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Action Alert Child Care Legislative Session Public Policy Advocacy Tax reform

WFCO Supports 20+ Bills During Legislative Session

// May 7, 2021

With only weeks to go in Colorado’s 2021 legislative session, WFCO anticipates a frenzy of activity and opportunities to advocate for Colorado women.

Announcements Racial Equity Statement

Statement from Our Board

// April 20, 2021

Black women and women of color cannot carry the burden of transformation alone.

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Child Care Education Guest Column Racial Equity

Free Education as a Birthright for Black Coloradans

// March 25, 2021

Guest Blog: The Free Lifetime Education Initiative for Black Coloradans would help achieve sustainable racial and economic equity.

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Grantee Spotlight Grantmaking Impact Racial Equity Women & Girls of Color Fund

Meet Our First Rural Women & Girls of Color Fund Grantees

// March 17, 2021

We’re granting $192,000 in general operating support to 12 rural, BIPOC-led initiatives focused on building the economic power of women and girls of color.

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Announcements Board of Trustees Northern Colorado

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado Welcomes Five New Trustees

// March 17, 2021

Our new class of trustees has a rich legacy in supporting diverse Colorado communities and strengthening the philanthropic sector.

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International Women’s Day: Colorado Women Who Inspire Us

// March 8, 2021

On International Women’s Day, we needed to look no further than our own backyard to find women doing extraordinary things for their communities in the time of COVID-19.

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WFCO Lobbyist Previews 2021 Legislative Session

// February 16, 2021

From diapering essentials to Medicaid expansion, WFCO aims to meet women’s immediate needs during the pandemic while rebuilding equitable systems.

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5 Things to Know About CO’s New Law that Helps Close the Wage Gap

// February 8, 2021

5 things employees and job seekers need to know about salary negotiations, job postings, job interviews, job promotions, and wage transparency.

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Sisters Open Giving Fund Focused on Racial, Climate Justice

// December 15, 2020

Sisters Hazel and Lily Shapiro opened a giving fund at WFCO to create change at the intersection of racial and climate justice.

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Colorado Springs COVID-19 Domestic Violence Single Moms Success Stories

Elena’s Story of Resilience, Resolve, and Relentlessness

// December 9, 2020

Mary’s Home is one of 102 organizations that received a WFCO Relief Fund grant. Read how Elena is moving forward with help from Mary’s Home and WFCO.

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