BRIC Fund empowers Black led organizations such as QueenShipp
Since 2020, the Black Resilience in Colorado or BRIC Fund of the Denver Foundation has granted more than $2 million to Black-led and Black-serving organizations.
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Since 2020, the Black Resilience in Colorado or BRIC Fund of the Denver Foundation has granted more than $2 million to Black-led and Black-serving organizations.
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