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16 years of support Onward! A Legacy Foundation has been helping our neighbors,

Scholarships

In 2017, Onward! distributed nearly $50,000 in scholarship money to local students pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarships range from With

our grant cycle.

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include: School Community Youth Collaborative, Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project, Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance and many more.

Donate today at onwardfoundation.org to support one of the 51 funds managed by Onward!

Your local community foundation

Onward! A Legacy Foundation

33 N. Chestnut (PO Box 26), Cortez, CO 81321 (970) 565-9200 chuck@onwardfoundation.org nicci@onwardfoundation.org www.onwardfoundation.org www.facebook.com/onwardfoundation

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES

PUBLISHER FOR THE JOURNAL

Colleen Donley

SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Hunter Harrell

Douglas Bennett Carrie Cass David Habrat Tad Smith

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Table of Contents

Rural Philanthropy Days

10 Nonprofits & Small Businesses 11 Local Nonprofit Listings 14 Crow Canyon

Montezuma Land Conservancy United Way Community Profile

ADVERTISING SALES Amy OPERATIONS

Baird Tana Bowen

ADVERTISING Christian DESIGN/PREPRESS

Ridings Justin Meek Michelle Martin Ryan Brown

Quilters, Crocheters, Knitters and Seamstresses....

Cortez Adult Education Center

WE NEED YOU!

A caring learning community

For children utilizing the services offered at the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center, healing begins with a beautiful new blanket of their own.

Your talents can not only start the healing process, but also continue our funding with a generous matching grant.

• GED/High School Equivalency Preparation Classes • English As A Second Language (ESL) • Community Education Classes • BOOST Program • Early Childhood Professional Training Scholarship

More information: 970-565-8155 fb.com/FCCAC http://bit.ly/CACQuilts rose@nestcac.org nicci@nestcac.org m o n t e z u m a COUNTY

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Conference T inspires creativity, collaboration

hough the region’s nonprofit organizations are diverse, they have more in common than strong mission statements and passionate supporters.

Nonprofit organizations must also find a way to fund their projects and initiatives. Rural Philanthropy Days can help area nonprofits connect with funders from the Front Range.

Rural Philanthropy Days, or RPD is a three-day conference full of networking opportunities and workshops. The conference comes to the region once every four years, and Cortez will host the activities this year at various venues Sept. 12-14.

Anschutz Family Foundation started the Rural Philanthropy Days conference in response to the research on rural giving completed by Community Resource Center. In 1989, CRC found that only three percent of Colorado’s grants and private funding left the Front Range. By 1991, the For registration and more information on Rural Philanthropy Days, visit Anschutz Family Foundation www.crcamerica.org/programs/rural-philanthropy-days/2018-conferences/southwest/ put together the first

IF YOU GO

It’s not too late!

HOPE’S KITCHEN FREE Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri Noon - 1:00 p.m.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 515 N Park Street

Working together so kids can thrive.

Positively impacting the quality of early childhood services through dedicated support, advocacy and collaboration.

We help families develop stronger kids for a stronger community. Early experiences make a big difference, which is why we promote the healthy development of every child in Montezuma and Dolores counties.

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First United Methodist Church Of Cortez Methodist Thrift Shop

970-564-3211 www.monteloresecc.org

Clothing & Household Goods at Low Prices 444 E Main Street

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conference in Grand Junction for rural community leaders to come together and discuss their ideas and challenges, as well as meet with funders from the Front Range.

The event opened new doors for rural communities, and today more than 5,000 active nonprofit organizations in 52 rural communities across Colorado participate year after year. Rural Philanthropy Days program coordinator Stephanie Gommert said the program committee is what makes each conference unique.

“Our program committee has done an excellent job putting together a diversity of opportunities and workshops to attend,” Gommert said. “The Capacity Building Workshops are offered the second day of the conference, and there are over 30 sessions to choose from.”

Tracy Pope, marketing and grants manager for Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is a member of the program committee. She believes that the committee has worked together to create 11 different focuses that range from creative solutions to financial literacy.

“It has been really amazing to watch how so many people come together for such an important event,” Pope said. “For me, the grant dollars are important, but the skill-building is amazing. So I enjoy my work on the program committee trying to make sure that it is going to be something that helps the nonprofits so that when

the money comes, you’ve got the capacity to do good things with it.”

Rural Philanthropy Days aims to help leaders find solutions to the challenges unique to this region.

Gommert said it is an opportunity for communities to get together in small groups of nonprofit professionals, community leaders, government officials and funders to discuss ways that we can all be better partners and work together.

“The collaboration that can come out of this will be great,” Pope said. “Good conversations and good relationship building. It’s my hope that the attendees are able to walk away having built some new relationships with other people in similar work for their mission or nonprofit – relationships that they can collaborate with locally in the future.” 3

Volunteers Needed!!

MONTEZUMA HERITAGE MUSEUM

Coming to 35 S. Chestnut, Cortez

Visit us on @DoloresRiverAnglers to learn how to get involved today! m o n t e z u m a COUNTY

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Contact: MONTEZUMA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 218 · Cortez, Colorado 81321 www.historicalsocietymontezuma.org N O N P R O F I T

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Montezuma F residents work to save land

or twenty years, the Montezuma Land Conservancy and our supporters have been local leaders in protecting the lands we all hold dear. Whether it is farm and ranch land, open space, scenic views or critical wildlife habitat, you have protected nearly 45,000 acres. This year we are working to conserve another 2,000 acres and landowners continue to show interest in protecting land for future generations.

But land protection doesn’t stop at simply conserving land; it is also about our relationship to land. Today the average youth in America will spend less than seven minutes outside in unstructured activities, and Colorado alone will lose nearly 690 acres per day to development. The future of land protection is literally in the hands of the next generation.

With your help, we can ensure that youth and adults in our community have the chance to connect with land and guarantee its protection into the future.

As we speak, MLC is enhancing our commitment to land protection and to our community, and we hope you’ll join us.

Construction of an education center began at our farm north of Cortez, called Fozzie’s Farm, and programs already served more than 500 youth and 120 adults. In collaboration with our partners like Southwest Open School, Colorado State University, the High Desert Conservation District and the members of the Montezuma Inspire Coalition we believe that everyone in our community deserves the right to connect to land and enjoy the beauty and magic of the natural world.

None of this work would be possible without the dedicated support of our members and major donors. Every acre of land protected and every child’s life impacted depends on your support.

Monthly contributions through our Sage Supporter program are easy and have a huge impact on our community, not your wallet. Find us at www. montezumaland.org/donate or stop by the office on west Montezuma Avenue; we’d love to say hello. Together we can ensure a bright future for Montezuma County. 3

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Ideas.

Stories.

Community.

Sunflower Theatre is FOR The available for your event!

Contact Desiree Henderson RENT! for rental information.

Visit Sunflowertheatre.org

for upcoming shows Box Office Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 3pm – 5pm Tickets are always available at sunflowertheatre.org

970-516-1818 sunflowertheatre.org 8 East Main Street Cortez CO 81321

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mall businesses are continually seeking ways to compete in local markets. While they often fill a niche not easily met by larger corporations, small businesses sometimes find it difficult to gain traction in a community and showcase all they have to offer. Getting more involved in their communities, including working collaboratively with nonprofit organizations, can provide the boost small businesses need to connect with their communities.

Many large companies boast programs that promote social responsibility and community involvement, and it can be a smart move for small businesses as well.

There are plenty of ways small businesses can get involved with local charities.

Charity support benefits small business

3 Find a good match. Consider working with a charity that has a connection to your business so that there is a common purpose. For example, a pet groomer may want to work with an animal welfare organization. Servicerelated businesses, such as law firms or accounting firms, can assist groups that offer services and business counseling to needy families.

Landscapers may find a good fit with an environmental protection charity.

