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TABLE
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Contents 05 Letter from the Editor 06 By the Numbers: Impact
of Nonprofit Organizations
08 Comparing nonprofits and not-for-profits
10 How to donate your tax refund 12 Donating items and determining value 14 Charitable donations and tax deductions
16 Impact Investing:
a new tool for funding
18 How to manage, support
nonprofits during the pandemic
20 Congregations organize community outreach
22 Nonprofit of the Year: Durango Trails 24 Viva la Volunteers 26 10 ways to get involved 27 Protecting public lands 28 Busy bodies embrace innovative way to give back
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A LETTER FROM OUR The eighth edition of the Southwest Colorado Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide is published by Ballantine Communications. To include a nonprofit organization or volunteer group in the annual guide in 2021, contact our advertising team.
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Philanthropy energizes and enriches communities.
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onprofit and not-for-profit organizations are a vital part of a healthy community. Not only do these types of organizations offer services to support and strengthen the communities they serve, they also contribute to economic growth and stability. These groups have important missions to improve the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities through a variety of programs. Whether focused on fine arts or social services, the leaders and volunteers work together to identify needs, and develop ways to address barriers to those necessities for marginalized groups. In the 2020 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide, readers can learn more about groups in our region centered around providing education, food security and housing, as well as programs that inspire creative thinking and connect young people with mentors. Though these groups exist to serve others, they require funding and volunteers to meet their missions. Anyone can help a nonprofit organization succeed by donating or volunteering. So, learn how to support nonprofits and social services with a state tax refund and discover the value of item donations such as clothing and household goods. Contributions from nonprofit professionals highlight the impact of investing in long-term
goals for charitable organizations and discuss how to adjust to times of crisis, such as recovering from a wildfire or global pandemic. Review our fundraising tips, philanthropic giving statistics and the benefits of coordinated volunteer programs. Most importantly, consider all the available opportunities to give back to the community through these organizations, new and old. There are so many good causes to support in the Four Corners, and the Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide only highlights a small portion of the groups working to help our communities thrive. We hope this guide inspires you to support these organizations in growth and progress.
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NUMBERS
THE IMPACT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZ ATIONS
Colorado’s nonprofit sector employs more than the agriculture, mining and information industries combined.
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FOR EVERY $1 MILLION SPENT… • The nonprofit sector creates 10 jobs • The private sector creates 7 jobs
LA PLATA COUNTY • 1,538 direct jobs • 340 indirect jobs • $136.3 Million in direct spending
STATEWIDE • 23,147 nonprofits in Colorado • $40 billion economic impact • 330,000 jobs
MONTEZUMA COUNTY • 829 direct jobs • 154 indirect jobs • $143.66 million in direct spending
SOUTHWEST REGION
ARCHULETA COUNTY • 160 direct jobs • 24 indirect jobs • $6.54 Million in direct spending
(Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, Costilla, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan and San Miguel counties)
• 1,062 nonprofit organizations • $545 million in spending • Supports 7,958 jobs
SAN JUAN COUNTY • 22 direct jobs • 2 indirect jobs • $1.15 Million in direct spending Source: Colorado Nonprofit Association
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KSUT Public Radio and Alpine Bank are partners in service to the nonprofit community. The Alpine Bank Community Matching Fund is a grantmatching opportunity for La Plata County nonprofits. Details and how to apply at www.ksut.org
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COMPARISON CHART
Nonprofit Organizations
Not-for-profit Organizations
Works to promote any social cause to provide public benefit. Can have a separate legal entity.
Usually these organizations are larger than not-for-profit organizations. Fall under tax exempt status in the U.S. and are run like a business. Usually do not have full time employees, rather volunteers. Receives charters at the state level.
Standards for accounting are stringent and show how funding is spent. Donations, fundraisers, membership dues and funds. Organizations involved in art, science, charity, religion, education and research.
Work toward owner’s organizational objectives; do not distribute its profit to the owners, all money goes back into running the organization. Cannot have the status of a separate entity. Do not qualify under the tax-exempt status in the U.S. Usually have a full time employee or employees whose salaries are paid and remaining revenues are put into the business. Not chartered at either level. Accounting policies are less stringent as they do not have to report revenues. Standards for accounting are stringent and show how funding is spent. Gains, profits, sales add to money and are not necessarily donations. Organizations include women’s club, sports club or an association formed by a group of people.
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Effortless ENDOWMENTS How tax refunds can benefit nonprofits
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here is an easier way for Colorado residents to support meaningful work that local charities and nonprofit organizations complete in their communities. This year, taxpayers received the option to donate their tax refund directly to nonprofit organizations through a new program called Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit. Previously, taxpayers could only choose from one of 18 causes approved by Colorado lawmakers. Now, taxpayers can choose to support any eligible Colorado-registered charity by designating those funds to the appropriate organization.
To be eligible, nonprofits must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization. They must also be registered for at least five years with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act, which means following guidelines for annual registration. Review the local nonprofits that are eligible for a direct donation on page 11 and additional nonprofit organizations across the state of Colorado online at www.refundwhatmatters.org. For residents interested in donating their state income tax refund to any organization, the process is simple. Follow these two steps. Decide how much you want to donate
(a portion or all of it). Enter the nonprofit name and tax ID registration number in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund line on your state tax return. Residents may only designate one nonprofit to receive all or a portion of their funds. The nonprofit organization will receive the total donation from all Colorado residents by mail in a single check after July 1, 2020. Donor names will not be made available to nonprofit organizations, but the total amount of donations will be made available in a public report. For more information, visit www.refundwhatmatters.org.
