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Founded and funded by and for Denver, we turn our community’s desire to help into action to address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse needs.

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Program in Denver Public Schools teaches students how to manage mental health

Nov 13, 2025

CBS Colorado https://youtu.be/kOWy-U2IS5w?si=TOFyA2rScGJhHOrn Teachers and students at one Denver middle school are using a program called Upstream thanks to a grant from the Caring for Denver Foundation. Upstream Education develops simple, evidence-based tools that...

Youth Funding Opportunity: Join Our Livestream on November 6

Oct 29, 2025

Caring for Denver Foundation is excited to announce that our Youth funding opportunity opens Tuesday, November 4! We’re committed to supporting nonprofit community organizations and city agencies that provide resources to reduce crises and help youth build the...

Justice that Heals: Caring for Denver Foundation Awards $14 Million in Grants to Promote Alternatives to Jail

Aug 5, 2025

News Release [August 5, 2025 – Denver, Colo.]: Caring for Denver Foundation awarded more than $14 million to support 25 community-based organizations and City and County of Denver agencies, dedicated to providing alternatives to jail solutions. These...

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Without you there is no us. Since 2019, we’ve funded organizations that serve every City Council District and neighborhood in Denver to transform mental health and substance misuse care.