3 Donate goods or services. Charitable organizations are always in need of more money to fund their efforts, but small businesses can contribute in other ways as well. Businesses can donate supplies and services, such as a printing firm offering to print business cards or brochures for

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the charity. Business owners and their employees can volunteer their time, which can be a great way for employees to connect outside of the office and boost morale in the process.

3 Support a fundraising event. A highly visible way to support a charity is to host or support a fundraising activity.

Small businesses can offer to collect donations at their offices or stores.

Warehouse spaces can be used to store supplies, while other venues may be ideal spots for dances, walks or charity dinners. Businesses can ask that the charity mention the sponsorship in event advertisements and marketing.

3 Financial donations can make ‘cents.’ Giving to charity is a way to increase tax deductions and reduce annual tax bills.

Small businesses can work with their financial officers or accountants to develop a budget for charitable giving.

3 Obtain meaningful exposure to influential people. Working with established nonprofits can help provide a connection to influential people in the community and beyond. The more exposure a business can get, the more access it has to networking opportunities. In addition, more contacts in the community can increase wordof-mouth marketing that increases your customer base and improves your standing in the community.

Supporting local charities can benefit small businesses in various ways. Small business owners can explore the various charitable opportunities at their disposal in an effort to connect with their communities and grow their businesses. 3

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The Cortez Adult Education Center, a program of the Durango Adult Education Center is a caring learning community that fills educational gaps by providing the skills and knowledge necessary for livable wage careers, post-secondary education and social and economic mobility. www.cortezadulted.org

The mission of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is to empower present and future generations by making the human past accessible and relevant through archaeological research, experiential education, and American Indian knowledge.

Crowcanyon.org (800) 422-8975 info@crowcanyon.org 23390 Road K, Cortez, Colorado 81321

First United Methodist Church

We work to protect, conserve, and restore the Dolores River coldwater fisheries and its watershed.

Dolores River Anglers P.O. Box 417, Cortez, Colorado 81321 www.doloresriveranglers.tu.org dra145tu@gmail.com @DoloresRiverAnglers m o n t e z u m a COUNTY

HOPE’S KITCHEN Free Hot Meals provided on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from Noon - 1:00 pm Our mission is to serve nutritious meals in a welcoming environment for people from all walks of life. Our volunteers strive to serve those in need of food, friendship and encouragement; and to treat everyone with dignity and grace.

First United Methodist Church of Cortez 515 N. Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321 (970) 565-3002 or fumccortez@gmail.com

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The Four Corners Child Advocacy Center (FCCAC) has served child victims of abuse and their families in the four corners region for 25 years. The FCCAC collaborates with area law enforcement, child protection workers, therapists, physicians, attorneys, and others working on behalf of the child.

The FCCAC is a safe place for children to tell their story, to talk to a doctor, to receive counseling and support, to learn about court procedures and to access information and resources.

KSJD’s mission is to inform, entertain and empower the people of the Four Corners region through arts, culture and public media. KSJD is a community radio based in Cortez, Colorado and serving the Four Corners Region including the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and portions of the Navajo Nation.

KSJD operates the Sunflower Theatre, bringing music, film, lecture and community theater to downtown Cortez.

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center 140 N. Linden · Cortez, Colorado 81321 · (970) 565-8155 www.nestcac.org · www.fb.com/fccac · rose@nestcac.org

KSJD and the Sunflower Theatre 2 E. Main Street Cortez, Colorado 81321 KSJD.org Sunflowertheatre.org

Montezuma Land Conservancy partners with our community to connect with, conserve and enhance southwest Colorado’s agricultural, scenic and recreational lands and wildlife habitat for today and future generations.

To promote and sustain a comprehensive, highquality early childhood system to support the community and families, and prepare children for success in school and life.

(970) 565-1664 info@montezumaland.org www.montezumaland.org

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What’s your legacy?

