Philanthropiece Foundation

05/31/2024

Mil Gracias Katie!! After 15 years of passionate, dedicated and courageous leadership at Philanthropiece we announce that our Executive Director, Katie Doyle Myers, will be wrapping up her time with us at the end of May 2024.

There truly isn’t enough space and time here to publicly acknowledge and thank you Katie for the innumerable ways in which you have positively impacted all of us at Philanthropiece, individually and organizationally. From the shores of Baja to the highlands of Guatemala, through Nicaragua and Ecuador and a deep dive at our own frontera, it has been an honor to share this journey with you.

We have cultivated youth global leaders, birthed foreign civil associations, nurtured grassroots movements and organizations and brought together public and private partners to solve our communities’ pressing needs; all of this under your keen and kind leadership. You led us through the Covid pandemic, deftly guiding us to pivot and reposition ourselves in a way that led to deep impact in our local community, getting help to the most vulnerable.

Your impacts go deep, and they go wide, and we are all grateful to have walked this path with you. Wishing you great happiness and success wherever life takes you. Adelante!

05/29/2024

A few weeks ago, our COR(E) Partner in Mexico, Philanthropiece AC, participated in La Ruta de la Conexión. This involved hosting a mini-talk and a workshop on invisible expenses and the benefits of financial education. 💰

The turnout was great! We were so pleased to see local organizations and fishing community leaders from Baja California Sur, Bayarit, and Yucatan in attendance. ✅

When a community of people, partners, and institutions come together, we see the impact on financial wellness. It is a joy to see community members take control of their savings, so they can plan for their future.

Learn more about Philanthropiece A.C.’s 🇲🇽 work by visiting our website: https://philanthropiece.org/mexico/

05/21/2024

Earlier this year, our COR(E) Partner hosted a helpful workshop for entrepreneurs. At the event, business owners learned how to boost their sales by using impactful storytelling techniques. 📖

This was such an incredible learning experience for local Guatemalan entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. 🙌 Throughout the workshop, Alterna of Quetzaltenango was assessing the positive impact that businesses have in the Ixil Region.

Learn more about Filantropis’ work by visiting our website: https://philanthropiece.org/guatemala/

05/12/2024

This Mother's Day, Philanthropiece honors the diverse tapestry of motherhood that enriches our communities. From biological mothers to adoptive parents, from caregivers to mentors, from grandmothers to chosen family members—we celebrate you. ❤️

Our mission is rooted in supporting communities to realize their dreams with inclusion at the heart of our work. While motherhood can take many forms, we honor the love and commitment given to children.

Let's come together to celebrate and elevate the remarkable mothers and mother figures who lift our communities, from Colorado to Mexico, Guatemala, and beyond. 💐

05/11/2024

A special spotlight on Alma Delia Rico Raygoza, Philanthropiece A.C.’s Vice President of the Board! 👏 Alma is a brilliant community leader based in Baja California Sur, Mexico. 🇲🇽 As a lifelong learner, she is currently taking a strategic budgeting certification course.

Alma is establishing the structure for the new vice president role at Philanthropiece A.C., marking the first time this crucial position has been part of the board. With her expertise in developing and implementing educational programs, we are excited to see her lead the way for our team.

We are so lucky to have you play such a valuable role on our board, Alma! ✨

Meet the rest of the Philanthropiece A.C. board: https://ppac.mx/equipo/consejo-directivo/

05/01/2024

The Boulder County Climate Justice Collaborative is led by four fearless Steering Committee members:

👏 Iris Prieto, who identifies and cultivates community-based frontline leadership in Boulder County. She’s a proud Mexican-American business owner who actively engages in community initiatives, including the Boulder County Latino Chamber Board and the City of Longmont Equitable Climate Action Team.

👏 Marianne Shiple, who ensures local government aligns with the grassroots leadership of the CJC. She’s the Climate Justice Program Coordinator for Boulder County Public Health. Marianne credits her passions for social equity and salsa dancing to her Miamian and Peruvian roots.

👏 Micha Kurz, who rallies Boulder County’s support for the CJC. He has experience in founding organizations and collaborating on political movements globally. Committed to centering marginalized voices and learning from communities, he challenges militarized policies and colonial politics while advocating for grassroots initiatives.

👏 Alejandro Murillo, who keeps everyone on track! He was born in Venezuela and raised in Boulder. Alejandro intertwined his love of nature and community organizing with his pursuit of climate justice. His expertise is in geology, and he focuses on reducing hierarchy in governance structures.

Swipe through to see a photo of the Valmont Community Cleanup Commission—which this team supported in co-creating. Congrats, all!

Learn more about the Climate Justice Collaborative: https://cjcboco.org/

04/25/2024

One of the ways that Philanthropiece lives out its commitment to economic, climate, and racial justice is by sourcing any food we order from locally-owned BIPOC businesses.