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ARCHULETA Nonprofit Organization Tax ID Number Archuleta County Education Center 20033003358 Rise Above Violence 20043004885 Chimney Rock Interpretive Association 20083005901 Curtains Up Pagosa 20043001182 Pagosa Springs Medical Center Foundation 20083007051 Focus Ministries 20083009364 Folkwest 20083005253 Foundation for Archuleta County Education 20123002087 Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County 20033003442 Humane Society of Pagosa Springs 20083004074 Justice Ministries of Pagosa 20113017504 Lighthouse Network 20083005472 Lucky Dog 20093005045 Pagosa Crisis Pregnancy Center 20083003707 Pagosa Springs Athletic Booster Club 20103006870 Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation 20143026335 Pagosa Springs Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation 20083005925 Pagosa Springs Youth Music 20133015425 Pagosa Valor Academy 20143010702 RVing Accessibility Group 20143009272 San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging 20033003420 Seeds of Learning 20033003440 Sonlight Adventures 20083004585 The Rising Stars of Pagosa Springs 20043006904 Thingamajig Theater Company 20143020386 Western Heritage Event Center 20063006016
La PLATA Nonprofit Organization Tax ID Number 3rd Avenue Arts 20103004522 4 the Children 20043009510 Adaptive Sports Association 20023003295 Alternative Horizons 20023006231 Animas Valley Institute 20083004676 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado 20023003320 Blue Star Mothers of Durango 20053003457 Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County 20073006884 Community Connections 20023004602 Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado 20073011371 Companeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center 20143010695 Conservation Legacy 20023004145 Daystar Radio 20083006456 Durango 4-C Council 20063001753 Durango Arts Center 20023003003 Durango Choral Society 20083006160 Durango Dharma Center 20043003799 Durango Early Learning Center 20083004416 Durango Education Center 20033003354 Durango Education Foundation 20023005234
Durango Food Bank 20083006083 Durango Friends of the Arts 20093004482 Durango Independent Film Festival 20083010323 Durango Instrumental Music Booster Club 20123008620 Durango Nature Studies 20023003315 Durango Nordic Ski Club 20023003796 Durango Railroad Historical Society 20023003796 Durango Rocky Mountain Swimming (Durango Swim Club) 20103003115 Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido 20113008248 Durango Youth Soccer 20083005891 Early Childhood Council of La Plata County 20143019146 Fort Lewis College Foundation 20023003789 Foundation for Protection of Animals 20073008640 Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency 20093008244 Great Old Broads for Wilderness 20023007775 Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County 20033002594 Heart for the Needy 20103019374 Homesfund 20093006633 Housing Solutions for the Southwest 20033003100 Hundred Club of Durango 20083005520 Imaginary Friends Productions 20093011986 La Plata County Community Development Corporation 20093008855 La Plata County Historical Society 20023003575 La Plata County Humane Society 20083005345 La Plata Electric Roundup Foundation 20083004817 La Plata Family Centers Coalition 20033003195 La Plata Open Space Conservancy 20033001657 La Plata Youth Services 20023003883 Lifeguard 20103007277 Little Star Foundation 20083005615 Manna – The Durango Soup Kitchen 20053002703 Master Plan Ministries 20083008187 Music in the Mountains 20023003569 People Improving Communities and Kids Foundation 20023003360 Riverview Children’s Center Inc 20053002486 Riverview Parent Teacher Organization 20123026593 Rocky Mountain Retreat 20083004714 San Juan Citizens Alliance 20083004375 San Juan Mountains Association 20023003427 San Juan Symphony 20073005528 Sexual Assault Services Organization 20033002344 Shanta Foundation Inc 20083008112 Southwest Center for Independence 20033002635 Southwest Colorado Community Corrections Centers 20093000571 Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center, Inc. 20023003684 Spring Creek Horse Rescue 20053010815 Still Water Foundation 20093012438 Sunnyside Independent Parent Teacher Association 20103019967 The Liberty School 20093002706 The Powerhouse 20083008341 Trails 2000 20023005820 United Way of Southwest Colorado 20023003781 Women’s Resource Center 20063009813
MONTEZUMA Nonprofit Organization Tax ID Number Cancer Resource Alliance Serving Montezuma and Dolores Counties 20103034068 Christian Discipleship Center 20083004905 Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program 20123009960 Community Radio Project 20063010726 Cortez Addictions Recovery Services 20043009690 Cortez Friends of Dare 20033007644 Crow Canyon Archaeological Center 20023008440 Daystar Radio 20083006456 Denkai Animal Sanctuary 20083007022 Dolores River Boating Advocates 20133016662 Durango Choral Society 20083006160 First United Methodist Church (Hope’s Kitchen) 20063005524 For Pet’s Sake 20053004763 Four Corners Child Advocacy Center 20083002102 Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County 20083013809 Hospice of Montezuma 20073006661 Little Star Foundation 20083005615 Mesa Verde National Park Museum Association 20053007296 Montezuma Land Conservancy 20023003865 Needful Provision 20103023958 Onward! A Legacy Foundation 20033009770 People Improving Communities and Kids Foundation 20023003360 Renew Inc 20033003116 San Juan Bible Conferences 20083005533 San Juan Resource Conservation and Development Council 20023005684 The Bridge Emergency Shelter 20093010382 The Children’s Kiva 20043009513 Cortez Cultural Center 20113007174 The Good Samaritan Center 20083005833 The Medicine Horse Center 20093001784 The Pinon Project 20023003517 Truckin’ Troubadors for Christ 20093008186 Unlimited Learning 20113038679
SAN JUAN COUNTY Nonprofit Organization Tax ID Number Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies 20033006750 Mountain Studies Institute 20043002187 San Juan County Historical Society 20023004010 Silverton Family Learning Center 20083002301
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DONATING ITEMS TO
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ontributions to nonprofit organizations come in many forms, including volunteer hours and financial support. However, these groups can also benefit from other types of donations. These donations can include everything from clothing and electronics to art and collectibles and much more. Many people have items they want to donate to a good cause. But donors should do a little legwork before donating items to ensure their generosity does as much good as possible.
• D etermine the usefulness of noncash items. Most charities can only make use of new, unused or nearly new items. If necessary, work with the charity you hope to donate to so you only drop off items the charity can ultimately use or sell.
• Don’t give up on items deemed not useful. Just because a charity cannot accept a certain item does not mean the charity cannot ultimately benefit from that item. Items that have too much wear and tear for charities can still be sold, and donors can turn the proceeds from those sales into financial donations to their favorite charities. Items can be sold at garage sales, at flea markets, online through websites, or even via the local newspaper classifieds section.
• Donate locally. Charity Navigator notes that some organizations offer to pick up large noncash donations, such as furniture. By choosing to donate such items to local charities, donors can save the organizations the potentially costly expense of extensive travel. That means donations go that much further. • Accept your tax deduction. There’s no shame in accepting some goodwill in return for your charitable efforts. When donating noncash items, ask for a receipt and any additional forms necessary to claim a tax deduction. Noncash donations can be as valuable to charitable organizations as cash donations, especially when donors take the time to ensure they donate quality items that organizations can sell or use.
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DONATION VALUE GUIDE
Donating clothing and household items can help charitable organizations just as much as financial gifts. These types of donations serve as a way for others to help their favorite causes even when they do not have much cash to spare. WOMEN’S CLOTHING • Blouse: $4 - $9 • Sweater: $4 - $13 • Pants: $4 - $23 • Dress: $6 - $28 • Two-piece suit: $10 - $96 • Handbag: $2 - $10 • Hat: $1 - $9 • Shoes: $3 - $30 MEN’S CLOTHING • Shirt: $4 - $9 • Sweater: $4 - $6 • Pants: $4 - $23 • Two-piece suit: $5 - $96 • Shoes: $3 - $30 • Jacket: $10 - $45 • Overcoat: $3 - $9 CHILDREN’S CLOTHING • Shirt: $2 - $10 • Sweater: $2 - $10 • Pants/jeans: $2 - $10 • Dress: $2 - $10 • Shoes: $3 - $10 • Boots: $6 - $10 • Snowsuit: $2 - $10 APPLIANCES • Iron: $3 - $10 • Vacuum cleaner: $5 - $60 • Coffee maker: $5 - $10 • Radio: $1 - $10 FURNITURE • Floor lamp: $8 - $34 • Sofa: $40 - $395 • Table lamp: $3 - $20 • Stuffed chair: $10 - $75 • Kitchen set: $35 - $135 • End table: $10 - $75 • Coffee table: $15 - $100 • Dresser: $20 - $80 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT • Battery back-up: $1.50 - $2 • Desktop computer: $20 - $50 • Keyboard: $0.30 - $10 • Laptop: $25 - $60 • Mouse: $0.30 - $5 • Printer: $1 - $10
CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND TAX DEDUCTIONS
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Does a donation have to be money in order for it to be deducted?
iving to charity is a selfless act that’s worthy of recognition. That recognition can come in many forms, and donors should know that even Uncle Sam likes to reward men and women who donate to charity. Taxpayers can deduct donations made to qualified charities. Such deductions must be itemized, but they can greatly reduce a person’s taxable income. Laws regarding donations and tax deductions can be difficult to understand, so donors should always discuss their donations with their financial planners or tax preparers before filing their returns. The following is some general information regarding donations and deductions that can be useful to prospective donors.
Non-cash donations are eligible for deductions in the U.S.
Do I need to get anything from the organization I donate to?
In most instances, charitable organizations must provide donors with certain information in order for donations to be deducted. A receipt that indicates the organization’s name and address as well as the date and location of the donation must be submitted. In addition, the amount of the donation when donating cash or, in the case of non-cash donations, a reasonably detailed description of the items donated.
Are all donations deductible?
Donations must go to one of three types of groups in order to qualify for deductions. Donations made to nonprofit religious groups, nonprofit educational groups and nonprofit charitable groups, which are often referred to as 501(c)(3) organizations, may qualify for deductions.
