Photo Credit: The cast of The Reservoir at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, a 2024 Social Impact Theatre Grant Recipient. Photo by Jamie Kraus Photography. Seattle – Today The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation announced fourteen recipients of its annual Social Impact Theatre Grant Program. Since 2011, the program has provided production support for theatres in Western states igniting […]| Biller Family Foundation
Dear Partners and Friends, The year so far has been full of connection, collaboration, and progress—and I’m excited to share some recent highlights from our work. The stories below reflect our commitment to connecting with the wonderful leaders and partners who are helping to advance our mission. We learn so much from them, and we […]| Biller Family Foundation
Through our annual Social Impact Theatre Grant Program, the Foundation supports theatres in Western states that are igniting positive changes in their communities through the programming they bring to life on stage. Year over year, it is a deep honor of mine to witness the grant program’s awardees putting stories on the stage that matter, […]| Biller Family Foundation
Every day, people across the country receive life-altering cancer diagnoses—and with them comes a new world of stress, uncertainty, and pain. The clinical journey is demanding: long appointments, complex test results, unfamiliar language, and the weight of it all sitting heavily on patients and their families. In this whirlwind, what’s often missing is support that […]| Biller Family Foundation
This National Minority Mental Health Month, advocates say it’s time to center emotional support in cancer care — and ensure equitable access for all. July marks National Minority Mental Health Month, a time to acknowledge and address the unique mental health challenges faced by communities of color. While much of the conversation rightly focuses on access to therapy and […]| Biller Family Foundation
Eric Ward’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people are given the opportunity to succeed. After completing Goodwill of Colorado’s BankWork$ program, Eric launched a career in banking—and was recently honored as the 2025 Triumph Award recipient at Goodwill’s Annual Dinner. At The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, we’re proud to […]| Biller Family Foundation
Supportive care is not just a “nice to have.” We often- and rightly- associate cancer care with research and advanced therapies. But these essential pillars of cancer prevention and treatment are only part of what cancer patients need to beat their disease. Equally necessary is early and ongoing access to supportive cancer care that focuses […]| Biller Family Foundation
How We Can Address Financial Toxicity for People Living with Cancer & Lower Costs for People & Providers Alike By Susan Hedlund, Director, Supportive Care Initiatives In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, the financial toxicity has become a stark reality for many people living with cancer and their loved ones. The financial strain that accompanies the […]| Biller Family Foundation
Every day, Marisela steps into her El Paso community with one goal in mind: to bring light into the lives of those navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. For Marisela, one word comes to mind when reflecting on her work: grateful. She is grateful to have a chance to build trust with her community, […]| Biller Family Foundation
We are pleased to announce the launch of its annual Social Impact Theatre grant program, which provides production-specific support to theatres igniting positive changes in their communities through the programming they bring to life on stage. “Now more than ever, we need theatre’s unique power to unite audiences around stories that shine a light on […]| Biller Family Foundation
This National Minority Mental Health Month, advocates say it’s time to center emotional support in cancer care — and ensure equitable access for all.| Biller Family Foundation
Our Next Step to Expand Early Access to Whole-Person Supportive Cancer Care: The Together for Supportive Cancer Care Coalition| Biller Family Foundation
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By: Reka Robinson, Communications Manager Since its inception, our Social Impact Theatre Grant Program has worked to harness the power of live theatre to bring different viewpoints together and spark meaningful dialogue. I had the joy of traveling to Littleton, a sister city of Denver, Colorado, to witness the regional premiere of “The Prom” by...| Biller Family Foundation
