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2023
May 22, 2023Kids are losing ground in civics. A first-ever Colorado civics bee hopes to turn that around.
May 19, 2023
Colorado's first Civics Bee encourages students to engage in community, government
May 5, 2023
Daniels Fund's Hanna Skandera on how civics bees can improve school grades
April 1, 2023
Since Bill Daniels brought a championship to Utah in 1971, his giving to the state has been unending
April 1, 2023
Ganador de la beca Daniels Fund
March 22, 2023
Colorado Springs high school students surprised with one of state's most coveted scholarships
March 21, 2023
Colorado Springs high school students surprised with college scholarships
March 12, 2023
Amid rising costs of youth athletics, Chance Sports offers Denver families support: “All kids should have an opportunity”
March 1, 2023
Excellence and Empowerment: A Philanthropic Approach to Education Reform
February 17, 2023
Nonprofits Transforming Civics Education Worth Celebrating on Presidents Day
February 7, 2023
Daniels Fund gives $5.5 million in grants and scholarships in Wyoming in 2022
February 6, 2023
Coloradans receive more than $40 million in support from Daniels Fund
2022
September 13, 2022Programa de becas universitarias Daniels en Univision
June 8, 2022
Cable Center to Honor Bill Daniels, Patrick Esser with 2021 and 2022 Bresnan Ethics in Business Award
May 31, 2022
“Tough Love” at Step Denver: Addressing Addiction through Personal Responsibility and Community
May 20, 2022
Class of 2022: Aurora's top graduates persevered through tough years
May 18, 2022
First-generation college students excited to begin their journeys
Aprili 13, 2022
Middle schoolers tested on civics during first North Iowa Civics Bee
March 24, 2022
Daniels Fund surprises students with scholarships
March 15, 2022
Former Ride Share Driver Honored Today For His Heroism
February 7, 2022
Daniels Fund Crosses $1 Billion Milestone with $60.5 Million in Grants During 2021
February 3, 2022
Daniels Fund awards nearly $30 million in grants, $11 million in scholarships in 2021
January 25, 2022
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Ambitious Civics Initiative
January 20, 2022
YMCA receives $500,000 Daniels Fund grant for pool project
2021
August 14, 2021Valley to Valley Senior Care Center Receives New Van Thanks to Grants
August 12, 2021
DPS on stopping the COVID academic slide: ‘It’s not going to be easy’
July 1, 2021
Move United Junior Nationals presented by the Hartford to host hundreds of adaptive youth athletes in Metro Denver, July 17-23
June 16, 2021
Local teen recognized for her efforts to serve her community
May 26, 2021
Colorado Springs mayor adds another role to his repertoire
April 29, 2021
Business Students Place First in Daniels Fund Ethics Initiatives Collegiate Program Case Competition
April 23, 2021
MBA Students Take First Place in Ethics Case Competition
April 15, 2021
Wyoming Rescue Mission receives dazzling donation
April 7, 2021
A tiny Colorado town’s fundraising whirlwind makes a $535,000 football field a reality
April 4, 2021
Daniels Fund awarded $64.9 million in 2020
March 22, 2021
135 Colorado high school seniors named 2021 Daniels Scholars
March 19, 2021
Teen entrepreneur conquers philanthropy challenge from Mark Cuban
February 3, 2021
Meet recent grad and future physician Austin Chavez
February 3, 2021
A funder’s perspective: The promise of collective impact
2020
October 22, 2020Craig Receives Grant from the Daniels Fund for Project EQL, Rehab Equipment
October 10, 2020
Daniels Fund getting new CEO and program while celebrating 20th anniversary
July 1, 2020
Honoring donor intent in times of crisis
July 2020
The Long and the Short of Emergency Cash Grants
June 23, 2020
Vail Resorts, Daniels Fund pour millions into Colorado Covid relief efforts
June 15, 2020
Daniels Fund Commits More Than $5 Million for COVID-19 Response
April 27, 2020
Wyoming Rescue Mission Receives Grant
April 23, 2020
Nontraditional students land $750K in scholarships
April 15, 2020
High School, Business Join Forces to Resupply Scarce Medical Devices
April 10, 2020
Editorial: 24 NM Grads’ Character Gets Them Free College Ride
March 31, 2020
Daniels Fund Announces Winners of 2020 Scholarship
March 25, 2020
Hank Brown to Lead the Daniels Fund
March 15, 2020
Daniels Fund Gives $58.8 Million in Grants and Scholarships in 2019
March 5, 2020
$200,000 grant awarded to mental health facility being built
March 3, 2020
$1.5B Daniels Fund leader Linda Childears announces retirement
February 3, 2020
Special Olympics Receives $60,000 Daniels Fund Grant
January 24, 2020
Daniels Fund Honors CSPD Officers
January 17, 2020
Homegrown ideas: Business pros brainstorm ways to help Grand County’s students
2019
October 1, 2019Donald Teadt Recognized For Saving Shooting Victim Luis Dominguez In 2018
September 23, 2019
Three Albuquerque police officers honored for their altruism
September 6, 2019
Employees With Developmental Disabilities Give Nonprofit Blue Star Recyclers A Big Boost
August 28, 2019
The Daniels Fund is a Powerful Community Asset Focused on Character
August 22, 2019
Linda Childears honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Denver Business Journal
July 29, 2019
Fort Collins Officers Given ‘True Blue’ Award For Exemplary Service
June 28, 2019
Daniels Fund Scholarship winners get a lesson in etiquette before heading off to college
May 25, 2019
Why does Utah's only professional basketball championship trophy reside in Denver?
