Gary Philanthropy builds & grows solutions for CO kids & families. Gary Ventures, a @BCorporation, uses policy & business solutions to fuel needed change.
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Afterschool and summer activities are must-haves for kids, but cost is often a barrier. We believe a new tax credit can direct more funding to these programs to expand access. Read more from our leadership here: coloradonewsline.com/2026/06…
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NEW: Child care center owner scrapes to save $5 raise that meant the world to often underpaid workers cpr.org/2026/05/28/colorado-… @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado
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Gary Community Ventures retweeted
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The opening to CPR series: Raising Colorado "The untold costs of a broken childcare system"
cpr.org/2026/05/20/colorado-… #edcolo #coleg @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado @COEarlyChild
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Honored to stand beside @CoachDre___ and the other individuals honored at last week's @dps_foundation gala.
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I’m proud & honored to be awarded the DPS Educator of the Year at the Achieve Gala 2026. Thank you to the Denver Public Schools Foundation for hosting an amazing event last night!
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.@davidbank of @ImpactAlpha will moderate "Closing the Wealth Gap: Investing in the Ownership Economing" at @MissionInvest's upcoming conference with guests:
• @kanefischer of @thespringpoint
• @mashenka of @duPontFund
• Santhosh Ramdoss of @garycommunity
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What if the biggest barrier to impact in #philanthropy is time?
Our new report makes the case for giving urgently — and how impermanence can unlock bolder decisions and deeper impact.
📄 Impermanence in Philanthropy garycommunity.org/impermanen…
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Mar 15
A treat to join the MyFriendBen team's AI design session at @garycommunity in Denver this week. Their open source multi-benefit screener, powered by the @PolicyEngineUS API, has already helped over 65,000 families across five states identify benefits they might be eligible for.
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“If Colorado’s design were implemented in every US state, #ChildPoverty nationwide could be reduced by more than one-third.” Stephen Roll, Jenn Finders & Leah Hamilton discuss why CO's gains are at risk & this is a key moment.
@PolicyFamily @garycommunity
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Homeownership has long been America’s primary wealth-building tool, yet 44M renters have largely been shut out.
Our new report w/ @AspenFSP explores tenant equity and the launch of Colorado Renter Rewards, a new program helping renters build wealth. garycommunity.org/news-insig…
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Building Generational Wealth Webinar | February 27 | 11 AM MST In this webinar, RMP Cradle to Career, Gary Community Ventures, and StriveTogether will dig into what generational wealth looks like.
👉 Register to join us: forms.gle/GwS7momaDCvhBBvh7
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We are proud to have supported the Family Affordability Tax Credit. New research shows the credit linked to a 20% reduction in child poverty on its own, & nearly 40% when combined w/ other CO tax credits. Learn more about the impact: garycommunity.org/news-insig…
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Gary Community Ventures retweeted
Feb 9
Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their future uncertain trib.al/e0a5W0w
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Research by CSD & @PolicyFamily, in partnership with @garycommunity, @ColoradoKidsOrg, & Child Trends, shows that CO lifted >52K kids out of poverty last year.
@NColtrain (@denverpost) discusses the study & how a new policy shaped options for one family.
denverpost.com/2026/02/09/co…
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Colorado and @GovofCO have launched the Colorado Renter Rewards — a first-of-its-kind initiative that allows renters to earn cash back for on-time rent payments and share in a property’s equity as it grows.
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Learn more here: coloradorenterrewards.com
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