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.