Colorado Gives Day

Celebrate community philanthropy

by HUNTER HARRELL

‘Tis the season of giving. People around the world typically spend big bucks on Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday discounts purchasing presents for loved ones. These unofficial holidays are followed by a flood of donations to nonprofit organizations across the nation on Giving Tuesday. Residents in Colorado will continue to pay it forward on the 11th annual Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 8.

Colorado Gives Day is a 24-hour statewide giving campaign celebrating the philanthropic organizations that serve our communities. Donations made on Colorado Gives Day help nonprofits earn more. Community First Foundation and FirstBank contribute to an Incentive Fund that totals $1 million, which is then distributed to all nonprofits that receive donations on Colorado Gives Day.

Last year, Colorado donors gave a record-breaking $39.6 million to 2,569 nonprofits in the state on Colorado Gives Day. Go to www.coloradogives.org to browse participating nonprofits. There are just over 100 nonprofit organizations from Archuleta, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties participating in Colorado Gives Day this year.

Give Where You Live!

Don’t forget your local nonprofits during this season of giving! Visit swcogives.org to donate to 85+ nonprofits and keep your dollars local. swcogives.org

ORE HOUSE AT YOUR HOUSE

This has been a challenging year for all of us! As the longest standing restaurant in the area we are humbled by your support and want you to know that all of your local restaurants appreciate your support this winter! OHDGO.COM

Volunteers of America’s Caring Christmas Catalog

Are you tired of going from store to store looking for gifts for the special people in your life who seem to already have all they need? Are you looking for a gift with meaning?

Bring the joy of true giving to your Holiday Season and get your one-stop shopping done with our Caring Christmas Catalog. Your gift will support the over 500 children, women, and men served by the Southwest Safehouse and Durango Community Shelter every year. Volunteers of America will send your honoree a ank You letter letting them know the bene t your gift will make in our community.