Grantees

Support for the Left Behind Workers Fund, which aims to empower undocumented workers and others ineligible for federal assistance to address their most pressing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including covering costs for food, rent, utility bills and more. The funds from The Colorado Trust are specifically designated for rent and housing-related assistance. (COVID-19 response grant)

Support to serve as fiscal sponsor for Denver Homeless Out Loud, which will use the funds to help maintain its office space, where a community of people without housing can gather and organize.

Support to serve as fiscal sponsor for Cherishing Life Youth Transformation Services, which will use the funds for programs that include a youth education curriculum, a new website and an app providing access to workshops, resources and lifestyle tips.

Support for the Equity in Education Fund, which provides scholarships for African American students to pursue post-secondary education with the goal of narrowing the degree attainment gap and providing more opportunities for African American students to access higher education.

Support for the Adams State University Cultural Awareness and Student Achievement Center to provide clothing, hygiene items and other basic necessities to San Luis Valley agricultural workers. (COVID-19 response grant)

Support for Native American Month and International Education Week cultural programming at Adams State University, hosted by the university’s Cultural Awareness and Student Achievement Center.

Support for the local Meals on Wheels program. Via the Craig resident team participating in the Community Partnerships strategy.

Support for the Christmas food baskets program. Via the Craig resident team participating in the Community Partnerships strategy.

Support for the organization’s efforts to help Colorado small businesses, nonprofits, gig workers and entrepreneurs recover economically from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. (COVID-19 response grant)

Support to serve as fiscal sponsor for Sistahbiz and their pandemic-related relief efforts. (COVID-19 response grant)