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WorldDenver International Women’s Day honors champions for Indigenous women: Lucille Echohawk March 6, 2023 - Hosted by WorldDenver, Lucille Echohawk, co-founder of the Denver Indian Center and former Executive Director of the Denver Indian Family Resource Center. was honored at the International Women's Day luncheon. Lucille who also co-founded Native Americans in Philanthropy, has done extensive work to improve Indian child welfare services.
2022 Nonprofit Pitch Session Awardees Announced December 1, 2022 - IWF Colorado is pleased to announce that we awarded $25,000 to four deserving nonprofit organizations at our 2nd annual Nonprofit Pitch Session initiative in November 2022.
Remembering Elinor Greenberg September 18, 2021 - Longtime IWF and IWF Colorado member Elinor "Ellie" Miller Greenberg, 88, passed away on September 15, 2021, in Centennial, Colorado.
Homegrown Youth on Record Attracts Big National Funding to Support a “Big Idea.” June 15, 2021 - YOR awarded $1 Million in funding from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and partner Dan Jewett. Jami Duffy, YOR’s Executive Director, is a Class of 2021 new member.
Join The Color of Conversation and The Tattered Cover bookstore for an afternoon with Anna Malaika Tubbs author of The Three Mothers June 15, 2021 - Enjoy a delicious brunch on June 27 at the beautiful Le French restaurant, listen to the author read an excerpt from her compelling book, The Three Mothers, and be interviewed by IWF Colorado member Stephanie Rance for The Color of Conversation series.
Remembering Eileen Sharkey April 28, 2021 - Eileen Sharkey passed away on April 19, 2021. She was an IWF Colorado member since 1997 and will certainly be missed. The company she co-founded, Sharkey, Howes & Javer, wrote a lovely tribute to her which can found on their Facebook page from April 21.
Dr. Patty Gabow Featured on Senator Bill Frist’s podcast, A Second Opinion April 1, 2021 - Dr. Patty Gabow, who served for 20 years as CEO of Denver Health and Hospital Authority, discusses her book TIME’S NOW for Women Healthcare Leaders: A Guide to the Journey in a recent podcast interview.
‘The Chief,’ Mary Mullarkey, remembered for her compassion and legal expertise April 1, 2021 - Mary J. Mullarkey, the first female chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court and its longest-serving, has died at age 77. (Colorado Politics)
Dawn Fay Recognized as a “Legends of Dance in Colorado” 2021 Honoree March 31, 2021 - Since 2004, the annual "Legends of Dance in Colorado" honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to dance in Colorado. And this year, Dawn Fay, President of Wonderbound, is one of the 2021 honorees!
Community Foundation Selects Former Daniels Fund Executive as the New President and Chief Executive Officer March 16, 2021 - Recognized as a visionary leader, Kristin [Todd] has dedicated her career to helping those in need through strategic philanthropy, community partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to donor stewardship.