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Elevations Credit Union’s Local Change Foundation Launches New Scholarship and Awards $70,000 to Local Nonprofits

Posted by on December 9, 2025

2025 Local Change Foundation Grantees

The Dreamers Elevated Scholarship Fund has been established through the Local Change Foundation with support and a matching gift from Elevations Credit Union. This fund will support post-secondary education for Dreamer Scholars from the “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting local students.

“I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County helps students successfully navigate school, college, and career by providing a holistic academic, social, and emotional support program from elementary school through college in addition to postsecondary scholarship assistance.

Every dollar donated, up to $50,000, through Dec. 31 will be matched by Elevations, and all contributions go directly to the scholarship fund.

“This scholarship is a powerful example of what we can accomplish together,” said Jennifer Hinderliter, Executive Director of the Local Change Foundation. “We’re helping Dreamer Scholars take the next step in their educational journey and empowering them to change the world.”

One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually with potential to grow as funding increases. This initiative is separate from the Dreamer Scholar Sponsor program and does not qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit.

The Local Change Foundation also recently announced grants totaling $70,000 have been awarded to 12 nonprofit organizations serving communities across Colorado’s Front Range. Each year, the foundation provides funding to nonprofits that make a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents.

“One of the most rewarding days of the year is giving grants to such deserving organizations who work tirelessly to create change in our communities,” added Hinderliter. “Our support for local nonprofits doesn’t end here.” The foundation also provides year-round assistance through free virtual training seminars.

This year’s grants support two critical areas of need: affordable housing and mental health.

Affordable housing grantees 

  • BeyondHome
  • Family Housing Network of Fort Collins, Inc.
  • Housing Alliance, Inc.
  • Sunshine Home Share Colorado
  • The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc.
  • Veterans Community Project

Mental health grantees 

  • Finally Home
  • Focus Reentry
  • Heartland Mental Health
  • Lighthouse
  • Medicine Horse Program
  • Revital Colorado

Members’ Choice Award ($5,000 grant): The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc.

Employees’ Choice Award ($5,000 grant): Medicine Horse Program

Since its founding in 2010, the Local Change Foundation has awarded more than $860,000 to 78 organizations and contributed over $4 million in community resources.

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