Four Corners Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide 2022

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Volunteer GUIDE 2022

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FACILITATED $5.3 MILLION IN COMMUNITY GRANTS IN 2021

TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE P.O. BOX 1673 DURANGO, CO 81302 | 970.375.5807 | SWCOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.ORG 2 • 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide

Exceptional health care, right here in your community.

With $1.6 million distributed to Mercy Hospital’s programs, services, and equipment just this year, Mercy Hospital Foundation is committed to bringing you exceptional health care, close to home.

Our mission at Mercy Hospital Foundation is to support patients and families in need of care at Mercy Hospital through promotion and distribution of philanthropic gifts. From caregiver meals and appreciation, to state-of-theart equipment and patient financial assistance, the Foundation stands ready to bring you the best care, when you need it most.

You are invited to join us as we build up our beacon institution in Southwest Colorado! 100% of philanthropic contributions go to Mercy Hospital, increasing the quality of whole-person care our rural hospital provides.

Thanks to the Foundation’s funding of a Makoplasty robot, you now have a choice for where you get your total joint replacement.

The Foundation provides funding for many programs and services for patients of all ages at the hospital.

Learn more by visiting: centura.org/mercy-hospital-foundation

Lexie Stetson-Lee Senior Philanthropy Officer AlexandraStetson-Lee@Centura.Org 970.764.2804

New Level II NICU cares for babies as young as 30 weeks.

Joy Hess Development Officer JoyHess@Centura.Org 970.764.2802

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First Southwest Community Fund Axis Health System

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La Plata Youth Services

$150,000

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organizations in Colorado. The Southwest Region, which includes Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties, received $9,602,518.

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CREATING AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN LA PLATA COUNTY THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

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BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFITS

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olunteering provides various benefits.

Some of these rewards include meeting new people and expanding skills.

Volunteering also can help a person realize greater happiness by doing selfless acts for others, while they also can help one to realize a new passion.

Gain professional experience. Does the job you want require specific experience you lack?

Find a volunteer position where you can gain the experience you need.

Explore career options. Wonder what it would be like to be a nurse or a veterinarian? Volunteer at a hospital or vet clinic to experience the responsibilities before committing to a specific education or career path.

Make connections. Is the volunteer section in your LinkedIn account blank? Volunteering not only supplements your professional profile but also can lead to networking opportunities.

Build skill sets. “Can you give us an example of when you worked well as part of a team?”

If you’re a volunteer, there’s a good chance you can provide answers to many common interview questions by drawing on your volunteer experiences.

There are many arenas where young people can focus their volunteer efforts. Here are some ideas.

• Animal shelters: Animal shelters rely on volunteers to help with their operations. They can be a good fit for anyone with a passion for animals and animal rights activism.

• Public service sectors: AmeriCorp and Peace Corps have scores of opportunities for volunteers. AmeriCorp focuses on domestic issues, while the PeaceCorp is a branch of the U.S. government that engages volunteers in international service work. Community involvement, health care, agriculture, homelessness and fighting hunger are top priorities for these organizations.

• Tutoring: Volunteers can spend time teaching and tutoring students in local schools or after-

Why I volunteer...

“I have always had a desire to create connections for people and to build community. That looks like anything that shows up that tugs on my heart. Durango is where we live … it’s up to all of us to make it feel like home.”

~Shera Johnson, Owner Massage Intervention

“I love mentoring, and helping people think about business in a different way. All the boards I’m on have a different kind of component.

I like being able to pull from my experience, and learn from their experience, and help them find a solution that can help them drive to their goals.”

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~Kerry Siggins StoneAge CEO

school programs. Help students that struggle with various subjects. Consider helping nonEnglish-speaking individuals improve their language skills.

• Community government: A person may choose to sit on the board of a school, a neighborhood housing association, or even explore volunteerism with a township municipal office.

This will provide valuable hands-on experience and may help one lend a voice to issues that affect his or her living situation.

• Religious groups: Churches, synagogues and mosques may have volunteer opportunities focused on community outreach or programs affiliated with local nonprofits.

• Conservation groups: Volunteers can work on conservation projects across the country. From wildlife management to trail restoration to invasive species eradication, there are a wide variety of conservation-based volunteering opportunities.

“Most of my volunteer conserva­ tion work has been geared toward raising awareness for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. I hope I am contributing in some small way to the protection of landscapes and waterways around the country.” ~Sarah Tingey Alpacka Raft Co-owner and Outreach Directory

“In my past experiences, it’s always the personal connections that I find most meaningful. People gathered around a shared cause reminds me of the good in the world, and what can be accomplished when we work together.” ~Elizabeth Kinahan Artist and Studio& Gallery Co-owner

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Nonprofits by the numbers PHILANTHROPIC MISSIONS

FUNDING NONPROFITS

Nonprofits continue to be a force for good in our communities. Currently, around 23,147 nonprofits statewide serve communities. Nearly 1,062 of these organizations are located in our region of the Southwest.

Funders granted $422,808,555 to nonprofit organizations in Colorado. The Southwest Region, which includes Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties, received $9,602,518.

First Southwest Community Fund Axis Health System

3.1% Philanthropy, Advocacy & Capacity-Building 2% Religious or Mutual Benefit

La Plata Youth Services

$150,000

United Way of Southwest Colorado Companeros Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center

43.8% Health & Public Safety

15.4% Human & Social Services

$200,000

Manna

$100,000

9R School District Housing Solutions for the Southwest Tamarin Square LLC

$50,000

Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center Neighbors in Need Alliance

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$90,000,000

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project The Bridge Emergency Shelter Southwest Open School

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FUNDING AWARDED BY FOUNDATIONS IN SOUTHWEST REGION

TOTAL FUNDING IN 2020

BY FOUNDATIONS

OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE LOR FOUNDATION HAS BEEN PROUD TO SUPPORT OVER 30 CORTEZ COMMUNITY PROJECTS, INCLUDING....

Renovation of the Lewis-Arriola Community Center

Launch of bike mechanic curriculum at SWOS

RE-1 Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Local effort to reduce single-use plastic bags

Scan the QR code to read about more Cortez projects we’ve supported, or contact Nicci Crowley to share your idea: nicci@lorfoundation.org.

lorfoundation.org

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ways to feed families

MORE FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARCHULETA

• Archuleta County Department of Human Services • Archuleta School District • Community United Methodist Church • Loaves and Fishes • Restoration Fellowship Church • Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church • Tara Food Pantry

LA PLATA

• 9R Backpack Program • Community Compassion Outreach • Companeros • Igancio Senior Center • La Plata Department of Human Services • La Plata Family Centers Coalition • La Plata Senior Center • San Juan Basin Public Health

MONTEZUMA

• Good Sam’s Food Pantry • Grace’s Community Kitchen • Mancos Food Share • Mancos School District • Montezuma School District

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ood insecurity is a real concern for families in the Four Corners. The USDA found that 10.5% of all households in the U.S in 2020 struggled with food insecurity. Households with children have a 4.3% increase over those without children.

In La Plata County, 11% of residents experience food insecurity.

While one person may not be able to help everyone, individuals can make a world of difference in the local community.

