These Zillow employee-nominated nonprofits are making an impact on housing [...]Read More...| www.zillowgroup.com
From assisting tour groups in Vietnam's Mekong Delta during her college days to leading community development projects at Discova, Educational Development Team Leader Chi Ngo's journey proves tourism can uplift local lives when done responsibly.| Discova
With 98% of our team at Kaura Bali hailing from the surrounding village, their sense of pride, ownership, and authenticity create an experience unlike any other. Meet three individuals whose personal journeys reflect the heart, vision, and transformative spirit of this immersive retreat.| Discova
Every day, we strive to be a little better than we were yesterday, because small, consistent steps are what lead to lasting change. If we want to create a better future for our people and our planet, this is where it all starts.| Discova
Week four of Chapman University’s Summer Engineering Academy brought a special group into the Fowler School of Engineering’s labs: six troop members from Girl Scouts of Orange County who joined students from across the region for a week-long immersive hands-on experience in engineering. The Summer Engineering Academy, hosted in the Swenson Family Hall of Engineering’s […] The post Local Girl Scouts Get Hands-On Experience with Cutting-Edge Technology at Fowler School of Engineering Su...| Chapman Newsroom
By: Yolanda Pawar As summer winds down, One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) is celebrating another successful spring-summer season of study abroad and volunteer group visits to Eleuthera. Since the spring, visiting universities and organizations have conducted service and education-based trips to the island, yielding tremendous benefits to local communities and an economic boost of approximately $120,000. […] The post Celebrating A Successful Season of OEF’s Study Abroad & Volunteer Group Visi...| One Eleuthera Foundation
Edge District internships are a winning strategy in the race to the right career.| Kansas State University Foundation
Chapman University’s Rinker Health Science Campus recently hosted its largest active shooter training exercise to date. This full-scale drill brought together law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies from across Orange County to practice a coordinated response to a simulated emergency. The exercise was funded by the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and involved Chapman’s […] The post Chapman Strengthens Campus Safety With Largest-Ever Multi-Agency Emergency Drill appear...| Chapman Newsroom
Chapman University’s Fowler School of Engineering donated 20 advanced 3D printers to the Orange Unified School District (OUSD), furthering the university’s mission to expand access to state-of-the-art technology and inspire the next generation of innovators. The printers were loaded by Chapman students, faculty, staff, and Interim Dean Kendall Harris at the Keck Center for Science […] The post Chapman Donates 3D Printers to Orange Unified School District, Bringing Advanced Tech to Loc...| Chapman Newsroom
Chapman University had the honor of playing a small but meaningful role in LA Fleet Week 2025, as more than 100 active-duty Navy sailors and Marines visited the City of Orange last week and spent part of their day at our very own Hilbert Museum of California Art. Orange is one of just two Southern […] The post Chapman University Welcomes Navy Sailors and Marines to the Hilbert Museum During LA Fleet Week appeared first on Chapman Newsroom.| Chapman Newsroom
When Orange City Councilman Steve Ambriz ran for an office in 2002, he billed himself as a product of the community, for the community. He once wrote, “I know that in my young life, I have made an impact in the lives of others. I know that in the big picture, I have made a […] The post Kaitlyn Ambriz Holl ’25 Carries on Father’s Legacy appeared first on Chapman Newsroom.| Chapman Newsroom
“I intend to attend medical school and make an influential impact on children’s lives by giving them the comfort, care, and resources that they need when it comes to their health,” said Khadro, a recipient of The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship. Khadro is turning this dream into a reality with support from The Denver Foundation| Denver Foundation
Nonprofits are facing growing challenges due to federal funding cuts and ongoing uncertainty, threatening essential programs and services. As an organization that prioritizes listening to community needs, we asked all our partners, including nonprofits, donors, and our ACCI (Advisory Committee for Community Impact), how we can support them now. In response, we are stepping up The post Meeting the Moment: Supporting our nonprofit partners and fundholders appeared first on Denver Foundation.| Denver Foundation