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Impact Investing I
f you think about it, grants are a 100% negative investment. A donor grants money to nonprofits and poof, it’s gone. Impact Investing is a new way to apply philanthropic dollars, while expecting a return on the investment, such as having the principal paid back. This creates a revolving fund, which is appealing to many philanthropists. Impact Investing can offer financial solutions to the nonprofit sector, and it can be used as seed money for a bridge loan, capital project or an emergency response loan. Impact Investing provides nonprofits capital that has more flexible terms than what they could get from traditional banks. For example, let’s assume a nonprofit has been renting space for several years and the opportunity to purchase the building occurs. Several factors affect such a decision: • Money for a down payment – usually 20% of the purchase price. • Cashflow for monthly principal and interest payments on the loan. • Reluctance on the part of the current board of directors to obligate future boards for loan payments, especially any balloon payments on some conventional commercial mortgages. An Impact Investing fund can help solve these factors: • Fund a down payment by using money from the Impact Investing Fund. • The commercial real estate mortgage loan might then be within payment terms that are like the rent currently being paid by the nonprofit.
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HIGHLIGHTING A NEW PHILANTHROPIC TOOL IN OUR COMMUNITY BY BRIGGEN WRINKLE
So far, the Community Foundation’s Impact Investing Fund has $50,000 invested in a revolving loan fund for nonprofits in Southwest Colorado, and we have partnered with other foundations and First Southwest Bank to structure two deals that will ensure nonprofits have the resources needed to succeed. Our first deal was participating on a loan for the Durango Nordic Center in 2019. Over the previous four years, the Nordic Center raised $75,000 to purchase a Snowcat for the Nordic Center, and a local philanthropist matched the $75,000. They needed a $50,000 loan to close the deal on the Snowcat. The Community Foundation contributed $10,000, and First Southwest Bank lent the remaining amount. The blended interest rate was just under 4%. Our second deal was for $13,500 for Mountain Studies Institute at a 3% interest rate for 72 months, for a work van in Silverton in 2019. This loan is 100% through the Community Foundation’s Impact Investing Fund (no bank loan). As we continue to watch how COVID-19 affects our economy, we are currently offering three, $5,000 loans for local nonprofits who need a bridge loan to continue service during the pandemic. With Impact Investing, we will be able to unlock the potential of some of the most important and promising nonprofits, by providing capital so they can build facilities, grow teams and expand programs. BRIGGEN WRINKLE is the Executive Director of the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. She can be reached at director@swcommunityfoundation.org.
We facilitated $1.8 million into the community in 2019
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Crisis Check
HOW TO MANAGE, SUPPORT NONPROFITS DURING AN EMERGENCY
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he global pandemic and its public health and economic impacts have hit the nonprofit sector. As with other areas of business, not all nonprofits have been affected in the same way. Some critical, human service organizations, particularly those addressing food and housing security, have been overrun with demand for services, while others, such as arts organizations, have essentially had to shutter programs, due to restrictions and lack of demand. Many nonprofits straddle both dilemmas, having to deliver missiondriven services in entirely new ways, while struggling with a lack of revenue. One year from now, we very likely will not see the same nonprofits serving Southwest Colorado as we had at the start of 2020. In fact, the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management predicts that full recovery for charities will take at least five years. According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, as many as 25% of nonprofits, mostly small and mid-sized, could fail. How these organizations survive will depend, in large part, on visionary leadership that is willing to tackle difficult decisions. Here are three things to consider:
projects may need to be set aside, so that core principles can be carried out successfully. After years of operating in a strong economy, mission creep is common. Organizations that have stretched beyond their central mission will likely be hurting the most now that revenues are tight. It isn’t easy cutting programs; however, dissolution could be the alternative.
BACK TO BASICS. Leadership must
phrase we have heard many times over the last four months, and it takes on special meaning for the nonprofit sector. Organizations that work together will be better together. The current environment will not tolerate any duplication of
take a hard look at mission delivery. This may not be the time to expand programs, but rather to tighten belts in survival mode. Circle the wagons and accomplish only what you do best. Other ancillary
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STRONGER TOGETHER. This is a
services, making collaboration key to survival. Nonprofits servicing similar clientele must learn new ways to serve together. Joint programs and full mergers should be considered. Also reflect on how economies of scale might benefit multiple organizations, since notable cost advantages can be reaped when efforts are shared.
PLAN AND REVISE. The nonprofits
that survive these challenging times will most certainly have one thing in common – they all will have committed, creative board members who are stepping up and working hard. This is not the time to hibernate. Long-term strategic plans may need to be put on hold, while short-term sustainability plans are analyzed – and analyzed again. In times of crisis, budgets must be revised regularly to ensure that the organization will endure. Cut where you can. Raise new revenues. Cultivate major donors who are committed to your organization’s success. This takes extra effort. This takes extra meetings and discussions. Good governance has always been vital to organizational health, and now more than ever, the nonprofit sector needs board members who understand their vital role. Our nonprofits need support. Get involved, share your skills or donate time and money to help your favorite nonprofits succeed. TRACY POPE is the Marketing and Grants Director for the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
CERF: Covid-19
The Community Foundation’s CERF Fund has already infused almost $500,000 into the community in relief efforts in SW Colorado.
$201,000 in Grant Rounds 1 & 2
Supported nonprofits on the frontlines serving our vulnerable populations
$175,000 in Grant Round 3
Supported the stability & recovery of the nonprofit sector
$90,000 for Food Security
Purchased food to be distributed via food pantries in SW Colorado
$10,000 for Save the Food, Feed the People Paid out-of-work chefs to prepare 600 meals per week for our food insecure neighbors
$10,000 for No-Touch Thermometers
Partnered with the Bank of Colorado to distribute 200 digital thermometers to businesses and nonprofits
$10,000 for SWCODA.org
Launched a resource website for businesses, nonprofits and individuals as well as a locally-designed Rise & Recover Together logo.
The need continues‌
Help us power philanthropy and support the nonprofit sector, an essential thread in the fabric of our lives.
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Love as aVerb
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cts of service are one way members of many faiths can care for their community. In La Plata County, congregations from at least six local churches work together to organize over 50 service projects for an annual community outreach program called Love Out Loud. Marcia Heidenreich, a member of Summit Church (formerly known as First United Methodist Church), started Love Out Loud in Durango in 2010. The project took the place of regular church services for one weekend at Summit Church, and its focus was helping families in need, as well as schools and nonprofit organizations that serve the community. “We always say we worship with our hands and our hearts,” Heidenreich said. “Over the years, we have added additional congregations. The number of projects and volunteers continues to grow.” Now, Love Out Loud is a week-long outreach project that seeks to serve as many people as possible. Projects are organized by several leaders from the following churches: Christ the King Lutheran Church, Durango Christian Church, Durango Friends Meetings, First Presbyterian Church, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango and Summit Church. The project is organized by leaders from these churches, but Heidenreich said it is not centered on religion. Instead, this is an opportunity for anyone, including non-members, to give back to the organizations that serve them or families in need. “I especially like that anyone can
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CONGREGATIONS ORGANIZE COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY HUNTER HARRELL
participate,” Heidenreich said. “We work hard to ensure that there are service opportunities for persons of any age, ability or fitness level.” With that in mind, the leaders from each church search for opportunities to help their neighbors. Area churches and nonprofit organizations may request help for individuals, families and institutions in need. However, Love Out Loud does not participate in projects for the sole benefit of the churches that organize these efforts and they do not provide any funding for projects or assistance with fundraising efforts. In May, the leaders distribute a brochure with a schedule of 50 service projects around La Plata County. Registration instructions are included in the brochure. Heidenreich said that many people sign up for one or more projects. Those projects include everything from manual labor to visiting with isolated individuals. In the past, Love Out Loud has helped different groups with tasks like landscaping, painting and planting community gardens. Some volunteers write letters to service members, knit hats for newborns and bake goods for baskets to distribute to neighbors in need. In the past, this group of over 300 volunteers has served organizations like Housing Solutions of the Southwest, The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado, Four Corners Health
Care Center, Volunteers of America Community Shelter, Needham School, Animas Valley Elementary and many more. Heidenreich said that Love Out Loud volunteers help with projects for groups that don’t have the funds or staff members to complete on their own. “We often receive notes expressing profound appreciation for what we have done,” Heidenreich said. “(Volunteers) come away with a sense of pride that they have helped make some small piece of (the community) cleaner, stronger, prettier or better equipped to serve its residents.” With COVID-19 causing uncertainty for public gatherings, Love Out Loud is turning to a more individualized approach, said coordinator and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship member Kathy Devine. Rather than engaging in large group projects, Devine said that church leaders are encouraging creative approaches to serving others. In June, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango hosted a supply drive with masked and gloved volunteers in their parking lot to collect fresh and non-perishable food items, water, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies for families living in the Navajo Nation. Though COVID-19 has put plans for Love Out Loud 2020 on hold, this program is an example of communities coming together to create an environment where, together, we can thrive.