Onward! A Legacy Foundation provides opportunities to develop and maintain a sustainable resource base that will enhance the quality of life for residents in the four corners’ communities.

Established in 2002, this community fund manages over $3 million in assets for more than 50 funds. Fund types include: agency funds, donor advised funds, endowment funds, fiscal funds, scholarship funds, and specific interest funds.

Onward! A Legacy Foundation 33 N. Chestnut · PO Box 26 · Cortez, Colorado 81321 (970) 565-9200 www.onwardfoundation.org · www.fb.com/onwardfoundation chuck@onwardfoundation.org · nicci@onwardfoundation.org

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance supports Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and its Visitor Center and Museum with financial and volunteer resources dedicated to the preservation of this irreplaceable cultural and natural landscape. www.swcocanyons.org swcocanyons@gmail.com (970) 560-1643 PO Box 113, Cortez, Colorado 81321 m o n t e z u m a COUNTY

Montezuma County Historical Society A Nonprofit volunteer organization “preserving past history and culture to enhance the future” is leading the challenge for the new Montezuma Heritage Museum We need everyone’s creative spirit and enthusiasm to make this museum a reality for our community!

Join with us today!!

P.O. Box 218, Cortez, Colorado 81321 www.historicalsocietymontezuma.org

United Way of Southwest Colorado improves lives by nurturing the collective caring power of our communities.

PO Box 995 · Cortez, Colorado (203) 886-5492 · www.teamup-swco.org (970) 739-3626 · www.unitedway-swco.org

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Crow Canyon leads in research, experiential education

ounded in 1983, the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and teaching the rich history of the ancestral Pueblo people who inhabited the canyons and mesas of the American Southwest more than 700 years ago. This is done through groundbreaking archaeological research projects, experiential education programs and close consultation and collaboration with contemporary Pueblo and other Native American communities across the region.

Through well-designed archaeological research in both the field and the laboratory, Crow Canyon has contributed to some of the most important, new understandings in Southwestern archaeology. Crow Canyon’s current multi-year research excavation project, the Northern Chaco Outliers Project, is focused on a significant ancestral Pueblo village located just east of Cortez.

Established in 2014, the Research Institute at Crow Canyon is an interdisciplinary network of internationally-recognized scholars whose collaborative approach to research is especially suited to address complex questions about the ancient past, and use that information to provide a clearer vision of society’s path into the future.

Crow Canyon’s educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that everyone’s history matters. Our award-winning experiential education programs, developed in consultation with Native Americans to

Ute Mountain rises above the Pueblo Learning Center on the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center campus, located near Cortez, Colorado. credit: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

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High School Field School students perform archaeological excavation work at our excavation site outside of Cortez, Colorado. The excavation is part of the Center’s Northern Chaco Outliers Project. credit: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

ensure their perspectives are represented and respected, bring the past to life and conform to national curriculum standards.

Our programs include one-day field trips and overnight programs lasting from two to five days, and actively engage students in real archaeological research in both the field and the laboratory.

In addition, Crow Canyon offers archaeological summer camps for middle and high school students, as well as excavation and laboratory programs for adult lifelong learners.

Crow Canyon partners with Native Americans to enrich our understanding of past and present indigenous cultures and to share that knowledge with others, including their own communities.

Working with our Pueblo Advisory Group and other Native American communities, Crow Canyon seeks to broaden and enrich the perspectives gained through archaeological research, incorporate indigenous voices into its education curriculum and initiate projects that are culturally relevant and mutually beneficial with Native American communities in the Southwest.

For more information, please visit our website at www.crowcanyon.org 3

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YOUR LOCAL NONPROFIT LEADER

Trust us to support collaborative efforts that work!

Serving: Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, & San Juan Counties

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United Way of Southwest Colorado

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annually to make real positive change for people. Our nonprofit partners work together to build better lives. Call (970) 739-3626 OR visit unitedway-swco.org OR text “credit� to 40403 on your smartphone

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Use ConnectSWCO.org to find or post great volunteer opportunities

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