Nonprofits

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

Reorganization planned after support professionals are fired

December 30, 2022

Three women look to uplift Durango’s Hispanic population

Sisters Linda and Sara Illsley, with her daughter, Gyana Gomar, work in different organizations to tackle inequity within their community

December 26, 2022

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Foster family, fostering families

nonprofit seeks to provide basic material belongings to new foster families

December 26, 2022

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No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

Nonprofit organization recently added computer literacy program to meet needs of its diverse, often dismissed population

December 20, 2022

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Local nonprofit has big plans now that it has new funding

Adaptive Sports Association was recent recipient of a grant program supporting organizations that provide outdoor experiences to underserved youths

December 16, 2022

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‘Lottery’ winners announced for Animas City Park Overlook deed-restricted units

envelopes establish order for review of applicants for affordable workforce housing

December 16, 2022

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Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas ends with a hot bowl of soup

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center offers homemade chili, chowder, soups for fundraiser

December 8, 2022

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Festival of Trees & Wreaths display dazzles visitors at Durango Railroad Museum

19th annual event raises money via online auction for people with disabilities

November 29, 2022

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La Plata County poised to fund warming shelter

Durango City Council rejected the same request last week

November 24, 2022

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Durango homelessness council to pursue housing model used countrywide

Continuum of Care programs focus on community-supported solutions for unhoused

November 19, 2022

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Pagosa Springs man’s nonprofit wins NASCAR $100,000 award

We Play For, cofounded by Ralph Maccarone, won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

November 18, 2022

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Winter warming shelter for unhoused to open twice weekly starting Tuesday

Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help with operations

November 4, 2022

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict

of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers

November 1, 2022

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Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango

14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8

September 25, 2022

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Durango-based humanitarian group brings multilevel aid to war-torn country

Foundation has spent years assisting residents of Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar

September 20, 2022

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Durango residents demand action ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Council says one site location has been proposed to La Plata County, others being considered

September 7, 2022

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Animas High School graduate to seek solo record on Colorado Trail

Kristina Bodewes pursues women’s self-supported mark for west-to-east trek

June 20, 2022

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La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years

Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary

June 3, 2022

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The Hive brings back Buzz Bus to reduce drunken driving in Durango

Free, on-demand weekend nighttime transportation within city limits could start as early as Friday

May 26, 2022

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Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022

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Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022

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Woman visiting Durango reunited with family heirloom 48 years later

found at thrift store holds childhood memories

May 12, 2022

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Ignacio arts center breaks ground on new location

‘It’s everybody’s art center; we want everyone to participate and shape that’

April 20, 2022

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Singletrack Café starts Beans for Benefit program

Proceeds from coffee sales will support Durango-area nonprofits

April 11, 2022

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How grant writers use storytelling to capture their audiences’ attention and money

9 Economic Development Center hires first full-time grant writer

March 23, 2022

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La Plata County Humane Society to host snowboard art auction

Participants can also submit their best ‘Powder Pet Photo’ for a chance to win

February 23, 2022

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Durango nonprofit starts peer recovery support services program in La Plata County

aims to help those suffering from substance use disorders and mental health conditions

February 10, 2022

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Ballantine Family Fund awards $310,100 in grants to nonprofits

2022 will mark the fund’s 65th year supporting Southwest Colorado organizations

January 27, 2022

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200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Program strives to put heart in the uniform while helping families

December 29, 2021

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Durango Creative District names interim director

Lander brings 25 years of experience working with nonprofits

December 14, 2021