The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado has honored four Colorado individuals and organizations with the 2007 Advancing Equality Awards in recognition of their commitment to creating an inclusive and equal environment for all people. Each honoree has received a check for $5,000, to be used according to his or her organization’s wishes. The awards … more >>
The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado will host a special screening of the acclaimed new film “Freeheld” by filmmaker Cynthia Wade as part of the Festival in the Community Series that immediately precedes the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival. The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A with Ms. Wade about her film, … more >>
The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado and a group of community partners have just completed a series of five workshops intended to get Denver’s Latino residents to apply for U.S. citizenship. The workshops, a component of the national Ya Es Hora ¡Ciudadanía! Citizenship Drive, took place throughout the month of July in the Denver … more >>
The Gill Foundation announced today the release of its 2006 annual report. The report is available at www.gillannualreport.org. This year’s report highlights the stories of individuals and organizations doing exemplary collaborative work to advance equality. Additionally, it offers links to each of the grantee’s homepages so that readers may learn more about the groups the Gill … more >>
The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado has named Chris Robertson an associate program officer and Ken Robinson the fund’s community outreach associate. Both gentlemen previously held other positions at the Gay & Lesbian Fund, and their new roles took effect in early April.
“Both Chris and Ken have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the Gay … more >>
Mary Lou Makepeace, executive director of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, was named Woman of the Year at the Women in Business Conference held on April 5. The conference, coordinated by the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, was held at The Broadmoor.
Approximately 500 people attended the event where Makepeace received the ATHENA … more >>
In cooperation with Creative Strategies Group, the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado is holding an event sponsorship seminar on March 5 in Denver and March 6 in Colorado Springs. Encouraged to attend are nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and other groups seeking guidance on how to attract and retain quality sponsors for their special events … more >>
During the last week of January, a free workshop will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Denver to provide nonprofit organizations with valuable information about one of the most important financial issues they face: Creating sustainable funding that fosters increased financial stability. Presented by the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado and BENEVON … more >>
A first-of-its-kind summit titled “Out of the Shadows Into the Light” is being held to allow clergy and church laypeople to have an open dialogue about gay and lesbian topics within the context of the church. Featuring known and respected academics from throughout the U.S., the summit will include a unique combination of presentations and … more >>