Donate food or funds. Get involved with Durango Food Bank or Pine River Shares. Both nonprofit organizations benefit from volunteers. Community members can help manage the pantry and stock items. Currently, the pantry in Durango is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for volunteering and always accepting donations.

The Pine River Shares program is currently getting backpacks for the school year to fill with food for kids, and is seeking donations. Pine River also offers a Freecycle Clother and Housewares program looking for clothing donations. A good way to get started with donations is by purchasing shelf-stable items when grocery shopping. Obtaining a few nonperishable items per grocery visit for those in need is an easy way to make a monthly donation.

Alternatively, donate a portion of money each month to the local food bank, pantry or organization.

Plant a row in a community garden. Food pantries often face a short supply of fresh produce.

Gardening is an excellent way to help those in need have access to healthier options. Once it is time to harvest, collect the items and donate them to the local food bank or pantry.

Alternatively, Manna in Durango is encouraging community members without a green thumb to assist by participating in the on-going Grow-A-Row Fundraiser.

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Simply sponsor a row in the organization’s garden to help fight hunger in the Four Corners. See more information about this fundraiser on page 42.

Cook and serve meals. Enjoy cooking? Try getting involved with a nonprofit group, such as Lasagna Love. This unique experience encourages cooking by sending a comforting, nutritious meal to those in need. Individuals can volunteer to cook a meal and send that home-cooked meal to those in need.

Nothing can beat a hot meal homemade with love.

Organize a fundraiser. Encourage and organize a fundraising event, such as a bake sale, food drive or penny drive, where donations benefit the local food bank. Partner with local businesses, clubs and other groups to engage a wider audience. Whether raising funds or non-perishable items for donation, fundraising allows community members to get involved and serve the community at large.

Help harvest local produce. The region is abundant with fruit trees, and The Good Food Collective organizes weekly gleaning events during the harvest season. Gleaning events not only help to feed the community, but they reduce food waste and altercations with bears. Get involved in one of the group events, or organize an event in your own neighborhood. See more information online at www.goodfoodcollective.org.

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.

OUR PROGRAMS: • • • • • • •

Self-Select Food Pantry Curbside Emergency Food Box Pick Up Home Deliveries (Elderly, Disabled, etc.)

USDA Commodities (TEFAP) USDA Senior Program (CSFP) Community Garden Pet Food Pantry 39% of the La Plata County families experiencing food insecure DO NOT qualify for public assistance programs and are relying on charitable response to feed their families.

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Tax refunds

HOW TO DONATE TO NONPROFITS

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olorado residents can support meaningful work that local charities and nonprofit organizations complete in their communities by donating tax returns.

Taxpayers have 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 here or review additional nonprofit organizations across the state online.

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. Donor names will not

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be made available to nonprofit organizations, but the total amount of donations will be made available in a public report. https://tax.colorado.gov/donate-your-taxrefund-to-charity

TAX ID FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Adaptive Sports Association

20023003295

Big Brothers Big Sisters

20023003320

Community Connections

20023004602

Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

20073011371

Durango Adult Education Center

20033003354

Durango Arts Center

20023003003

Durango Education Foundation

20023005234

Durango Food Bank

20083006083

Durango Manna

20053002703

Great Old Broads for Wilderness

20023007775

Habitat for Humanity

20033002594

Habitat Restore

20033003458

La Plata County Humane Society

19983005345

Music in the Mountain

20023003569

San Juan Mountain Association

20023003427

San Juan Symphony

20073005528

Silver Spruce Academy

20143036643

SOCOCAA

20033003332

United Way of Southwest Colorado

20023003781

KSUT Public Radio and Alpine Bank are partners in service to the nonprofit community.

The Alpine Bank Community Matching Fund is a grant-matching opportunity for La Plata County nonprofits.

Details and how to apply at www.ksut.org

FAMILY AND STUDENT REGISTRATION August 1, 2022 OPEN HOUSE August 31, 2022 from 5-7 pm CLASS ENROLLMENT OPENS August 31, 2022 We bought property at 743 CR 510, Durango, CO 81303. We are getting a USDA Loan to build a new building and will be in construction over the next year, with a grand opening date of Aug. 1, 2023. Our capital campaign money raised will be applied to reduce the 100% USDA construction loan and add furniture and equipment to our new facility!

Capital Campaign SPRUCE’n Up for School, Capital Campaign

$10 School Supplies for Students $25 Chairs for Children $50 Writing Supplies for Wrangling Thoughts $100 Silver Bells of Learning for the Arts $200 Desks & Tables for Teaching $250 Gold Star Work Spaces for Great Volunteers $350 Community Laptops for Learning $500 Platinum Apples of Education for Kitchen Appliances $750 Library Sections of Books for Learning $1,000 SPRUCE Trees for Spreading Knowledge

GIFT TREE LEVELS

$5,000 Instruction Areas for Moose-n-Around $10,000 Forest Friends of Imagination for Exploring the Outdoors $25,000 Geared Up for Technology Throughout the Building $50,000 Classroom Creators for Engaging Rooms $150,000 Common Spaces for Collaboration $300,000 Facility for Experiential Learning

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Raise funds

FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS

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chedule a trivia night. This is an event that can draw in individuals of all ages! People love to play trivia.

Event organizers can form the questions around the nonprofit to gain audience engagement in the field of business. Guests can pay a flat entry fee to play, and a donated prize could be up for grabs. Ask donors to come to the event or ask for prize donations to spark success for the nonprofit and potential business opportunities for the donors.

This event opens the door to strengthening relationships with current donors as well as the opportunity to create new connections.

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Try a penny social. A penny social is a raffle and a silent auction combined. Guests can purchase as many tickets as they would like at the door, then use them to do their bidding.

Placed by the items up for grabs, there will be a bin for holding partakers’ tickets. The more tickets someone puts in, the better the chance of winning. After an hour or two, ticket bins are gathered, and winners will be announced. These events can also have a theme to create more interactions, for example, Old Hollywood, masquerade, etc. A theme allows another opportunity for excitement in donors and participants.

Plan a bake sale. A good old classic. Now that COVID-19 days are sort of behind us, we can once again enjoy baked goods from one another. Whip up the best brownies, the sweetest cupcakes, and savory bread for a bake sale to support nonprofits. Many people have missed being able to have and partake in bake sales like this. If a nonprofit wants to spice it up a bit, the volunteers can add a cakewalk to the agenda. Cakewalks or Musical Cakes take the wonderful element of donated baked goods and marries them with a fun childhood game. Participants will pay to participate, but everyone will leave with a cake of their choosing! Guests will walk around a circle with cakes placed in a circle outside them. They will walk until the music stops and see what cake is there. If they like where they stopped, they can simply take the cake and walk out, if they may wait for the music to begin again. There are many different twists on this fundraiser and every nonprofit can make it their own.

Host a community carnival. This is a great way to get families involved, as-well-as donors.

Set up little booths, such as a ring toss game, pop-a-balloon, etc. If someone wins, give them an affordable prize. Carnival prizes can be bought in bulk for less, making it more profitable for the nonprofit. Participants can exchange money for tickets, then use them at different games or booths. In addition, something interactive like a dunk tank or a bouncy house can grab attention.

