Nonprofits

Community

Shanta Foundation in Durango empowers women to build communities

Fundraiser features women leaders from near and far

October 13, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Visit Durango opens second round of Destination Advancement grant funding

$40,719 in total awarded to Durango Trails, Lola’s Place, Manna and Powerhouse

October 10, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Community support funding requests to city of Durango total nearly $1.8 million

grants help groups like Axis Health System, La Plata County Humane Society

October 9, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Art nonprofit grows as Durango woman expands humanitarian efforts to Greece

“Artists Giving Back” has come full circle for Suzanne Horwich

September 10, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Nonprofits seek to recruit food producers in Southwest Colorado through educational opportunities

of land and irrigation can result in poverty-level wages for farmers

July 18, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Memorial planned for Durango homeless man found dead in June

Nonprofit for unhoused invites friends to honor John Gregorian, 52

July 14, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Charity

Bayfield Lions Club collects unwanted eyeglasses

Donations provide vision correction to those in need

July 6, 2023 • Leah Veress — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Nonprofit calls for shift from political extremism

Interest meeting held with La Plata County residents about grassroots effort called ‘Restore the Balance’

June 27, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Men Who Grill event is called off this year in Durango

Women’s Resource Center says teams were struggling

June 16, 2023 • Leah Veress — Herald Staff Writer

Adoption

La Plata County Humane Society hosts annual adopt-a-thon Friday and Saturday

hope to free up shelter space for new animals

June 1, 2023 • Leah Veress — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors

June 1, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Local First receives $150,000 to offer support services for Durango businesses

Nonprofit attempts to boost economy through funding given by anonymous donor

March 21, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Food

Soup creates community at Fort Lewis College

Grub Hub Food Pantry and Manna team-up to provide food for students, staff and faculty

March 14, 2023 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Food

Bayfield nonprofit is asking for breakfast item donations

River Shares will be hosting a food drive in March focused on the first meal of the day

March 4, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

One-of-a-kind snowboards to be auctioned for La Plata County Humane Society

artists donate their designs to bring in money for shelter animals

March 2, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Tricia Simpson appointed La Plata County Humane Society interim executive director

public affairs specialist brings her organizational skills to nonprofit’s ‘controlled chaos’

February 17, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Community

United Way of Southwest Colorado starts year with thousands in funding to area nonprofits

grant opportunity allows funding for operational expenses

February 10, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Health

People living with multiple sclerosis have resource in local society

has funds available for transportation and home construction

February 9, 2023 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Ballantine Family Fund donated record-setting amount in grants to nonprofits in 2022

of the $334,500 funding went to organizations focused on youth mental health

February 7, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

SOS Outreach alumnae present their one-of-a-kind Nordica ski design at Silverton fundraiser

four women are members of a nonprofit that works with low-income or at-risk youths

January 31, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Parker’s Pet Rescue raises money for permanent building

nonprofit organization works to find permanent homes for abandoned animals

January 17, 2023 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs

January 9, 2023 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Community Compassion Outreach’s warming center remains open despite staff problems

Reorganization planned after support professionals are fired

December 30, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer