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News from Rose Community Foundation
February 7, 2008
News Media Contact: Marcelina Rivera 303.398.7448
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado Awards $200,000 in Inaugural Grants
Denver, CO - The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC), in conjunction with the national organization Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), has awarded its first grants totaling $200,000. The grants were awarded to strengthen 13 organizations across the state that are led by and serve Latinos. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical assistance, leadership training and networking opportunities. A celebration for the inaugural grantees, the LCFC’s Founders and community leaders will be held on March 6, 2008.
Formed in 2007 and housed at Rose Community Foundation, the LCFC grew out of a three-year initiative of Rose Community Foundation in association with HIP. The goal of the initiative is to expand the amount, impact, and leverage of individual giving by Latinos to the community. Two local partners also joined the effort, The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation and the Western Union Foundation.
Through the initiative, a group of Colorado Latino philanthropists came together as the LCFC’s Founders. The Founders’ contributions were then matched by HIP through its Partnership for Strong Latino Communities.
“Latinos have a tradition of giving and are ready to be recognized as philanthropists,” says Ronald Montoya, the LCFC Chair and a Rose Community Foundation trustee. “For Latinos, giving to the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado is a tremendous opportunity to help our own community, and to create a legacy of giving for future generations.”
For more information about the LCFC, contact Marcelina Rivera at 303.398.7448 or mrivera@rcfdenver.org, or visit rcfdenver.org/latinocfc. A list of grants awarded by the LCFC follows.
About the Funders
Hispanics in Philanthropy
Hispanics in Philanthropy is a national membership network of funders committed to making positive change in Latino communities in the U.S. and in Latin America. More information is available at hiponline.org.
Rose Community Foundation
Rose Community Foundation supports efforts to improve the quality of life throughout the Greater Denver community through its endowed grantmaking programs, and by advising and assisting donors who wish to make thoughtful charitable investments to better the community. The Foundation has granted more than $129 million since it was founded in 1995. For more information, visit rcfdenver.org.
The Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation, the charitable organization of Western Union, supports philanthropic initiatives worldwide. Since its inception in December 2000, the Foundation has donated over $40 million to create pathways to opportunity, support cultural inclusion and foster hope in the developing world. The Foundation also provides disaster relief funding to communities in need. Please visit the Foundation’s website at westernunion.com/foundation.
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado – Inaugural Grants
ADVOCACY
Latina Initiative (Denver): $20,000 over two years to support civic involvement of Latinas in Colorado.
latinainitiative.org
ARTS AND CULTURE
El Centro Su Teatro (Denver): $10,000 to support this Chicano/Latino cultural arts center.
suteatro.org
Museo de las Américas (Denver): $10,000 over two years to support this museum committed to preserving, presenting, and promoting the art and culture of the Latino people.
museo.org
EDUCATION, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Cross Community Coalition (Denver): $20,000 over two years to support this family resource center serving residents of Northeast Denver.
Del Alma (formerly Durango Latino Education Coalition) (Durango): $10,000 to support this organization serving youth and families in the Durango area.
Valle de Sol Community Center (Capulin): $12,500 to support this community center in south-central Colorado.
HEALTH
Clínica Tepeyac (Denver): $17,500 over two years to support this health clinic in North Denver.
clinicatepeyac.org
Sisters of Color United for Education (Denver): $20,000 over two years to support this organization that promotes healthy lifestyles through training, outreach and advocacy.
sistersofcolorunited.org
IMMIGRATION
El Centro Humanitario Para Los Trabajadores (Denver): $20,000 over two years to support this employment program for day laborers.
centrohumanitario.org
Rights for All People (Denver): $20,000 over two years to support this organization that works to promote human rights for immigrants in Colorado.
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center (Alamosa): $20,000 over two years to support this center that provides assistance to immigrants.
slvirc.org
PLANNING GRANTS
El Centro AMISTAD (Boulder): $10,000 to support this organization that advocates on behalf of immigrants.
elcentroamistad.org
Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation (Pueblo): $10,000 to support this organization that provides scholarships and educational support for low- to moderate-income students.
phef.net