Additional Programs - The Colorado Trust Since 1985, The Colorado Trust has worked closely with nonprofit organizations in every county across the state to advance the health and well-being of the people of Colorado. The Trust continues to support a number of long-term programs that advance the health and well-being of Coloradans through:
2008 evaluation findings and highlights of these efforts are detailed in the following publications:

Solving Coloradodo

 

»SOLVING COLORADO'S SHORTAGE OF
   HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

This report includes final evaluation findings from The Trust's Health Professions effort, and recommended strategies to increase and sustain Colorado's health professions workforce. These strategies include identifying and monitoring shortages within health professions disciplines; encouraging collaboration among health care employers, workforce centers, educational institutions, insurers and others; and identifying policy options to improve health workforce development.

Build Trust, End Bullying, Improve Learning - Evaluation of The Trust's statewide Bullying Prevention initiative.

»BUILD TRUST, END BULLYING, IMPROVE LEARNING

This evaluation of The Trust's three-year, statewide Bullying Prevention initiative shows that bullying declined when adults and students were willing to intervene, treat each other fairly and show they care. The findings also show that schools with less bullying had higher scores on the Colorado Student Assessment Program in reading, writing and math. Major findings are highlighted from this intensive initiative, including tips on how educators, parents and policymakers can help to prevent bullying.

The Story of Safe2Tell - Highlights the Safe2Tell program funded by The Colorado Trust.

»THE STORY OF SAFE2TELL

This publication highlights the successful Safe2Tell program, including the far-reaching impact of providing students in all Colorado schools an increased ability to both prevent and report violence by making anonymous calls to 1-877-542-SAFE. The report also illustrates through stories and interviews the value of Safe2Tell among families and communities, necessary steps and resources to implement the program, and the hotline's long-term sustainability achieved through legislation.

See full listing of grantees receiving support from The Colorado Trust for Additional Programs. 

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