March is Women’s History Month — a meaningful time to highlight the role of women in philanthropy right here in Boulder County. From young women in our 15 Forever program raising funds and making grants to support their peers, to members of the BIPOC Women’s Fund...
Three years ago, an in-depth investigation to find out what after-school programs and services were offered to youth in Lafayette revealed a handful of barriers keeping teens from participating. Transportation, cost, language and cultural accessibility, as well as...
15 Forever empowers youth through philanthropy and leadership, equipping them with the skills to make a meaningful impact on the world. The 2025 15 Forever Board brought together 15 dedicated youth from diverse backgrounds who collectively contributed an impressive...
The 2024 15 Forever cohort raises $41,000 to support youth mental health in Boulder County BOULDER, Colo., June 20, 2024 — Community Foundation Boulder County today announced the granteesselected by the 2024 15 Forever cohort. Established in 2006 to promote civic...
Youth-led committee to focus grantmaking on youth mental health by mitigating the impact of social media, combating substance abuse, and amplifying efforts towards suicide prevention. 15 Forever was established at Community Foundation Boulder County in 2006 to...
On this month’s episode, Communications Associate Lucy Carlson-Krakoff steps in for Jim Williams as host and is joined by Allison Billings, Executive Director of Impact on Education and Kim Wright, Mental Health Advocate for the Boulder Valley School District. Their...
Atiya HasanSince freshman year of high school, Atiya Hasan has been engaged with Community Foundation Boulder County. Raised in Boulder County, Atiya has learned about philanthropy and community engagement through three unique community foundation opportunities: 15...
Community Foundation Boulder County’s 15 Forever Program Selects Two Grantees I Have a Dream Foundation and Natural Highs Receive Grants to Support Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Initiatives for Boulder County Youth The 15...
The 15 Forever Fund distributes grants to Boulder County youth-focused nonprofits, and in this year's grant cycle, is fundraising for nonprofits addressing substance use and abuse in the youth community. The 15 Forever Youth Advisory Committee is excited to have...
Boulder County nonprofits and programs in the community or in schools are invited to apply for funding from the Community Foundation's 15 Forever Fund. Applications are due April 1. Boulder County nonprofits and programs in the community or in schools are invited...
Applications open today! Boulder County nonprofit and school-based programs addressing food insecurity and gender-based violence education are invited to apply for funding from the Community Foundation's 15 Forever Fund, starting today, March...
Applications open starting March 1. Boulder County nonprofits addressing food insecurity and gender-based violence education are invited to apply for funding from the Community Foundation's 15 Forever Fund, starting March 1. This year's 15 Forever Youth Advisory...
“There are so many people from the Community Foundation and 15 Forever that I’ve stayed in touch with. It’s amazing how these connections continue to influence and inspire the path I’ve chosen.” For Stefan Norgaard – currently a doctoral student at Columbia University...
Community Foundation Boulder County today announces $6,550 in 15 Forever grants to Attention Homes and The Inn Between of Longmont. Community Foundation Boulder County today announces $6,550 in 15 Forever grants to Attention Homes ($3,550K) and The Inn Between of...
The 15 Forever Youth Board has decided to focus its attention on youth homelessness in 2020 because homelessness disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ youth, and contributes to food insecurity and education inequality. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2020. 15 Forever...
The 15 Forever Youth Advisory Committee is now accepting grant proposals from registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, youth-serving organizations that are working to address sexual assault and/or mental health needs in Boulder County. We believe in the imagination and...
"As I learned of all of the problems affecting youth my age in Boulder County, my perspective changed." By David Hirschhorn In June of 2015, I had just graduated from Summit Middle School. I wanted to spend my summer relaxing, playing video games, playing basketball,...
Community Foundation Boulder County has chosen YouthRoots to run the 15 Forever Program. Applications for youth leaders are due July 1. Community Foundation Boulder County has chosen YouthRoots to run the 15 Forever Program. Applications for youth leaders are due July...
With a job lined up with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Denver this fall, Deisy is currently studying for her CPA license. She’s also enjoying some well-earned time off traveling to California and Utah, taking in concerts, learning paddle boarding, and even going...
"As a group, we discussed how lucky we are to have had the opportunity to make such a difference in our community, and how only a handful of others our age have had this type of opportunity." By Genesis Kebede, 15 Forever participant (2018) Being in the 15...