The Colorado Trust - Trust News & Announcements

How to Build a Health Care Movement

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Spark Policy Institute Blog
By Jewlya Lynn
Project Health Colorado was a groundbreaking three-year Colorado Trust initiative to build public will for access to health involving 14 community organizations that used multiple innovative strategies.

A Call to Rethink How We Support Grantees

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Center for Effective Philanthropy
By Nancy Baughman Csuti, DrPH
We must dramatically shift our focus when it comes to how we work with grantees. And what better way to do this than to model what we believe is important to succeed in overcoming the most complex social problems.

Friendly Harbor Receives Extra Funds

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The Pueblo Chieftain
By Jon Pompia
The Friendly Harbor Drop-In Center recently received a $2,500 grant from the Colorado Trust's Direct Contributions Program in honor of one of the center's founders.

County One of 27 to Get Healthcare Grant

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Vail Daily
The Colorado Trust, a foundation dedicated to creating fair and equal opportunities for Coloradans to lead healthy lives, announced it has granted $135,000 to 27 organizations statewide to participate in the 2015 Health Equity Learning Series.

Aumentan Los Casos de Suicidios en el Oeste de Colorado

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

WUVN-TV
Aunque el reporte del condado de Mesa no especifica el origen étnico o nacionalidad de los suicidas, un estudio sobre prevención del suicidio en Colorado preparado por la fundación The Colorado Trust revela que los hombres hispanos inmigrantes que viven solos y trabajan en Estados Unidos están más expuestos que otros grupos al suicidio. El aislamiento geográfico y cultural y empleos con bajos ingresos contribuyen a esa situación, según The Colorado Trust.

The Colorado Trust Grants $135,000 to 27 Organizations for 2015 Health Equity Learning Series

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

People in the News

Sun, 18 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust has announced the hiring of KRISTA MARTINEZ, HEATHER O’MALLEY, ARDEN TREWARTHA, THERESA TRUJILLO, and TERA WICK as community partners, responsible for working at the grassroots level to develop and implement the trust’s health equity strategies.

The Colorado Trust Hires New Community Partners

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Public Health In America: How Foundations Are Contributing

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Health Affairs
by Lee-Lee Prina
Founded in 2008 as a collaboration among three state universities, the Colorado School of Public Health received $1.5 million in 2013 from the Caring for Colorado Foundation, the Colorado Health Foundation, the Colorado Trust, and Rose Community Foundation.

Global Health, Health Reform, Mental Health, and More: Foundation Blogs Round-Up

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Health Affairs
by Lee-Lee Prina
“We’ve Increased Coverage. What about Access?” by Julian Kesner of the Colorado Trust on its CommunityConnections Blog, December 10. Kesner reports from the Colorado Health Institute’s (CHI’s) 2014 Hot Issues in Health Care conference.

Is This 'Wealth Care' or the Next Big Thing in Medicine?

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

CNN Money
by Tami Luhby
How'd you like to have longer appointments with your doctor, without feeling rushed out the door? How about reaching your physician by email or cell phone at all hours? Or having extensive screenings aimed at managing or even preventing chronic illnesses? "If you have more money, you can buy more care," said Ned Calonge, president of The Colorado Trust, which is dedicated to achieving health equity for state residents.

Health Equity is Focus of Full Circle Grant Funds

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Herald Democrat
by Marcia Martinek
Full Circle of Lake County is one of 17 organizations statewide sharing in $3.34 million from The Colorado Trust to focus on health equity advocacy.

The Colorado Trust Grants $3.34 Million in Advocacy Funding to 17 Organizations

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Grants $25,000 to Southwest Colorado Organizations

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Together Colorado Receives The Colorado Trust’s Annual Leadership Award

Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Grants $1.36 Million in Advocacy Funding to 34 Organizations

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Names New Controller

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Names New Director of Communications

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Grants $20,000 to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Shifts Focus to Achieving Health Equity

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000