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Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned historian, volunteering at the Animas Museum is both enjoyable and fulfilling.
volunteers needed Historic Interpreters Researchers & Writers Living Historians Marketing Professionals
Visitor Service Assistants Landscape & Rose Gardeners Special Event Leaders Gift Shop attendants
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Nonprofit Spotlight BLAZING THE TRAIL
DURANGO ROCKS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR:
DURANGO TRAILS
In 1989 several local trail users and mountain bikers met over lunch and hatched a plan. Together, they dreamed up a group with a mission to protect existing trails, as well as interface with local land agencies to create new trails. They called this group Trails 2000, and one of its first projects was to help build courses for the 1990 Mountain Bike World Championships, the first “official” world championships for the sport. Today, Trails 2000 is celebrating 30 years and marking the occasion with a name change. This beloved organization will now be known as Durango Trails. But, no matter the name, they are a nonprofit organization associated with sustainable trail design, construction and maintenance practices. Through collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, BLM, City Open Spaces, La Plata County, private landowners and a dedicated group of volunteers, they meticulously care for more than 300 miles of renowned trails within 30 minutes of downtown. This system of trails expands from urban paths to high country routes.
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ADVOCACY & EDUCATION
A key part of Durango Trails vision revolves around advocacy, education and awareness, not only of the trail system itself, but also of the incredible areas they allow users to access. When it comes to education, the group focuses on the youngest of our trail users. Durango Trails developed the TrailKids program to encourage curiosity, care and trail appreciation at an early age. They use exploration, science education and trail work to inspire a respect for natural lands in our region’s youth. The program also works directly with local schools and teachers to help educate the next generation of trail lovers. Education and advocacy doesn’t stop with the kids though. Durango Trails takes the time to educate young and old alike. The website, www.durangotrails.org, for instance, provides educational articles as well as other tools for learning. The site
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even includes a comprehensive database of local and regional trails and maps. This database also boasts a reporting system for tracking current trail conditions to ensure you always reach the trail prepared. On the site, you’ll also be able to read up on trail etiquette. After all, Durango Trails encourages the conscientious use of shared trails.
LEND A HELPING HAND
The Durango Trails staff includes a board of directors comprised of five dedicated community members, as well as several trained and certified crew leaders who lead hundreds of volunteers each season. Without them, the organization wouldn’t be able to maintain the countless miles of trail in and around Durango. The nonprofit relies on the generous support of its members, volunteers and donors to accomplish its goals, making good use of the three thousand plus collective hours of service required to keep Durango’s outdoor playgrounds maintained each season. If you’re considering lending a hand, you can do so on the trail, at an event or by making a donation to become a member. The spirit that created Trails 2000 is now captured in Durango Trails tagline, “great trails build great communities, and great communities build great trails.”
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La Plata County
970.382.2215 • habitatlaplata.org
Montezuma County
970-565-8312 • habitatmontezuma.org
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hilanthropic organizations and volunteers both benefit from organized programs that allow volunteers to truly lend a helping hand. Dozens of organizations with diverse missions exist across the Four Corners, so no two volunteer programs look the same. With that in mind, residents looking for volunteer opportunities will find no shortage of ways to lend a helping hand. Most importantly, they can find something that aligns with their passions to get the most out of their experience. According to Durango resident and 2020 Bill Mashaw Volunteer of the Year Award Winner, Lisa Barrett, volunteers are the heart of many organizations. “The impact of volunteering is understated,” Barrett said. “(Volunteers) fill in a gap when an organization does not have enough funding for a particular position or project.”
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Barrett moved to Durango in 2001, and since has served the community alongside friends and neighbors with groups like Head Start, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County and Volunteers of America. She currently serves on the board for the Women’s Resource Center and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Durango. “I could not imagine my life without the organizations that I serve and the work that I do to help them,” Barrett said. “I volunteer for these organizations because I want to be a part of making the community I live in great for families and children.” Volunteers like Barrett can supply vital services for nonprofit organizations. Whether providing administrative assistance or taking tickets at an event, by donating time to an organization, volunteers help nonprofits overcome a number of obstacles, including staffing shortages and financial barriers.
Many people note that they feel rewarded for volunteering, but these champions give far more than they receive. According to a 2017 study from Independent Sector, the value of a single volunteer hour is more than $24. For the Durango PlayFest Executive Director Felicia Meyer, the value of volunteers to her organization is immeasurable. She recruits volunteers to cover a number of responsibilities in order to organize an annual theater retreat filled with a week of workshops and performances in Durango. She estimates that volunteers pour more than 500 hours into the event year after year. “Our volunteers make this organization,” Meyer said “We couldn’t function without them. They help us move forward, and keep it an evolving, improving program.” Meyer said volunteers take on tasks such as set building and line reading in addition to taking tickets at the door, ushering attendees to seats and serving
food during Durango PlayFest. For Meyer, the event’s success comes from identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the organization’s volunteers. She has volunteers fill out evaluations before, during and after their experience to improve both the program and the volunteer’s experience. “The rigor of evaluation is really key,” Meyer said. “It makes the experience more positive for everyone. It is also an important metric for foundations that award grants.” Durango PlayFest volunteer coordinator Molly Martin agrees. She said the organization improves by learning how their volunteers can best serve them, and volunteers feel their contributions are more beneficial for the organization. “There are so many nonprofits in this area and everyone uses volunteers,” Martin said. “And so just doing it a little more thoughtfully, I think, is going to be really important.” That’s why getting to know the volunteers is an important part of a successful program for any nonprofit organization. Volunteers can help these organizations expand their reach and excel with their specific skill sets. “Many times volunteers bring in expertise from their past work experiences or careers,” Barrett said. “Things like marketing, accounting, technology, etc.” For others, volunteering is a good time to learn more about themselves and their community. For example, volunteers can explore career options, build new skills and make connections with other community members, all for a good cause. Barrett has some advice for those looking to get more involved in their community: “If you have to drag yourself out there to help out, then I would look for another opportunity. Find what you are passionate about and share your gifts with others. We all have things we are good at and there are so many nonprofit organizations and groups that need you.”
