We invest in the power of community

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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Compassion Over Incarceration: Caring for Denver Foundation Awards $13 Million in Grants to Promote Alternatives to Jail

Jul 24, 2024

News Release [July 24, 2024 – Denver, Colo.]: Caring for Denver Foundation proudly announces its latest round of grant funding, totaling more than $13 million, to support 18 community-based organizations, and City and County of Denver agencies, dedicated to...

Caring for Denver Foundation Helping Maternal Programs

Jul 10, 2024

Maternal mental health is a critical issue for birthers worldwide, yet many individuals face barriers to accessing care and further face stigma and shame. In Denver, BIPOC communities, in particular, frequently lack access to culturally responsive services to meet...

Caring for Denver Foundation grants $1.7 million to local organizations that support BIPOC maternal mental health

Jul 3, 2024

With Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day co-occurring in May, the topic of maternal mental health is top of mind. Maternal mental health refers to the health of the birther during pregnancy and up to two years after giving birth. During this time, pregnant...

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What we accomplished in 2024

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.