Gary Community Ventures

"The American Dream was an ownership dream from the very first draft, before the language got softened and the stake got withheld," writes Santhosh Ramdoss of @garycommunity in an essay through the eyes of a naturalized U.S. citizen. hubs.li/Q04nm79M0

Afterschool and summer activities are must-haves for kids, but cost is often a barrier. We believe a new tax credit can direct more funding to these programs to expand access. Read more from our leadership here: coloradonewsline.com/2026/06/12/enr…

NEW: Child care center owner scrapes to save $5 raise that meant the world to often underpaid workers cpr.org/2026/05/28/col… @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado @COEarlyChild

The opening to CPR series: Raising Colorado "The untold costs of a broken childcare system" cpr.org/2026/05/20/col… #edcolo #coleg @ColoradoKidsOrg @ClaytonLearning @ColoradoAEYC @EPICimpactorg @garycommunity @eacassociation @ScottBright4Sen @GovofCO @ECCLAColorado @COEarlyChild

Honored to stand beside @CoachDre___ and the other individuals honored at last week's @dps_foundation gala.

.@davidbank of @ImpactAlpha will moderate "Closing the Wealth Gap: Investing in the Ownership Economing" at @MissionInvest's upcoming conference with guests: • @kanefischer of @thespringpoint • @mashenka of @duPontFund • Santhosh Ramdoss of @garycommunity

What if the biggest barrier to impact in #philanthropy is time? Our new report makes the case for giving urgently — and how impermanence can unlock bolder decisions and deeper impact. 📄 Impermanence in Philanthropy garycommunity.org/impermanence/?…

A treat to join the MyFriendBen team's AI design session at @garycommunity in Denver this week. Their open source multi-benefit screener, powered by the @PolicyEngineUS API, has already helped over 65,000 families across five states identify benefits they might be eligible for.

“If Colorado’s design were implemented in every US state, #ChildPoverty nationwide could be reduced by more than one-third.” Stephen Roll, Jenn Finders & Leah Hamilton discuss why CO's gains are at risk & this is a key moment. @PolicyFamily @garycommunity theconversation.com/federal-benefi…

Homeownership has long been America’s primary wealth-building tool, yet 44M renters have largely been shut out. Our new report w/ @AspenFSP explores tenant equity and the launch of Colorado Renter Rewards, a new program helping renters build wealth. garycommunity.org/news-insights/…

Building Generational Wealth Webinar | February 27 | 11 AM MST In this webinar, RMP Cradle to Career, Gary Community Ventures, and StriveTogether will dig into what generational wealth looks like. 👉 Register to join us: forms.gle/GwS7momaDCvhBB…

We are proud to have supported the Family Affordability Tax Credit. New research shows the credit linked to a 20% reduction in child poverty on its own, & nearly 40% when combined w/ other CO tax credits. Learn more about the impact: garycommunity.org/news-insights/…

Colorado’s family-oriented tax credits gave ‘light and hope’ to one mom — but costs make their future uncertain trib.al/e0a5W0w

Research by CSD & @PolicyFamily, in partnership with @garycommunity, @ColoradoKidsOrg, & Child Trends, shows that CO lifted >52K kids out of poverty last year. @NColtrain (@denverpost) discusses the study & how a new policy shaped options for one family. denverpost.com/2026/02/09/col…

Learn more here: coloradorenterrewards.com

Colorado and @GovofCO have launched the Colorado Renter Rewards — a first-of-its-kind initiative that allows renters to earn cash back for on-time rent payments and share in a property’s equity as it grows.