Prosperity Denver Fund

05/29/2026

🌟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 63,000 students through scholarships, career training in apprenticeships and credentials, and high school support. This is truly a win for all of us!

Congratulations, Rebecca! 🥳

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...

05/20/2026

🎉 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

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

05/15/2026

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!

05/07/2026

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. 📸

05/05/2026

To all teachers out there, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 💜💙💚 THANK YOU!

05/03/2026

❤️ 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! 👏🏽

05/01/2026

📩In our latest Stay Educated newsletter, we’re celebrating Apprenticeship Month! Read all about it: https://bit.ly/stay-educated-april

Prosperity Denver is proud to fund Teaching Apprenticeships with the PEBC - Public Education & Business Coalition and electrical apprenticeships through the Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeships and Training Committee. 📓

Last week, we also hosted a Learning Community with our partners, featuring great food from E Hijole Tacos Catering by Elena Martinez, a graduate of our partner Mi Casa Resource Center, and presentations from Colorado Thrives, Denver Scholarship Foundation, and The Attainment Network!

In April, we attended 13 community events, and we’re not stopping there. This Sunday, we’ll be at Cinco de Mayo en Westwood Hecho en Westwood 🎉 Stop by to say hello or to connect with our awesome partner resources.

Dear Denver Community, How do you get hands-on experience, earn while you learn,  and  build a pathway to a good-paying job? Registered apprenticeships make this possible. Apprenticeships pave the way into dozens of careers, from the trades to health care to transportation to

04/29/2026

📢 In recognition of Apprenticeship Month, we’re spotlighting one of our ! Learn about the incredible work of GRID Alternatives Colorado from Colorado Major Gifts Officer Laura Gabbay:

“Prosperity Denver Fund is very important for GRID Alternatives,” Gabbay said. “We offer solar installation basic training for income-eligible adults ages 18 and older. It’s a free program, and we offer a stipend to support their participation. Prosperity Denver is really the on-ramp to a lot of opportunities for young people in our community.”

We're proud to fund the training and programs GRID Alternatives offers to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. 🌱🌞⚡

04/27/2026

📖 We’re thinking bigger after attending the Building the Talent that Builds Denver event. City, state, and education leaders, including Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero, and Governor Jared Polis, came together around a shared goal: to better connect schools and career opportunities. The idea is to help every young person explore their interests, build skills, and find a career they’re excited about. We're grateful to have been part of this important conversation! 📚

04/17/2026

What a night! On Friday, Latin American Educational Foundation hosted their Sueños to Success gala, honoring the wonderful Marco Dorado as a distinguished alum, and the Reisher Scholarship Program at The Denver Foundation for their community leadership.

Michelle Neuenschwander, Director or Programs and Rebecca Arno, Chief Exectuive Officer, were honored to represent Prosperity Denver Fund. We're so grateful that the funding made possible by Denver taxpayers helps so many inspiring young people achieve their dreams.