Monthly News & Updates

October 2025

Building Pathways, Expanding Possibility

Sachs Foundation Named Opportunity Grant Recipient of the Reisher Scholars Program

“For nearly 100 years, the Sachs Foundation has worked to ensure that Black students across Colorado have access to the opportunities they deserve. At the heart of that mission is a belief that excellence can be found in places that are too often under-resourced and overlooked. The Reisher Scholars Program shares that same vision, finding untapped talent and investing in students’ potential. That alignment makes this partnership especially meaningful. We are grateful to be an Opportunity Grant recipient and excited to be expanding that work together.”

– Ben Ralston, President and CEO, Sachs Foundation


We're honored to share that the Sachs Foundation was recently selected as one of six Opportunity Partners to receive an Opportunity Grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation. This one-time grant will allow the Sachs Foundation to award additional undergraduate scholarships to incredible Black students from across Colorado, expanding the reach and impact of our work.


Beyond ensuring these dollars directly support students, we are committed to raising awareness among our scholars and the broader community about the support the Reisher Scholars Program provides. While many scholarships help students start college, Reisher helps them finish, providing financial support to students midway through their undergraduate journey at one of their nine partner universities throughout the state.


The program supports Colorado students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential, whether entering as rising sophomores at a partner university or transferring from a community college as juniors. Beyond financial support, Reisher invests in students who are committed to making an impact in their communities. We encourage you to read more about the Reisher Scholars Program here.


We are deeply grateful for this partnership and know that this collaboration strengthens our collective commitment to advancing access and equity for students across Colorado.

 

In Case You Missed It: October Events

Elevated Cohorts Visit CSU-Pueblo

Our Elevated students are college-bound and thriving! This month, cohorts visited Colorado State University-Pueblo to explore campus life, connect with student mentors, and experience Homecoming weekend with a victory!


Elevated college tours help students envision themselves as future college scholars and build confidence in their postgraduate decision-making process.


View Photos Here!

National Scholarship Providers Association Conference

Each year, the Sachs Foundation joins scholarship providers and higher education partners from across the country at the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) Annual Conference.


"The NSPA Conference is always great to attend and see those that do the same or similar work as we do and connect on current issues. The sessions and speakers were great, and I was able to connect with my NSPA mentor."

- Brook Sklenar, Program Administrator

 

Upcoming Community Events

Join Us for the 2025 Team Boss Mile

Team Boss and REAL Training are teaming up again for a night of fast racing benefiting the Sachs Foundation mission to uplift Black communities through education and opportunity.


Two signature races, one unforgettable evening:

  • The Team Boss Colorado Mile
  • The 2 Mile 4 REAL


Both events are under the lights at Niwot High School and can qualify runners for the New Balance Nationals Indoor!


Tuesday, November 11, 2025

5:00 pm

Niwot High School

8989 Niwot Rd, Niwot, CO 80503

 
 
 

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