The White Rose Foundation, Inc

A nonprofit organization

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The White Rose Foundation (TWRF) is the fiscal sponsor for the Denver (CO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer-powered organization of Black women who have served Denver's Black community for 70 years. Members work to impact the educational, cultural, social and economic welfare of their communities through transformational programs and activities including:

  • Girl Fierce Leadership Program: The Girl Fierce Leadership Program is designed toempower and enrich young girls within the African diaspora beginning in the sixth grade through the eighth with leadership and personal growth workshops. It is developed to increase the level of confidence and self-awareness for girls through prolonged exposure to role models and a diversity of learning experiences that amplify culture, history, community service and civic engagement.


  • Denver Community Black Family Wellness Expo: The day-long expo focuses on health disparities in the Black community that lead to a lower quality of life and a shorter life span. Community members learn about cancer awareness, infant mortality and birth defects, mental health, heart disease and stroke awareness, diabetes, kidney disease, organ donation, Alzheimer’s, CPR and other life saving strategies, nutrition, oral health, financial wellness, voter registration and civic engagement education. 


  • Community "Impact" Days: The Denver Links and The Links, Incorporated national organization participate in designed "impact" days to support the needs of community members through donations, sponsorships and service. This includes Donor Sabbath Sunday in partnership with local churches, and giving toiletries and clothing to other non-profit organizations.

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When you contribute to the TWRF endowment, you ensure that Denver Links can continue to build on our strong service tradition established over seven decades and be confident that, with your support, we are sustained to meet a diversity of community needs for years to come. 

Mission

The White Rose Foundation (TWRF), established in 2007 by the Denver Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is an all volunteer-powered non-profit committed to improving the educational, social and economic welfare of disadvantaged minorities in the Denver metro area. Founded in 1952, the Denver Links Chapter, our sister organization, is a Section 501(c)(4) organization of professional women of color who address disparities in communities of color.

TWRF accomplishes its mission in two major ways. First, we serve as the Section 501(c)(3) philanthropic fundraising partner for Denver Links' community programs. Second, TWRF leverages our social impact in the local community beyond the work of the Denver Links by awarding grants to like-minded non-profit charitable organizations

TWRF and Denver Links conduct fundraisers to support the transformational local community programs implemented by the programmatic Facets of the Denver Links. These Facets include Services to Youth, The Arts, Health & Human Services, National Trends & Services, and International Trends & Services. Umbrella Programs are programs that involve all five Facets. In addition to fundraising, the Denver Links programs are supported by in-kind donations from community partners, and TWRF applies for grants earmarked for particular Denver Links programs.

To leverage our social impact in the local community beyond the work of the Denver Links Chapter and our community partners, TWRF also awards grants to like-minded non-profit charitable organizations that are equally committed to improving the educational, social, and economic welfare of disadvantaged minorities in the Denver metro area.

Examples of grantees receiving grants from TWRF include: Alzheimer's Project, Blair-Caldwell Library, Book Trust, Bridges of Silence, Black America West Museum and Heritage Center, Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, Center for Trauma & Resilience, FutureTEK-Summer TEK, Gathering Place, Hallett Fundamental Academy, Make A Wish Foundation, Shadow Theatre, Volunteers of America, The Women's Foundation.

In the face of current challenges, Denver Links and TWRF will continue to focus on the wellbeing of women, teens and girls, with events, initiatives, and transformational programs that reduce educational inequality, increase access to social determinants such as food, housing, transportation, and leadership development.

Background Statement

For 70 years, the Denver Chapter of The Links has served the local Denver and International communities by delivering and sustaining community relevant programs and activities that have a positive and long-term impact. The Chapter is an affiliate chapter of our national organization, The Links, Incorporated. Founded in 1946, our national organization is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organization of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. The members of The Links, Inc. are influential decision makers and opinion leaders who work toward a common vision by engaging like-minded organizations ad individuals for partnership. The Denver Chapter members (54) contribute over 5000 documented hours of community service annually - strengthening our communities.

Through our White Rose Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) affiliate, organized for charitable and educational purposes, we are able to raise funds, participate in grants, and make grants to other small non-profits in strengthening the educational experience of youth in our community.

In 2012, The White Rose Foundation established an Endowment Fund with an initial investment of $50,000. This is a permanent endowment fund that is being invested to grow for the future in order to preserve our legacy of giving. We are the only African American women's organization in the State of Colorado that had established such a fund.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The White Rose Foundation, Inc

other names

TWRF

Year Established

2007

Tax id (EIN)

87-0792624

Category

Education

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

The White Rose Foundation, Inc. P O Box 7034
Denver, CO, CO 80207

Other

Nina Henderson Moore, President 15826 West Bayaud Drive
Golden, CO 80401

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Jefferson County, CO, US

Arapahoe County, CO, US

Adams County, CO, US

Douglas County, CO, US

Phone

303-549-6585

Main Number

303-718-7938