Calls for Volunteers LA PLATA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
opportunities: Volunteers can help with grooming, socializing, dog walking, education and outreach as well as thrift store sorting, maintenance and administrative assistance. requirements: Volunteers must be current members. You will be required to sign up for a $25 volunteer membership when you arrive for orientation. Please have a valid photo ID. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. If under 18, volunteers must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Both parent and child must submit applications and attend orientation and training for desired volunteer tasks. get involved: carolyn@lpchumanesociety.org, (970) 259-2847, www.lpchumanesociety.org
DURANGO PLAYFEST
opportunities: Volunteers can help with event set-up and take-down, ticket sales, transportation for actors and playwrights, hospitality and administrative assistance. requirements: Volunteers must attend a brief training session and take part in a post-event evaluation of your experience. Get Involved: molly.mollymartin.martin@gmail.com, (970) 759-0587, www.durangoplayfest.org
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opportunities: Volunteers can help with weekly grocery shopping, organization, leading children’s playgroups, cleaning, tech support, maintenance and administrative assistance. requirements: Volunteers must fill out an application and volunteer coordinators will complete a background check. get involved: (970) 259-1255, (970) 238-1469, www.voacolorado.org
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
opportunities: Volunteers can become a youth mentor, which involves one-on-one outings and activities. Volunteers can also assist the organization with event planning, website design and fundraising. requirements: Volunteers must complete a background check, additional requirements are based on the volunteer opportunity. get involved: mentor@bbig.org, executivedirector@bbig.org, (970) 247-3720, www.bbig.org
FOUR CORNERS COMMUNITY BAND
opportunities: Volunteers can play an instrument in the band. There is also an availability on the steering committee, where duties include attending four meetings annual for event planning purposes. requirements: Must be able to play an instrument at a high school level, and commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Playing an instrument is not required for a role on the steering committee. get involved: fourcornerscommunityband @gmail.com
MANNA
opportunities: Volunteers have many opportunities at Manna, including cooking and serving meals, gardening, client support services, assisting the culinary program, food pickup and delivery, client companionship and other projects. requirements: New volunteers will attend a one-hour orientation where they are introduced to programs and identify opportunities they are interested in pursuing. get involved: services@mannasoupkitchen.com, (970) 385-5095 ex. 3, www.mannasoupkitchen.org
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Serve meals at a local shelter or community kitchen.
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Organize supply drives in conjunction with organizations.
Work with a local emergency response organization to produce and distribute disasterpreparedness kits.
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Help fellow community members save money by collecting and sharing information about free taxpreparation services.
Volunteer with a senior center to provide services and companionship for isolated adults. Coach a local youth team. Serve on a community board. Volunteer at a local animal shelter.
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Celebrating our 50th Year, 1970–2020, and looking forward to bringing you the very best in choral music in the post-pandemic future! For more information, please visit durangochoralsociety.org
VOLUNTEERS CAN PROTECT
PUBLIC LANDS P ublic lands are particularly popular for outdoors enthusiasts. The Bureau of Land Management manages more than 260 million acres of public land in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. These national parks, forests, and wilderness areas and wildlife refuges provide habitats for animals and open spaces for people to enjoy. However, it takes hundreds of volunteers to help manage these open spaces. The Bureau of Land Management Volunteer Program is an essential part of the organization, and provides people with
diverse opportunities. Some of the tasks that volunteers can accomplish include improving wildlife habitats, assisting recreational visitors to public lands, staffing visitor centers, managing information and data, using Geographic Information Systems to produce maps, developing and maintaining trails, documenting archaeological resources, planting trees and other vegetation, improving watersheds and much more. The Bureau of Land Management provides all volunteers with the tools, materials and training needed to perform these tasks. All volunteers are required to
complete a volunteer agreement, which includes a description of the volunteer work and summarized duties, in addition to addressing requirements related to specific duties. To learn more information about volunteer opportunities for the Bureau of Land Management, visit the website at www.blm.gov/volunteer.
The Arc of Southwest Colorado advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing the following advocacy services: Explore. Learn. Protect.
Join Us Today
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• Assistance to families for attaining legally required early intervention and public education services. • Help with development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504’s. • Help resolving conflicts with early intervention service providers and school district staff.
• Assistance for adults with developmental and implementation of legally required Individual Plans through the Colorado single entry points (Community Centered Boards and service providers). • Conflict resolution between individuals of families to address service delivery issues. Information and referral for individuals on wait lists for developmental disability services.
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ike many others, resident Jenny Howell said she loves her community. She has been a resident 27 years, and raised her three children here. Also like many others, she desires to give back to the community she loves, however time is a limited resource for her. Earlier this year, she co-founded the 100+ Women Who Care La Plata with Colleen Leppert and Bo Nottingham as an innovative way for busy people with the same desire to make a difference. The concept for 100+ Women Who Care La Plata is that a group of individuals can make a larger impact through collaboration. The group meets for an hour three times a year, and individual members commit to donating $100
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each meeting. The idea is that with 100 members, the group can donate at least $10,000 to a local nonprofit chosen by member votes at each meeting. “It is great for busy ladies that want to help their community but don’t have the time for long meetings and/or volunteer work,” Howell said. Nonprofit organizations are nominated by individual members. At the meeting, names of nominated nonprofits are tossed into a bowl, then three names are chosen. The person who nominated the chosen nonprofit organizations then gives a fiveminute presentation to the group about the organization and answers questions from the other members for five minutes. At the end of the meeting, the group votes to determine which organization receives the donation. It is modeled after a successful fundraising effort spearheaded by a woman in Michigan named Karen Dunigan in 2006. Over the years,
this model has been replicated hundreds of times with groups of men, women, children and even businesses, according to the 100 Who Care Alliance. Howell said this model made the start-up process easier for the local chapter, which held their first meeting in February at the Himalayan Kitchen. At the time, the group had about 40 members, which were able to raise $5,300. The money was donated to Durango Adult Education Center. When it came time for the second meeting this May, the group decided to collect donations for the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) to help the local economy recover from the effects of COVID-19. Though they did not come together for a meeting, the group collectively raised $7,300, Howell said. Community Foundation marketing and grants director Tracy Pope said she was honored to be selected as the beneficiary for the spring meeting. At the end of June, she said CERF had distributed half a million dollars in an effort to support local businesses and residents. With the first two meetings behind them, membership is growing from social media and word of mouth, Howell said. They have over 60 members now. The next meeting is in October. Both meetings and donations are open to the public, but you must be a member in order to nominate a nonprofit or vote for the beneficiary. Howell said the requirements for membership include commitment to donate $100 for each meeting. To get involved in 100+ Women La Plata, attend a meeting or visit the website at www.100womenwhocarelaplata.com.
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42 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SOUTHWEST COLORADO Volunteer Opportunities Business Memberships Financial Literacy Programs for youth and young adults Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s financial success LEARN MORE at WWW.KNOW-YOUR-DOUGH.ORG
Alternative Horizons provides comprehensive services to address the needs of individuals and their children who have experienced domestic violence: · 24/7 Hotline · Advocacy & Support · Bridges of Hope Legal Project · Adult/Youth Counseling Services · Multi-Cultural Outreach · Prevention/Education Program All services are free and confidential. All services are offered in English and Spanish.
24-HOUR HOTLINE: (970) 247-9619 For more information about Alternative Horizons, volunteering or donating Visit our website www.alternativehorizons.org or call 970-247-4374.
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FRUITFUL FUNDRAISING PREPARATION, ORGANIZATION PAY DIVIDENDS
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undraisers often take months of planning. Much like growing a garden, preparation is the key to hosting a fruitful fundraiser. To make an impact in a small community, people must get creative with their efforts to raise money to support the missions near and dear to them. Whether you are working for a nonprofit in a professional capacity or raising money as an individual to donate, here are some tips to help you arrange a fundraiser.
RESEARCH
From traditional cookie sales to online crowdfunding, nonprofit organizations often choose different methods of fundraising. Research successful fundraisers in the local community for inspiration. Rather than repeating the same fundraiser year after year, consider creative and fresh ideas to attract more potential donors.
BUDGET
Hosting a fundraiser that costs more than it can recoup is not a
BY HUNTER HARRELL recipe for success. Set a budget for the fundraiser, and consider all costs associated with it. Some of the potential costs for fundraising are advertising and printed materials, food and drinks, prizes and location fees.
AUDIENCE
Adjust the strategy to target a specific audience. Whether the organization’s goal is to attract new donors or strengthen relationships with existing donors, tailoring a message to each audience is important for success. For example, if the goal of the fundraiser is to attract new donations, it might help to include general information about the nonprofit’s mission.
