Denver’s art museum and zoo both announce new exhibits, AT&T plans a community service project, and a South Dakota nonprofit establishes its local presence.
Goodworks: Nonprofit roundup for 10.5.17
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Nonprofit launches fundraiser to re-open youth shelter
After closing a Five Points services center helping homeless youth in Denver, a local organization is looking to raise $150,000 to re-open.
Nonprofit takes first step in $2.5M homeless shelter conversion
Denver Rescue Mission is planning a multimillion-dollar renovation in Northeast Park Hill, converting a building wing into an overnight shelter for homeless men.
$25M donation kicks off Denver Art Museum renovation
The donation is the first for a $150 million construction project adding a new welcome center and renovating North Building.
Littleton firm sues nonprofit to exit ‘friend’ zone
Two Colorado businesses with the phrase “Friends for Life” in their names aren’t feeling quite so amicable.
New CEO named at animal research nonprofit
A Denver-based foundation that funds research into diseases dogging animals has a new Dr. Doolittle.
Nonprofit broadcaster dials in radio
Open Media Foundation adds a mew FM radio service June 3, with heavy focus on local music and talk.
Lincoln High lands nonprofit that guides students through college
Lincoln is exactly the kind of school College Track is set up to help: Just one of every 100 students there will graduate from college.
Grant nonprofit taps new director
A foundation that doles out millions of grant dollars each year has a new president and executive director — one who has been on the receiving end of the nonprofit’s philanthropy.
Corporate philanthropist named CEO of nonprofit
The former head of corporate giving at a utility giant is taking over the reins of a nonprofit she used to fund, just as the organization prepares to move into a new location in Westwood.
