Empowering Women Through Opportunity (and Beans!)
The Women’s Bean Project, a Colorado-based non-profit social enterprise, is committed to helping women create lasting change in their lives through employment. [...]
Founder’s Syndrome: A Rant and a Few Good Thoughts
There’s a phenomenon in the nonprofit world that we don’t discuss enough and right now is probably a good time to start with the large number of leadership transitions we’ve seen in the post-pandemic era. It’s called Founder’s Syndrome, and it absolutely sucks.[...]
The Ravens’ Home for Nourishment and Love
In the storied hallways of my beloved South High School, a quiet revolution of good work has been brewing for over a decade. The Denver South Giving Grocery is the school’s home for hope and sustenance, where students and their families can grab a bite and a smile, ensuring that no one goes hungry. [...]
Why ‘Thank You’ Goes Beyond Good Manners
Do you recall when your mom used to nag you about saying “please” and “thank you?” She wasn’t trying to keep you from being a massive embarrassment. She was preparing you to win at life. T
Staff Spotlight: Melanie Ulle
Get to know CEO & Founder Melanie Ulle [...]
Cheers to the Champions of the Arts
Today, there are a few organizations I want to celebrate because they each make a big difference in our beautiful state and simply make us better humans. Special Olympics Colorado, ARC Thrift Stores/Arc of Colorado, and Goodwill Colorado all work relentlessly to create a state where everyone feels valued and recognized. [...]
Inclusion Makes Us Awesome
Today, there are a few organizations I want to celebrate because they each make a big difference in our beautiful state and simply make us better humans. Special Olympics Colorado, ARC Thrift Stores/Arc of Colorado, and Goodwill Colorado all work relentlessly to create a state where everyone feels valued and recognized. [...]
Bridging the Gap: Horizons Creates Opportunity for Under-resourced Students
What happens when a local nonprofit has a bold vision to build a future in which every Colorado child thrives intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically? When the devoted team works with kids in the summer and throughout the year with a keen focus on the whole child through academic skill-building, social-emotional support, health, and wellness activities? [...]
Staff Spotlight: Brittany Schoede
Get to know PE Senior Consultant Brittany Schoede [...]
A Phone Call Away From a New Life
Last year, I had a narrow glimpse into the lives and challenges of domestic violence survivors when a dear friend left her partner/abuser of several years. We frequently talk now about how the cell phone I gave her, and the corresponding service plan was her lifeline. I would never have known the power of a new cell phone for a person in crisis without watching it live and in real time. [...]
