Blogs

Susan Polis Schutz, friend of The Community Foundation, has produced a new film, "SEEDS of Resiliency." The film introduces us people to understand that our darkest moments can contain a shining light and introduces us to twelve diverse people who have survived tragedies and challenges by having great hope and helping others.

See the film on May 2, 3, or 5 on Colorado Public Television or on June 16 on Rocky Mountain PBS.

Program & Communications Coordinator Position Announcement

Social Venture Partners Boulder County, Inc (SVP) builds powerful relationships between people and organizations out to change the world. SVP helps individuals make a profound impact with their giving, funds and strengthens non-profits, and equips the community to tackle social challenges - together.  (Learn more about Social Venture Partners Boulder County at www.svpbouldercounty.org.)

Tune into 88.5FM Monday morning for a fresh episode of The Community Foundation's radio collaboration with KGNU. From 8:35AM to 9AM the fourth Monday of every month, we host KGNU's "A Public Affair." This Monday, April 22, Civic Forum Associate Director Barbara Green will discuss getting job-seekers back to work with guests Tom Miller of Workforce Boulder County; Isabel McDevitt of Bridge House; and Doug McKey, a worker from Bridge House's Ready to Work job transition program.

Wednesday, May 8
7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Conversation Project in Boulder County

Health care professionals who work with seriously ill patients can give testament to the fact that end-of-life decision-making, while always challenging, is much less difficult when patients have done advance care planning and have discussed their wishes with their family. Join a community-wide discussion, led by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ellen Goodman.

$10/person
Spice of Life Event Center, 5706 Arapahoe Road, Boulder

Who has inspired you with his or her service?

The first-ever Spring Preschool Enrollment Blitz was a success on Saturday. About 10 volunteers knocked on about 100 doors in Lafayette, spreading the word about local preschool opportunities. Watch this 30-second video. If you like what you see, join us for Round Two, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Road, Lafayette. RSVP to Sheila.Gentry@bvsd.org

Colorado, again, ranked second to last in a study of state and local support for public higher education, according to a new report by State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO).

In 2012, Colorado finished 48 out of 50 for educational appropriations per full-time equivalent enrolled student in constant 2012 dollars. Specifically, we contributed $2,551 in state and local support for higher education operating expenses, according to the report. Only Vermont contributed less with $2,512. The national average was $5,896.

What's wrong with this picture?

Number of people who have visited www.bvsdlistens.com and issued opinions on:

* The new school calendar ... 3,358

* School lunches ... 624

* The Goals that our locally-elected leaders will use to inform priorities within their $250 million annual budget for the next 3-5 years ... 65

This last one is the most important! Make your voice heard!

The Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts are actively expanding their early childhood education offerings as a result of two successful school funding ballot measures that The Community Foundation helped finance and campaign for.

You know your audience is engaged when a congressman’s explanation of how sequestration could impact Head Start funding draws gasps from the crowd.

More than 100 highly committed guests listened from the edge of their seats after braving a Boulder snowstorm Feb. 20 to hear an update on current efforts in early education from three major leaders, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.