Pet a pup for a buck. Team up with a local animal shelter, especially during the school year, and offer businesses or students the chance to play with puppies for just a dollar. Highlight animals for adoption, and offer stress relief to students and busy employees. Not everyone can have a fuzzy friend, so this allows people to interact with adoptable, four-legged friends.

WHERE KIDS AND ADULTS ACT DANCE SING DESIGN DRAW BUILD PAINT CELEBRATE CONNECT

ALL MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH DONATIONS OF TIME AND FUNDS

Discover everything happening at YOUR Arts Center A Durango 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit | 802 E. 2nd Ave | Durango, CO | (970) 259-2606 | durangoarts.org 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide • 15

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OF CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS

onating to charity is a great way to give back. The good news for prospective donors is that it’s now easier than ever to support a good cause.

Crowdfunding has become a popular way for people to donate to a cause or business venture they support. In fact, Fundera, a financial resource for small businesses, says that crowdfunding generates $17.2 billion each year in North America. According to the Federal Trade Commission, crowdfunding is a way to raise funds by convincing a large number of people to each give money for a specific project or cause. The FTC notes that crowdfunding has become a popular way for inventors to fund

projects, but people considering donating to a crowdfunding effort should know that there are different types of crowdfunding.

Donation-based crowdfunding

The Consumer Federation of America says donation-based crowdfunding campaigns are the most popular crowdfunding efforts for first-time fundraisers and donors. These campaigns typically set a specific dollar amount goal and then solicit supporters for donations.

The CFA warns that fraudulent donationbased campaigns are common, while the FTC indicates that scammers often try to play off of

legitimate, successful campaigns as part of their attempts to deceive donors.

Rewards-based campaigns

The CFA notes that money collected via rewards-based campaigns is considered a donation. However, such campaigns typically offer rewards to donors who donate specific amounts of money. It’s important that donors read the fine print befire donating to such endeavors, as some may mistakenly believe they will get the product they’re funding for free when it eventually gets to market. That’s not necessarily the case, so donors must confirm the details prior to donating to these types of campaigns.

Equity-based campaigns

According to the CFA, the main difference between equity-based campaigns and other crowdfunding efforts is that “donors” can earn dividends above their initial contributions. That makes supporting equity-based crowdfunding campaigns more akin to investing than donating.

Debt-based campaigns

Similar to equity-based campaigns, debt-based campaigns more closely resemble investments than donations. The CFA notes that when contributing to debt-based crowdfunding campaigns, backers are investing in a piece of the project or the company’s current debt with the understanding that their contributions will be repaid with interest over time.

Crowdfunding raises billions of dollars each year. Donors considering contributing to crowdfunding efforts should take time to understand which type of effort they’re thinking of supporting before donating.

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VOLUNTEER AT MANNA! In March 2022, Manna opened our new Take-Out Window, Resource Center, & Food Market.

We are seeking volunteers!

Please join us in building and serving our community through working in our food market, garden, or kitchen.

Scan the QR Code or visit:

SoCoCAA’s mission is to empower community members of all ages to recognize and reach their full potential by providing programs and services in order to create better communities.

535 Candelaria Drive P.O. Box 800 Ignacio, CO 81137

Proud partner of

(970) 563 - 4517 • FAX (970 ) 563 - 4504

BEST NONPROFIT

www.sococaa.org

APP.VOMO.ORG/INVITE/ORG/MANNASOUPKITCHEN

Providing low-cost spay & neuter, vaccinations, Family, & Business microchipping and pet licensing Individual, Memberships Available! for the community Animal Adoption

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“Where Recovery Happens” Adaptive Sports Association’s programs help to enrich and transform the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation. By working with participants to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment, ASA helps participants explore possibilities.

www.asadurango.com • (970) 259-0374

The mission of the La Plata County Historical Society is to keep our history and culture alive for present and future generations.

The Animas Museum provides local history programs for the community.

3065 West Second Ave. Durango, CO 81301 (970) 259-2402 www.animasmuseum.org

The Ballantine Family Fund was established by Morley C. Ballantine and Arthur A. Ballantine Jr. for the purpose of providing financial assistance to nonprofit causes that benefit the human condition in Southwest Colorado.

Trustees award nonprofit grants quarterly, in the interest of enhancing the quality of life in our region.

Grant Manager: Briggen Wrinkle (970) 375-5807 grants@ballantinefamilyfund.com www.ballantinefamilyfund.com 20 • 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide

The Animas Alano Club provides recovering alcoholics, drug addicts and their families with recovery meetings and socialization in a clean and sober environment. All 12-step recovery groups are welcome.

2601 Junction St. (across from Miller Middle School) www.animasalanoclub.org

Everything that we do is in hopes of finding permanent, loving homes for our “orphans” by giving them the safety and love that these great dogs deserve. Our ultimate goal is to get dogs out of the shelter and into their “forever” home.

1630 CR 214 Durango, CO, 81303 www.anniesk9orphans.org (970) 759-8811

Creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Helping all youth achieve their full potential.

(970) 247-3720 www.bbig.org • mentor@bbig.org

The Mercy Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports patients and families in need of care at Mercy Hospital.

1010 Three SpringS Blvd. SuiTe 248 durango Co 81301 970-764-2804 www.centura.org/ mercy-hospital-foundation

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.

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.

Physical: 765 E. College Drive, Unit 1, Durango, CO 81301 1309 East Third Ave., RM 20A, Durango, CO 81301 Mailing: P.O. Box 1673, Durango, CO 81302 Mailing: P.O. Box 1673, Durango, CO 81302 Phone (970) 375-5807 Fax (970) 375-5806 Phone: (970) 375-5807 director@swcommunityfoundation.org www.swcommunityfoundation.org

Our learning center 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 Education

Durango (970) 385-4354 Cortez (970) 564-7004

Creating opportunities for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead healthy and fulfilling lives in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan Counties.

970-259-2464 cci@cci-colorado.org www.communityconnectionsco.org

Denkai is one of the leading quality of life organizations in our local and surrounding states providing a multitude of services for all domestic animals and pet owners in need. Please browse our site, enjoy your time here and don’t forget to leave your legacy through a contribution towards our cause.

209 W Main St., Cortez, CO 81321 (970) 516-1738 https://denkaisanctuary.org/

DAC is a multi-faceted hub for community arts that hosts and promotes contemporary visual and performing arts, arts education, and the annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival. Over the years, DAC has built its reputation as a local arts industry leader and has been working diligently to ensure that the arts continue to thrive in the Four Corners region and beyond.

802 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 (970) 259-2606

www.durangoadulted.org

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The Durango Botanic Gardens, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit, has a mission to create public gardens that demonstrate best practices, advance horticultural education, and celebrate the inspirational power of sustainable gardens. Our gardens are funded by donations and memberships and maintained entirely by volunteers, guided by a volunteer board of directors.

Location: The Gardens are located to the east and north of the Durango Public Library located at 1900 E. Third Avenue in Durango.

Email: durangobotanic@gmail.com Website: www.DurangoBotanicGardens.org

Our mission is to cultivate life-changing academic learning opportunities for Pre-K through Grade 12 students in Durango School District 9-R and to provide resources that positively impact the educational experience of our 9-R community.

