Charity

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Dolores begins senior gift program

gift tree provides holiday cheer for elders

December 10, 2019

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As Giving Tuesday approaches, nonprofits look to critical giving season

Colorado Gives Day can make charitable gifts go further

December 1, 2019

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Handmade hats offer warmth to those in need

Oklahoma woman has grown project every year since 2014

November 28, 2019

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Big Brothers Big Sisters in dire financial need

Revenues from grants, special events and donations in decline

November 23, 2019

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Hundred Club provides 16 scholarships to college students

Nonprofit also provides financial assistance to first responders

November 22, 2019

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Lockers to be installed at Transit Center for homeless

Neighbors in Need Alliance raises $12,700 for effort

November 20, 2019

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Haircuts, clothing and more provided to Four Corners vets

annual Veterans Stand Down held at fairgrounds in Durango

October 17, 2019

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Photo: Keeping up the pace for puppies

Julia Brown, from South Carolina, said she was “sucking wind” after being in town for only one day before participating…

October 13, 2019

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Fort Lewis College Foundation sets fundraising record

Donations reach ‘every corner of campus’

August 29, 2019

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Men to don heels for Women’s Resource Center fundraiser

registration open until Friday; event set for Sept. 5

August 28, 2019

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Animal Services director decides fate of thousands

Euthanasia greatly reduced under his direction

August 12, 2019

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Garden Project starts weekly fresh produce distribution

Nonprofit aims to improve residents’ health

August 8, 2019

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No know-how? No problem at Powerhouse’s new Tinker Lab

Learning exhibit is part of long-term museum transformation

August 4, 2019

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Faith-based alliance seeks temporary shelters for homeless

Shelters would operate November through March

July 7, 2019

Food

Winners announced for 2019 Men Who Grill

The following groups and businesses won awards for their grilled creations: People’s Choice Award: Honeyville & Honeyhouse DistilleryJudge’s Choice Award:…

June 17, 2019

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Does La Plata County have too many nonprofits?

Directors recognize the danger of overlapping services, donor fatigue

May 4, 2019

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Nonprofits turn to individuals, grants when business donations decline

economy has taken some hits, but private donors help resiliency

May 4, 2019

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From living on streets to renowned tuba player: Richard White shares stories of childhood homelessness

‘Great people aren’t born great, they grow great’

April 26, 2019

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Durangoan supports charity work in India with baked goods

Lessons learned during the U.S. recession helped shape nonprofit

April 14, 2019

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Faith-based groups organize to tackle homelessness in Durango

19 churches express interest in finding shelter

April 9, 2019

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Durango Botanic Gardens launches app for self-guided tours

Former Durango Botanical Society Executive Director Cindy Smart built the app to engage tourists who cannot attend a formal guided…

April 7, 2019

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Community Foundation donations rise 20 percent in 2018

Remaining emergency funds will be used for 416 Fire cleanup

March 26, 2019

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Nonprofit looks at ways to improve housing options for those in need

Navigator will help people search for affordable units, appeal denials

March 21, 2019

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Workers hurt by partial government shutdown can apply for help

Way receives $7,000 grant to assist those financially affected

March 21, 2019