Greetings,
I had the privilege of ringing in the new year surrounded by amazing friends—some new, some familiar—and dedicated community champions. Whether you welcomed 2025 at a night watch service, in the comfort of your home, or celebrated “outside,” we all woke up to a world that needs our collective action more than ever.
As I assume the role of Board Chair for the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible leadership of our immediate past inaugural Board Chair, Yvonne Moore. Yvonne is nothing short of a powerhouse in the philanthropic world and has served authentically as she stewarded the BRIC Fund through its formative years. Thankfully, we will continue to benefit from her wisdom as we embark on our next growth phase. Yvonne, thank you for taking BRIC to new heights.
The BRIC Fund has uplifted individuals and community leaders by investing over $5 million in grants to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. And the exciting part is that BRIC is just five years old—we are only getting started.
As we look ahead, BRIC is committed to scaling our impact and advancing our mission. Here are some key priorities for our next chapter:
Community Engagement and Listening: BRIC is by the people for the people. So, we will launch a comprehensive strategy to understand our community's evolving needs and proactively design a community-driven roadmap for the future. You can take the first step by participating in our 2025 Survey.
Strategic Investment in Infrastructure: Strengthening our staffing, volunteer, and partnership resource infrastructure to create a sustainable and perpetual resource for Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits in Colorado.
Sustain and Enhance Core Programs: BRIC will expand key initiatives such as the Executive Directors of Color Institute, Responsive Grant Program, Liberation Grant Program, and Loan Fund.
As we kick off the new year and celebrate our 5th anniversary, we invite you to join us in our mission. We encourage you to “Give 5 to Celebrate 5 Years” and make a one-time or monthly recurring donation in increments of 5 (e.g., $5, $50, or more) to help propel our efforts towards meeting our $10 million goal in 2025. Please use this link to contribute.
We will also host opportunities throughout the year for you to engage with our BRIC Fund community. Please plan to join us and witness the impact of your support firsthand. Together, we can continue to build a more resilient, inclusive, and empowered Colorado BRIC by BRIC.
Thank you for your unwavering support, and here’s to a transformative 2025!
Warm regards,
Javon Brame
Board Chair, Black Resilience in Colorado Fund