A Quarterly Report on Impact: Spring 2026
Dear Community,
I’ve worked with DPS for 7 years and my work supports the DPS technology internship and apprentice programs. Having the DPS Foundation support our program year after year has been a much welcomed boon for the program’s continued expansion and development. With the grant funds, the MyTech internship/apprenticeship program has been promoting and living the value of equity via take-home packages to every scholar who completes one term with us regardless of where they start. The take-home packages include a toolkit for repairs, two uniforms so the scholars feel more integrated and part of the team, headphones, and most importantly the experience and confidence to continue on whatever path the scholar may desire.
Without the support of the DPS Foundation the MyTech internship/apprenticeship program would still be successful, but the funds received from the Foundation allows us to thrive and ultimately step the program up to that next level for our scholars. The DPS Foundation support provided gives us the opportunity not only to provide the scholars with the resources they need to be treated as fellow employees, but to invest in their future by providing resume workshops, job interview prep, work and job culture experience, confidence building, and the physical tools to keep with them should they choose to proceed in the tech industry and beyond.
Thank you to all who make this possible!
Bryan Roos
Intern & Apprentice Coordinator
MyTech Hardware Repair Apprenticeship Program
Explore the full story of the MyTech program and its impact on students.
A to Z Fund
The Denver Public Schools Foundation’s A to Z Fund supports educators by funding classroom resources, hands-on projects, and learning experiences that help students stay engaged and explore their interests. These grants help ensure educators have access to the tools and opportunities that bring meaningful learning experiences to life in their classrooms.
Community Hubs
During the 2024–25 school year, DPS Community Hubs supported nearly 4,500 individuals, connecting families to critical services, education programs, and workforce opportunities. Thanks to generous donor support, DPS Foundation was able to provide more than $155,000 to the Hubs to continue to expand access to essential resources.
Community Spotlight: Karen’s Story
When Karen and her family arrived in Denver last year, they connected with the Central Community Hub for support. Through the Hub, Karen enrolled in English classes, accessed food assistance, and began working with a workforce coordinator to explore employment opportunities. Over time, that support has helped
Karen’s family build stability. When she first began attending classes, she brought her one-year-old son
with her. Today, he is enrolled in preschool. Her children also now have access to healthy meals at school, and Karen continues working toward financial stability.
Her story reflects how Community Hubs connect families to the resources they need today while creating pathways to opportunity for the future.
Educators Take Flight
Thanks to the generous support of DPS Foundation’s official airline, United Airlines, the Educators Take Flight program provides Denver Public Schools educators with the opportunity to travel for professional learning experiences that expand their perspectives and improve outcomes for students.
Black History Month Spotlight:
During Black History Month, the Denver Public Schools Foundation highlighted the impact of the Educators Take Flight program. Educator Melody Noble used her travel voucher to attend the National Alliance of Black School Educators Conference, describing the experience as both professionally transformative and personally affirming. Learn more about Melody Noble’s story.
Here are some highlights of the impact of our Educators Take Flight program:
More than 340,000 miles traveled across 23 states and Washington, D.C.
DPS Budget Insiders Event
Watch the full DPS Budget Insiders webinar recording.
This spring, the Denver Public Schools Foundation hosted a virtual Insiders Event on the district’s financial landscape and 2026 budget outlook. Chuck Carpenter, Chief Financial Officer for Denver Public Schools, and Amy Holthus-Pera, Director of Financial Services for Denver Public Schools, shared insights on current financial conditions and funding priorities.
DPS Foundation in the Community
This spring, DPS Foundation staff have been busy spending time out in the Denver community.
The team joined Kimley-Horn’s annual summit, where employees assembled bicycles for students at the Center for Talent Development at Greenlee Elementary School (top image), attended the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Boots and Business Luncheon to kick off the National Western Stock Show (bottom left image), and participated in the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce State of Women in Business Luncheon (bottom right image).
In partnership with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and Southwest Airlines, DPS Foundation celebrated student-led projects at Monarch Montessori and Marie L. Greenwood Elementary School, awarding grant funding to help bring their ideas to life (bottom center image).
