Outcome Areas

DELIVERING BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTIONS NOW &

For Future Generations

In partnership with our community, we aim to improve School Readiness, Youth Success and Family Economic Mobility.

I find it compelling to see if there’s some way that I can share the opportunities that I’ve sort of taken for granted in my life and try to facilitate opportunities for other people who, really through no fault of their own, have not had the same advantages.”

Sam GaryFounder

Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity and Delivering Transformational Results

As we work to break down the biggest barriers to opportunity, we deliver scalable, long-term solutions that improve School Readiness, Youth Success and Family Economic Mobility for all Colorado kids and families—now and for generations to come. Across all three outcome areas, we prioritize partnering with organizations that have a focus in our outcome areas and a commitment to advancing the promise and potential of kids and families from low-income backgrounds and BIPOC communities. We specifically partner with values-aligned organizations focused on children and families in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties.

Improving School Readiness

Because all kids deserve a foundation for a healthy life, we expand quality early learning and increase family supports to help young children thrive. To learn more about our approach to improve School Readiness click here.

See how the solutions below have expanded opportunity for kids and families.

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Learn Start II

Creating the Largest, most detailed pipeline of global education technology companies.

Denver Preschool Program

Pioneering childhood education in Colorado.

YES on Proposition EE Ballot Measure

Building a coalition to expand free preschool to every 4-year-old in the state

Strengthening Youth Success

Because all young people deserve the skills, support, and strong relationships to chart their future, we work to increase academic skills, advance youth wellbeing, and expand opportunities for postsecondary success. To learn more about our approach to strengthen Youth Success, click here.

See how the solutions below have expanded opportunity for kids and families.

The RISE Fund

Helping academic institutions rebound from the COVID crisis and create equitable innovations to improve student learning.

COVIDCheck Colorado

Creating safe schools for students, teachers and staff during the pandemic.

Increasing Family Economic Mobility

Because all families should have the economic stability and mobility needed to raise thriving children, we develop solutions to help families grow income, cut expenses, and build wealth. To learn more about our approach to increase Family Economic Mobility, click here.

See how the solutions below have expanded opportunity for kids and families.

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Apis & Heritage

Helping workers of color own their own futures.

Urban Land Conservancy

Leveraging valuable real estate to create equitable communities in Colorado.

Tax Help and Get Ahead Colorado

Increasing access to free tax preparation services and tax credits for families.

We’re always working on the next breakthrough solution to help kids and families thrive.

Discover New Possibilities

Together, we will create the change our community wants to see. Whether you want to discover more about our ventures, or connect with a member of our team, we want to hear from you.