This month, our Climate Justice Collaborative and Financial Health Course participants, as well as our full Advisory Board, were treated to meals from:

🌮 Taco Star Longmont
🌮 De Los Andes Empanadas
🌮 Bridge House

Want to find your next amazing meal featuring locally-sourced ingredients, prepared by some of the best chefs in our region AND advance justice, equity and inclusion in our community? Check out these directories:

⭐️ NAACP Boulder County
⭐️ Latino Chamber
⭐️ DenverBlackPages.com

Yum.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Here’s to protecting our beautiful planet and ensuring that it’s here for future generations to enjoy.

Marginalized communities often are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation and extreme weather events—despite contributing the least to the problem. It’s on us to fix this. 💪

Climate justice creates fair solutions to climate change and addresses its impact on ALL communities. It's about protecting human rights and securing a sustainable future for everyone.

Will you help create a more just, equitable, and sustainable world? Make a donation in honor of Earth Day: https://philanthropiece.networkforgood.com/projects/152064-general-fund-philanthropiece

04/18/2024

The message of Sustainable Resilient Longmont is clear:

There is hope for the future of humanity and our amazing planet if we work together on solving global challenges at a local level.

Let’s do this!

Come join Philanthropiece and the other incredible sponsors of SRL’s family-friendly Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20th at Timberline Elementary School, featuring:

🌎 A live performance from Doctor Noize
🌎 Raptor Show from Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
🌎 Community Clean-Up in Centennial Park
🌎 Sustainable Fashion Show
🌎 Clothing Swap and Collection – bring your old clothes, all conditions accepted
🌎 All Ages Bike Ride - bike to Earth Day!
🌎 Ecological Virtual Reality Experience from the SVVSD Mobile Lab
🌎 And baby goats from Growing Gardens

Let’s join in community this Earth Day!

04/17/2024

A través de nuestro compromiso con Climate Justice Collaborative, nos complace mucho apoyar los esfuerzos comunitarios alineados, como Brújula Comunitaria. El grupo "Community Compass" está compuesto por mujeres latinas dedicadas con sede en Longmont, CO, que abogan por la justicia alimentaria, los derechos de las mujeres y el empoderamiento financiero. 🙌

Brújula Comunitaria está actualmente apoyando la iniciativa de Comidas Escolares Saludables para Todos a, por sus siglas en inglés) y forma parte de la Coalición de Implementación con Hunger Free. Diversas organizaciones comunitarias y socios que conforman la Coalición, estamos colaborando para elevar los impactos positivos de HSMA.

¿Te gustaría apoyar la iniciativa HSMA? Cuéntanos tu historia acerca de cómo la HSMA ha hecho una diferencia en tu familia, escuela o comunidad, llena este formulario y comparte este enlace con tus contactos para que puedan contar su historia también: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXVPlRdYlw3LVRsigyvCovTbjbzO_Hbz-KFDUQFC7anPD8NA/viewform?pli=1

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Through our commitment to the Climate Justice Collaborative, we are so pleased to support aligned community-led grassroots efforts, such as Brújula Comunitaria. The "Community Compass" group is composed of dedicated Latina women based in Longmont, CO, who advocate for food justice, women's rights, and financial empowerment. 🙌

Community Compass supports the Hunger Free Colorado Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) initiative and is part of the Implementation Coalition with Hunger Free. Diverse community organizations and partners that make up the Coalition, we are collaborating to elevate the positive impacts of HSMA.

Would you like to support the HSMA initiative? Tell us your story about how HSMA has made a difference in your family, school, or community. Fill out this form (or share with a friend) so every story is heard: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXVPlRdYlw3LVRsigyvCovTbjbzO_Hbz-KFDUQFC7anPD8NA/viewform?pli=1

04/11/2024

“Grandfather Drum is Calling”
NCIPA Annual Powwow, April 12-14, 2024

The NCIPA Powwow celebrates Native American heritage, preserves culture through honoring ancestors and inspiring youth, while increasing public awareness.

We at Philanthropiece feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be a sponsor of the 2024 Annual Powwow, taking place on April 12-14 at the Northside Aztlan Community Center in Fort Collins.

Most events are open to all, including allies, and the Tribes invite you to share in the music, dance, food, and the arts. Please join for this incredible celebration of culture and interconnectedness!

04/10/2024

This one is extra special to us as one of the monologists, Raye, is a dear friend and former colleague of Philanthropiece! TRANSformative Stories from Transgender and Nonbinary Leaders is being presented at the Longmont Museum tomorrow! Thursday, April 11th! Motus Theater! Click on links for tickets - free and discounted available! Woohoo!

April 11, 2024 - Motus Theater & the Longmont Museum present TRANSformative Stories, featuring transgender and non-binary leaders performing artfully crafted personal stories about their hopes, dreams, and experiences of negotiating oppression and liberation with live musical accompaniment.