloradans Home News Good health is simply not a reality without adequate and equitable access to primary health care. While we know that health takes shape well beyond the clinic, we understand that the …
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Changing the Program Officer Role for More IMPACT
Changing the Program Officer Role for More IMPACT Home News In my nine years here, I’ve had several different jobs, including program officer and portfolio director. In those roles, I had the opportunity to see firsthand how this organization, and the …
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A Year of Learning and Listening
A Year of Learning and Listening Home News A couple months ago, I was in Colorado Springs on a road trip visiting in the community. I spent a few hours at the Sand Creek Library, where I had the great honor of taking over story hour for the local …
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The Foundation's Holiday Gift Recognizes Three Colorado Nonprofits
The Foundation's Holiday Gift Recognizes Three Colorado Nonprofits Home News As I reflect on 2017, I recognize all I have to be grateful for - a loving family, a wonderful home and a passionate team of Board and staff who are committed to our vision that …
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Dietz Fry Joins the Colorado Health Foundation’s Board of Directors
Dietz Fry Joins the Colorado Health Foundation’s Board of Directors Home News DENVER, CO – The Colorado Health Foundation named Dietz Fry as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Managing Director at Endeavour Capital, Dietz Fry joined the …
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Checking Ourselves on How Grantees Experience the Foundation
Checking Ourselves on How Grantees Experience the Foundation Home News Last year, the Foundation received a number of recommendations from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) that were designed to help us achieve greater impact with our …
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Colorado Health Foundation Joins Philanthropic Collaborative Partnering to Provide Permanently Affordable Housing for Low-income Coloradans
Colorado Health Foundation Joins Philanthropic Collaborative Partnering to Provide Permanently Affordable Housing for Low-income Coloradans Home News DENVER, CO – A collaborative of philanthropic funders that includes Gary Community Investments, The …
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A Catalyst for Change in Colorado Communities
A Catalyst for Change in Colorado Communities Home News Yellowstone – the world’s first national park – is nestled atop an active volcanic hot spot. Covering nearly 3,500 square miles, the park’s lively landscape hosts more than 10,000 hydrothermal …
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Proposed Contraceptive Coverage Regulations Threaten the Health of Women and their Families
Proposed Contraceptive Coverage Regulations Threaten the Health of Women and their Families Home News A few weeks ago, I had the honor of meeting with several young women in southeastern Colorado. Many of them were preparing to graduate from high school …
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How Charleston Confronted Horror Through a Deeper Understanding of Inequity
How Charleston Confronted Horror Through a Deeper Understanding of Inequity Home News How can you tackle inequity? Look at your immediate surroundings: Your neighborhood, your work, your city or your volunteer time. What is happening that prohibits people …
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Colorado Health Foundation Statement on Las Vegas Shooting
Colorado Health Foundation Statement on Las Vegas Shooting Condemning Gun Violence, Calling for Mental Health Support Services for Those Affected Home News Yesterday morning, we awoke to the 273 rd mass shooting in 2017. As of today, this horrific event …
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Connecting to Understand
Connecting to Understand Home News The beauty of Colorado originates from its diversity. Our state is interlaced by rugged mountains, vast plains, grasslands and wetlands, cavernous canyons, mesas and the tallest sand dunes in North America. When we apply …