INVITATIONS
After determining what type of fundraiser to host, what it will cost and who to target, it is important for organizers to spread the word. Use resources such as the local newspaper, social media, email and direct mail to reach out to potential supporters.
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Enhancing the educational experience for the 9-R Community since 1984.
GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS FISCAL AGENCY
Mailing: P.O. Box 800 Physical: 535 Candelaria Dr., Ignacio, CO 81137 (970) 563-4517 www.sococaa.org
Be an agent of change, donate today! (970) 385 - 1491 201 E. 12th Street Durango, CO 81301 WWW.DURANGOEDUCATIONFOUNDATION.ORG
Proud fiscal sponsor of
Celebrating Healthy Communities Proud partner of For details on our 2020-21 season, please visit www.sanjuansymphony.org after August 1
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New Build listing The Animas Alano Club located at 2601 Junction St. provides a place for recovering alcoholics, drug addicts and their families to attend recovery meetings and learn how to socialize in a clean and sober environment. All 12-step recovery groups are welcome. Activities include watching football games and movies, sharing meals, dances, and celebrations on all holidays. Our goal is to provide a safe location for those who are recovering to learn social skills so they can return to and be productive members of society.
The mission of Alternative Horizons is to provide advocacy and resources to domestic violence survivors and their children while striving 2601 Junction St. (across from Miller Middle School) to promote community awareness through animasalanoclub.org education and prevention efforts. 24-Hour Hotline (970) 247-9619 info@alternativehorizons.org (970) 247-4374 www.alternativehorizons.org
The mission of the La Plata County Historical Society (LPCHS) is to keep La Plata County history and culture alive for present and future generations. LPCHS owns, operates and maintains the Animas Museum along with its outbuildings and grounds. The Animas Museum provides programs for the community and those interested in learning more about our local history. The Museum also offers educational opportunities for children which include Life in a Log Cabin, 1908 Classroom Experience, Junior Curator, “Travelling Trunk” program, plus family-oriented events.
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“Where Recovery Happens”
The Animas Alano Club provides a place for recovering alcoholics, drug addicts and their families to attend recovery meetings and learn how to socialize in a clean and sober environment. All 12-step recovery groups are welcome. Activities include watching football games and movies, sharing meals, dances, and celebrations on all holidays. Our goal is to provide a safe location for those who are recovering to learn social skills so they can return to and be productive members of society. 2601 Junction St. (across from Miller Middle School) www.animasalanoclub.org
We unite young people with positive adult role models in supported one-to-one mentoring friendships. Together they clear a path to success by breaking barriers, closing opportunity gaps and overcoming adversity. (970) 247-3720 www.bbig.org • mentor@bbig.org 175 Mercado St. #109, Durango, CO
Community Connections’ mission is to create opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead healthy and fulfilling lives within our community. For 35 years, Community Connections has mentored people of all ages with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism and other intellectual disabilities to live, love, learn, work and play in Southwest Colorado. Contact us for more information on our programs and eligibility criteria.
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado facilitates the growth and effectiveness of philanthropic contributions and expands the culture of giving to meet the needs of our communities.
281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 200, Durango, CO 105 S. Harrison St., Cortez, CO (970) 259-2464 www.communityconnectionsco.org cci@cci-colorado.org
Physical:1309 1309East EastThird ThirdAve., Ave.,Room RM 20A, Physical: 20A,Durango, Durango,CO CO81301 81301 Mailing: P.O. Box 1673, Durango, CO 81302 Phone (970) 375-5807 Fax (970) 375-5806 www.swcommunityfoundation.org director@swcommunityfoundation.org
Celebrating our 50th Year, 1970–2020, and looking forward to bringing you the very best
Durango Adult Education Center, a caring learning community, fills educational gaps by providing the skills and knowledge necessary for livable wage careers, post-secondary education and social and economic mobility. GED – ESL – Continuing Ed and more…
970-385-4354 (Durango) 970-564-7004 (Cortez) www.durangoadulted.org
musicSociety’s in the future!mission is to enhance the musical Celebrating 50 years, the Durangoin choral Choral and cultural development of our community through the presentation of musical programs for the benefit and enjoyment of the community. Emphasis is placed on providing educational opportunities for both singing participants and audience members. Our four choruses — the 100-voice adult choir, the Durango Children’s Chorale, the Durango Youth Chorus and the 16 elite voices of the Durango Women’s Choir— perform jointly and independently. The Durango Choral Society is a Colorado nonprofit corporation. It is operated exclusively for those educational and charitable purposes permissible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our funding support comes from event proceeds, singer tuition, event sponsorships, sustaining membership, and donations received from other private and public funding sources. Most importantly, it comes from supportive people like you.
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The Durango Cowboy Gathering, Inc. is a non-profit organization working to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of working ranch people in the American West. We celebrate the lifeways of rural people by creating the “campfire” around which anyone with an interest can come to share in the appreciation of the culture and traditions unique to the West. Monies received support our annual Gathering and youth programs. www.DurangoCowboyPoetryGathering.org Executive Director – Pam Glasco (970) 403-4451
The Durango Education Foundation (D.E.F.) is a community organization of dedicated volunteers and paid staff, who together promote and develop resources to cultivate positive, life-changing academic learning opportunities for Pre-K through grade 12 students in Durango School District 9-R by funding programs, materials needs, and technology beyond the capacity of the regular district budget. DEF support goes beyond the basics to encourage innovation, achievement, and excellence in 9-R classrooms through administering grants to educators and scholarships to graduating seniors, in the belief that outstanding education advances an exceptional community.
201 East 12th St. Durango, CO 81301 (970) 385-1491 • 9RFoundation@gmail.com www.durangoeducationfoundation.org
Celebrating Our 29th Year! Mission: Working in collaboration with our community to feed and empower our neighbors in need. (970) 375-2672 www.durangoareafoodbank.org durangofoodbank@durango.net Mail: PO Box 156, Durango CO 81303 Physical: 194 Bodo Drive Suite C, Durango, CO 81303 34
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We put the “fun” in FUNd raising! Durango Friends of the Arts, an all volunteer organization, was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to raise funds for various performing and visual artists and groups in the Durango area. To this endeavor, it distributes grants for projects and programs whose goals provide educational and cultural benefits to the people of our community. Since its inception Durango Friends of the Arts has returned more than $580,000 to the community.
P.O. Box 1281 Durango, CO 81302 www.durangofriends.org (970) 382-8897 • durangofriends1@gmail.com
To attract nationally known and emerging artists to Durango, to engage and educate the community while bolstering economic vitality through the development of new works in an intimate and collaborative forum. We strive to make professional artistic expertise and experience accessible to students, educators and community members in the Four Corners region and provide a nurturing environment for playwrights to develop their new work. Felicia Lansbury Meyer, Festival Director felicia@durangoplayfest.org (970) 335-8264 www.durangoplayfest.org 10 Town Plaza #48, Durango, CO 81301
First United Methodist Church 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 515515 N. Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321 N. Park Street, Cortez, CO 81321 (970) 565-3002 or fumccortez@gmail.com
Four Corners Community Band Celebrating 20 years of performance.
