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A message to our community: The Board of Directors of the Sachs Foundation reaffirms our mission of uplifting Black communities through educational and community programs. More importantly, the foundation stands alongside our students, scholars, educators and families in the face of questions raised by new federal policies. Questions that have led our constituents and our…

If Juneteenth teaches us anything, it is that there is no singular moment of liberation – the fight for racial equity persists today. As we commemorate the historical legacy of Freedom Day and reflect on the ongoing struggle for racial equality and equity, it is crucial to recognize the systemic disparities that continue to affect…

Prosperity Denver Fund and the Sachs Foundation share a commitment to equity and opportunity for the communities of Colorado. Together, we are tackling systemic economic barriers and nurturing pathways to prosperity for Black Coloradans through educational opportunity and economic empowerment. Since its inception in 2018, Prosperity Denver Fund has supported over 6,000 of Denver’s students…

Despite persistent obstacles and systemic inequalities amid Affirmative Action setbacks, the Colorado-based foundation celebrates the awarding of scholarships to 50 Black students COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 10, 2024 — The Sachs Foundation, an organization that has supported Black Coloradans since 1931, today announced it has awarded over $1.7 million in scholarships and aid to Black students in…

Colorado Springs, May 29, 2024—In light of recent events surrounding the decision by the El Paso County Board of Commissioners to withhold funding from Peak Education, a member organization of the Pikes Peak College Access Partnership (PPCAP), we feel compelled to address the concerns raised and reaffirm our collective stance on supporting educational opportunity and…

Every April the Sachs Foundation comes together for the special privilege of selecting the next class of Sachs Foundation Scholars. Our flagship scholarship program, established 93 years ago, has supported thousands of Black Coloradans to pursue their educational dreams. Our Scholarship Selection Committee of higher education admissions experts, mentors, counselors, scholar alumni, and staff convened…

The Sachs Foundation is dedicated to sharing the stories of Black Coloradans year-round. This Black History Month, our Chief Operations Officer, Pamela, sat down with our partners at MENTOR Colorado to share insights on creating equitable and inclusive programming. Black-History-Month-PDF-9_Final The Sachs Foundation is a MENTOR Colorado Partner. We collaborate to make Colorado a place…

Fueling multigenerational impact for Black Coloradans through The Bert and Mary Carollo LEGPWR Scholarship Meet the Carollo Family Colorado natives Bert and Mary Carollo made a transformational gift to the Sachs Foundation by establishing The Bert and Mary Carollo LEGPWR Endowed Scholarship in October of 2023. Their legacy gift is an incredible testament to the Carollo Family’s…

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The Sachs Foundation expresses profound disappointment in the recent Supreme Court decision to discontinue the use of race as a consideration in college admissions. This ruling disregards the longstanding marginalization of Black students within higher education. By eliminating the ability of universities to consider race as a tool for achieving a diverse and representative student…