Here’s a new blog post I wrote for the Council on Foundations. Here’s how they summarized it, in a nutshell:
In Boulder, Colorado, the achievement gap between Latino students and the rest of the population is all too clear. Through an education campaign targeting community leaders and outreach efforts to Latino parents, the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County developed a plan to boost 3rd grade reading proficiency and get Latino students on track for success.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is coming up from October 19 through 25. This comes on the heels of August’s Make-A-Will Month. A reminder to “make a will” is good advice, of course, but a thoughtful estate plan usually involves much more than a single document. And if charitable giving is important to you, making […]
Every year, we honor local community members making an impact across Boulder County through our Community Leadership Awards. These individuals embody leadership in all its forms, including exceptional volunteerism, advocacy on behalf of immigrants, gifts of time, treasure, and talent, and tenacious nonprofit leadership. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Community Leadership Award recipients: • Pat Shoemaker Volunteer Award: Ann Morales • Nino Gallo Leadership […]
Pop-up art program will activate vacant storefronts and unexpected spaces during the 2027 Sundance Film Festival Download the full press release here >> BOULDER, Colo., Sept 18, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County, in partnership with Boulder County Arts Alliance and the City of Boulder, is inviting local artists and arts organizations to apply for […]
For the past five years, Nepali Jatra has been creating opportunities for people across Boulder County to experience, celebrate, and connect through Nepali arts and culture. Through music, dance, food, art, traditions, and other forms of artistic expression, Nepali Jatra celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Nepal while creating space for the broader community to learn and participate. At […]
One hundred twenty-five community partners receive grants to address Boulder County’s most pressing needs. View Downloadable Press Release BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 17, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County today announced the 125 community partners selected as 2026 Community Trust grant recipients. This year’s grantees, whose applications were reviewed and recommended by community volunteers, will receive […]
