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...
This month on A Public Affair, Jim Williams is joined in the studio by Community Foundation Boulder County Vice President of Programs, Sarah Harrison, and Executive Director of the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, Kaycee Headrick. They talk about the...
Firehouse Art Center is a hub for art in Longmont, Colorado. The art center, located in a historic firehouse, hosts exhibits, classes, and other programing for artists and art enthusiasts in the Longmont area. Among other core values, the Firehouse Art Center holds...
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...
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...
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...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation is supporting numerous local nonprofits, including the Wild Plum Center and the YMCA of Northern Colorado. We’re pleased to share their inspiring, solutions-driven community responses to address the impact...
“I may be in my 80s, but I’m really onto things about the environment and now regenerative ag – the Community Foundation opened that door in my mind.” Mary Lamy – a longtime Hygiene-area farmer and donor to Community Foundation Boulder County – established a...
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the mission of Lafayette-based Rise Against Suicide – to help youth at risk of suicide by eliminating financial and social barriers to treatment, hope, and healing – is more essential than ever. September...
This month on our regular radio show, we focused on youth substance abuse in Boulder County. If you missed it, you can still listen here! This month on our regular radio show on KGNU, our host Jim Williams – a Community Foundation trustee – moderated a discussion...
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...
“It can be scary, at first, for parents and families of younger children who are gender expansive to figure things out. [...] TYES is a place to go for quick access to important resources, and to connect with other parents who’ve ‘been there’ – and who are willing to...
Following the recent closure of two of Nederland’s early childhood education centers – Little Bear and the Aspen Grove Community Preschool – TEENS, Inc. stepped in to fill the gap. Following the recent closure of two of Nederland’s early childhood education centers –...
“Our mission is to create a critical mass of Latino parents who are well informed and skilled to help their children enter kindergarten ready to learn,” says ELPASO Executive Director Tere Garcia. It’s been two years since your Community Foundation’s School Readiness...
"Our goal is to mix things up – in terms of language, culture, and socio-economic status – in the biggest ‘pot’ we can. Then, in addition to making sure that all our students have a great educational experience, a lot of our learning is social learning." “In every...
Self-discovery through music is “the birthright of all children, regardless of the financial circumstances of their families.” According to Mari Madeira – who co-founded Boulder MUSE, a grantee of your Community Foundation – self-discovery through music is “the...
"We’re grassroots. We’re nonpartisan. And we're all about empowering young people to lead Colorado not left, not right, but forward." Since 2006, New Era Colorado – a grantee of your Community Foundation – engages, educates, and trains new generations of young leaders...
"We provide a variety of ways for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passions, to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level, and to make friends and hone their life skills." Comprising three orchestras and a wind...