Our key accomplishments include:

Investment in Women’s Leadership

Las Mujeres Valientes Statewide Fellowship 2019 - 2021

The Las Mujeres Valientes Statewide Fellowship (LMV) was created based on the success of Women of Wisdom (Latinas 50+), with the goal of reducing ageism, promoting health and well-being, creating shared learning environments, and transferring knowledge and wisdom so that all generations of Latinas could thrive. LMV's six leaders aimed to build community across Colorado in a culturally responsive way, and helped Latinas of all ages navigate their lives to be more fulfilled. They led small and large events, served on panels, participated in interviews, and provided trainings around their individualized pillars of focus, which included Aging, Identity, Leadership, Career, Family, Education, Arts and Culture, and Traditions. All of these pillars were approached through a Latina lens.

Focus on Latino Aging

Latino Age Wave Colorado (LAWC) 2010 - 2019

This program was designed to improve the lives of Latino older adults and their caregiving families so they may thrive in community. Launched in 2010, LAWC was the longest running program of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, and served as the inspiration and guide for much of LCFC’s strategic planning over its lifetime.

In 2016, LAWC partnered with Denver’s Montbello community to co-create a model to support Latino older adults so they thrive in community through connection to community, social opportunities and provider resources. A leadership team, the Conectoras de Montbello, was formed and took over the planning, budgeting and executing of monthly social activities, relationship development with partner providers, resource connection, data collection and advising on grantmaking activities. While the LAWC program is sunset as of December 2020, the impactful work in the Montbello neighborhood continues through the Conectoras de Montbello.
Read the 2019 Report.

Awards and Recogntion

Soul of Leadership Award

The Soul of Leadership (SOL) Award was established in 2014 to pay homage to a Latino leader or organization that demonstrates courageous leadership, embodies high standards of integrity, and is deeply committed to the advancement of Latinos. This prestigious award is presented annually at the Our Story Forum.

Philanthropist of the Year

In 2015, The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado established the Philanthropist of the Year Award to honor those individuals in the community who give of their time, talent and treasure but who are rarely publicly recognized by the mainstream or Latino communities for their contributions. Except for 2021 LCFC has bestowed this award on individuals and organizations since 2015.

Emerging Leader Award

Emerging Latino leaders have very few opportunities to be recognized, acknowledged, and spotlighted as role models for younger generations. Thus LCFC created the Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes and celebrates young, aspiring Latinos in Colorado.

For a complete list of awardees, please see our 15th Annivesary Book, pages 24 - 33. For award nominations or more information, contact Rachel Griego.

Generational Philanthropy

Young Latino Philanthropists 2017 - 2022

The Young Latino Philanthropists program aimed to empower young Latinx professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 to become philanthropic leaders in their communities. Members had the opportunity to learn about philanthropy and social impact, engage in volunteer work, network with like-minded individuals, and provide financial support to nonprofits and causes that aligned with their values. The program sought to create a new generation of philanthropists passionate about giving back to the Latinx community and driving positive change in society. YLP members participated in regular meetings, events, and had access to mentorship opportunities with established leaders in the Latinx community, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to become philanthropic leaders.

Supporting Immigrants

The Colorado Immigrant Funders Collaborative 2017 - 2021

The Colorado Immigrant Funders Collaborative (CIFC) was a collaborative formed to engage and encourage Colorado funders throughout the state to support immigrant issues. Founded in 2015, CIFC supported organizations in their mobilizing efforts, helping to build greater capacity to implement rapid response services, legal services, and expand current knowledge around issues.

Since its inception, the Colorado Funders Collaborative (CIFC) invested over $1,200,000 to local nonprofit organizations that provided community education, outreach, and legal services for some of Colorado’s most vulnerable immigrant populations. Grantees assisted dreamers on their paths to college, recently released detainees, Latinas experiencing domestic violence, and thousands of immigrants working on DACA paperwork, and others.