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Happy Pride Month! The month of June is a time to honor the history of the LGBTQ+ movement and celebrate our vibrant community. What began as a small gathering in Denver over 50 years ago has transformed into one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country! Amid ongoing injustices impacting marginalized communities, Pride remains a symbol of resistance, visibility, and the ongoing fight for equity and liberation for all. 🌈
Throughout the month, our city is filled with celebration, with parades, 5Ks, and so much more. Check out denverpride.org to see the full calendar of events and learn more about how you can get involved! 💚
As summer begins, many recent graduates are entering a new territory of the job search. If you’re feeling the pressure, remember, you are not alone! Finding the right role takes time, so stay focused and keep moving forward. 🎓
DSF’s Assistant Director of Career and Applied Pathways, Kevin, is here to share some essential advice. 💡 As always, the DSF team is here to support DSF Alumni as they navigate their post-grad journeys!
#careeradvice #earlycareer #classof2026 #denvercolorado #careertips
Mentorship is at the heart of what we do, and we are thrilled to honor DSF`s Mentorship Program participants who recently wrapped up their year-long commitment! 🎉
Designed to support DSF Scholars and Alumni in growing professionally and giving back to the Denver community, this program wouldn`t be possible without our incredible participants. We are so grateful to the mentors who dedicated their time and wisdom to guiding DSF Scholars and Alumni, and to every mentee who showed up and gave this program their all!
From group get-togethers to one-on-one meetups, it has been an amazing year of connection and growth. Thank you to everyone involved, and we look forward to welcoming our incoming cohort this fall! 👏🏼
As the Class of 2026 begins the next chapter of their journey, we want to send out one last congratulations to every student who crossed the stage this month. Each diploma represents years of hard work, perseverance, and a future filled with possibilities. 🎓
We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and officially welcome the Class of 2026 into the DSF Alumni community, a lifelong network of thousands of fellow DSF Alumni pursuing their goals and making an impact in their communities.
Visit the link in our bio to continue the celebration and learn how you can support Denver graduates! 🎉
From celebrating their 1st year with DSF to over a decade, DSF staff hit incredible milestones across all departments throughout the months of April and May!🎉 We’re honored to celebrate their dedication and contributions. Join us in congratulating the amazing team members who make DSF such a special organization.
1 year:
Keiry Sosa- Scholarship Program Specialist
2 years:
Adriana Kilday- Salesforce Administrator
4 years:
Liz Taylor- Lead DSF Campus Advisor at MSU Denver
Jake Wenger- Senior Director of IT
11 years:
Stephanie Lopez- DSF Scholar and Alumni Program Manager
May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month, a vital time to recognize how our mental health impacts our overall well-being. While support looks different for everyone, small and intentional steps can make a huge difference in self-care. 💚
Michele, our DSF College Advisor at North High School, is sharing a few simple but effective ways she cares for her own mental health.
For students 18 and younger, additional free resources are available at imattercolorado.org. 💻
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #may #students #denverpublicschools
DSF is honored to have been selected as an @nbafoundation grantee! 🏀🎓
As one of only 160 organizations chosen nationwide, this partnership will help us deepen our impact for thousands of DPS students. Together, we are boosting college enrollment through dedicated advising, strengthening our 82% student success rate, and expanding career-connected programming to bridge the gap between education and the workforce.
Visit the link in our bio to read more about our newest partnership in our latest blog! 💡
The rumors are true! ☀️ DSF is offering summer scholarships to DSF Scholars taking summer classes. ☀️
To be eligible, you must:
✅ Have received a DSF award during the current academic year.
✅ Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
✅ Be enrolled in at least 3 summer credits.
✅ Attend 1 of 30 DSF college partners.
How to apply: Visit your DSF Student Portal and complete the Summer Scholarship Intent Form by June 1! 🗓️