201 East 12th St. Durango, CO 81301 (970) 385-1491 • 9RFoundation@gmail.com www.durangoeducationfoundation.org

DFA is an all volunteer organization whose purpose is to raise funds to provide grants in the Durango area for various visual and performing art organizations and groups, especially our youth.

P.O. Box 1281 • Durango, CO 81302 www.durangofriends.org info@durangofriends.org 22 • 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide

The Durango Choral Society’s mission is to enhance the musical and cultural development of our community through the presentation of musical programs for the benefit and enjoyment of the community. The Durango Choral Society is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. 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.

(970) 799-4826 Durango Choral Society PO Box 1043, Durango, CO 81302 durangochoralsociety.org

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

Durango PlayFest is weeklong festival that brings playwrights, well-known actors, and directors to Durango each August to workshop new plays and then present captivating staged readings for local audiences. durangoplayfest.org durangoplayfest@gmail.com 970-335-8364

Four Corners Community Band First Southwest Community Fund supports the dedicated entrepreneurial spirit of rural Colorado, by investing in the people, culture and ideas that fuel innovation and financial knowledge in our community, with an emphasis on areas of greatest need.

First Southwest Community Fund 600 East Second Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 (719) 587-4264 • info@fswcf.org fswcf.org

GOAL High School supports students with a flexible online course schedule in 37 locations across the state of Colorado including Cortez, Durango, and Pagosa Springs.

1-877-PRO-GOAL www.goalac.org

Your generous contributions of gently used furniture, home goods and construction materials build affordable homeownership opportunities!

La Plata Office 50 Design Center Road Durango, CO 81301 (970) 382-2215 www.habitatlaplata.org

Performing Since 2001

Mission - To provide quality, public musical entertainment for the Four Corners area and to provide an opportunity for area musicians to continue their involvement in music. fourcornerscommunityband@gmail.com facebook: @4ccband

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.

555 Rivergate Lane, B1-110 • Durango, CO 81301 • (970) 385-9577 www.greatoldbroads.org • broads@greatoldbroads.org • @greatoldbroads

Your generous contributions of gently used furniture, home goods and construction materials build affordable homeownership opportunities!

ReStore information and pickups: (970) 382-9931 50 Design Center Road Durango, CO 81301 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide • 23

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 – Carrie Woodson President Elect – Tessa Gamble Lt. Governor – Robert Whitson rwhitson9@gmail.com (970) 403-8780 P.O. Box 976, Durango, CO 81302

La Plata County Humane Society is committed to enhancing and protecting the lives of companion animals through safety, shelter, humane education on the treatment of animals, and preventing pet overpopulation.

KSUT is a community-supported public broadcasting organization and NPR Affiliate Radio Station, dedicated to serving the multicultural community of the Four Corners.

P.O. Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137 (970) 563-0255 www.ksut.org

The LOR Foundation works with Cortez residents to improve quality of life.

20 W Main St., Suite 118, Cortez, CO 81321 970-987-0356 lorfoundation.org

1111 S. Camino del Rio • Durango, CO 81303 (970) 259-2847 • www.lpchumanesociety.org

Since 1985, Manna has been a valued leader in strengthening the quality of life and economicthe vitality of our of region helping those in need achieve greater selfManna strengthens quality lifebyand economic vitality of our community by sufficiency. Through our skills training programs and impactful collaborations, helping those experiencing need achieve greater self-sufficiency through access we are building a strong foundation for shared prosperity. Manna is open seven to food, service navigation job todevelopment. days a week, 350+ daysand per year support our community with nutritious meals and supportive services in safe and environment.

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Merely Players enriches the cultural life of our community by providing quality theatre. We thrive on providing opportunity for theatrical artists, as we celebrate imagination and creativity. www.merelyplayers.org 970.946.2240 directors@merelyplayers.org

For 36 years, Music in the Mountains has produced an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. We have entertained, educated and delighted audiences with the richness of classical music, and complemented concerts with year-round educational programs for youth. The concert experience is enhanced by a variety of venues set in the spectacular beauty of southwest Colorado. Area youth benefit from the numerous scholarships, performances and hands-on music education programs we provide.

515 E. College Drive, Durango, CO www.musicinthemountains.com (970) 385-6820

Power to Act seeks to offer justice, deliver practical kindness, and restore dignity by meeting the basic physical needs of women facing adversity in our local and global community. We believe that injustice occurs when basic needs go unmet. We identify the physical needs of vulnerable women locally and globally and create Needs-Based Programs that demonstrate kindness and restore dignity.

You have the Power to Act: www.powertoact.org www.facebook.com/powertoact www.instagram/power.to.act

The world’s oldest non-religious, non-political humanitarian service organization.

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 Support of the Environment

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?

Local Area Rotary Club Contact Information:

A regional leader partnering with county-level economic development groups, governments, businesses, and community groups to create and retain jobs that will improve the economic base of the region.

135 Burnett Drive #1, Durango, CO 81301 (970) 247-9621 region9edd.org

Durango Rotary (970) 946-4856

Pine River Valley (970) 799-3487

Durango Daybreak (970) 769-8331

Cortez Rotary (970) 739-0077

Durango High Noon (970) 903-0063

Dolores Rotary (970) 799-7708

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Founded in 1988, the San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) promotes the exploration and protection of public lands in Southwest Colorado through stewardship and conservation education for people of all ages.

P.O. Box 2261, Durango, CO 81302 (970) 247-4874 www.sjma.org info@sjma.org

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 sanjuansymphony.org (970) 382-9753

We provide educational enrichment programs and courses to students and families throughout the Four Corners Area, in collaboration withother educational organizations to offer group and individual sessions.

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.

Mailing: P.O. Box 966, Bayfield, CO 81122 (970) 500-5657 • www.silverspruceacademy.org

P.O. Box 800 535 Candelaria Drive Ignacio, CO 81137 (970) 563-4517 • www.sococaa.org

The Southwest Civic Winds is a 60-member band composed of brass, woodwind, and percussion players.

Many members are professional musicians and music educators from around the Four Corners region, this band is an all-volunteer, membership organization. We present music from many genres. www.southwestcivicwinds.org info@southwestcivicwinds.org 26 • 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide

We intend to manifest the culmination of progress, alternative thinking, and free creative thought into a space where we can witness attendees overcome hurdles in their skating, recreational, music, and art journey. physical: 1150 Main Ave STE A, Durango, Co 81302 mailing: PO Box 4432 Durango, Co 81302 phone: 970-508-0445 www.thehivedgo.org

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

Volunteers of America Colorado seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the communities we serve.

