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Empowering Youth: The Tony Grampsas Program’s Impact

The future of our youth depends on access to vital resources and opportunities. That’s where the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program steps in, serving as a critical pipeline for state funding and support directly to local youth initiatives. This program isn’t just about dollars; it’s about empowering organizations to make a tangible difference in young lives. One […]

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The Kempe Foundation Supports Arapahoe County Youth Awards

The Kempe Foundation is thrilled to announce our $2,000 contribution to the Arapahoe County Mayors & Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA) this year! It’s truly inspiring to witness the strength and unwavering dedication of the graduating seniors recognized by this program. These aren’t just any students; they are young individuals who have faced significant adversity and

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Honoring Ute Day at the Colorado Capitol: A Step Forward for Tribal Communities

We were proud to honor Ute Day 2025 at the Colorado Capitol on Thursday, April 3rd. This significant day provided an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the enduring government-to-government relationship between the State of Colorado and the sovereign Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Governor Polis recognized, in a proclamation and

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Bill Expanding Youth Services Passes After Powerful Testimony

DENVER, CO – Colorado Senate Bill 25-197, aimed at expanding access to vital community-based services for youth, has passed. The bill’s success followed compelling testimony from Michel Holien on March 13th, with strong support from The Kempe Foundation. This legislation modernizes the Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) program, enabling intermediaries like FHF to broaden the

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Broncos Alumni Charities Tackle Youth Support with $15K Grant

The Denver Broncos Alumni Charities continue to demonstrate their commitment to the Denver community, awarding a generous $15,000 grant to The Kempe Foundation. This significant grant award will directly support the vital work of Kempe’s Fostering Healthy Futures program, empowering young people to thrive. Fostering Healthy Futures provides vital support and resources to youth, helping

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9 News, A ‘Word of Thanks’ from Next, Featured the KICS Clinic

In late December, 9News’ A ‘Word of Thanks’, a microgiving campaign highlighted the incredible work of Kempe’s KICS Clinic here. Watch the video on the 9News YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_qiQQvNsg. This special program provides vital support for children in foster care settings across Colorado, offering a path of hope for these vulnerable young individuals. The

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Kempe’s Partnership with the Shaylee Foundation

On July 23, 2024, the Kempe Center’s Gwyn Barley, Michelle Davis, and Cassondra Bright joined The Shaylee Foundation for their second Community Forum at the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center. The purpose of these events is to create safe and inclusive spaces to encourage open and constructive dialogue related to systemic change in child welfare. Stay tuned

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Announcing The Richard D. Krugman, MD Professorship

The Kempe Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of The Richard D. Krugman Professorship in Child Abuse Policy, Practice, and Prevention. This endowment has been launched through the generosity of Richard D. Krugman, a longstanding supporter of Kempe. “I am grateful to the Kempe Foundation for creating this endowment, and I am excited to

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Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant Program Supports the KICS Clinic

The Kempe Foundation is excited to announce that we have been awarded a $25,000 grant for the Kids in Care Settings (KICS) Clinic by Arapahoe County. This grant was given through Arapahoe County’s Aid to Agencies grant program, which provides more than $500,000 in competitive grant funding to eligible nonprofit 501(C)(3) or other 501(C) organizations

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