Caring for Denver Foundation's Five-Year Anniversary
Celebrating Five Years of Impact in Denver
Founded and funded by and for the people of Denver, we turn our community’s desire to help into action to address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse needs. We’re excited to highlight some of the milestones we’ve reached together. Thank you, Denver, for your trust, involvement, and passion in creating a healthier, healing Denver.
Our Journey Over Five Amazing Years
Watch this video to see the milestones and achievements we’ve accomplished over the past five years, together. From impactful programs to community partnerships, our journey has been remarkable.
million granted to address mental health & substance misuse
unique community organizations and agencies awarded
Denverites served annually
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Denver.
Community is at the heart of everything we do.
Alternatives to Jail
Community-Centered Solutions
Youth
Community Stories
Karis Community is a transitional residential facility offering a unique, supportive living opportunity for adults managing serious and persistent mental illness. Caring for Denver funded Karis Community’s Empowerment Program, enabling adults recovering from serious and persistent mental illness to reduce their symptoms, improve relationships, and transition to independent living.
The Don’t Look Back Center empowers socially and economically disadvantaged women inclusive of transwomen to break the cycle of addictive patterns and initiate change while developing life skills for restoration in all aspects of a woman’s life. With Caring for Denver funding they are sustaining habilitation and outreach programs for those exiting incarceration or getting off the streets, and better supporting clients with co-occurring issues.
Denver Healing Generations focuses on healing generational trauma with BIPOC youth and adults in safe spaces. Caring for Denver funds Project Calmecac, supporting youth in increasing their coping skills to either stay out of or successfully navigate juvenile legal system when they are already involved.
Sobriety House, Inc. is a state-licensed, nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment center dedicated to offering high-quality and effective services through an extensive continuum of care to support clients in lifelong recovery, regardless of ability to pay. With funding from Caring for Denver they enhance the quality of services providing increased staffing for intensive case management and improved outreach/care coordination.
We are immensely grateful for your trust, involvement, and passion for creating a healthier, healing Denver.
“Over the past five years, we have seen a transformative shift in how our city approaches mental health and substance misuse, driven by community engagement and collaboration. Caring for Denver has empowered local organizations to develop effective, targeted programs that address the unique needs of our residents. By centering community voices, we are not just responding to crises; we are fostering prevention and resilience.”
Leslie Herod
Board Chair
Caring for Denver Foundation
“We could not have launched The Birth Squad without the support of Caring for Denver! Caring for Denver has been a partner in our work in the truest sense- offering encouragement, connection to resources and opportunities, thoughtful collaboration, and dedication to our success. We are honored to be able to support the mental health and wellbeing of moms and birthers throughout Denver and are deeply grateful to Caring for Denver for the invaluable role they have played in making this possible.”
The Birth Squad Team
Colorado Perinatal Mental Health Project
“Addressing the immense needs of our community starts with empowering those who have lived experience to create and implement innovative approaches to serve our neighbors. The team at Caring for Denver exemplifies this approach and serves as a model that cities everywhere should embrace. Caring for Denver believed in Colorado Artists in Recovery (CAiR) when we were just an idea. Their unwavering support has been a cornerstone of our journey, helping us turn vision into reality.”