P.O. Box 3040 Durango, CO 81302 Office: (970) 247-9444 www.unitedway-swco.org

Administrative Office (970) 259-1021 Southwest Safehouse (970) 259-5443 Durango Community Shelter (970) 259-1255

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

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DIRECTORY LISTINGS & DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS

PAGE 2 0 Adaptive Sports Association ����������� 37 Animas Alano Club ����������������������������40 Animas Museum ����������������������������������41 Annie's Orphans ����������������������������������29 Ballantine Family Fund ���������������������� 37 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado ��������������������34

PAGE 2 1 Centura Mercy Hospital Foundation ���������������������������� 3 Community Connections �����������������42 Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado ������������� 2 Denkai �������������������������������������������������� 37 Durango Adult Education Center �����15 Durango Arts Center ��������������������������15

PAGE 2 2 Durango Botanic Gardens ����������������39 Durango Choral Society ���������������������15 Durango Education Foundation ������� 35 Durango Food Bank ������������������������������11 Durango Friends of the Arts ������������� 43 Durango Playfest ���������������������������������18

PAGE 2 3 First Southwest Community Fund ��30 Four Corners Community Band �������42 Goal High School ��������������������������������31 Great Broads for Wilderness ����������� 43 28 • 2022 Nonprofit & Volunteer Guide

Habitat for Humanity ��������������������������� 5 Habitat for Humanity Restore �����������41

PAG E 24 Kiwanis Club of Durango ��������������������� 7 KSUT ������������������������������������������������������13 La Plata County Humane Society �����17 LOR Foundation ������������������������������������9 Manna ���������������������������������������������������17 Merely Players �������������������������������������40

PAG E 25 Music in the Mountains ���������������������13 Power to Act ����������������������������������������34 Region 9 �����������������������������������������������38 Rotary ��������������������������������������������������48

PAG E 26 San Juan Mountains Association ����� 33 San Juan Symphony ���������������������������� 43 Silver Spruce Academy �����������������������13 Southern Colorado Community Action Agency ���������������17 Southwest Civic Winds ����������������������36 The Hive Collective ���������������������������� 35

PAG E 27 United Way ����������������������������������������46 Volunteers of America ���������������������� 47 Wildfire Adapted Partnership ����������42 WolfWood Refuge �����������������������������40

Annie’s Orphans, located in Durango, Colorado, provides a safe haven for the abandoned, neglected, and abused pet population and has offered this service for over thirty years. These dogs have a home with us until the best adoptive homes can be found. Since our inception, we have placed thousands of dogs in carefully selected homes and have provided life-long shelter and care to countless others.

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At Annie’s, we couldn’t do what we do without the support and participation of our community, and our generous, loyal sponsors!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Come join the AO pack! We need help with everything, from volunteers that can assist with building and carpentry to those who just want to come out to walk and love on dogs.

Please donate to the shelter today to help ensure that we can continue to provide a safe, comfortable and a loving place for the orphans!

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2021 IMPACT

First Southwest Community Fund supports the dedicated entrepreneurial spirit of rural Colorado by investing in the people, culture, and ideas that fuel innovation and financial knowledge in our community, with an emphasis on areas of greatest need.

We provide low-interest, flexible and accessible loan programs, grants and technical assistance to rural entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, and non-profits.

LOAN PROGRAMS

Total Amount Invested:

$6.03 MILLION Total Project Cost: Happy clients Elizabeth Philbrock & Jared Scott Co-Founders, EsoTerra Ciderworks

Construction Capital Fund provides working capital to construction-related businesses on projects for the Durango 9R Bond Program.

Fortaleza Fund provides funding and education for rural Colorado’s immigrant entrepreneurs and small businesses through loans, education and technical assistance.

Innovate Onwards Fund provides flexible working capital up to $500,000 to existing and new businesses across rural Colorado to build back economies.

Intermediary Relending Program provides fixed rate loans to businesses in rural communities that create jobs.

LAUNCH Fund provides access to capital for SWCO-based nonprofit organizations through microloans.

Rural Women-Led Business Fund supports multicultural, multilingual, multigenerational women-led businesses through loans, education, and technical assistance. Open to businesses in San Luis Valley.

San Juan Regional Loan Fund supports rural business startup, growth, and job creation and retention in southwest Colorado. Open to businesses in Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel counties.

Find more information on funding for start-ups, non-profits and small businesses at:

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Coping with crisis I

n times of distress, finding an avenue to make a difference in your community can be a cathartic and connective experience. When accidents, disasters and unexpected events happen, many nonprofit organizations search for solutions that provide safety and security for the people they serve.

For residents that want to assist others in experiencing challenges and emergencies, here are some options to consider.

Donate to disaster relief organizations or community emergency funds.

In response to a restaurant fire in 2008, Southwest Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado established the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERT). Of the $1.4 million in donations received since March 2020, $1.2 million in grants were awarded to nonprofit organizations, while $178,024 went toward administration and investments.

First Southwest Community Fund in partnership with First Southwest Bank helps entrepreneurs and small business owners to access capital needed to launch a business or expand its services. Now in its seventh year, First Southwest Community Fund offers 10 loan programs and two grant programs. In 2021, the organization donated $160,626 to over 70 organizations.

Learn how to donate at www.fswcf.org.

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HELPING OTHERS IN THE WAKE OF DISASTER, EMERGENCIES The nonprofit organization LOR Foundation, located in Cortez, supports many projects with long-term impacts in the communities it serves. LOR Foundation begins by engaging with residents that have ideas for improvements that make a community more resilient, and the team provides assistance to help others turn those ideas into actions. See examples of the community’s success stories and how to donate online at www.lorfoundation. org/stories.

Learn basic disaster response skills, such as CPR and fire safety.

Many health and safety groups offer free training and workshops to help others prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Mastering these skills can be an excellent introduction to serving the community through other organizations, such as the local fire department or search and rescue teams. However, keep in mind that these positions do require commitment to training as well.

Volunteer firefighters respond to various medical emergencies, automatic fire alarms and structure fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills, wildland fires and technical rescues.

Volunteers must live within the response district. They must have a Colorado driver’s license and high school diploma.

Reach out to your local fire station to see how you can get involved.

Search and rescue teams in La Plata and Montezuma county both provide necessary equipment, training and resources to volunteers that wish to assist with public safety operations in backcountry and technical landscapes. Even without these skills, residents can purchase a CORSAR card to help fund the organization.

Give blood.

Blood is essential for helping victims survive and recover. Though organizations can provide supplies and funding, blood is not something that is always readily available. Statistics from the American Red Cross indicate that only 3% of age-eligible donors give each year. Donating blood can help someone in need, and save lives.

To learn more about blood drives in your region, visit www.vitalant.org.

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How to be a

better mentor

Everyone will be a mentor at some point in their life. The connection between a mentor and mentee is essential and will create learning for both parties. Being able to listen and understand one another is rather crucial to the relationship. After all, connections should be built upon trust and respect. Here are some tips to strengthen mentor/mentee connections.

of staying on track, and take comfort in speaking up, if otherwise. By giving the mentee authority, control or responsibility around their own objectives, the mentor allows them to explore paths to growth and leadership. However, by understanding the mentee’s goal, the mentor can better guide their mentee if outcomes don’t align with those goals.

Start with small challenges. Often, when a mentor and mentee combine, the mentor provides guidance for bigger challenges or general advice. Focusing on the little things gives more attention to the mentees’ specific goals and provides a connection on a deeper level. Focus on one goal at a time. This way, the challenge can turn into long-term change. By starting with today’s obstacles, the mentor can have a positive influence on the mentee’s future.

