Gary Community Ventures

Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to transform systems and build wealth for Colorado kids and families.

[Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinst]

New: Colorado didn’t want to just expand the federal subsidy system for childcare, so it’s designing its own.

Lena Bilik speaks with Steffanie Clothier of @garycommunity on how one county is piloting a single application for childcare, preschool, and Head Start.
https://t.co/VgkqgJhzLH

[ImpactAlpha @ImpactAlpha]

"The American Dream was an ownership dream from the very first draft, before the language got softened and the stake got withheld," writes Santhosh Ramdoss of @garycommunity in an essay through the eyes of a naturalized U.S. citizen.

https://t.co/PAfRjfgtSz

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

Afterschool and summer activities are must-haves for kids, but cost is often a barrier. We believe a new tax credit can direct more funding to these programs to expand access. Read more from our leadership here: https://t.co/DfRWMa1ThR

[Jenny Brundin @CPRBrundin]

NEW: Child care center owner scrapes to save $5 raise that meant the world to often underpaid workers https://t.co/siMMPmoc86 @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado
@COEarlyChild

[Jenny Brundin @CPRBrundin]

The opening to CPR series: Raising Colorado "The untold costs of a broken childcare system"
https://t.co/ioGfmQGeBr #edcolo #coleg @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado @COEarlyChild

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

Honored to stand beside @CoachDre___ and the other individuals honored at last week's @dps_foundation gala.

[Coach Dre @CoachDre___]

I’m proud & honored to be awarded the DPS Educator of the Year at the Achieve Gala 2026. Thank you to the Denver Public Schools Foundation for hosting an amazing event last night!

[ImpactAlpha @ImpactAlpha]

.@davidbank of @ImpactAlpha will moderate "Closing the Wealth Gap: Investing in the Ownership Economing" at @MissionInvest's upcoming conference with guests:

• @kanefischer of @thespringpoint
• @mashenka of @duPontFund
• Santhosh Ramdoss of @garycommunity

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

What if the biggest barrier to impact in #philanthropy is time?

Our new report makes the case for giving urgently — and how impermanence can unlock bolder decisions and deeper impact.

📄 Impermanence in Philanthropy https://t.co/4uUHIV1Poy

[Max Ghenis @MaxGhenis]

A treat to join the MyFriendBen team's AI design session at @garycommunity in Denver this week. Their open source multi-benefit screener, powered by the @PolicyEngineUS API, has already helped over 65,000 families across five states identify benefits they might be eligible for.

[CSD @csdwustl]

“If Colorado’s design were implemented in every US state, #ChildPoverty nationwide could be reduced by more than one-third.” Stephen Roll, Jenn Finders & Leah Hamilton discuss why CO's gains are at risk & this is a key moment.

@PolicyFamily @garycommunity
https://t.co/tzv9uGZl6P

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

Homeownership has long been America’s primary wealth-building tool, yet 44M renters have largely been shut out.

Our new report w/ @AspenFSP explores tenant equity and the launch of Colorado Renter Rewards, a new program helping renters build wealth. https://t.co/VQgzuy8xLl

[Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career @RMPartnership_]

Building Generational Wealth Webinar | February 27 | 11 AM MST In this webinar, RMP Cradle to Career, Gary Community Ventures, and StriveTogether will dig into what generational wealth looks like.

👉 Register to join us: https://t.co/DXeh7F6I1S

[Colorado Access @coaccess]

We are proud to have supported the Family Affordability Tax Credit. New research shows the credit linked to a 20% reduction in child poverty on its own, & nearly 40% when combined w/ other CO tax credits. Learn more about the impact: https://t.co/zW8LwFFBhz

[The Denver Post @denverpost]

Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their future uncertain https://t.co/uKjdlpsc6B

[CSD @csdwustl]

Research by CSD & @PolicyFamily, in partnership with @garycommunity, @ColoradoKidsOrg, & Child Trends, shows that CO lifted >52K kids out of poverty last year.

@NColtrain (@denverpost) discusses the study & how a new policy shaped options for one family.

https://t.co/3IEL2Omvmu

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

#affordablehousing

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

Colorado and @GovofCO have launched the Colorado Renter Rewards — a first-of-its-kind initiative that allows renters to earn cash back for on-time rent payments and share in a property’s equity as it grows.

[Gary Community Ventures @garycommunity]

Learn more here: https://t.co/bFkohniGiD