Work in Action Archives - Prosperity Denver Fund

Prosperity Denver Fund Adds Two to Board of Directors

Prosperity Denver Fund (PDF), a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that offers financial reimbursement to nonprofit partners that provide college scholarships to Denver students, is pleased to announce the appointment of two…

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Prosperity Denver Fund increases access to scholarships for post-secondary opportunities

DENVER — The Prosperity Denver Fund is expanding its reach to include older students looking for financial help for college and students seeking other certifications. Click here to read more…

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Supported Organization Newsletter (August 2023)

Prosperity Denver Fund's fall distribution cycle is just around the corner and due to the new ordinance changes implementation coupled with the launch of the new online portal, the distribution cycle will…

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Community Newsletter (August 2023)

At the start of the year, in our January Community Newsletter, we announced three initiatives we planned to bring forth in the new year that would collectively grow our reach…

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A taxpayer fund tasked with giving scholarships to low-income students needs more oversight, according to a city audit

In 2018, Denver voters created the Prosperity Denver Fund, a pot of money paid for through a 0.08% sales tax that partners with local nonprofits to give out college scholarships…

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Denver nonprofit supports college scholarships. The fund needs more oversight, a city audit finds.

The nonprofit Prosperity Denver Fund administers the city’s College Affordability Fund created after a 2018 ballot initiative. It began reimbursing local nonprofits for the scholarships and college support services they provide.…

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Prosperity Denver Fund in Boundless Potential

Matt Jordan, Prosperity Denver Fund's CEO, was interviewed in Whiteboard Advisors' most recent newsletter, Boundless Potential. Click here to read more.

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Community Newsletter (June 2023)

Prosperity Denver Fund has won approval from City Council and the Mayor for ordinance changes that will broaden eligibility for students and maximize distribution of funds. We appreciate all of…

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Community Newsletter (March 2023)

Prosperity Denver Fund is proposing five ordinance changes to improve accessibility, expand eligibility and address administrative barriers. These amendments are necessary to honor voter intent to expand distribution of funds,…

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Community Newsletter (January 2023)

Dear Friends,Since the beginning of our inaugural year in 2019, we have dutifully carried the vision and promise of Denver residents to make college an affordable reality for Denver high…