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A Community Celebration 25 Years in the Making

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:43:36 GMT

As we reflect on the 25th and final Heart of Broomfield, we are filled with gratitude for the Business Impact Partners, Family Sponsors, donors, volunteers, past honorees, and community leaders who helped make this milestone celebration possible.

For 25 years, Heart of Broomfield served as an opportunity to recognize the individuals, families, businesses, and organizations whose generosity helped shape our community. The final event was both a celebration of that legacy and a reminder of what can be accomplished when people come together in service to others.

The evening's most meaningful moment was honoring Jack Jr. and Penny TerHar and the TerHar family with the Enduring Heart Lifetime Achievement Award. Their vision, generosity, and leadership have helped strengthen the Broomfield Community Foundation and countless community initiatives over the past quarter century.

Just as importantly, the event reunited generations of community leaders, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and residents who have contributed to Broomfield's success. The atmosphere throughout the evening reflected the relationships and shared commitment that have long defined our community.

As attendee Bill Heck observed:

"The crowd assembled for the Roundup last Thursday evening was amazing—not only did you have the right long-term Broomfielders, you had newcomers as well. The crowd was a statement of the success of the Foundation."

Tina Eichner shared a similar sentiment:

"A room filled with dozens and dozens of Broomfield change makers including many who helped shape this very town... Lots of smiles and hugs and love. These people ARE Broomfield—and so am I."

Those reflections perfectly capture what Heart of Broomfield has always been about: bringing people together to celebrate generosity, strengthen connections, and inspire community impact.

To our sponsors and partners , thank you for investing in a stronger Broomfield. Your support helps the Broomfield Community Foundation connect generosity with community needs, strengthen local nonprofits, support students through scholarships, and create opportunities that improve lives for generations to come.

While the Heart of Broomfield chapter has come to a close, the spirit of collaboration, philanthropy, and community leadership it celebrated will continue to guide our work for years to come.

Grow the Legacy Fund Endowment to $3 million by December 2030.

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To help inspire participation, the TerHar family has committed to providing $50,000 in matching gifts during three separate years of the campaign.

Since 2000, the Broomfield Community Foundation has distributed more than $7.8 million through grants, scholarships, and community programs. Achieving this next milestone will help ensure those resources remain available for generations to come.

The first opportunity to participate is through the Foundation's sweepstakes featuring a Kirkham Motorsports 427 Cobra S/C Replica and $20,000 cash.

Together, we can build the next chapter of community impact.

Youth Advisory Council Awards Grant to Address Food Insecurity

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:03 GMT

Youth Advisory Council Awards Grant to Address Food Insecurity

Twelve local high school students are demonstrating that philanthropy has no age requirement.

This spring, members of the Broomfield Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) awarded a $2,000 grant to the Five Star Education Foundation to support students and families experiencing food insecurity.

Throughout the school year, YAC members worked together to learn about local challenges, discuss community needs, and raise funds to support causes important to their peers and neighbors.

After evaluating several issues affecting local families, the students selected food insecurity as their focus area. Their efforts culminated in the opportunity to present the grant to Five Star Education Foundation Board Member David Flaherty.

The Youth Advisory Council provides students with hands-on experience in philanthropy, leadership, teamwork, and grantmaking.

Participants learn how charitable dollars are invested while developing a deeper understanding of community needs.

The Foundation is proud of these young leaders and their commitment to creating positive change throughout Broomfield.