Current Campaigns

Bringing Affordable Housing to Jeffco

At the heart of our community lies the importance of housing, which provides a sense of safety, security, and well-being. Unfortunately, many hard-working individuals in Jefferson County such as teachers, …

Imagine the amount of good we can do together

More than 3,400 Colorado nonprofits are gearing up for the state’s most impactful 24-hour giving movement, Colorado Gives Day which is Tuesday, Dec. 5. with early giving starting on Wednesday, …
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Who We Are

We’re Colorado Gives Foundation (formerly Community First Foundation and founder of Colorado Gives Day). We make good happen by connecting people, ideas and nonprofits. We invest to build the capacity of nonprofits and donors statewide via Colorado Gives 365 and donor services while we focus our grantmaking on Jeffco. Together, we can support resilient, connected and thriving communities, which is good for everyone.

stories Of Impact

Fostering Opportunities Program Increases Graduation Rates for Foster Care Students in Colorado

Students in foster care face overwhelming odds when it comes to graduating from high school. Only one in four students who experienced foster care during high school will graduate with their class. Jeffco Public Schools … Read more

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Creating an Innovative Housing Collaboration

Picture a community where every person and family has the chance to feel the safety and warmth of a secure home. Housing …

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Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant Awards

The Thriving Jeffco grant is a responsive grant opportunity designed for nonprofits to share ideas and projects they believe will help Jeffco …

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Building a Sense of Belonging in School Communities Affected by Closures

Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), families and kids were faced with a daunting challenge with the closure of 15 elementary schools. They …

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