Mission: To provide an opportunity for area musicians to continue their involvement in music to provide quality, public musical entertainment for the Four Corners area. fourcornerscommunityband@gmail.com facebook: @4ccband
The 4 Corners Rainbow Youth Center’s mission is to offer a safe, non judgmental, and visible space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth, families and allies in our community. www.rainbowyouthcenter.org (970) 903-8595 2020 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide
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Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. GOAL Academy is a public charter school serving students in grades 9-12 across the State of Colorado. Our Misson is Developing Productive Members of Society. (877) PRO-GOAL 1-877-PRO-GOAL www.goalac.org https://www.goalac.org
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. La Plata Office 50 Design Center Road Durango, CO 81301 (970) 382-2215 www.habitatlaplata.org 36
Montezuma Office P.O. Box 1261 Cortez, CO 81321 (970) 565-8312 www.habitatmontezuma.org
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P.O. Box 2924 Durango, CO 81302 (970) 385-9577 www.greatoldbroads.org broads@greatoldbroads.org @greatoldbroads
The mission of HomesFund is to build diverse and resilient communities by supporting the development of affordable housing programs, and empowering residents with the financial resources and educational tools to achieve homeownership in Southwest Colorado. 124 East E. Ninth 124 NinthSt.,St.Durango, Durango,CO CO81301 81301 (970) (970)259-1418 259-1418 www.homesfund.org www.homesfund.org
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Since 1947, the Kiwanis Club of Durango has been supporting programs and activities aimed at improving the minds, lives and futures of the youth of La Plata County. President – Lisa Barrett President Elect – Craig Kamps Lt. Governor – Robert Whitson rwhitson9@gmail.com (970) 403-8780 P.O. Box 976, Durango, CO 81302
KSUT is a community-supported public broadcasting organization and NPR Affiliate Radio Station, dedicated to serving the multicultural community of the Four Corners by providing diverse and eclectic entertainment, education, in-depth news, community and public information services promoting multi-cultural awareness and understanding. P.O. Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137 (970) 563-0255 www.ksut.org
Know Your Dough is a nonprofit organization designed to inspire local youth to begin their path toward financial literacy and independence. In partnership with local school districts and youth organizations we provide in person financial literacy classes. Our goal is to increase the financial literacy of school aged students and prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s successes. Volunteer opportunities available! Visit us online: www.know-your-dough.org
La Plata County Humane Society is committed to enhancing and protecting the lives of companion animals by ensuring the provision of sustenance, safety and shelter, educating the community regarding humane treatment of animals, and preventing pet overpopulation. 1111 S. Camino del Rio Durango, CO 81303 (970) 259-2847 www.lpchumanesociety.org 2020 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide
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Support homeless animals by shopping and donating to our Thrift Store. The Thrift Store was created to generate important and necessary revenue that supports La Plata County Humane Society’s mission to enhance and protect the lives of companion animals.
We are your local community foundation providing scholarships and grants to nonprofits. We also collaborate with regional nonprofits by investing their endowment funds and earn market rates of return. We help identify, improve, and assist in addressing the needs of the Four Corners’ communities, and foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultural and ethnic groups
(970) 385-4322 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81303 www.lpchumanesociety.org
Office: 33 N. Chestnut, Cortez, CO Mailing: P.O. Box 26, Cortez, CO (970) 565-9200 www.onwardfoundation.org
Since 1985, Manna has been a valued leader in strengthening the quality of life and economic vitality of our region by helping those in need achieve greater selfsufficiency. Through our skills training programs and impactful collaborations, we are building a strong foundation for shared prosperity. Manna is open seven days a week, 350+ days per year to support our community with nutritious meals and supportive services in a safe and respectful environment. To learn more about Manna or to volunteer, please contact us today.
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The San Juan Mountains Association empowers local residents and visitors to responsibly explore, learn about, and protect the spectacular public lands and cultural resources of southwest Colorado. www.SJMA.org
The oldest non-religious, non-political humanitarian service organization in the world. The San Juan Symphony is an innovative regional orchestra that contributes to the educational and cultural enrichment of the diverse communities of the Four Corners area with inspiring live performances and creative collaborative efforts. P.O. Box 1073 528C Main Ave. Durango, CO 81302 (970) 382-9753
Rotary’s Primary Areas of Focus: Disease Treatment and Prevention Water and Sanitation Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Maternal and Child Health Peace and Conflict Resolution
Rotary’s 4-Way Test Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it Build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
SASO is dedicated to providing advocacy to victims of sexual assault and providing education and prevention programs aimed at increasing public awareness and safety to stop sexual violence through an anti-oppression framework. 24/7 Crisis Hotline (970) 247-5400 Office (970) 259-3074
Local Area Rotary Club Contact Information: Durango Rotary (970) 946-4856
Pine River Valley (970) 739-3687
Durango Daybreak (970) 759-5609
Cortez Rotary (970) 739-0077
Durango High Noon (970) 749-9924
Dolores Rotary (970) 882-7936
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Civic Winds A SYMPHONIC COMMUNITY BAND
The Southwest Civic Winds is established as a cultural resource for the communities in the Four Corners area. Its goals are:
Silver SPRUCE Academy offers Supplemental Programs and Resources Utilized in Curriculum Education. We provide educational enrichment programs and courses to students and families throughout the Four Corners Area, in collaboration with other educational organizations to offer group and individual sessions in enrichment programs, courses, tutoring and annual testing.
Mailing: P.O. Box 966, Bayfield, CO 81122 (970) 759-3415 www.silverspruceacademy.org
SW Colorado’s own, accredited, public, non-profit, diploma-granting 6th through 12th-grade online school
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• To provide an opportunity for adult musicians to rehearse and perform quality wind band literature while developing their musical skills through ensemble performance.
• To offer a musical program of the highest standards for area musicians to perform in a concert setting.
• To present each musician with an opportunity to experience a positive creative outlet with social interaction. • To preserve the rich heritage that community bands have long provided to their communities and provide a source of cultural pride for the citizens of the southwest. • Continued growth from its founding in 2012 to impact and perform for all communties of the southwestern United States.
info@southwestcivicwinds.org www.SouthwestCivicWinds.org
SoCoCAA’s mission is to empower community members of all ages to recognize and reach their full potential by providing select programs and services in order to create better communities. P.O. Box 800 535 Candelaria Drive Ignacio, CO 81137 (970) 563-4517
United Way of Southwest Colorado improves lives by nurturing the collective caring power of our communities. P.O. Box 3040 Durango, CO 81302 Office: (970) 247-9444 www.unitedway-swco.org
Volunteers of America goes wherever we are needed and does whatever work comes to hand based upon a century long ministry of service and stewardship, while serving the most vulnerable and under-served individuals and families in Colorado. Administrative Office: (970) 259-1021 Southwest Safehouse: (970) 259-5443 Durango Community Shelter: (970) 259-1255
The mission of The Arc of Southwest Colorado is to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We believe that all people deserve to love, work, play, and learn in the communities in which they choose to live, and that all people, with or without disabilities, have inherent value with innate abilities and strengths and are equal before the law. Each individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect where they have choice and a voice in their everyday lives. The Arc of Southwest Colorado is on the front lines to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support and services they need to be fully engaged in their communities.
(970) 422-2271 arcswco@gmail.com www.thearcofswco.org
Wildfire Adapted Partnership inspires, educates and enables individuals and communities to protect lives and property from wildfire. 701 Camino del Rio Suite 306 Durango, CO 81301 (970) 385-8909 info@wildfireadapted.org www.wildfireadapted.org 2020 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide
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WENDIE MALICK Just Shoot Me
Durango PlayFest is a week-long new works festival that brings well-known stage and television actors, playwrights and directors to Durango to incubate new plays, hold free workshops for the community, and engage audiences with staged readings. PlayFest alumni includes nationally recognized talent working alongside actors from the Four Corners region and students and alumni from Fort Lewis College to deliver professional theatre in our beautiful backyard
EMILY SWALLOW The Mandalorian
LEARN MORE AT: durangoplayfest.org DAN LAURIA The Wonder Years
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Charitable Events & FUNDRAISERS
Editor’s Note: The events listed here are scheduled. However, many annual events across the Southwest have been canceled or tentatively scheduled as an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Always check with the host to verify information before traveling to an event and reach out for more information regarding safety guidelines and updates.
JULY 11
Rise Above Violence will host the annual Pagosa Duathlon to raise money to support their programs Saturday, July 11 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The event features a race and after party including burgers and beer. For more information, visit www. riseaboveviolence.org.
