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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
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Community Compassion Outreach’s warming center remains open despite staff problems
Reorganization planned after support professionals are fired
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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
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Foster family, fostering families
nonprofit seeks to provide basic material belongings to new foster families
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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La Plata County poised to fund warming shelter
Durango City Council rejected the same request last week
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Durango homelessness council to pursue housing model used countrywide
Continuum of Care programs focus on community-supported solutions for unhoused
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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
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Winter warming shelter for unhoused to open twice weekly starting Tuesday
Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help with operations
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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
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Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango
14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8
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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
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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
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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
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La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years
Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary
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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
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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
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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
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Woman visiting Durango reunited with family heirloom 48 years later
found at thrift store holds childhood memories
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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’
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Singletrack Café starts Beans for Benefit program
Proceeds from coffee sales will support Durango-area nonprofits
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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