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

Therapist offers advice on gift-giving and navigating family

December 21, 2023

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‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

December 16, 2023

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

helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

December 15, 2023

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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

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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

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Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango

Nonprofit celebrates 20 years serving five-county region

December 2, 2023

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La Plata Food Equity Coalition work group elevates minority entrepreneurs

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

November 29, 2023

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Shanta Foundation in Durango empowers women to build communities

Fundraiser features women leaders from near and far

October 13, 2023

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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

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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

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Art nonprofit grows as Durango woman expands humanitarian efforts to Greece

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

September 10, 2023

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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

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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

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Memorial planned for Durango homeless man found dead in June

Nonprofit for unhoused invites friends to honor John Gregorian, 52

July 14, 2023

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Bayfield Lions Club collects unwanted eyeglasses

Donations provide vision correction to those in need

July 6, 2023

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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

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Men Who Grill event is called off this year in Durango

Women’s Resource Center says teams were struggling

June 16, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 3, 2023

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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

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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

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

grant opportunity allows funding for operational expenses

February 10, 2023

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People living with multiple sclerosis have resource in local society

has funds available for transportation and home construction

February 9, 2023

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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

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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

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Parker’s Pet Rescue raises money for permanent building

nonprofit organization works to find permanent homes for abandoned animals

January 17, 2023

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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