Photo credit: Larry Pierce, Courtesy Steamboat Springs Chamber Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, is proud to announce the eight leadership development organizations selected to join our first Belonging Colorado Leadership Network Cohort. These organizations were chosen through a competitive process to participate in a six-month training program focused on bridge-building and The post Announcing the 2025 Belonging Colorado Leadership Network Grantees appeared first o...| Denver Foundation
UPDATED: May 30, 2025. As a community foundation, we are proud to provide grants to nonprofits in the community to advance our mission. For 100 years, we have activated this kind of funding to meet the most pressing needs of the community. Several years ago, we heard from the community that we could supplement our| Denver Foundation
We are extremely fortunate to have so many talented people on our staff who share their gifts with the world. As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month we wanted to highlight some of the folks who make The Denver Foundation a beautiful and interesting place to be a part| Denver Foundation
As hometown newspapers shut down across the country, communities lose more than headlines—they lose accountability, connection, and a crucial check on local power. In the rush of 24/7 cable news and endless social media feeds, it’s easy to miss the quiet disappearance of something vital: local journalism. Across the United States, small-town newspapers that once...| The Science Survey
Learn 10 science-backed lessons to design healthy, goal-driven networks—align success, structure, governance, and metrics for real impact.| Visible Network Labs
Creative Collective attended The Salem Pantry's Impact Breakfast, celebrating 3.7M pounds of food distributed to 31,500 North Shore neighbors in 2024. Discover how innovation and community partnership are strengthening regional food security. North Shore food security| Creative Collective
You don’t have to change the world alone. Just start where you are, with what you have, and use travel as a force for good.| Discova
The Feeding Your Future summer camp introduces high schoolers to careers in food science.| Kansas State University Foundation
While Texas struggles with preschool quality and funding, San Antonio’s Pre-K 4 SA sets a national example—proving that local leadership can drive high-quality early education.| Pre-K 4 SA
On April 1, 2025, a major milestone for San Antonio’s youngest learners and early educators took place—Texas A&M University-San Antonio broke ground on Educare San Antonio, a state-of-the-art early childhood education center that will serve 200 young children. Located on the Texas A&M-San Antonio campus, this will be the first Educare network school in Texas, and it is arriving in a part of the city that needs it most. The post A New Era for Early Learning: Educare San Antonio Breaks Gr...| Pre-K 4 SA
Juniata Park Academy was recently abuzz with a heightened level of imagination and inspiration. A visit from the creative minds behind DreamWorks […]| Comcast Philadelphia & New Jersey
Spring is a time for renewal. We can't let fear drive us into silence. So let's spring into action to stop dirty biomass.| Dogwood Alliance
Aiming to drive entrepreneurial development and inspire innovation state-wide, K-State has launched its K-State 105 program.| Kansas State University Foundation
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has supported the community we serve when it needed us most, and our neighbors need us now. This week, federal agents conducted raids throughout our community, inflicting fear on many of our neighbors. This, in addition to the risk of critical services losing federal funding and the dismantling of| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO) Fellowship Program, Civic Fabric Fund grantee. In 2024, The Denver Foundation awarded $267,250 to 13 organizations working to advance and implement local and state policy change in alignment with the foundation’s policy principles. In 2022, the foundation funded nine organizations and partnered with them to| Denver Foundation
Comcast announced it has awarded a $30,000 grant and donated 100 laptops to The Welcoming Center (TWC) in Philadelphia to help advance […]| Comcast Philadelphia & New Jersey
Chapman University Professor Justin de Leon is receiving support through multiple grants aimed at reshaping Indigenous representation in media.| Chapman Newsroom
In support of Chapman’s abiding commitment to free speech, The Fletcher Jones Foundation has awarded the university a $1 million grant to create an endowed chair in free speech. The grant will support a faculty| Chapman Newsroom
Pictured above: Scott Horton, GRID Alternatives community member Scott Horton’s journey as a skilled solar installer began an unexpected path toward a passion for renewable energy. Starting with GRID Alternatives’ Installation Basics Training (IBT) program, Scott embraced the challenge, diving into the world of solar energy with determination. “It just took my heart, and I| Denver Foundation