Encourage and empower each other. Having a mentor should be similar to having a built-in hype person for the mentee. A mentor must be outspoken when the mentee feels unsure or nervous about a situation. Let the mentee know when they are doing great things, and support them, even if things don’t go as planned. By supporting the mentee, their confidence will rise. If the mentee is going to give a public speech, make sure to run through it with them. Help them understand that what they are saying is meaningful, and pay attention to the details.

Understand each other’s goals. The most important part of the introductory period is aligning goals. Acknowledge what each person would like to gain from the mentor/ mentee partnership, and keep an eye on the prize. Understand the importance

Tell stories. If mentoring is not something that comes naturally, think about lessons learned the hard way. Use your own

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experiences to provide helpful advice to others. These are the lessons shared by a mentor. Provide helpful solutions by being vulnerable about the past. Tell a story where there was a lesson that had to be learned, even if someone insisted on going a different route. By accepting those setbacks and encouraging motion forward, you can inspire the mentee to try new experiences and be open in return.

Network. If a mentor believes that someone around them could be a positive influence on their mentee, then they should set up a time to meet.

Introducing the mentee to others will allow them to explore how they want to present themselves to other peers and professionals. By meeting new people, the mentee can explore who they are and who they want to be. This process can show them the positives of what they can do to improve their introductions and what they contribute to conversations. Introducing the mentee to others in the career allows the mentee to grow and see what they could do in the future.

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Serving those who made sacrifices

Military service in the United States was once more common than it is today.

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the draft for military service was ended in 1973, a point in time when 2.2 million men and women made up the country’s active military personnel. By 2018, the number had dipped below 1.3 million.

The vast majority of people in countries where military service is not compulsory will never serve in the military. But that does not mean non-military personnel do not appreciate the sacrifices service members and their families make. Service members

and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures.

1. Serve as a driver for veterans.

Unfortunately, many service members return from overseas missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving.

Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veterans who can’t drive themselves. Such a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker.

2. Donate your airline miles.

Some disabled veterans receive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating certain types of injuries, which can make it difficult for their families

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to be there for them during their recoveries.

By donating airline miles to military families, ordinary adults can ensure injured servicemen and -women can still see their families during difficult times in their lives. Access to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries.

3. Sponsor a service dog.

A significant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for Heroes, an organization that places service dogs with veterans, has helped many veterans successfully cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a service dog through an organization such as Companions for Heroes, adults who want to help service members can provide an invaluable service to men and women fighting to regain their quality of life.

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Benefiting the human condition in Southwest Colorado for 65 years

Denkai is one of the leading quality of life organizations in our local area providing a multitude of services for all domestic animals and pet owners in need.

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Nonprofits serving our five-county region are eligible to apply once per calendar year for grants up to $5,000.

Online applications are accepted and reviewed quarterly at www.ballantinefamilyfund.com.

We promote healthy environments in which people and animals interact and connect through applied, environmental and education programs that promote mental and physical health.

Since inception, Denkai has provided hands on rescue services to 13,000 pet animals and equines in need.

Denkai’s low-cost veterinary services have provided a total of 25,000 procedures for pet animals in need. This has includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, basic care, dentals and other surgeries.

Denkai Animal Sanctuary (970) 516-1738 209 W Main St, Cortez, CO 81321 denkaisanctuary.org

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At Adaptive Sports Association (ASA), our participants, volunteers, and supporters are fostering independence, buildling skills, and exploring possibilities with outdoor recreation every day.

VOLUNTEER ASA is currently seeking volunteers! Do you ski or snowboard in the winter? Would you like to help us run rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or cycling trips during the summer? We need you! Most people volunteer to help others, but our volunteers quickly realize their own lives are being enhanced. Get involved to change a life, althought, it might just be your own!

WAYS TO SUPPORT ASA Support ASA with a monthly or one-time gift, donating outdoor gear, and more. Your business can also sponsor ASA to help us create a lifelong impact. Every donation counts! See our website for more ways that you can support or donate.

PARTICIPATE Take part in our year-round sports and recreational programming for people with cognitive and physical disabilities in a supportive and fun way. Throughout the winter, we provide adaptive ski and snowboard lessons. In the summer, we offer white-water rafting, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, and biking.Our participants are from all age groups and backgrounds. If you are a veteran, be sure to ask us about our Veterans Outdoors programs!

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DURANGO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

n small communities, nonprofit organizations often fulfill a unique purpose for residents. Most adopt a mission statement to provide a framework for serving the community efficiently and effectively. Yet, the mission for the Nonprofit of the Year, Durango Business Improvement District (BID), is always in flux.

By default, the mission is in the name. Across the U.S., there are hundreds of groups that focus on attracting and retaining business in a sector of a neighborhood or community, and improving conditions for both businesses and patrons in the area. Since its inception in 1997, BID’s mission has changed as much as how customers interact with businesses has evolved.

The shift to swiping cards instead of carrying cash, and the increase in online shopping are just two gradual adaptations for customers in the last 25 years. Yet, BID supports businesses through these transitions by asking the community one question on a regular basis: “How can we help?”

Some of the ways that BID has improved the experience for both business owners and customers includes tracking sales data by industry, connecting business owners with helpful resources and bringing more visual appeal to Main Avenue. The organization also maintains several directories for customers to browse.

BID also produces four seasonal marketing programs to advertise activities around town, in

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Enterprise Zone

addition to seasonal shopping campaigns. Not only does the organization provide marketing for events, it also manages the logistics of many events, including the Movies in the Park series, San Juan Brewfest and Singing with Santa, to name a few.

The pandemic introduced a cornucopia of change and uncertainty. However, BID worked tirelessly to support small businesses in a myriad of ways. BID helped to start the bumpout program and they also began a successful rewards program for local shoppers. In May, Durango Chamber of Commerce recognized BID for its efforts to support businesses at its annual Durango Rocks awards ceremony for encouraging over $240,000 in local spending.

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Help us Grow Gardens and Legacies

Public gardens are our love gift to Durango and all those who follow us.

Beginning with the Library Demonstration Garden behind the Durango Public Library, we have added award�winning crevice gardens, a wind garden, the elevation grass garden, the arboreta, hardscaping and art, and now we’re working on the Literary Garden.

There is more to come!

We do all this with dedicated volunteers and private funding!

Become a Member

Members get discounts at local nurseries and our events

Volunteer

Get outdoors, help in our gardens, a little or a lot

Discover What Works

Attend our seminars, classes; take a tour

Donate

Sponsor a tree, garden art, bookcase or pathway stones, and more!

Learn More

www.DurangoBotanicGardens.org For tours, other info call 970�880�4841 Email: durangobotanic@gmail.com

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Charitable events & fundraisers EDITOR'S NOTE: EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONFIRM DETAILS WITH HOSTING ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE CHALLENGES TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENTS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. JULY July 13 Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado hosts Community Concerts in the Secret Garden 5-7 p.m. at Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave. The cost is $10. The first concert in the series presents Nuages du Desert Jazz & Swing benefitting San Juan Mountains Association.

July 20 Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado hosts Community Concerts in the Secret Garden 5-7 p.m. at Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave. The cost is $10. The second concert in the series presents Kirk James Blues Band benefitting La Plata Open Space Conservancy.

