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Gary Community Ventures

@garycommunity

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

 Denver, CO
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Joined April 2015
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@rooseveltinstOct 15
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. rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/…
How Colorado Tailored Its Childcare Plan to Serve Its Families

How Colorado Tailored Its Childcare Plan to Serve Its Families

Colorado is working to make childcare more affordable and accessible, but funding and implementation challenges remain. Steffanie Clothier of Gary Community Ventures shares lessons on building a...

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ImpactAlpha@ImpactAlphaJul 2
"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. hubs.li/Q04nm79M0
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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: coloradonewsline.com/2026/06…
Commentary: The final school bell should not be where opportunity ends for Colorado kids | Colorado...

Commentary: The final school bell should not be where opportunity ends for Colorado kids | Colorado...

Colorado has an opportunity to direct significant resources toward after-school and enrichment programs serving public school students.

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Jenny Brundin@CPRBrundinMay 28
NEW: Child care center owner scrapes to save $5 raise that meant the world to often underpaid workers cpr.org/2026/05/28/colorado-… @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado @COEarlyChild
Child care center owner scrapes to save $5 raise that meant the world to often underpaid workers

Child care center owner scrapes to save $5 raise that meant the world to often underpaid workers

Even as tuition soars, providers are left to figure out an equation that just doesn't add up.

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Jenny Brundin@CPRBrundinMay 20
The opening to CPR series: Raising Colorado "The untold costs of a broken childcare system" cpr.org/2026/05/20/colorado-… #edcolo #coleg @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado @COEarlyChild
Raising Colorado: The untold costs of a broken childcare system

Raising Colorado: The untold costs of a broken childcare system

The state’s current funding model forces some families to choose between care and a paycheck, while low wages and strict staff-to-child ratios squeeze providers.

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Honored to stand beside @CoachDre___ and the other individuals honored at last week's @dps_foundation gala.
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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!
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ImpactAlpha@ImpactAlphaApr 22
.@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
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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 garycommunity.org/impermanen…
Impermanence In Philanthropy: The Case For Giving Urgently

Impermanence In Philanthropy: The Case For Giving Urgently

Impermanence in philanthropy asks an essential and urgent question: How might we solve today’s problems today?

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@MaxGhenisMar 15
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.
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CSD@csdwustlMar 12
“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 theconversation.com/federal-…
Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children

Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children

A combination of Colorado state tax credits for low-income families is predicted to lift more than 50,000 children out of poverty.

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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. garycommunity.org/news-insig…
Tenant Equity Report

Tenant Equity Report

This report documents how the Colorado TEV, which launched in January 2026 as Colorado Renter Rewards, was designed, the policy and financing tools that made it possible.

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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: forms.gle/GwS7momaDCvhBBvh7
RSVP Webinar: Building Generational Wealth

RSVP Webinar: Building Generational Wealth

About this Webinar Building generational wealth is a crucial but often under-recognized component of economic mobility. In this session, RMP Cradle to CareerTM, Gary Community Ventures, and StriveT...

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Colorado Access@coaccessFeb 23
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: garycommunity.org/news-insig…
CO Has The Lowest Child Poverty Rate In The Country - Gary Community Ventures

CO Has The Lowest Child Poverty Rate In The Country - Gary Community Ventures

The state’s refundable tax credits are helping families meet basic needs and build financial resilience.

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@denverpostFeb 9
Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their future uncertain trib.al/e0a5W0w
Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their...

Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their...

A study led by researchers at Washington University and Appalachian State University found that the three tax credits helping families lifted more than 52,000 Colorado children out of poverty last...

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CSD@csdwustlFeb 9
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. denverpost.com/2026/02/09/co…
Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their...

Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their...

A study led by researchers at Washington University and Appalachian State University found that the three tax credits helping families lifted more than 52,000 Colorado children out of poverty last...

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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.
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Learn more here: coloradorenterrewards.com

Stake | Colorado Renter Rewards

Stake empowers renters to earn 2% cash back, credit reporting, and savings match—plus future equity payouts via Colorado Prop 123's Tenant Equity Vehicle.

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