Nonprofits

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Durango Festival of Trees and Wreaths begins Friday

than 60 items up for auction online starting noon Friday

December 3, 2021

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Feel good about your Christmas tree with help from Southwest Colorado conservation group

Juan Mountains Association doubles impact of wildfire mitigation efforts

November 29, 2021

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Child sexual violence survivors in La Plata County will soon get the centralized care they need

Durango’s first child advocacy center nears opening

November 24, 2021

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Nonprofits make pitch for funding from Ignacio Town Board

Agencies often need matching grants, making it a good value for local governments

November 16, 2021

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Durango Trails keeps residents rolling for more than 30 years

Volunteer organization creates 300 miles of trails within 30 minutes of downtown

October 28, 2021

From the Chamber

The time of giving is here

Autumn is by far my favorite time of year. I love fall sports, the cooler nights and changing colors. It’s…

September 11, 2021

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La Plata County man goes missing while hunting; rescued four days later

Usinowicz, Be FRANK Foundation director, undergoing treatment for serious injuries

September 10, 2021

Community

Concert Series to benefit nonprofits

The cover charge is a $10 cash donation and The Rochester provides a bar and food for sale at each…

July 16, 2021

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Nonprofit builds geodesic dome to fight food insecurity

River Shares greenhouse will provide year-round produce

July 8, 2021

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The Hive nonprofit takes youth activities, programs outdoors

Fundraiser Saturday features music, poetry, climbing, scavenger hunt

July 3, 2021

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After slow start, sexual assault resource center is serving rural and tribal residents

Nonprofit provides education, services and funding to survivors

June 3, 2021

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Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity

$260,000 state grant pays for new program

May 11, 2021

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New garden takes root in Bayfield with focus on healthy ingredients, food security

Students learn about produce production to help others

April 24, 2021

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Mountain Studies Institute to hold online youth summit about environmental issues

Students to examine water quality, climate change, forest health

April 11, 2021

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40 low-rent units take shape overlooking downtown Durango

Apartments offers first-of-its-kind supportive housing

April 10, 2021

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Pine River Shares targets rural residents with vaccination clinic

sought to reach those who might otherwise decline COVID-19 vaccine

April 9, 2021

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How a nonprofit catered to neighbors’ needs during the pandemic

Volunteers learned what people needed, then delivered aid to homes

March 3, 2021

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Animas High School secures funding for new school

family donates $1.8 million assuring new building on FLC’s campus

February 28, 2021

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Shanta Foundation assistance continues in Myanmar

guided by villagers helps aid group weather military coup

February 25, 2021

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Community Foundation grants hit nearly $4 million in 2020

disbursed to numerous groups across Southwest Colorado

February 20, 2021

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Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

A simple meal can show you care during pandemic, food insecurity

February 11, 2021

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NYT columnist David Brooks to tackle trust, divided nation in upcoming talk

Solutions come from bottom up, he says

February 8, 2021

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Ballantine Family Fund awards $332,590 in grants to Southwest Colorado nonprofits

security targeted for additional aid in 2020

February 1, 2021

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LPEA Round Up provides $21,400 in grants to local nonprofits

Annie’s Orphans and Salvation Army among recipients

January 28, 2021

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La Plata County nonprofit receives 3,000 pounds of vitamins

Supplements will help those with nutritional, health needs

January 16, 2021

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Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses

funding round helps 64 companies

January 6, 2021

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Community Treehouse gives parents a break during pandemic

Bayfield play space fosters community

December 26, 2020

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Law enforcement pulls off Shop with a Cop event in Durango

Officers use layaway, drive-thru gift-giving to support families

December 17, 2020

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Colorado Gives Day breaks records for Southwest nonprofits

‘The generosity has been inspiring’

December 12, 2020

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Oakley, beloved wolf at sanctuary, dies after surgery

Procedure places financial strain on Wolfwood Rescue after difficult fundraising year

December 10, 2020