July 22 United Way of Southwest Colorado hosts the 27th annual Charity Golf Classic 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, 589 County Road 252. To become a sponsor or register to play, see more information online. www. unitedway-swco.org/golf/

July 27 Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado hosts Community Concerts in the Secret Garden 5-7 p.m. at Rochester Hotel. The cost is $10. The third concert in the series presents Six Dollar String Band benefitting Southwest Conservation Corps.

July 23 La Plata County Humane Society hosts Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser 6-8 p.m. at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.

AUGUST

July 27 Durango Botanic Gardens hosts the Great Garden Series 4-6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Matt Brummett discusses using plants to survive in the wilderness

Aug. 3 Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado hosts Community Concerts in the Secret Garden 5-7 p.m. at Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave. The cost is $10. The fourth concert in the series presents The Lisa Blue Trio benefitting 4Core.

Celebrating imagination and creativity through producing quality theatre in Durango Contact us to be placed on our mailing list for more information and to sign up to be a subscriber.

— ANNOUNCING OUR 2022-2023 SEASON — As You Like It • The Half Life of Marie Curie Murder on the Orient Express • Bright Star

• SOBER HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES • SPEAKER EVENTS • COMMUNITY MEALS The Animas Alano Club offers support to those in recovery by providing a welcoming and safe place

– FREE OF ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES AND BEHAVIORS – for meetings, friendship, education and recreation.

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Wolfwood Refuge

dedicated to protecting the welfare of wolves and wolfdogs and promoting an understanding of these animals in the hope of dispelling fear and opening the way for a healthy relationship between humans and wolves. Visit website for more information on volunteer opportunities or to schedule a tour!

970-946-9606 | Ignacio, CO | www.wolfwoodrefuge.org |

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Aug. 2 Durango PlayFest hosts the Actor Pop-Up Event 8-9 p.m. at Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave. Meet stars from TV, film and stage productions. Special guests will be announced on Instagram Aug. 1.

Aug. 4-7 Durango Playfest hosts an annual festival featuring a variety of free and ticketed events including coffee with the playwrights, play readings, workshops and performances. See the full schedule and purchase tickets online at www. durangoconcerts.com or call (970) 247-7657.

Aug. 5-16 Durango Botanic Gardens hosts the annual Bulb Sale online.

See more information at www. durangobotanicgardens.org/events.

Aug. 10

Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado hosts Community Concerts in the Secret Garden 5-7 p.m. at Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave. The cost is $10. The fifth concert in the series presents Jeff Solon Jazz benefitting Great Old Broads for Wilderness.

Aug. 10 Durango Botanic Gardens hosts the Great Garden Series 4-6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Brooke Safford of Blooming Landscape Design discusses Gardening for Pollinators.

Aug. 13 United Way of Southwest Colorado hosts the annual Archuleta County Golf Tournament 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Pagosa Springs Golf Club, 1 Pines Club Place. To become a sponsor or register to play,

see more information online at www. unitedway-swco.org/pagosagolf Aug. 17 Volunteers of America hosts the Legends Golf Tournament at a private course known as Re/Max Sanctuary, reserved for charity tournaments and invited guests. See information about sponsorships, tickets and registration online at www. voacolorado.org.

Aug. 17 Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado hosts Community Concerts in the Secret Garden 5-7 p.m. at Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave. The cost is $10. The final concert in the series presents The Badly Bent benefitting Mountain Studies Institute.

Aug. 24

Durango Botanic Gardens hosts the Great Garden Series 4-6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Kevin Ford discusses turning garbage into gold for gardening.

Aug. 24 Durango Education Foundation hosts the Back to School: Education Resource Fair, 4-7 p.m. at La Plata County Fairgrounds. This one-stop shop will highlight organizations, businesses and nonprofits that offer after-school programs and services to students and families.

Aug. 26-27 United Way of Southwest Colorado hosts the San Juan Brewfest in Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. The festival features live music and unlimited tastings from 35 regional craft breweries. VIPs

help keep la plata county history alive! the Animas museum welcomes volunteers for: exhibit docents, historic research, education programs, gardeners, building maintenance Animas museum | 3065 w. 2nd ave. | 970 259-2402 | animasmuseum.org

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EDITOR'S NOTE: EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONFIRM DETAILS WITH HOSTING ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE CHALLENGES TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENTS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES.

kick off the festival 5-8 p.m. Friday.

General admission day is 1-5 p.m.

Saturday.

Aug. 29 Adaptive Sports Association hosts the Birdie Fest at Glacier Club, 600 Glacier Club Drive.

See more information about the tournament and how to support ASA online at www.asadurango. com/events/birdie-fest/.

Aug. 30 Durango Adult Education Center hosts the 35th Anniversary Celebration, complete with food, drinks and music 5-6:30 p.m. at The Powerhouse, 1295 Camino del Rio.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 14 Durango Botanic Gardens hosts the Great Garden Series 4-6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Sarah Gleason discusses regenerative agriculture.

Sept. 17-18 Durango Arts Center hosts the annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival along East Second Avenue between College and 10th Street to benefit the programs at DAC. Sept. 24 San Juan Mountains Association celebrates National Public Lands Day. See information on educational programs online at www.sjma.org.

Sept. 28

Durango Botanic Gardens hosts the Great Garden Series 4-6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Danny Culhane discusses beekeeping.

OCTOBER Oct. 9 San Juan Symphony hosts Bolero! French Impressions beginning at 3 p.m. at Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Please see the website for tickets www. sanjuansymphony.org.

Oct. 15 Volunteers of America hosts the annual Western Fantasy Gala beginning with the reception at 5:45 p.m. at the National Western Event Center in Denver. Enjoy cocktails,

dinner, a live auction and musical entertainment by Justin Moore. See more information online at www. westernfantasy.com.

Oct. TBD Durango Botanic Gardens hosts a pick-up event for the bulb sale. Times and locations will be announced at a later date.

See information online at www. durangobotanicgardens.org/events.

NOVEMBER Nov. 6 San Juan Symphony hosts The Majesty of Mozart beginning at 3 p.m. at Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Please see the website for tickets www.sanjuansymphony.org.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Serving children, adults & seniors with disabilities & their families since 1985.

Care Coordination · Employment · Independent Living Skills Development · Community Involvement Assistive Technology · Advocacy 970-259-2464 | cci@cci-colorado.org www.communityconnectionsco.org

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Four Corners Community Band HOW TO SUPPORT THE BAND • Join us playing an instrument.

• Make a cash donation.

• Designate the Band on your City Market Rewards card and on AmazonSmile.

PERFORMANCES

Aug 13 Escalante Days Dec 10 Breakfast with Santa Christmas Luminaria at Four Seasons Greenhouse

Nov. 18 Southwest Civic Winds hosts a special performance titled Mystery and Magic at 7 p.m. at Community Concert Hall. Please see the website for tickets www.sanjuansymphony. org.

Nov. 23 - Dec. 18 San Juan Mountains Association hosts the annual Tree Sale at the corner of Camino del Rio and College Avenue.

DECEMBER Dec. 2 Community Connections hosts the annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths noon to 5 p.m. at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Roundhouse.