March 22, 2019
High school seniors receive Daniels Scholarship
March 22, 2019
Albuquerque students surprised with college scholarships
March 22, 2019
Daniels Fund surprises NM students with scholarships
January 7, 2019
CSPD officers honored with “True Blue” Awards
2018
December 20, 2018Daniels Fund launches SHIFTCareer for Scholars
December 3, 2018
Security Guard Luke Kroener Honored After Deadly Shooting
June 27, 2018
Three APD officers honored for helping make community better
June 27, 2018
Daniels Fund contributions to NM top $100 million
June 22, 2018
Scholars get lesson in social graces as part of college orientation
May 15, 2018
South High Senior Shines As DPS Graduation Rates Go Up
April 20, 2018
The job market is changing. Workforce development is changing with it.
April 16, 2018
Daniels Fund Scholar Making Big Impact In Small Town
April 14, 2018
Editorial: Daniels Fund investing in tomorrow’s future today
April 13, 2018
36 Wyoming Students Receive Daniels Fund Scholarship
2017
November 5, 2017Casper Star-Tribune – David Street Station project gets $500,000 grant
October 3, 2017
Casper Star-Tribune – UW prepares to roll out augmented reality program to teach budding educators
September 28, 2017
Wyoming Business Report – Wyo. High school seniors to apply for Daniels Scholarship
September 25, 2017
Denver Patch – Denver Police honor 2 Neighborhood Heroes
September 15, 2017
Standard-Examiner – Ogden School District to benefit from $1.5 million grant
September 9, 2017
Boulder Daily Camera – Lafayette’s TRU PACE center, aging-in-place program for elderly, up and running
September 9, 2017
CBS 4 Denver– Paramedic Awarded For Saving Officer’s Life
September 5, 2017
Denver 7 News / ABC – Denver Health paramedic awarded commendation for saving officer under attack by murder suspect
September 2, 2017
KRQE News 13 Albuquerque – Officer recognized for delivering groceries to Albuquerque mother
August 25, 2017
Durango Herald – Free cyber-security training offered to vets
August 1, 2017
ABA BAnking Journal – From Young Americans to Entrepreneurial Citizens
July 27, 2017
FOX31 / Channel 2 News – Shocking and emotional end to Camp POSTCARD in Estes Park
June 12, 2017
KRQE News 13 Albuquerque – Charitable foundation honors three Albuquerque officers
May 1, 2017
9NEWS – Daniels Fund and Denver police honor man who helped prevent suicide
May 1, 2017
Denver Business Journal – Colorado university takes 1st at 2017 Daniels Fund competition for second year running
May 1, 2017
9NEWS – Daniels Fund and Denver police honor man who helped prevent suicide
April 28, 2017
9NEWS — Daniels Fund hosts ethics case competition
March 21, 2017
KTWO-TV ABC – Students Receive Daniels Fund Scholarship
March 21, 2017
KGWN-TV CBS – Students Receive Daniels Fund Scholarship
March 21, 2017
Casper Star Tribune – Wyoming students surprised with Daniels Fund scholarships
February 17, 2017
Albuquerque Journal – Daniels Fund gives back to New Mexico
February 17, 2017
Philanthropy News Digest – Daniels Fund Awarded $58.8 million in 2016
2016
April 19, 2016Wyotowne opens for NCSD students
April 19, 2016
Six UNC students win ethics competition in Denver
April 14, 2016
Full scholarships will allow Northridge High School twins to achieve dreams despite humble beginnings
April 10, 2016
Grand Valley High Daniels winner – 'Bo Jackson of high school'
April 9, 2016
Roaring Fork's Medrano strives to help others
April 1, 2016
8 Denver police officers receive new 'True Blue Award'
March 22, 2016
Watch students learn they get a scholarship live on 9NEWS
March 22, 2016
Daniels Fund awards $62 million in grants and scholarships
February 8, 2016
High school students invited to apply to leadership institute
February 6, 2016
Working with young people keeps volunteer young
February 4, 2016
Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) receives $100,000 Daniels Fund grant to reduce family homelessness
January 25, 2016
Nonprofit beefing up revenue with crossfit gym