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- Our HistorySince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
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- Annual ReportOur work is made possible by our belief in Community Collaboration.
- Stewardship & FinanceLast year we made $12.0 million in grants, bringing the total since our founding to more than $132.0 million.
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- Who We AreSince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
- Who We Are
- Our Impact
- What We Do
Nonprofit Capacity BuildingProvide training and resources to regional partner organizations to strengthen our collective ability to solve problems together
- Our ImpactFrom Collaboratory’s experience with FutureMakers, we know – and can share with you – some effective ways to work together and measure your progress.
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In-Person & Virtual Events
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12 events found.
Q4 FutureMakers Coalition Access & Entry Action Team, October 23, 2025
Hybrid Event
The FutureMakers Coalition Access & Entry Team is focused on supporting student completion of high school and entrance into post-secondary education or trade school.
Free
Canceled FutureMakers Coalition Resilience & Diversification Regional Team, Oct 23, 2025
Help our workforce and economy be more resilient by cultivating a problem-solving mindset and a robust entrepreneurial system. Join this team to help foster innovation and critical thinking to empower...
Free
Q4 Stably Housed Reg. Act. Team Nov. 3, 2025
Hybrid Event
Quarter 4 Regional Action Team meeting for the Stably Housed Team, which is working to ensure that families and individuals are able to live in homes they can afford in...
Free
Q4 Cost Burdened Reg. Act. Team Mtg. Nov. 5, 2025
Hybrid Event
Quarter 3 Regional Action Team meeting for the Cost Burdened Team, which is working to ensure that families and individuals can live in safe, stable homes that cost less than...
Free
Q4 Behavioral Health Regional Action Team, November 6, 2025
Hybrid Event
Free
Q4 Food Access & Nutrition Regional Action Team, November 6, 2025
Hybrid Event
Free
Q4 Unhoused Reg. Act. Team Mtg Nov. 6, 2025
Hybrid Event
Quarter 4 Regional Action Team meeting for the Unhoused Team, which is working on improving conditions for individuals and families who fall on the part of the Housing Stability Continuum...
Free
FAFSA Night at Collaboratory
Description: Assistance with completing the FAFSA form and provide financial aid resources. Speak to admissions representatives from local colleges and Universities. *Food available
FutureMakers Coalition Aspiration & Preparation Q4 Regional Action Team Meeting
Virtual Event
The Aspiration & Preparation Regional Action Team is focused on supporting VPK-12 education, improving outcomes and access while working together to empower educators.
Free