This designation allows donors of $250 or more to the organization to claim a 25% state tax credit, and a 12.5% state tax credit on in-kind donations in addition to the federal tax deduction for contributing to any 501(c)(3).

The Volunteers of America Durango Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse work to meet emergency/transitional housing needs as well as employment training and referrals in Southwest Colorado.

A list of eligible Enterprise Zone projects and program information is available online at www.scan.org or by calling 247-9621.