JULY 17
Obes Angels Rescue will host an annual yard sale as a fundraiser to ease the financial strain of caring for and housing homeless dogs. The fundraiser takes place Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Obe’s Angels Rescue located at 27100 Highway 184 in Dolores.
AUG. 1
La Plata County Humane Society and Durango Harley-Davidson will host the third annual Hogs 4 Paws Pet Adoption and Fundraiser featuring food, music and furry friends, benefiting LPCHS on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AUG. 3-4
San Juan Mountains Association and Mountain Studies Institute host the annual Forests to Faucets teacher’s workshop featuring guest speakers and field experience for local educators. For more information, visit www.sjma.org.
AUG. 8
Rotary Club of Dolores and Rotary Club of Cortez will host the 22nd annual Escalante Days Mountain Bike Race on Saturday from
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth in Cortez and Dolores. For more information, visit www.doloresrace.com.
AUG. 21
Great Old Broads for Wilderness host an educational workshop at Ramblewood Retreat Center in Sequim Washington to learn about forest health, carbon sequestration and a warming planet from Aug. 21-25. See more information at www.greatoldbroads.org.
A Float with Heart. Explore the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon with acclaimed artist Suze Woolf. For more information, see www.greatoldbroads.org.
AUG. 25
United Way of Southwest Colorado and Rotary Club of Durango present the Annual Charity Golf Classic. To register or learn more, visit www.unitedway-swco.org.
AUG. 28
Kiwanis Club of Durango presents the annual Bill Mashaw Golf Tournament as a fundraiser for local youth programs at Dalton Ranch. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. For more information, call Scott Shadid at (970) 385-7125.
AUG. 29
Great Old Broads for Wilderness host a special women’s retreat and watercolor workshop with Holiday River Expeditions,
Parelli Foundation will host the annual Western Derby Gala at 230 Port Avenue in Pagosa Springs from 7-11 p.m. featuring dinner, open bar, dancing and auctions. Tickets to the event cost $80 per person. For more information, visit www.parellifoundation.org.
SEPT. 17
United Way of Southwest Colorado is working on a fun way to “Keep Your Spirits Up” with an at-home brewfest. More details to be announced. See updates at www.unitedway-swco.org.
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SEPT. 11
Kiwanis Club of Durango will host the annual all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser Kiwanis Pancake Pay at the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person. Proceeds benefit over 26 local charities.
SEPT. 19-20
Durango Arts Center will host the annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival on Second Avenue Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Organizers are taking an abundance of safety precautions. For more information, see ww.durangoarts.org.
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Great Old Broads for Wilderness host a week-long Wilderness Advocacy Leadership Training featuring handson workshops and essential skills that give people the tools to protect the environment. For more information, www.greatoldbroads.org.
SEPT. 24
Four States Ag Expo will host the annual Four States Agricultural Exposition at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. This event was postponed in March. For more information, visit www.fourstatesagexpo.com.
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SEPT. 25
United Way of Southwest Colorado and hosts, Ska Brewing and Four Corners Broadcasting, will present the annual Radiothon. The on-air auction benefits United Way’s local community partner agencies. Tune in from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25. Listen on one of the following local stations: 101.3 FM KIQX, 100.5 FM KRSJ, 930 AM or 97.3 FM KIUP.
SEPT. 25
Durango Friends of the Arts host Prospecting for the Arts: “A Twilight Affair” at Glacier Club featuring a buffet dinner and auction benefiting the organization. Tickets to attend cost $75. For more information call Karren Little at (970) 382-8897.
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San Juan Mountains Association hosts a Glacial Geology Hike at Highland Mary Lakes near Silverton where participants can spend the day learning how glaciers shaped the landscape. Pre-registration required. For more information, go to www.sjma.org.
OCT. 17
Durango Botanical Society is meeting to determine the safest way to bring residents the Annual Bulb Sale. Tentatively, the event is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. For updates, go to www.durangobotanicgardens.org.
OCT. 17
Manna Soup Kitchen postponed the annual Durango Voice competition in April for COVID-19. The show will go on Friday, Oct. 17 at Henry Strater Theater. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $36. Purchase online or by calling (970) 385-5095.
OCT. 24
Dolores Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center will host the annual chamber banquet at the Dolores Community Center from 6-10 p.m. to fund scholarships for local students. The event features a banquet catered by End of the Trail Catering, a live auction and award presentations. For more information, visit www.visitdolores.com
NOV. 11
Volunteers of America hosts the annual Shelter from the Storm luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel to bring together local leaders and community influencers to support services provided by the Durango Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse. Attendees must RSVP. If you are interested in attending, contact (970) 259-0121.
NOV. 14
La Plata County Humane Society hosts the annual Bark & Wine Fundraiser Gala featuring live and silent auctions, a photo booth, dinner, desserts, music and more. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom at Fort Lewis College from 6-9 p.m.
The Rainbow Youth Center is a safe after school center for LGBTQ+ youth. We are a resource for training & support for schools, businesses, & families in our community. FIND OUT MORE AT:
rainbowyouthcenter.org
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Durango Adult Education Center A caring learning community
High School Equivalency (GED & HiSET) English As A Second Language (ESL) Career Transitions Computer & Job Skills Early Childhood Professional Training Scholarships & Financial Aid Community Education ...and more!
Register Online TODAY! www.durangoadulted.org Or call: 970-385-4354 (Durango) 970-564-7004 (Cortez)
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DURANGO FOOD BANK WORKING TO FEED OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
970-375-2672 DURANGOAREAFOODBANK.ORG DURANGOFOODBANK@DURANGO.NET PO BOX 156 • 194-C BODO DRIVE DURANGO, CO 81303
FEEDING FOOD INSECURE RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT LA PLATA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SINCE 1977. • Enough food distributed in 2019 to prepare over 467,000 meals in the homes of area families and seniors in need. • 10.3% of La Plata County residents are food insecure and missing at least 1 meal per day. 36% of these food insecure residents DO NOT qualify for public assistance programs and rely on the charitable response to feed their families. • Each tax deductible $1 donated can buy 8 meals through our Food Bank Network.
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Southwest Safehouse, Durango Community Shelter, Veteran Services, The Home Again Partnership & Cedar View Apartments
For over 30 years Volunteers of America has responded to the needs of the most vulnerable in our community, serving over 600 people annually. We offer six programs in Southwest Colorado, serving survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes, families and individuals recovering from homelessness, Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and seniors. These programs are made possible by the generous volunteers and donors in our community.
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Making a difference ... with coronavirus response
LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS RESPONDED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITH MANY SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS: • Contributed thousands of dollars to local relief activities and organizations. • Helped deliver food from local supermarkets to the Soup Kitchen and other food relief organizations. • Assisted at the Food Bank, loading food relief bags for distribution to the hungry. • Helped deliver food boxes from the Food Bank to homebound elderly people. • Made and donated protective masks and gowns. • Delivered medical supplies to medical centers. • Supported local restaurants by purchasing gift certificates, donating them to first responders. Rotarian Maria Bleeker loads food relief bags at local Food Bank.
Normal meetings are as shown below. During CoVid restrictions, call for information on temporary on-line video meetings.
Rotary Club of Durango (970) 946-4856 Tuesdays 6:00 PM Strater Hotel
Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak (970) 759-5609 Wednesdays 6:45 AM Durango Rec. Center
Rotary Club of Durango High Noon (970) 749-9924 Thursdays 11:45 AM Doubletree Hotel
Rotary Club of Pine River Valley (Bayfield) (970) 739-3687 st nd, 1 , 2 & 3rd Wednesdays Noon Tequila’s in Bayfield
Rotary Club of Cortez (970) 739-0077 2nd and 4th Mondays Noon Cortez City Hall
Rotary Club of Dolores (970) 882-7936 Tuesdays 6:30 AM Ponderosa Restaurant