Jobs. Education. Housing. Community.
We invest in community with a deep commitment to workforce development, affordable housing, and education.
BuildStrong Foundation operates with a commitment in creating opportunity for individuals, families, and entire communities. What began in 1997 as the education-focused initiative of The Foundation for Educational Excellence has grown into a broader mission that supports workforce development, affordable housing, quality education, and meaningful community engagement. From job training and community building to policy change and advocacy, our work is collaborative and is intended to create real and lasting impact. Explore how we’re building stronger communities through our four key pillars.
Our Pillars
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Jobs
Through BuildStrong Academy of Colorado, we provide hands-on training, mentorship, and career coaching to launch careers in the skilled trades. Our programs are closing workforce gaps and strengthening communities across the state.
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Education
High-quality education is central to community development. With over 20 schools supported, we help students and families thrive from early learning through postsecondary success.
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Housing
We’re addressing Colorado’s housing crisis through a statewide Public-Private Housing Consortium focused on innovation, modular solutions, and streamlining development. Partnering with 60+ leaders, we’re expanding access to affordable, stable housing.
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Community
From signature events like the Carmel Classic to acts of generosity, we invest in building stronger communities. It’s about giving back, uplifting others, and creating meaningful impact where it matters most.
The STEAD School at Reunion I Commerce City, CO
The BuildStrong Foundation has awarded over 32 million in grants towards educational initiatives across Colorado’s Front Range since 1997.
Story Spotlight
Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound
Through the Carmel Classic Invitational, BuildStrong Foundation is proud to support impactful community programs like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, where lives are changing for the better!
Meet Camarria, an 8th grader at the Club, who took part in a STEM program with the University of Illinois Chicago. During the program, she helped identify a potential cancer-fighting compound found in goose droppings... an unexpected discovery that led to her work being published in a biomedical journal and recognized nationally. Camarria inspires!
We’re proud to support spaces where young minds like Camarria’s are empowered to explore, discover, and lead.
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