Prosperity Denver Fund

Did you know that a global shortage of skilled trade workers has reached a critical point, with an estimated 1.4 to 2.1 million skilled trades positions currently unfilled in the U.S. alone?

We’re grateful for recent coverage from CBS Colorado's Mekialaya White who interviewed Brandi Tafoya, a graduate of Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship School of Colorado, one of our Prosperity Partners. This nonprofit is doing incredible work to address the skilled trades shortage and, with our funding support, is helping apprentices go into successful careers! This program has been life-changing for Brandi:

"Senior year, I was trying to figure out what to do after I graduated," Tafoya said. "Getting into the trade gave me something to do with my hands. You have a sense of pride like going to a building, and you say, 'Hey, I actually worked in this building, and I know what it looks like from the bones.'"

Read the story and share the program with other Denver students!

CBS News: Colorado Sheet Metal Apprentices Seek to Fill Gaps in Trade Field, Nonprofit Supports their Education — Prosperity Denver Did you know that a global shortage of skilled trade workers has reached a critical point, with an estimated 1.4 to 2.1 million skilled trades positions currently unfilled in the United States alone? We’re grateful for recent coverage from CBS News’ Mekialaya White who interviewed Brandi Tafoya,...

🥳 We’re so excited to be out and about this Saturday from 12-6 p.m. in Five Points to celebrate Juneteenth Music Festival and connect with neighbors! Stop by, say hello, and get connected to our nonprofit partners supporting Denver students ages 13–30 with college and technical scholarships, career training through apprenticeships and credentials, and high school support services! 🎓

🎓✨ Graduation season is a reminder of what's possible when the Denver community invests in students. In our latest newsletter, read about: https://bit.ly/3RF8q3z

📚 $630K in new spring funding to 21 Denver nonprofit partners
📈 78% growth in career training funding since last spring
💙 A record $17.3M invested in Denver students last academic year
🏆 CEO Rebecca Arno's recognition as a Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business honoree
🌳 The impactful work of our Prosperity Partners, including the The Puksta Foundation and The Park People and Denver Digs Trees

Thank you, Denver taxpayers, for making all of this possible. Together, we're helping Denver students turn their dreams into meaningful degrees, credentials, and careers! ✨

Graduation Season — Prosperity Denver Dear Denver Community, I just bought five graduation greeting cards for family members and friends – three for high school graduates, one for a college graduate, and one for someone finishing graduate school. It’s definitely graduation season! Around Denver, driving past Denver Public Schools, t...

🌟We’re proud to announce that Rebecca Arno, CEO of Prosperity Denver Fund, has been named a 2026 Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business awardee!

In March, Rebecca was also named a 2026 Colorado Titan 100 recipient, which recognizes Colorado’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives.

This latest DBJ honor reflects Rebecca’s commitment and leadership, as well as the collective impact of the Denver community to help young people thrive in the city they call home. Together with Prosperity Denver’s nonprofit partners, we have supported nearly 64,000 students through scholarships, career training in apprenticeships and credentials, and high school support. This is truly a win for all of us!

Congratulations, Rebecca! 🥳

Denver Business Journal: Rebecca Arno of Prosperity Denver Fund Revealed as a 2026 Outstanding Women in Business Winner — Prosperity Denver Check out the org chart of any successful company in the Denver area, and you’re sure to see a highly accomplished woman either at the top or near it. Whether they’re holding an executive seat or leading in subtler ways behind the scenes, these high-powered women are integral to the Denver metro...

🎉 Prosperity Denver Fund announced today that it will distribute approximately $630,000 to 21 Denver nonprofits in the spring distribution cycle. 🙌🏽 This funding expands support for students pursuing college and career training in credentials and apprenticeships!

🚀 Thanks to the support of Denver taxpayers, Prosperity Denver is able to fund local nonprofits and help students succeed. Congratulations to these Prosperity Partners! 👏🏽 Read the full announcement! https://bit.ly/4unTqVV

American Indian College Fund
Assistance League of Denver
Denver Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Foundation
East Angel Foundation
Harvey Park Community Organization
Latin American Educational Foundation
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Pinnacol Foundation
Save Our Youth
SCD Enrichment Program
The Ambassador Foundation
City Year Denver
Colorado Sheet Metal Workers Training Fund
Denver Health Foundation
Emily Griffith Foundation
Fortified Academy
Housed, Working & Healthy
Join FreeWorld Inc
Mile High Early Learning
Servicios de La Raza
Social Finance

Prosperity Denver Fund Announces $630K in Spring Funding to Expand Access to College, Credentials and Apprenticeships — Prosperity Denver Funds Awarded to 21 Local Nonprofits and 192 Students Prosperity Denver Fund announced today that it will distribute approximately $630,000 to 21 Denver nonprofits as part of the spring distribution cycle. This funding expands support for students pursuing college, credentials, apprenticeships, a

Thank you to our Prosperity Partners for attending our Theory of Change workshop on Defining and Measuring your Impact.

These workshops explored creating and reviewing Theory of Change to clearly articulate what impact means for our organizations work and how overlapping impact goals across organizations create a supportive ecosystem for student postsecondary success.

Groups of both large, medium, and small organizations are supporting student success through and beyond post-secondary experiences creating opportunities for future generations of learners. Thank you to the Prosono team for facilitating our discussion and who generously offered to provide space for our session. Thank you, partners!

In April, we gathered with our Prosperity Partners at our Learning Community to connect, learn, and celebrate the work they're doing to support Denver students every day. We’re so grateful for all that you do! Thank you again to the The Denver Foundation for having us in their beautiful space. 📸

❤️ We’re at the Cinco de Mayo en Westwood event, connecting with neighbors, students, and families until 5 p.m. today! Stop by, say hello, and get connected to our partners supporting Denver students ages 13–30 with college and technical scholarships, career training through apprenticeships and credentials, and high school support services! 👏🏽 Hecho en Westwood

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❤️ ¡Estamos en el evento de Cinco de Mayo en Westwood, conectando con vecinos, estudiantes y familias hasta las 5 p.m. hoy! ¡Pasa a saludarnos y conéctate con nuestros socios que apoyan a estudiantes de Denver de 13 a 30 años con becas universitarias y técnicas, capacitación profesional a través de aprendizajes y certificaciones, y servicios de apoyo para la escuela secundaria! 👏🏽