Across the Western United States and in Colorado, communities are feeling the impacts of climate change. The hottest year on record was 2023, and this year is on track to be even hotter. The amount of water in the Colorado River and other tributaries is shrinking, and the level of pollutants in the air is| Denver Foundation
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic communities. Between September and October, several Latin countries celebrate their independence: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. In Colorado, there are several ways you can celebrate too! During| Denver Foundation
Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, is excited to announce the organizations selected to join the inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort. Belonging Colorado is a new effort to bring people together in new ways, grow resilience in our state, and expand Coloradans’ sense of who belongs. The inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort supports 15| Denver Foundation
The donated equipment will help bridge the digital divide in Illinois and nationwide. CHICAGO, IL: Alliant Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the nation, is proud to announce the success of the spring technology donation drive. The drive amassed an impressive 8,633 pounds of computer equipment to be donated to PCs for People.| PCs for People - Technology for Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits
Pictured above: Jessica Fiedler, Executive Director of Almost Home When the cost of living in South Dakota started to rise outside of Dawn’s means, she picked up all her belongings and moved her family to Colorado. She was looking for more job opportunities and stable housing, but things didn’t go according to plan. On her [...]Read More... from Almost Home is helping people experiencing housing instability reach self-sufficiency| Denver Foundation
Chapman alum Landyn Pan is breaking down barriers and building inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals in the fitness world.| Chapman Newsroom
Pictured above: Emarie Mayfield, The Gathering Place member and mother; courtesy of The Gathering Place Emarie Mayfield was 17 years old with a newborn when she was house-hopping and struggling to put food on the table. She heard about The Gathering Place as a resource for families just like hers and she figured she didn’t [...]Read More... from The Gathering Place is promoting safety and hope through relationships, choice, and resources| Denver Foundation
When Carrie and Alonzo first heard about Family Tree, both had just lost their jobs. Carrie was dealing with illness and lost her insurance when she lost her job. This was devastating for their family. Her illness would require annual surgeries, and she questioned how they were going to pay for all those procedures. [...]Read More... from Family Tree tackles housing instability by focusing on several major issues that cause homelessness| Denver Foundation
Folks were dancing for joy as the Cleo Parker Robinson Center for the Healing Arts broke ground on their new facility. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) was founded in 1970, “to educate, celebrate, and honor the African Diaspora and African American experience. CPRD emerged from the Black Arts and Civil Rights movements and is now [...]Read More... from You can dance if you want to| Denver Foundation
Helen Obuna is a recipient of the Reisher Scholarship, which provides educational opportunities for Colorado students at in-state schools.| Denver Foundation
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Outdoor Adventure is a 10-week experiential education course aimed at developing leadership skills, fostering civic participation, and building public involvement and support through transformative learning experiences at state and national parks and local greenspaces, as well as on private lands. The Club’s youth mentors (ages 18-24) plan daily trips and […] The post The Club of Sierra County appeared first on Turner Enterprises.| Turner Enterprises
Turner Foundation has been collaborating with the Jefferson County Youth Council (JCYC) for over 15 years in support of youth development and leadership opportunities for young people in and around Monticello, Florida. Most recently, JCYC worked to reactivate existing solar panels at the high school; studied the quality of the water from three Floridan Aquifer […] The post Jefferson County Youth Council (JCYC) Monticello, Florida appeared first on Turner Enterprises.| Turner Enterprises
With funds provided by Turner Enterprises, students in Lima, MT (near Red Rock Ranch) lacking a town library decided to build a “Free Library.” Under adult supervision, students constructed this “Take a Book, Leave a Book” library and plan to build another in town. The library encourages reading – and book recycling – for both […] The post Lima, MT Students Build Free Library appeared first on Turner Enterprises.| Turner Enterprises