Dec. 6 Volunteers of America hosts adopt-a-family event in preparation for the holiday season. See more information online at www. voacolorado.org.

JANUARY

APRIL

Jan. 18 United Way of Southwest Colorado hosts a fundraising event 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Wolf Creek Ski Area, Highway 160 East. See more information online at www. unitedway-swco.org/events.

April 4 United Way of Southwest Colorado hosts the annual Radiothon n partnership with Four Corners Broadcasting 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on KIQX 101.3 FM, KRSJ 100.5 FM and KIUP 930 AM 97.3 FM. See more information online at www.unitedway-swco.org/events.

FEBRUARY Feb. 25 San Juan Symphony hosts Visionary Beethoven featuring violin

by Arnaud Sussmann beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Please see the website for tickets www.sanjuansymphony. org.

Feb. 21-26 Adaptive Sports Association hosts the annual Dave Spencer Classic, a ski trip to raise donations for programming. See more information online at www. asadurango.com/events.

ONGOING EVENTS

April 22 San Juan Symphony hosts Poetry in Motion beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Please see the website for tickets www.sanjuansymphony.org.

La Plata County Humane Society hosts training workshops every month to improve basic manners of pets, and address different types of behavioral problems, including anxiety, food aggression and reactivity.

Manna is hosting the Grow-A-Row Fundraiser to reach a goal of raising $10,000 by Oct. 31, 2022. Moniker Foundation will donate $5,000 if Manna meets this objective. See more information online at www. mannasoupkitchen.org.

MAY May 21 San Juan Symphony hosts Family Concert: Movie Music at 4 p.m. at Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Tickets cost $5. See www.sanjuansymphony.org for more information.

HELP LOCAL ART ADVANCE CULTURE

HAVING FUN WHILE SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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Volunteer opportunities Adaptive Sports Association is seeking volunteers to lead and assist with programs for individuals with disabilities. Volunteers assist with whitewater rafting, flat-water canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing, cycling and camping. Training is provided. Fill out a volunteer intake form online at www. asadurango.com/volunteer-forms.

Animas Museum is seeking volunteers to help with special events, educational programs, the front desk, docents, gardening and maintenance.

To volunteer, contact Cheryl Bryant at (970) 2477972 or email cbryant@animasmuseum.org.

Annie’s Orphans is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including dog ​​ walkers, dog house builders, event coordinators and much more. Learn more about fostering animals through the nonprofit organization. All volunteers must fill out an application available online at www.anniesk9orphans.org/volunteer-1.

Durango Arts Center is seeking volunteers to assist with special events, including the Durango Autumn Arts Festival. Volunteers can fill out a form online at www.durangoarts.org.

Durango Botanic Gardens needs volunteers for garden maintenance every Saturday morning from May through September, normally from 8-10 a.m. Bring your own gloves, hat, water, hand trowel and small pruners to participate.

The Gardens are located around the Durango Library and can also be accessed from the River Trail. For more opportunities, see information at www.durangobotanicgardens. org/membership/volunteer.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks internally as well as individuals available to mentor youth in the community. To get involved, see more information at www.bbig. org/volunteers-needed.

Community Connections is seeking volunteers and board members. The organization also needs individuals to assist during the holiday season to help with the annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths.

Contact Laura Alsum at laura@cci-colorado.org.

Durango Adult Education Center is seeking volunteers to assist with special events and experienced teachers to help with tutoring programs in one-on-one and group settings.

To get involved, contact Libby Baumchen at lbaumchen@durangoadulted.org.

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Durango Food Bank is seeking volunteers to support community programs and services provided by the organization.

Fill out an application online at www. durangoareafoodbank.org.

Durango Playfest is seeking volunteers for the upcoming festival on Aug. 1-7. The organization has positions for ticket takers at play readings, event set-up and clean-up, hospitality volunteers and couriers. To volunteer, please reach out to mandy@durangoplayfest.org.

Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to fill board and committee positions. To get involved, visit www.habitatlaplata.org/volunteer.

KSUT is seeking volunteers to assist with community outreach, office assistance and membership fulfillment in the spring and fall seasons. Contact KSUT at volunteer@ksut.org for more information.

La Plata County Humane Society is seeking volunteers to make a difference in a pet’s life.

All volunteers must be registered members, and 18 years of age. If younger, then the volunteer

must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian that is also a member. Learn more about volunteering online at www.lpchumanesociety. org/get-involved/volunteer.

Manna is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks in the Resource Center and Food Market, including stocking and qualitychecking donated food in our Free Food Market, working in the garden, distributing food at our mobile food market and assembling fresh fruit and garden produce boxes. To get involved, visit www.app.vomo.org/org/manna.

San Juan Mountains Association is seeking volunteers to co-lead education programs for youth and adults, and assist the Forest Service with data collection, public education and stewardship projects. To get involved, complete the volunteer profile at www.sjma.volunteerlocal. com/volunteer.

San Juan Symphony is seeking volunteers to house musicians during the 2022-2023 season.

Contact Chandra Stubbs for more information at (970) 382-9753 or chandra@sanjuansymphony.org.

Southwest Civic Winds allows volunteers to sell tickets at venues, distribute programs and usher guests to their seats. The organization also has some positions available for behindthe-scenes stage management. For those with musical talent, join the organization and perform alongside other musicians. See information www. southwestcivicwinds.org.

United Way of Southwest Colorado is seeking volunteers for various events and programs. See more information and fill out an application online at www.unitedway-swco.org.

Volunteers of America Colorado Southwest Safehouse & Durango Community Shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with weekly grocery shopping, cooking and meal preparation, reception, donation organization, house and yard maintenance, office work and interest group leaders. Some volunteer activities require an interview, training and background check process. Contact Laura Schmerker (970) 238-1469 or lschmerker@ voacolorado.org.

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Closing the Gap

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Southwest Safehouse Durango Community Shelter Veteran Services The Home Again Partnership Cedar View & Miremonte Apartments For over 35 years Volunteers of America has responded to the needs of the most vulnerable in our community, serving over 400 people annually. We offer seven 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 exchange students

Many high school students from southwest Colorado, and throughout the world, have benefitted from the life-changing adventure of studying abroad as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student. Rotary operates one of the largest and most respected international youth exchange programs in the world. Youth exchange advances International Understanding and Peace, a major focus of Rotary’s activities across the globe.

Rotary is the world’s oldest non-political, non-religious humanitarian service organization.

Normal Meetings are as shown below. Due to COVID, call ahead for possible changes to meeting time or place.

Rotary Club of Durango (970) 946-4856 Tuesdays 6:00 PM Strater Hotel Rotary Club of Pine River Valley (Bayfield) (970) 799-3487 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays Noon Tequila’s in Bayfield

Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak (970) 769-8331 Wednesdays 6:45 AM The Powerhouse Science Center Rotary Club of Cortez (970) 739-0077 2nd and 4th Mondays Noon Cortez City Hall

Rotary Club of Durango High Noon (970) 903-0063 Thursdays 11:45 AM Durango Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Dolores (970) 799-7808 Tuesdays 6:30 AM Ponderosa Restaurant