Nonprofits

Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Alternative energy

Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce

March 5, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango’s Creative Economy Commission to sunset in June

Durango’s Creative Economy Commission to sunset in June

State-certified creative district to take over most responsibilities

March 4, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

How a nonprofit’s Snowdown float became a vehicle for crafts, collaboration and creativity

Club and association

How a nonprofit’s Snowdown float became a vehicle for crafts, collaboration and creativity

Durango Makerlab makes tools available 24/7 to its members

March 3, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Interpreter training program helping break language barriers in La Plata County

Business enterprises

Interpreter training program helping break language barriers in La Plata County

Interpretation service network building equity and opportunity

February 19, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Unchain my HeART fundraiser returns for 10th year

Unchain my HeART fundraiser returns for 10th year

Plata Youth Services event promotes protective factors, director says

February 16, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Grief awareness spreading in post-pandemic world, says director at Grief Center of Southwest Colorado

Grief awareness spreading in post-pandemic world, says director at Grief Center of Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit to celebrate 15th anniversary in 2024

February 5, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango nonprofit a financial boon to municipal books and media center

Durango nonprofit a financial boon to municipal books and media center

Friends of the Library earmarks $65,000 in contributions for 2024

January 31, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango approves $1.88 million DOLA block grant for mortgage assistance

Durango approves $1.88 million DOLA block grant for mortgage assistance

161 people housed in over 76 homes during 2019-23 grant contract period

January 28, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango travelers recount stories of Middle Eastern, African refugees

Durango travelers recount stories of Middle Eastern, African refugees

Artists Giving Back nonprofit finishes second trip to Lesvos, Greece

January 26, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Hein allegedly spent more than $21,000 on personal items

January 24, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Food Equity Coalition wraps first Spanish language Community Empowerment Program

Food Equity Coalition wraps first Spanish language Community Empowerment Program

Leadership, community focus of nine-session work group

January 21, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

What happens when you don’t make enough to qualify for affordable housing in Durango?

Housing and urban planning

What happens when you don’t make enough to qualify for affordable housing in Durango?

Man’s application for assisted living denied, even though he makes enough to cover rent

January 19, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Humane Society’s new executive director looks to address ‘pandemic pet boom’

La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County Humane Society’s new executive director looks to address ‘pandemic pet boom’

Dreyfuss said agency had almost 50 puppies as of Tuesday

January 17, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango builder establishes vocational school in Guatemalan town

Durango builder establishes vocational school in Guatemalan town

Fundación San Mateo enrolls 220 middle and high school students in 2023

January 12, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Volunteers the ‘backbone’ of Durango Trails, director says

Volunteers the ‘backbone’ of Durango Trails, director says

awareness, stewardship education efforts increased since 2020

January 7, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center bids farewell to co-founder after eight years

Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center bids farewell to co-founder after eight years

Jennifer Stucka-Benally says departure is ‘bittersweet,’ but nonprofit is in good hands

January 5, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Methodist Thrift Shop devotes nearly $100K to Durango nonprofits for 2024

Methodist Thrift Shop devotes nearly $100K to Durango nonprofits for 2024

Holiday shopping in full swing at charitable East Second Avenue outlet

December 22, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango’s unhoused residents face same holiday humdrums as everyone else

Durango’s unhoused residents face same holiday humdrums as everyone else

Therapist offers advice on gift-giving and navigating family

December 21, 2023 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

December 16, 2023 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

Durango Police Department

125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

December 15, 2023 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

Balsams, white firs and ‘Charlie Browns’ for sale at D&SNG parking lot

December 9, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution

La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution

and unwrapped toys can be donated at a number of Durango-area businesses

December 3, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango

Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango

Nonprofit celebrates 20 years serving five-county region

December 2, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata Food Equity Coalition work group elevates minority entrepreneurs

Business (general)

La Plata Food Equity Coalition work group elevates minority entrepreneurs

putting language justice, commissary kitchens, more resources in business owners’ fingertips

November 29, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer