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NonprofitsarethebackboneoftheFremont Countycommunity.Theyarevitalorganizations thatprovideavarietyofservicestoourresidents, aswellascontributetosomeofthearea’sfestival staples,suchastheMusicandBlossomFestival andtheWhitewaterFestival.
FremontCountythrivesbecauseofthe contributionsoftheseorganizations.Tohelp theircause,theDailyRecordhasofferedfree advertisingtothesenonprofitsonThursdays becauseweseetheneedtosupporttheirwork. Andweofferverylow,reasonableratestogetinto ourweeklyShopper.Thissectionisanotherway forallofusasacommunitytohelppromotethem. Wehopeasreadersviewthecontactinformation foreachgroup,theynotonlyusetheirservices butalsoconsiderdonatingtothem.
--MichaelAlcala, CanonCityDailyRecordandShopperPublisher
Cañon City Rotary Makes A Difference
District and Global Grantsincluding: Rotarian project volunteers, forhumanitarian projects in developing countries abroad, including practical high school science trainingfor teachers in Senegal and Niger; support of trash and recycling program in Guéoul, Senegal; training in hygiene and sewing of sanitary suppliesfor girls, in Nepal, India, Tajikistan, Liberia, Kenya, Senegal, TheGambia, Guatemala, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Greenland.
RubberDucky race in partnership with Florence-Eastern Fremont County Rotary Club, partnering with and supporting many local non-profits, and to fund local community projects.
Scholarships for college students,funded by the Club; Let ThereBeLight scholarships forthe first college-bound studentinafamily,funded in part by the Rotary Calendar Program.
Would you like to learnmore? Youare invited to join us for lunch: Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. Steeple Event Center,701 MaconAvenue Canon City,CO81212
Boys&GirlsClubofFremontCounty,INC
Whattheydo:TheClubopenedtheirdoorsinJuneof 2011witharosterofeightmiddleschoolstudents.By theendofthatyear,theparticipationhadballoonedto 113kids.Sincethen,satelliteprogramshaveopened throughoutthecounty.Theirismissionis,“Toinspire andenableallyoungpeople,especiallythosewhoneed usmost,torealizetheirfullpotentialasproductive, responsible,andcaringcitizens.”TheClubprovidesa safe,positiveenvironmenttolearnandgrow,supportive relationshipswithcaring,adultprofessionals,and life-enhancingprogramsandcharacterdevelopment experiences.ThecurrentdirectorisEricThompson.
Address:129N.4thSt.,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-345-4038
Website:bgcfremont.org
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/BGCFremont, https://twitter.com/bgcfremont, https://www.instagram.com/bgcfremont/, https://www.youtube.com/bgca.
TheBridgeYouthCenter
Whattheydo:ServetheFremontCountycommunityby givingyouthafun,safeandhighqualityfacilitywhere caringstaffcanbuildrelationshipsthatdevelopinto mentoringopportunitiesincharacter,talents,lifeskills& spiritualgrowth
Address:310MainStreet,CanonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-315-6428
Website:www.bridgecanoncity.com
CañonCityEducationalOrganization forExcellence
Whattheydo:Theorganizationprovidesenrichment opportunitiesforkidsintheRE-1schooldistrict.They assistinhelpingteacherspurchaseproperequipment fortheirclassesandregularlyhelpallocateresourcesto wheretheyaremostvitallyneeded.Theorganization alsosupportsscholarshipsforkidsoutofhighschool whethertheypursueafour-yeardegreeortradeschool. ThecurrentdirectorisAdamHartman.
Address:101N.14thSt.CanonCity,CO
Phonenumber:719-276-5700
Website:none
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CañonCityElksLodgeNo.610
Whattheydo:TheCañonCityLodgeNo.610was institutedJuly30,1900,inShafferHalllocatedonthe southwestcornerofFourthandMainstreets.Their missionistooinculcatetheprinciplesofCharity, Justice,BrotherlyLoveandFidelity;torecognizea
beliefinGod;topromotethewelfareandenhance thehappinessofitsMembers;toquickenthespiritof Americanpatriotism;tocultivategoodfellowship; toperpetuateitselfasafraternalorganization,and toprovideforitsgovernment,theBenevolentand ProtectiveOrderofElksoftheUnitedStatesof Americawillservethepeopleandcommunitiesthrough benevolentprograms,demonstratingthatElksCareand ElksShare.
PhoneNumber:719-275-1880
Website:www.elks.org/lodges/home. cfm?LodgeNumber=610
CañonCityMusicandBlossomCommittee
Whattheydo:Thefirstrecordedmentionofafestival inCañonCityoccurredin1860.Bythe1880s,residents werecelebratingFruitDayasbothanacknowledgment oftheirremarkableharvestsandawaytoacquaint neighboringcommunitieswiththeirbountifulproducts. The1890sfoundFruitDaybeingorganizedbythe FremontCountyHorticulturalSociety,withasmanyas 10,000annualvisitorsenjoyingthisone-dayevent.By 1948morethan35,000visitorsmadearousingreturn toCanonCity.Sincethattime,theJaycees-sponsored BlossomFestivalhasconsistentlybeenCanonCity’s longestandbest-attendedeventinthecity’shistory. TheCanonCityMusic&BlossomFestivalCommittee continuestohostaparade,carnival,craftfair,music competitionsandperformancesandmorethefirst weekendofMayeveryyear.
Website:www.ccblossomfestival.com
Email:CommitteepresidentCassieGrowat canonblossomfestival@gmail.com.
CañonCityNoonLionsClub
TheNoonLionsClubispartofLionsClubInternational (LCI)andistheworld’slargesthumanitarianservice organizationwithmorethan1.475millionmembersin approximately46,000clubsinmorethan200countries andgeographicallocationsaroundtheworld.LCIisover 106yearsoldandtheNoonLionsare101yearsold. Weserviceourcommunitiesinmanyways.First,Helen KellerchallengedtheLionsin1925tobethe“Knights oftheBlind”.FromthatVisionChallengeLionshave addedHunger,DiabetesAwareness,ChildhoodCancer, Environmentalconcernsandlocal,national, andinternationalaidduringemergencies.Wemeetfor luncheveryTuesdayattheHolyCrossAbbeyEvent Centerat12:10pm.Joinusandhelpmakeadifferencein ourcommunity
Mailingaddress:POBox185CanonCityCO81212
Phonenumber:(719)429-1061
Website:https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/canon_city_noon/ index.php
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook.com/lionsclubs, https://twitter.com/lionsclubs, https://www.instagram.com/lionsclubs/ CañonLiteracyCenter,INC
Whattheydo:TheCenterwasfoundedin2009asa non-profitcorporation.Theyhavesinceevolvedintoa regionaleffortthatreceivessupportfromabroadbase ofindividualdonors,businesses,corporations,schools, andmorerecently,foundations.Theyareveryproudto partnerwiththelocalFremontCountySchoolstooffer 3semestersoftutoringonayear-roundbasis.
Theirall-volunteertutoringstaffistheengineofour existenceandhascompletedover30,000hoursof communityservicesinceinception.Theirmissionisto, “empowerchildrentobecomelife-longlearnersthrough literacy,”andtheirvisionis,“toestablishapermanent, sustainable,community-supportedliteracyinitiativefor thechildrenoftheFremontCountyarea.”Thecurrent directorisEileenLakey.
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box1793,CañonCity,CO
CañonCityaddress:FirstUnitedMethodistChurch, FellowshipHallatthecornerof9th&MainSt
Penroseaddress:PenroseCommunity Libraryat357thAve.
PhoneNumber:719-289-5426
Website:https://canonliteracy.org/
CañonCityPregnancyCenter
Whattheydo:TheCanonCityPregnancyCenter (CCPC)isaChristian,Pro-Lifenonprofitthatexists toprovidepregnancy&familyservicesforFremont Countyandthesurroundingareasbysupportingeach individualwiththeirspiritual,physical,materialand emotionalneeds.Theirvisionstatementis:“Weseek tojoinGodtobringtransformationtoourcounty thoughcreatingapositiveimpactineachfamilywe servebyempoweringindividualsthougheducation andencouragingthemtoreachtheirfullpotentialas ahealthymemberofourcommunity.Weserveeach individualwithgrace,loveandrespectforthe benefitoffuturegenerations
ThecurrentdirectorisStacySwagger.
Address:614YalePl.,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:719-275-7074
Website:ccpcenter.com
SocialMedia: https://www.facebook.com/CanonCityPregnancyCenter
CañonCitySwimTeam
Whattheydo:TheCañonCity SwimTeam,alsoknownasThe Piranhas,isayouthswimclubfor FremontCountyresidentsages6-18. Theteamfirstorganizedapproximately 50yearsago,shortlyaftertheCañon Citypublicpoolopenedin1967.The PiranhascurrentlypracticeinFlorence andcompeteeachsummerseasonwith teamsalongtheArkansasValley.The groupvaluestheimportanceofchildren learninghowtoswim,promotes becomingabetterswimmer,and providesswimtrainingtoalllevels.
Address:P.O.Box194,CañonCity, CO81215
PhoneNumber:719-420-9469
Website:https://www.gomotionapp. com/team/recccpiranhas/page/home Email:piranhascc@gmail.com
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook. com/canoncitypiranhas/? paipv=0&eav=AfabcJia2jLBdKP Phg74OF1YYo6wS-hPTa4g8Ex1Hm3t 8I7Py3IqSOrjxS2w6NEvp0&_rdr
ColoradoCitizensAgainstToxic Waste,Inc
Whattheydo:CCAT’sjourneybegan in2002withtheCotterCorporation’s announcementofplanstoimport 450,000tonsofradioactiveandtoxic wastefromtheMaywoodChemical WorksSuperfundSiteinNewJersey. Severalresidentstookacollectivestand toprotectCanonCityfrombecominga radioactivewastedumpthatwouldhave beendetrimentaltotheenvironment andpublichealth.CCATDirectorsand supportersarededicatedtofacilitating withinthecommunityacurriculum abouttheLincolnPark/Cotter SuperfundSite.Thecontamination hereispartofthelandscapeandlives ingeologictime.JustlikeanOcean.It needstobeunderstoodsopeoplecan livesafelywithitandlearnfromit.
Address:P.O.Box964,CañonCity,CO 81215PhoneNumber:719-431-3160
Website:https://www.ccatoxicwaste.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook. com/ccatoxicwaste,https://www youtube.com/@CCAToxicWaste
ColoradansforResponsibleWildlife Management
Whattheydo:Thegroup’smission is,“toenhance,promoteanddefend theNorthAmericanmodelofwildlife conservationandresponsiblewildlife management.”Itfocusesonthe public’sbestinterestsformaintaining acentury-oldtrackrecordofour naturalresources,includingwildlife, fisheries,habitat,andworkingfarms andranches.Theyprovideeducation andrepresentationandpartnerwith communitiesinhunting,angling, conservation,legislativedevelopments, andagriculture.
Address:P.O.Box387,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:none
Website:http://savethehuntcolorado.com/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook. com/Coloradans-for-ResponsibleWildlife-Management-10114149 9144534/,https://www.instagram com/c.r.w.m/?r=nametag https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCezlUh3YNAMsWLd3jrVWvCA
ColoradoMissionofMercy
Whattheydo:TheColoradoMission ofMercy(COMOM)isalarge-scale dentalclinicthatisheldannuallyin aColoradocommunity.Theconcept issimple:Createatwo-daydental clinicinalargefacilityandopenthe clinicdoorstothecommunity.Dental servicesareprovidedtoanyperson ona“noquestionsasked”basis. Patientsareevaluatedandtreatedbased ontheirmosturgentdentalneeds. Patientsundergodentaltreatments suchascleanings,fillings,rootcanals,
andextractions.Thebestpartabout COMOMisthatthisqualitytreatmentis providedatnocosttopatients.Sinceits inceptionin2007,COMOMhasserved 18,000patientsandprovided $16,000,000indonateddentalcare.
Address:191056thAvenue,Greeley, CO80634
PhoneNumber:(720)648-0919
Website:https://comom.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook. com/ColoradoMissionofMercy/? eid=ARCmJK95rdIfBq IFychWpxalOk3_0pf KBf9MnDfj-5_vSFZfuQkbzycfyFr Jn01FqZ_4ageZwt50-SE9,https:// www.instagram.com/colorado_ mission_of_mercy/,https://x.com/ search?q=%40COMOM FreeDental&src=typd
CrossesforLosses/MyNeighbor’s Cupboard
Whattheydo:CrossesforLosseswas foundedin2013afterthedevastating BlackForestFire.FounderandDirector AmandaSuddothtookitasherpersonal missiontohelpprovideforthose lessfortunateandthoseinneed.My Neighbor’sCupboardopenedtoboth providefoodandtoiletryresources tothoseinneedaswellasoffera communalplaceforpeopletogather andenjoyoneanother.Crossesfor LossesfunctionsoutofMyNeighbor’s Cupboardasadisasterreliefnonprofit. Shouldanaturaldisasterhit,whether itbelocalornot,CrossesforLosses springsintoactiontoprovideclothing, food,andtohelprebuildwhatever wasdestroyed.
Address:409Broadway,Penrose,CO PhoneNumber:719-494-6584
Website:https:// myneighborscupboard.org/Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/ MyNeighborsCupboardCO/
Desert Waters Correctional Outreach
What they do: DWCO was founded in 2003 by a handful of caring citizens in Florence, acity whose county housed 12 prisons –four federal and eight state, and acounty jail. These citizens became awareofhow psychologically and spiritually toxic the correctional work environment could be when Caterina Spinaris, Ph.D., LPC, began to offer professional counseling to corrections staffand their families in 2000.
Address: 431 E. Main St., Florence
Phone Number: 719-784-4727
Website: desertwaters.com
Social Media:
Youtube; Facebook, Instagram Desert Waters
Emmaus of the Rockies
What they do: The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and strengthening that begins with athree-day course in Christianity.Itis an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in anew way as God’sgrace and love is revealed to you through other believers. The gathering was inspired by the original Walk to Emmaus, shared in Luke 24:13-35. Several churches throughout Fremont County aremember churches and include Christ Episcopal Church, Christian Family Fellowship, Evangelical Free, First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church, and Saint Michael’sCatholic Church.
Address: none
Phone Number: 719-648-5396
Website: https://emmausrock.org/
Social Media: facebook.com/groups/17115477752/
Encouragement Incorporated
What they do: We arecommitted to bringing people into the Kingdom of God and equipping them for effective Kingdom service. We use the acronym of R.E.A.P.tocommunicate the programs utilized to accomplish this purpose.
R-Reaching the Lost. Through the use of The Jesus Film and The Passion of the Christ film along with open- air Crusades, clear presentations of the gospel message areconcluded with an invitation to surrender one’slife to Jesus Christ as Messiah and Lord. Participating churches aregiven free follow-up materials.
E-Equipping Leaders. We use only proven effective materials to train pastors and leaders in four important areas of Christian Ministry: LeadershipJohn Maxwell; Effective Preaching -Wayne Cordeiro; 7Step Church Growth Strategy; Evangelism That Works -Vic Rader
A-Advancing the Kingdom. After providing training and free materials, pastors aresent out to apply
the things they have learned. Discipleship of New Believers is the focal point of our Evangelism.
P-Providing forthe Needy. In addition to training leaders,wepractice “Servant Ministries” by operating Encouragement Children’sHomes for Orphans along with Teen Boy &Girl StreetShelters.
Address:1803 SnowflakeDr. ColoradoSprings, CO 80921
PhoneNumber:N/A
Website: https://www.encouragement-inc.com/
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and Youtube
The Equine Lameness Prevention Organization
What they do: The E.L.P.O.isdedicated to questioning, monitoring, and improving upon practices regarding hoof care. This organization was designed to be aplace wherehorse owners, horse enthusiasts and equine professionals can go to get help, offer assistance to others, exchange ideas, and discuss the health &soundness of their equine companions. They know from both treating and preventing lameness, that many solutions start from the ground up. Many of their contributor and members arepart of the hoof carecommunity, however they have input and participation from individuals that areinvolved in all aspect of equine careand stewardship.
Address: 15860 Co. Hwy. 115, Penrose, CO
Phone Number: 719-372-7299
Website: lamenessprevention.org
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ lamenessprevention
Family Crisis Services, INC
Whatthey do:Their mission is, “dedicated to promoting safety andjustice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughadvocacy, support, and education.” Domestic violence and sexual assaultare all about the power and control of one person over another.The aftermath of these experiences can be devastating, confusing and overwhelming for the survivor and their loved ones. Thetrauma of theseexperiences impact survivors on adaily basis. The staffatFamily Crisis Services, Inc. areavailable to support victims of sexual assault and domestic violence throughout the healing process,regardless of if the crime is reported to law enforcement.
Address: 3228 Independence Rd., Cañon City,CO
PhoneNumber: 719-275-2429
Website: familycrisisonline.org
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCrisisServicesInc/
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, INC
What they do:Their purpose is to present, to cowboys and all whom they influence, the Good News of Jesus Christ and the adventureofreceiving Him as Savior and Lord. Theirvision is to bring cowboys and all those who enjoy the western lifestyle together and to support them in impacting their communities for the Kingdom of God.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1210, Cañon City,CO
Phone Number: 719-275-7636
Website: christiancowboys.com
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ christiancowboys
Florence Architectural and Cultural Tradition (Rialto)
What they do:The Florence Architectural and Cultural Tradition (FACT) group came together in 1992 in order to take ownership of the then-condemned Historic Rialto Theatre. FACT had the intention of restoring the theater and included Joyce Emory, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Florence, who started the group that included Leopold (Pol) SaintPaul, Sandy Alyward, John and Pamm Maxwell, Sam and Bobbi Carlsson,John and Carol Fox, and Peg and TomPiltingsrud.They began raising fundsto assist with their efforts. The roof had collapsed and major beams weresagging. Under the direction of Leopold Saint-Paul, an expert in art restoration and the formerhead of aCanon City museum, they started the process of restoring the theater.In2000, Saint-Paul died and the project halted for nearly four years. F.A.C.T.then hired Suzanne Phipps. By 2014, more than $1.3 million in locally raised fundsand 40,000 hours of volunteer work had been invested in the restoration efforts, which included anew sewer line, fire suppression system, electrical upgrade, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
The current F.A.C.T.Boardiscommitted to seeing the theater fully restored.When totally finished, the renovated theater will have approximately 500 seats, abar and concessions area, private social rooms on the second floor and restrooms on both floors. The Rialto Theater will serve Southern Coloradoand the entireRoyal Gorge region, providing live theater performances, concerts, dances, movies, among other attractions.
The theater was added to the Colorado State Register of Historical Places on March 10, 1993.
Address: 209 W. Main St.,Florence, CO
Phone Number: 719-784-6434
Website: https://historicrialtotheater.org/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/historicrialtotheater/
FlorenceArtsCouncil
Whattheydo:TheFlorenceArts Councilwasestablishedin2004for thepurposeofservingbothartists andthecommunity.FACisa501c3 Non-ProfitOrganizationanda ColoradoEnterpriseZoneDesignated Organizationsupportingvisual, performance,literary,andhistorical disciplines.Thisdiverserangeofart isareflectionoftheuniquecityof Florence.Theirmissionis“topromote, preserve,andpursuecollaboration betweentheartsandthecommunitiesin FremontCountybyfosteringawareness andinterestintheartsamongyouths andadultsbyinspiring,educatingand engagingthecommunity;supporting andencouragingartistsofallmediaand ability;andutilizingarttoenhanceand enrichqualityoflife.”
Thecurrentco-directorsareLynn OliverandPegPiltingsrud.
Address:201E.2ndSt.,Florence,CO
PhoneNumber:719-784-2038
Website:florenceartscouncil.com
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook. com/florenceartscouncil/ FlorenceElksLodge611
Whattheydo:TheElksbeganin1868 asasocialclubforminstrelshow performers,calledthe“JollyCorks”. Itwasestablishedasaprivateclubto eludeNewYorkCitylawsgoverning theopeninghoursofpublictaverns.The Elksborrowedritesandpracticesfrom Freemasonryandspreadthroughout thecountry.TheFlorenceElksLodge’s currentExaltedRulerisJ.B.Batulis
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box662, Florence,CO
Physicaladdress:131E.FrontSt., Florence,CO
PhoneNumber:719784-3892
Website:none
SocialMedia:https://www facebook.com/pages/FlorenceElks-611-131-E-Front-St-FlorenceCO-81226/473118416579906
FlorenceSeniorCommunityCenter
Wewereestablishedin1979forthe purposeofservingtheseniorcitizens ofFlorence,FremontCounty,and adjacentareas.Youcanfindusin thehistoricDenver&RioGrande Railroadstationlocatedattheendof PikesPeakAvenue.Weareanon-profit organizationcreatedforpeopleover50 whowanttosocializewithfriendsand neighbors,attendorganizedactivities andevents,dance,sing,andjusthave fun.Althoughyoumustbe50+tobea Centermember,theCenterisopento thepublictojoininallofferedactivities andwillbeheartilywelcomedbyour membership.Mostactivitiessuggesta $3donationtohelpcoverouroperating expenses.Sincewearenon-profitand aresupportedbygrantsanddonations, weholdseveralfundraisersduringthe year.Theyinclude:BookSales,Garage Sales,In-Houseauctions,CraftFairs andanyotherwayourvolunteerscan thinkoftoraisefunds.Wewouldlove tohavemanynewmemberswithsome moregoodideasjoinus.Anutritional lunchisservedonTuesdays,Thursdays andFridaystoanyoneinthecommunity overage60.Comingtolunchisa greatwaytomeetnewfriends&visit witholdacquaintances.Theselunches, preparedbystaffandvolunteersofthe UpperArkansasAreaAgencyonAging, havemadeitpossibleformanyinthe communitytoeathealthyandtolivein
theirhomesindependently.Weprovide meetingspacetoothercommunity organizationssuchasAA,Al-Anonand ACA.Ourtwolargeroomsarealso availabletorentbythehourforprivate functions.
Address:100RailroadStreet,P.O.Box 300,Florence,CO81226
Telephone:719-784-6493
Email:100railroadst@gmail.com
FreedomThroughFaithMinistries Whattheydo:Theyprovidetraining andresourcestonationalpastorsand leadersinordertofulfillthegreat commissionofJesusChristtogoand makedisciples.Theyalsoconduct Bibletrainingcentersandchurches JackandDebbieGaudinestablished theorganizationandJacktravels internationallycastingvisiontofulfill theGreatCommissionofJesusChrist togoandmakedisciplesofallnations byempoweringnationalchurch leaderstoevangelizeanddiscipletheir ownnations.Thisincludestraining, encouraging,equippingandproviding resourcestoplantBibleTraining Centers.Jackalsohasaspiritualhunger toexperiencetheministryandpower oftheHolySpiritandleadothersinto alifechangingencounterwithHim. TheHolySpiritsodesirestominister throughustotouchahurtingworldwith healings,miracles,signsandwonders.
Address:P.O.Box1381, CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:719-429-5522
Website:freetobefruitful.com
SocialMedia:none
FremontAdventureRecreation
Whattheydo:Theirmissionis,“topromote acultureofcommunityandhealthyliving throughhuman-poweredoutdoorrecreation intheRoyalGorgeRegion.”Theyhave threepillarsonwhichtheirorganizations rests:community--theyarecommittedto enhancingthequalityoflifeforthecitizensof theRoyalGorgeRegionthroughthecreation andcelebrationofhumanpoweredoutdoor recreationadventures,culture theyare committedtoawelcomingattitudethatvalues allrelationships,fearlessdedication,while havingfunalongtheway,stewardship--they arecommittedtoresponsibleaccessaswellas preservingrecreationopportunitiesforfuture generations.Thecurrentdirectoris BrianVanIwarden.
Mailingaddress:455GreenhornDrive, CanonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:719-248-6376
Website:joinfar.org
SocialMedia:twitter.com/ joinfar,https://www.facebook.com/ FremontAdventureRecreation
FremontCenterfortheArts
Whattheydo:FremontCenterfortheArts (FCA)wasfoundedin1947andhasthe distinctionofbeingtheoldestprivatelyrun artcenterWestoftheMississippiRiver,and ourbuildingislistedintheNationalRegister ofHistoricPlaces.Theirmissionis,“to fosterandenrichtheculturalandeconomic healthforthegreaterFremontCounty Regionthroughpartnerships,presentations, education,andpreservationoftheartsfor presentandfuturegenerations.”Themain galleryfeaturesrotatingexhibits,anda designatedPermanentCollectionGallery displayspartofthepermanentcollection, whichisrotatedthroughouttheyear.Other multipurposespacesonthelowerlevelare usedforclassrooms,exhibits,performances, andworkshopspace.TheWendellH.Black MemorialArtsLibraryhousesacollectionof over300booksdealingwitharthistory,the livesandworksofartists,aswellasbookson arttechniques.Thecurrentdirectoris KevinCundiff
Address:505MaconAve.,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-275-2790
Website:fremontarts.org
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ FremontArts/,twitter.com/FremontArts FremontCivicTheatre
Whattheydo:Foundedin1947,Fremont CivicTheatrehasbeenapartofthecultural offeringoftheRoyalGorgeRegionforover 60years.FremontCivicTheatreproducesa fullseasonofshowsannually,includinglarge scalemusicals,plays,children’stheateranda NewYear’sEvemurdermysteryfundraiser/ dinnerandnow,theatertrainingworkshopsfor childrenandadults.FCT’sBoardofDirectors consistsofvolunteersandtheirmeetingsare opentoourmembershipandthepublic.The currentpresidentisMandyBrown.
Address:623MainSt.,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-275-8989
Website:fremontcivictheatre.org
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ FremontCivicTheater/
FremontCommunityFoundation
Whattheydo:Foundedin1999,Fremont CommunityFoundationisanall-volunteer boardofcommunitymembersdedicatedto improvingthequalityoflifeforthoseinneed inFremontCountybyfinanciallysupporting communitynon-profitorganizations.They dothatbyorganizingandpromotingfun, communityeventssuchasRoyalGorge WhitewaterFestival,FlashBackonMain StreetandCajunCrawl,thatraisethefunds theyusetohelpareanon-profitsmeettheir budgetshortfall,providenewprogramming orhelpsupportexistingprograms,all withthemissionofimprovingthelivesof thoseinneedthroughoutthecommunity FremontCommunityFoundationalso manageseducationscholarshipfundson behalfofFremontCounty.TheColorado OpportunityScholarshipInitiative(COSI) isastateprogramthatprovidesa1-1match foreducationgrantsawardedtounderserved Coloradostudentstocontinuetheireducation inColorado.Thecurrentpresidentis DawnSchmittle.
Address:901MainSt.,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:none
Website:http://www fremontcommunityfoundation.org/
SocialMedia:https://www. facebook.com/Fremont-CommunityFoundation-312411618771229/
FremontCountyCrimeStoppers,INC
Whattheydo:Since1988,FremontCounty Crimestoppershasbeenacounty-wide non-profitprogramorganizedandsupported bycitizensconcernedwithpreventingand solvinglocalcrime.
Mailingaddress:POBox427CANONCITY CO81212
PhoneNumber:(719)431-3557, 719-275-STOP
Website:https://www.p3tips.com/Drill.aspx
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100086218480970
FremontCountyFairBoard
Whattheydo:TheFremontCountyFairBoard isagroupofdedicatedvolunteersresponsible forplanning,preparing,andconductingthe FremontCountyFair.Theboardalsoappoints workingcommitteestoassistwiththefair’s planningandpreparation.FairBoardmeetings areheldonthesecondTuesdayofeachmonth at6:30p.m.atthePathfinderParkEvent Center.Allmeetingsareopentothepublic
Address:6655CO-115Florence,CO81226
Phone:719-276-7390
FremontCountyHistoricalSociety
Whattheydo:TheFremontCountyHistorical Societyisanon-profit501(c)3organization withtaxdeductibledues.TheFCHSBoardof Directorsholdmonthlymeetingsandpublish newsletterseveryothermonthonheritage topics.Meetingsformembersareprograms presentedwithhistoricalcontentattheSteeple EventCenter,7thandMacon,CañonCity, CO.Thesemeetingsareheldat2:00PMsix timesayearonthethirdSundayofJanuary, March,May,July,SeptemberandNovember. Everyoneisinvited.
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box965,CañonCity
PhoneNumber:FCHS@fremontheritage.com (email)
Website:https://fremontheritage.com/fchistorical-society/
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook.com/ FremontCountyHistoricalSocietyColorado/
FremontRegionalHospice
Whattheydo:Thefocusonhelpingtheirpatientsbefreefrom pain,anxietyandstress.Theirhospiceteamincludesnurses, certifiednursingassistants,chaplains,medicalsocialworkers, andvolunteersallworkingunderthedirectionofeachpatient’s physician.Thisincludes:ObservationandassessmentSkilled nursingcarePainandsymptommanagementCaregiver educationGuidanceonend-of-lifedecisionssuchasadvance directives,do-not-resuscitateorders,orfuneralplanning EmotionalandSpiritualsupportBereavementsupportand griefcounselingPersonalcareAssistancewithactivitiesof dailylivingTheorganizationwasfoundedin2006byCharlene SeaneyandMarieDowner.Ithasgrownfromastaffofthree to15.ThecurrentadministratorandpresidentisMichelle Quinn,clinicaldirectorisLisaLarsenandChairmenis CathyRiggorozzi
Address:1439MainSt.,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:719-275-4315
Website:fremontregionalhospice.com
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ FremontRegionalHospice/
FremontSchoolsFacilitiesCorporation
Whattheydo:Thecorporationwasfoundedinthe1990sto supportearlychildhoodmentalhealthservicesinFremont County.Thecorporationhelpspaycounselorsandother mentalhealthprofessionalsandmakesannualcontributions forpreschoolprogressioninthecounty.Theboardconsistsof sevenpeople,fourofwhichworkdirectlyfortheschooldistrict andthreeofwhichareearlychildhoodprofessionalsand/or communitymembers.ThecurrentdirectorisAdamHartman. 101N.14thSt.CanonCity,CO 719-276-5700
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FremontSearchandRescue
Whattheydo:FremontSearchandRescueprovidesitsservices, freeofcharge,totheentirecountyrenderingemergencyaidto all,24hoursaday,wheneverneeded.Itsmembershipconsists ofprofessionallytrainedsearchers,technicalroperescueand swiftwaterrescuetechnicians,emergencymedicaltechnicians andfirstresponders,aswellastechnicalsearchandrescue managementpersonnel.FremontSearchandRescuemembers givefreelyoftheirowntimeandmoneyinordertoacquirethe life-savingskillsandknowledgerequiredtoprovidesafeand successfulsearchandrescueoperations.FremontSearchand Rescuehasbeenincontinuousoperationsince1967serving allofFremontCountyandthemanyvisitorstoourarea.The currentteamconsistsofapproximately25professionallytrained volunteerswhoaredispatchedbytheSheriff’sOfficewhen theirservicesareneededforurbanandbackcountrysearches, rescuesofillorinjuredindividualsinremoteareas,and
recoveries.TheTeamison-call365/24/7andtrainsyearround inavarietyofdisciplines,includingTechnicalRopes,Tracking, K-9,Swiftwater,Alpine/Avalanche,navigation,mappingand medicalskills.Sgt.TroyJohnstonistheSheriff’sOfficeSAR Coordinator.TheTeamisgovernedbya7-memberBoardof Directors.ThecurrentCommanderisDustinElliottandTeam CaptainisKrisHegler.
Streetaddress:1901E.MainSt., CanonCity,CO
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box461,CanonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:(719)345-7727
Website:https://www.fremontsar.com/
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/FremontSAR/, https://twitter.com/Fremont_SAR/
FriendsoftheJohnC.FremontLibraryDistrictWhatthey do:FriendsprovidefinancialandmoralsupporttotheJohnC FremontLibrary.Inpartnershipwithenthusiasticsupportfrom thecommunity,theFriendsorganize,plan,andholdvarious localfundraisersthroughouttheyear,suchasauctions,yard salesandbooksales.Moneyraisedbythisgroupwillbeused tohelpfundvariouslibraryprogramssuchasTheSummer Reading,EarlyLiteracy,andTeenPrograms,aswellasafuture expansionandbuildingprojectsforourrapidlygrowinglibrary. ThecurrentpresidentisJudyDeHaven
Address:130ChurchAvenue,Florence,CO
PhoneNumber:719-784-4649
Website:https://www.jcfld.org/
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/jcfld, https://twitter.com/jcfld, https://www.instagram.com/jcfld/, https://www.tiktok.com/@jcflibrarydistrict
FullCircleAllianceInc.
Whattheydo:FullCircleAlliance,Inc.isa501(c)(3)nonprofit organizationthatisdedicatedtoregenerating,strengthening, andhealingtherelationshipbetweenhumansandthenatural environmentatBadgerCreekRanch.ItsupportstheBadger CreekRanchCommunityanditsmaininitiatives Nourish, RestoreandEducate--thatarebeingimplementedatBadger CreekRanch.Inadditiontosupportingprogramsattheranch, FullCircleAlliancecollaborateswithotherorganizationsthat arealsodoingimportantworkinregenerativeagriculture
Mailingaddress:POBox21,Coaldale
PhoneNumber:(888)909-7116, info@bcrcommunity.org(email)
Website:https://bcrcommunity.org/
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook.com/ badgercreekranchcommunity
GeneralMarionChapter
Whattheydo:Incommunitiesacrossthecountryandaroundthe world,NSDARchaptersparticipatein…
•Locating,restoring,andmarkinghistoricsitesandlocation markers,•Preservinggenealogicalrecords,artifacts,and historicaldocuments,•Supportingschoolsbyvolunteeringand makingcontributionsanddonations,•Encouragingconservation andresponsibleuseofourresources,•Providingscholarships andawardstooutstandingstudentsthroughoutourcommunity, •Promotingeducationandcitizenshipthroughcommunityand youthprograms,•Encouragingfamilyhistoryandgenealogical research,•SponsoringAmericanhistoryessaycontestsfor youth,•Servingtoassistveteransandactivedutymilitary andtheirfamilies,•SupportingAmerica’sservicepersonnel throughavarietyofprograms,•Encouragingliteracyamong ourchildren,youth,andadults,•Sponsoringspecialprograms promotingtheConstitutionoftheUnitedStates,and •Celebratingwithnewcitizensatnaturalizationceremonies.
Phonenumber:https://generalmarion.coloradodar.org/ contact-us/(contactwebsitelink)
Website:https://generalmarion.coloradodar.org/
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/TodaysDAR/,https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCKTtHKdhkHqz1NWJBRzeCGw
GoldenAgeCouncil,INC
Whattheydo:Foundedin1961,theGoldenAgeCouncilhas servedtheseniorcommunityinFremontCountyformanyyears providingactivities,crafts,andmeals.Inadditiontothemany activities,daytripsandexcursions,theGoldenAgeCenter providespublictransportationservice5daysaweekthroughout allofFremontCounty.Theyeventransportoutofthecounty forsomemedicalappointments.Call719-275-5177formore information.TheGoldenAgeCenterhaspartneredwiththe AreaAgencyonAging(AAA)andtheirNutritionProgramto providegood,homecookedstylemeals.TheyareopenMonday throughFriday,exceptmajorholidays.Eligibilityis60+. Participantsmusthaveanassessmentformonfileandcanbe pickedupattheGAC.Donationsarenotarequirementforthe program,butthesuggesteddonationis$3.00permeal.Please call719-539-3341or719-345-3064formoreinformation.
Address:728MainSt,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:(719)275-5177
Website:https://canoncitygac.wixsite.com/goldenagecenter
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ Golden-Age-Center-Canon-City-380215712755711/
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook.com/iGrow.team, https://www.instagram.com/igrow.team/
HabitatforHumanityofFremontCounty
Whattheydo:HabitatforHumanityof FremontCountyispartofaglobal,nonprofit housingorganizationoperatedonChristian principlesthatseekstoputGod’sloveintoaction bybuildinghomes,communitiesandhope.Habitat forHumanityofFremontCountyisdedicated toeliminatingsubstandardhousinglocallyand worldwidethroughconstructing,rehabilitating andpreservinghomes;byadvocatingforfairand justhousingpolicies;andbyprovidingtraining andaccesstoresourcestohelpfamiliesimprove theirshelterconditions.HabitatforHumanity wasfoundedontheconvictionthateveryman, womanandchildshouldhaveasimple,durable placetoliveindignityandsafety,andthatdecent shelterindecentcommunitiesshouldbeamatter ofconscienceandactionforall.Theirmissionis, “seekingtoputGod’sloveintoaction,Habitatfor Humanitybringspeopletogethertobuildhomes, communitiesandhope.”
Address:727S.8thStreetCanonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-275-7781
Website:http://www.habitatfremontcounty.org/ SocialMedia:
Facebook/HabitatforHumanityofFremont County
HeartofColoradoCASA(CourtAppointed SpecialAdvocates)
Whattheydo:ThemissionofHeartofColorado CASAistorecruit,train,andempowercitizen volunteerstoadvocateforthebestinterestsof abusedandneglectedchildreninthe11thJudicial District,andtoensurethateachandeverychild cangrowupinasafeandpermanenthome.
ournations’veteransbybringingthemto WashingtonDCtovisitthememorialsdedicated totheirserviceandsacrifice.HonorFlightof SouthernColoradotakesveteransfromtheWorld WarII,KoreaandVietnamerasonathreeday,allexpensepaidtriptoournation’scapital.Thistrip providesourcherishedveteransanopportunityto seethesememorialswithotherswhohaveshared similarexperiences.Theytaketimetoremember andhonorthosewhodidnotmakeithomeand forsome,finallyfeelappreciatedfortheirservice toourcountry.Wehavehadveteranstellus theirHonorFlightexperiencewaslifechanging, providedclosureandthatabrokenpartofthem washealed.
Address:POBox62040,ColoradoSprings
PhoneNumber:(719)301-6778,Email:info@ honorflightsoco.netWebsite:https://www. honorflightsoco.net/
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ HonorFlightSOCO
HopeAwakeningCorp
HopeHouseofCanonCity
Whattheydo:HopeHouseprovidesfree self-sufficiencyprogramstoparentingteen momsintwokeyareas:personalandeconomic self-sufficiency.Thisincludessupportiveservices likehealthyrelationshipandpersonalgrowth classes,parentingclasses,financialliteracy,and helpaccessinglocalresources.Italsoincludes educationalassistancethroughHighSchool DegreeprogramsandCollege&CareerPrograms. TheHousingSupportProgramprovidesSouthern Colorado’sonlyResidentialProgramforteen moms.Allprogramsaredesignedtotransformthe livesoftwogenerationsatHopeHouse.
Address:909MaconAvenue,CañonCity PhoneNumber:(719)371-6041
Website:https://hopehousecanoncity.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ HopeHouseCC, https://www.instagram.com/hopehousecanoncity/
HowardVolunteerFireDepartment
wasestablishedasanindependent,nonprofit organizationwithamissionto“providerefuge forthehurtandhomeless,topreventneglectand cruelty,topromotehumaneeducationand,by doingso,toenrichourownlives.”Thankstothe generoussupportprovidedbyMr.Wannduring hislifetime,andlaterthroughtheRalphJ.Wann Foundation,theHumaneSocietyofFremont Countyhasbeenabletoprovideshelterandcare tothousandsofhomelessandstrayanimalssince 1950.TheshelterwasfoundedinmemoryofMr. Wann’sdog,Tippy,wholivedtobe21.Tippy becamedepressedandrefusedtoeatduringatrip Mr.WanntooktoEurope.Distressed,Mr.Wann cutshorthistripandreturnedhome.Theideato buildananimalsheltertookrootduringthattime frame
Address:110RhodesAvenue,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:(719)275-0663
HeartofColoradoCASAstaffmemberstrainand supervisecommunitymemberswhoareappointed byaJudgetoadvocateforchildreninvolvedin DependencyandNeglect(D&N)casesthrough thecourt.CASAVolunteersmeetweeklywith thechildrenineachcase.Inaddition,theymeet asneededwithanyoneinvolvedinthechild’slife suchasparents,fosterparents,familymembers, schoolofficials,therapists,pediatricians,etc.The CASAVolunteersthenprovideafact-basedreport totheJudge,includingrecommendationsfor placement.
Address:1204MainStreetCanonCity,CO81212 Phonenumber:719-269-2393
Email:michelle@hoccasa.org Website:www.hoccasa.org https://www.facebook.com/Heart-of-ColoradoCASA-249208065113414
HonorFlightofSouthernColorado,INC
Whattheydo:HonorFlightofSouthernColorado (HFSOCO)ispartoftheHonorFlightNetwork,a nationalorganizationwithamissionofhonoring
Whattheydo:VolunteerServiceSundaysEvery Sunday,wemobilizeourteamsofvolunteersto makearealdifference.Joinusandseewhatcanbe accomplishedwhenyougetanimpassionedteam tofocusonchange.CommunityConnectionsOur communityisfullofpeoplewhowanttohelp.We worktohelpthepeopleprovidingserviceswiththe peoplewhoneedthem.Comeconnectwithpeople innewways.LifeskillsworkshopsOurlifeskills workshopsofferourcommunitytheopportunity tolearntheskillsthattheyhaven’tbeengiventhe chanceto.Fromcleaningtobudgets.Webelieve everyoneshouldbesuccessfulineveryaspect oflife.CertifiedtrainingcoursesOurcertified trainingcoursesofferthecommunitytolivetheir dreams.Weworkwithseveralbusinesseswho offermentorprogramsandapprenticeshipcourses Weencouragepeopletofindtheirpassion.Artistic ExpressionsworkshopsOurartisticexpressions workshopsofferthecommunitytohealfrom traumasandopentheircreativeside.Everyonecan becreative;theyjusthavetofindtheirniche. Address:1527ChestnutStreet,CañonCity
PhoneNumber:719-671-8815,haguelove@ gmail.com
Website:https://thehopeawakening.com/? fbclid=IwY2xjawEfGpBleHRuA2FlbQIx MAABHcms_8fpz1QX2qEhdwEOIc UIatkXsoZgWXa4UqVVz6p Wvmb6Raz27GaOg_aem_r9inXeVaILsKUkmxTcyHw SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ HopeAwakening LaborofLove/?paipv=0&eav=AfYhhvpRV6rdOQ oLIoPKn6WxqbnA7yTgNiP51h1uOFgYyApjXq xC0Tgk-4oZpBGD1L0&_rdr
Whattheydo:TheHowardVolunteerFire Departmentiscommittedfirmlytotheirmission nomatterthecircumstancestheyface.Their missionistosuppressfires,trainandequiplocal residentsasvolunteerfirefighters,toeducatethe publicinfiresafety,toassistthelocalambulance service,toprovideavarietyofcommunitysupport whenrequested,andprovidemutualaidwithlocal firedistrictsandBLM/USFS.Theyare100% volunteerdrivenandrelyon100%community donationstooperate.Thedepartmentwasformed in1962byasmallgroupofHowardresidents. HaroldWilloughbyandDenzelGoodwinwere listedonthecharter.Thefirst“firetruck”wasa pick-uptruck.Intheyearsthatfollowedtheywere loanedaForestryServicetruckfromthestate.In thesummerof1994,theyacquireda19494X4 firetruck.Afterputtinganewerlargerenginein it,the“RedTruck”(asitwascalled)becamethe flagshipofthefleet.Theynowhaveseveralmore “modern”trucks,buttheRedTruckholdsaspecial placeintheirheartsanditnowsitsatStation1. TheirfirstfirehousewastheWilloughbydugouton CoRd45&CoRd4.Itisstillusedforstorage. Address:8274US-50,Howard,CO PhoneNumber:719-942-3082 Website:https://www.howardvfd.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook. com/Howard-Volunteer-FireDepartment-109679097573645/
HumaneSocietyofFremontCounty,INC Whattheydo:IncorporatedonDecember26,1950 byCañonCitybusinessmanandanimaladvocate, RalphJ.Wann,hiswifeHazel,andclosefriend GraceGreen,theHumaneSocietyofFremont County(akaCañonCityHumaneSociety)
Website:https://www.fremonthumane.com/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ HumaneSocietyFremontCounty,twitter.com/ humanefremont,https://www.instagram.com/ fremonthumane/
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Whattheydo:FoundedbyRahulMehraPh.D., IndianHealthAlliance’smissionistoimprove thehealthofyouthinIndiabymakingHealth Educationmandatoryineveryschooland gradelevel.TheyhavealsoofferedtheirHealth Educationservicestoschools.
Website:https://indianhealthalliance.org PhoneNumber:719-371-8789
JJ’SHelpingPaws
Whattheydo:ThepurposeofJJ’sHelping Pawsistopreventcrueltytoanimals,prevent homelessness,abuse,abandonmentorunwanted animalsandimprovepubliceducationabout thebenefitsofspayandneutering.JJ’sprovides approximately1,300spay/neutersurgeriesayear forFremontCountycatsanddogs.JJ’shasan activelow-costspay/neuterprogram,trap,neuter andreturnprogramandalow-costvaccination programwithapproximately2,200low-cost vaccinesprovidedannually.Theyhavealow-cost pitbullspay/neuterprogram,cattransferprogram, PACFAlicenseandacatfoodbank,providing foodforapproximately600catsdaily.JJ’srescues about300catseachyear.Theorganizationwas foundedin2014byNazaLeeWorkman.
Address:224N.CottonwoodAve.inCañonCity PhoneNumber:719-315-1665
Email:jjshelpingpaws@gmail.com
KindredKidsChildAdvocacyCenter
Whattheydo:KindredKidsChild AdvocacyCenter(CAC)isa community-based,child-friendly,and trauma-informedorganizationthat coordinatesamultidisciplinaryresponse tochildabuseandneglectallegations. ChildAdvocacyCenterdeliversabest practicemodelthatbringstogether,inone location,lawenforcementinvestigators, childprotectioncaseworkers,forensic interviewers,prosecutors,family advocates,andmedicalandmentalhealth professionalstoprovideacoordinated, comprehensiveresponsetochildrenand theircaregivers.KindredKidsCAC providesasafe,neutralenvironmentfor childrenandtheirfamilieswherethechild’s well-beingisapriority
KindredKidsopeneditsdoorsJan.1,2019, underthedirectorshipofLoriJenkins.
PhoneNumber:719-345-3870
Website:www.kindredkidscac.org
Email:info@kindredkidscac.org
KnightsofColumbusAssembly91
Whattheydo:TheKnightsofColumbus empowerCatholicmentolivetheirfaithat home,intheirparish,atworkandintheir community.
Contact:203-752-4000
LifeintheVine
Whattheydo:Thisorganizationhas facilitatedspiritualgrowthinlocalchurches andgroupsbyteachingtheprinciplesof spiritualformation,includingmeditation, prayer,reflectionandstudy.Lifeinthe Vinewillcontinuetoworkwithlocal churchestoencourageandfacilitateprayer andreflectiononChristianteaching.At thistime,LifeintheVineprovidesaplace inNorthernColoradoforindividualsand groupstobeawayfromtheirdailylivesto pray,studyanddiscussspiritualissuesand practices
PhoneNumber:970-620-0427
LightBehindtheDoorMinistries
Whattheydo:LightBehindtheDoor Ministriesisanindependentministrythat
providesfaith-basedreligiousmaterials, resources,counseling,educationand ministrytostaffandinmatesinprisons andjails.
PhoneNumber:719-740-1195.
Loaves&FishesMinistriesof FremontCounty
Whattheydo:Loaves&FishesMinistries isafaith-basedorganizationdedicatedto servingthoseinneedinFremontCounty throughprovidinggoodsandservices suchasfood,clothing,emergencyshelter, transitionalhousing,permanenthousing, referralsandotheremergencyservices. Theyservebetween1,000-1,500families eachmonth;manyhavebecomestableand self-sufficientbecauseoftheworktheydo. ItsmissionistosharetheloveofGodby helpingfamiliesandindividualswiththeir basicneeds.Formedin1984,Loaves& Fishesbelievesinempowermentinsteadof handoutsandstrivestoseeksolutionsthat arelastingandmanageable
Address:241JusticeCenterRoad.
PhoneNumber:719-275-0593
Website:https://lfministries.org
MattDangel’sHouse
Establishedin2022theMattDangel Houseisasoberlivinghomeformenin CanonCity.Thehouseofferslongterm livingandsupportforupto8men.The homewasnamedinhonorofMattDangel whopassedawayinJanuaryof2022.The houseexemplifiesallthatwasimportant toitsnamesake:buildingcommunity, encouragingothersintheirsobrietyand offeringasafespace.
Address:3524EldoradoDrive
CanonCity
Phonenumber:719-602-4650
Email:atssanghvi@gmail.com
Facebook:MattDangel’sHouse
MannaHouse
Whattheydo:Establishedin2000,Manna Househasbeendedicatedtogivingbackto FremontCountyandmakingtheholidays specialforthoselessfortunate.Currently servingnearly400families,MannaHouse
isavitalpartofthecommunityandhas touchedthelivesofthousands.They provideafoodpantrywithdonatedfood aswellasbakedgoodsforthosefamilies inneed.Inordertokeepthefoodpantry running,MannaHouserunsa donation-onlythriftstorefilledwith donatedproductsfromthecommunity
Address:115E.MainSt.,No.4, inFlorence
PhoneNumber:719-784-1955
Email:Florence_manna_house@yahoo.com
Website:https://florencemannahouse.org/.
MealsonWheelsofCañonCity
Whattheydo:Volunteersdeliverahot, nutritiousmiddaymealtoanyhomebound personunabletoprepareamealforhim orherself,MondaythroughSaturday. Approximately50mealsaredelivered eachday.MealsonWheelsofCanonCity isa100%volunteerorganizationthathas servedtheareaforover39years.
PhoneNumber:719-275-8548.
MuseumofColoradoPrisons
Whattheydo:TheMuseumofColorado Prisonsopeneditsdoorstothepublic onJune18,1988.Sincethen,morethan 200,000visitorshavetouredtheMuseum, includingvisitorsfromeverystateinthe U.S.,itsterritories,andover50foreign countries.TheMuseum’smissionisto collect,preserve,conserve,exhibit,and interpretthehistoricalheritageofthe ColoradoPrisonSystem,tooperateand maintaintheMuseum,andtoencourage andfosterhistoricalresearch,study, education,andscholarlypublicationsin theseareas.
Address:201N.1stStreet, CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:(719)269-3015
Website:prisonmuseum.org
NAMI Southeast Colorado NAMI,the NationalAllianceonMental Illness, is thenation’slargestgrassroots mentalhealthorganizationdedicated to building better livesfor themillions of Americansaffectedbymental illness. NAMI Southeast Colorado is an affiliateofNAMI Colorado. NAMI SoutheastColoradoand dedicated volunteer membersand leaders work tirelesslytoraise awarenessand provide essentialeducation, advocacy,and support groupprogramsfor peopleinour community living with mental illnessand theirloved ones For more information,contact Sharon Whitney at 719-315-2147, visit namisoutheastco.org, call 719-315-4975 or email namisoutheastco@gmail.com
Nature’s Educators
What they do:Their missionistoinspire individuals to understand, respect, and conserve wildlifethrough educational programmingand experiences.Nature’s Educators travel thestate of Colorado and surrounding states to give educational presentations on wildlifeand wild places. They also offervirtualprogramming, flight shows,and continuing education. Their passionateteamofwildlife professionals, interns,and volunteers work hard to deliver the bestprograms that they canand to offer the best care possiblefor theirambassadors. Address: 4498BearPaw Dr,Florence, CO 81226
PhoneNumber: (719)455 -HAWK(4295) Website: www.natureseducators.org Email: info@natureseducators.org
New HorizonsMinistries
What they do:New HorizonsMinistries provides Christ-centered nurturing for children andfamiliesaffectedby incarcerationand shares theloveofChrist with incarcerated youthand adults.They dothis by equipping chaplains to provide long-termdiscipleship forpeople whoare inprisonand caring forchildren whohavea parent in prison through foster families,kids’ clubs, andsummercamps.Theyhavebeen caringfor childreninthe stateofColorado forover30years andhavechaplains in five facilities,including the FremontCountyjail.
Address: 1025Royal GorgeBlvd. Phone Number: 719-275-5242
Website: https://newhorizonsministries.net
No Baby Blisters
What they do:NoBabyBlistersworks to saveEB(epidermolysis bullosa) babies from blisters,skinloss, extremepainand special needs children from death. Theirgoalis tocreateanaffordable cure forforgotten, medicallyneglectedchildren. Most EB research done to date will end up costing waytoo much forall EB children around theworld.Because 500,000peoplesuffer withEB, anycurehas to be affordable. No Baby Blisters is committed to getting an EB fast cure through theFDA,and at an affordable pricesonochild is left medically neglected,suffering in painand dyingfrom blistering andinfections
Website: https://nobabyblisters.org
OrchardofHopeFoundation
What they do:The OrchardofHope Foundationwas established to raise fundsfor cancer champions and/or their families in FremontCounty. TheOrchard of Hope Foundation is anon-profit, 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to improving the qualityoflifefor cancer champions in FremontCounty.Three CañonCitycouples formedthe OrchardofHopeFoundation in early2001.One of thefounding members, Sandi Allen, wasa cancersurvivor,giving insight intothe needsofcancerpatients during thetreatmentand recovery process The smallgroup startedbyscheduling two major fundraisers each year to assist local individuals with adiagnosisofcancer. Now, theOrchardofHope Foundation is guided by aworking boardofdirectors, whostrive to keep the Foundationrootedinthe original vision of thefoundingmembers. In 2014, theOrchard of Hope foundation reacheda huge milestone when they at thatpoint hadgiven away over $1 millionin individualaid to localcancer patients
Phone Number: 719-275-0089
Website: www.orchardofhope.org
Email: fremont@orchardofhope.org.
OrderSonsofItaly in America
Whatthey do:Originallycalled “Figli d’Italia,” theOrder Sons of Italyin America® wasestablished in theLittleItaly neighborhood of NewYork City on June 22, 1905, by VincenzoSellaro, M.D.,and five other Italianimmigrantswho came to theUnited States during the greatItalian migration(1880-1923).Their aimwas to create asupport system forall Italian immigrants that wouldassistthemwith becomingU.S.citizens, provide health/death benefits andeducationalopportunitiesand offerassistancewithassimilationinAmerica RoyalGorge Lodge#2866 wasfounded in October 2010 in FremontCounty, Colorado by JohnCarochi,
JohnRigirozzi andBillScutti.
Address: N/A
Phonenumber: 719-269-3519 OR 719-429-6667
Website: https://www.osiaroyalgorge2866.com/ Social media: https://www.facebook.com/ OSDIA2866/#!/
PayItForward, Corp.
What they do:Pay It Forward, Corp. serves as an outreachprogramsince 2012, specificallytoimpoverishedlow-income localities,withemphasis on the elderly, unemployed citizens, at-riskyouth, and children andveterans with disabilities; school districts and/oreducationalfacilitiesthat display astrongcommitmenttoprograms that educateyouthonthe importance of sustainability; areasdesignated as afederal nationaldisaster,with astrongemphasis on assistance to low-income elderly citizens needing emergency food.
Phone Number: 719-469-0476
Pearls of Education Foundation
What theydo: Pearls of Education Foundation’s mission is to provide education andrestorationtostudentsinLiberia (West Africa). To furtherits mission,the foundation grants fundstoLiberianeducational organizations. They believethatbyproperly educating thesefutureleaders of Liberia, WestAfrica,they will want to make a difference in their communitiesand their country,makingLiberia abetterplace for all Theystrive to buildproductive relationships andmakeapositiveimpact with allof theirpursuits.
Phone Number: 719-429-0702
Website: www.pearlsofeducation.org
Email: donation@pearlsofeducation.org
Prayer forPrisoners International
What theydo: Establishedin1999, Prayer for Prisoners Internationaloffersworshipservices, acorrespondenceministry,newsletters and informationalmeetingsabout prison ministry opportunities.Lives arechanged through prayer, andrecidivismisreduced. The numberofprisoners served varies by year; therecurrently are11,750prisoners and425 volunteers.
PhoneNumber: 719-654-7670
Website: www.prayerforprisoners.org
Email: mail@prayerforprisoners.org
Major Lodge Activities
• Raffles • Spaghetti Dinners • Golf Tournament • Wine Tasting • Sausage Sandwich and Cannoli Sales
• Social activities to celebrate heritage and friendship
Contributions to our Community
•AnnualScholarships ($3,000 to $5,000) •AnnualGrants/DonationstoPCC FremontCampus
• Donate to MajorCharities –Alzheimer’sResearch, Autism •AnnualSupport forOrchard of Hope Cancer Victims
• Annual SupporttoColoradoOSIAFoundation • Memorial DonationstoMembers’ Families
• Membership in CanonCity, Florence,and PenroseChambers•Sponsor BowlingTeam•HostGuest Speakers
• Membership on the Musicand Blossom FestivalCommittee • Annual food drivefor VFWLodge andLocal Food Pantries
• ParticipatewithFremont County on the Veterans projectfor Memorial Wall • Cookingdemonstrationsatthe PCC Senior Mini-College
• Volunteerwiththe Chamber forthe Annual Christmas Parade • Heritage Research Supportfor Membersand Others
Visit our website at https://www.osiaroyalgorge2866.com for Information on ourlodge andtolinktomanystate andnationalsites Followus on Facebook at OrderSonsofItaly in America, RoyalGorge Lodge#2866
Rialto
InSeptember2023theRialtocelebrated onehundredyearsofentertainingthe peopleofFlorenceandFremontCounty. TheRialtoprovideslivemusicanddance aswellastheaterproductionsthroughout theyear.
Theall-volunteerRialtoBoardandstaff arecommittedtoseeingthetheater fullyrestored.Whenfinished,the renovatedtheaterwillhaveanimproved concessionsarea,approximately350 seats,aV.I.P.Loungeandmore.When youvisittheRialtoyouhelpmakethe theater’songoingrevitalizationpossible. TheRialtoTheaterislocatedat209W. MainStreet,FlorenceCo,81226. Formoreinformationvisit historicrialtotheaterorg.”
RockyMountainBehavioralHealth Whattheydo:RMBHisacommunity non-profitagencythatprovideseffective treatmentbasedonthelatestresearch inthebehavioralhealthfield.Our diverseteambringsprofessionaland lifeexperiencethatfostershopeand healingtoindividuals,families,andthe communityweserve.
Address:3239IndependenceRd, CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:(719)275-7650
RotaryClubofCanonCity Whattheydo:TheRotaryClub ofCañonCityispartofRotary International,aworldwideservice organizationthatpromotespeace throughunderstanding. Asafellowshipofbusinessand communityleaders,wehavefunwhile helpinglocallyandinternationally.Ifyou wanttohaveapositiveimpactonCañon Cityandtheworld,whatbetterplaceto dothatthanwithagroupoflike-minded individuals.Comeandfindoutmore aboutRotaryandourRotaryClub.
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box762, CañonCity,CO
Phonenumber:N/A
Website:https://www.canoncityrotary. com/
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook. com/Rotary-Club-of-CañonCity-291857557595857/
RoyalGorgeRiverInitiative Organization
Officiallyfoundedin2019asanonprofit, RoyalGorgeRIOstartedasanidea. Sinceitsearlybeginnings,theyhave improvedriveraccessibilitytothe community.ThecreationoftheWKRP (whitewaterpark)hasremovedmanmadedebrisandhazardsalongtheriver banktocreateabeautifulandinviting placeofrecreation.RoyalGorgeRIO lookstothefuturetoexpandonitsideas tocreateaninclusiverivercommunity forallagesandabilities. Formoreinformation,visit https://royalgorgerio.org/oremail royalgorgerio@gmail.com
SelahMountainRanch
Whattheydo:SelahMountainRanch inFlorenceisanonprofitthatassists children,youthandfamiliesinSouthern Colorado.Theyofferassistancethrough theirfree-of-chargethriftstore,children/ youthprograms,fostercareandfamily supports,andmuchmore. Theirfamilyhasbeeninvolvedinfoster careforanumberofyears.Withtheir experienceandknowledgegainedover theyears,theyhavefoundthatthereare needsmuchbiggerthanjustfostering. SelahMountainRanchisaplacewhere restorationandhealingcanbegin.They dothisbymeetingfamilieswherethey are,comingalongsidethemtomeet
theirbasicneedsandofferingsupport alongwiththeirrestorationand healingjourney
PhoneNumber:719-649-3076
Website:www.selahmountainranch.org
SeniorServicesSolutionsPlus
Whattheydo:Foundedin1987by CharlieandArleneWolfers,Senior ServicesSolutionsPlus,formerly FriendlyVisitors,hasfaithfullyserved thecommunitythroughthickandthin. Locatedat321N.CottonwoodAve., SeniorServicesSolutionsPlusprovides transportationformedicalappointments totheelderly,homebound,handicapped andcancerpatientsofFremontCounty. BeforeCOVID,driversclocked4,200 volunteerdrivinghoursandserviced 235clients.Theorganizationalso averagedabout131tripsamonth.Their volunteerservicesareofferedatnocost totheirclients.PattiSedillobecamethe organization’snewdirectorin2022. PhoneNumber:719-275-3900
Email:friendlyvisitors@gmail.com
SocialMedia:www.facebook.com/ sssp1984/
SignpostInn
Throughspiritualdirection,retreats andresidencies,andresourcesand training,SignpostInnprovidesspace atlife’scrossroadsforrest,reflection andreconnectiontoGodthroughthe incarnategraceofhospitality.Itsmission istohelppeopleconnectwithGodand findhisdirectionfortheirlives
Formoreinformation,email hello@signpostinn.org, call314-973-7294or visithttps://www.signpostinn.org/
SolvistaHealth (West Central Inc.)
What they do: For morethan 60 years, Solvista Health has been heretoserve Fremont, Chaffee,Lake and Custer counties, helping people getwell and stay healthy –physically and mentally.Solvista is ahealthcare provider staffed by caring professionals, servinglocal needs and coordinating healthcarewith compassion. The East Campus, located at 3225Independence Road, offers aprimary careclinic, individual and family therapy for all ages, addiction recovery services, integrated healthcare opportunities, and 24/7 crisis services.TheWest Campus, located at 701 S. Ninth St., offers achild andfamily behavioral health center and supportedemployment. For moreinformation, call 719-275-2351orvisit https://solvistahealth.org/.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
William T. BridwellCamp 2020
Sons of Confederate VeteransWilliam T. Bridwell Camp 2020 is involved in reenacting,and educating about the Civil Warperiod, history preservation andbenevolence. For moreinformation, call 719-252-4514.
Starpoint (Developmental Opportunities, INC)
What they do: Starpoint providesessentialservices to two vulnerable populations: children–and their families –and adults with cognitive and physical challenges. We have been providing services andsupports to individuals, families, and communities in Fremont, Chaffee,and Custer counties since 1977. We began providingadult services to Front Range communities in 2001.
Address: 700 S. 8th St. Cañon City,CO
Phone Number: 719-275-1616
Website: https://www.starpointco.com/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StarpointCO/
Tallahassee FireProtection District
What they do: The TallahasseeFireProtectionDistrict encompasses 361 squaremiles. Theyrespondinanarea that includes Parkdale, County Road 11,Colo. 9toPark County,and the U.S. 50 corridor from theintersection with Colo. 9toTexas Creek. Most of this ruggedland is sparsely inhabited and its population is concentratedinahandful of subdivisions, ranches and valleys. Approximately half of their fire protection area is either state or federal land.
Address: 2518 Colo. 9
Phone Number: 1-800-316-8233
Website: https://tallahasseefpd.colorado.gov
Email: info@talxfire.com
The Gift of Thrift Charity StoreINC
What they do: The Gift of Thrift Charity StoreINC provides avariety of goods available for purchase.
Address: 923 Main St, Canon City
Phone Number: (719) 458-1018
Website: N/A
Social Media: N/A
The Green Thumb Initiative
What they do: Established in 2018, The Green Thumb Initiative’smission is to prevent/reduce the occurrence of unhealthy coping, mental and physical illness for individuals of all ages, walks of life (socioeconomic status), and geographical locations through inclusive cultural understanding and change. Through equity of access to resources (such as stigma-free mental health/behavioral health,STEAM Education, cooking &nutritional education) their research not only shows areduction in substance abuse and misuse andpatterns of unhealthy coping mechanisms of anxiety,depression and suicidal ideation, it also shows areduction in chronic illnesses such as obesity,diabetes,and heart disease. Co-founders areJenni Guentcheva, LPC, LAC, NCACII and Brian Monahan, B.S., CSCS, RegisteredPsychotherapist.
Phone Number: 719-406-8073
Website: www.greenthumb-initiative.com
The Misfits Dog Rescue
What they do: The Misfits Dog Rescue is afoster-based rescue. They do nothave ashelter as all of the dogs arein private foster homes until adopted. They rescue dogs who have found themselves alone, scared, abandoned on the streets or in ashelter,waiting on deathrow.They take these dogs into their homes, medically treat them and rebuild their confidence. Once they arewell, they do their best to find themspecial adoptive parents. They aim to make every Misfitaperfect fitinanew forever home. Prior to adoption allofthe Misfits arespayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, behaviorally evaluated and treated for any medical issues, including routine teeth cleaning.
Website: www.misfitsdogrescue.org
Email: sue@misfitsdogrescue.org
Social Media: www.facebook.com/TheMisfitsDogRescue
Trout Unlimited -The Collegiate Peaks Chapter
What they do: Trout Unlimited -The Collegiate Peaks Chapterworks in the upper ArkansasRiver Valley in central Colorado. The chapter has over 300 members. Itsprojects run from doing habitat restoration and stream access maintenance to advocating for responsible public policies, and working with avariety of agencies on conservation projects. They offer fly fishing classes, amiddleschool enrichment programcalled “Stream Explorers,” awomen’s groupcalled FlyGals, and sponsor youth fishing derbies. Volunteers put in over 3,000 hours/year. The chapter also
provides up to $12,000 annually for scholarships. They are also working on an education facility,the Ecosystem Learning Center (ELC), on the banks of the South Arkansas River
Website: www.collegiatepeakstu.org
Email: collegiatePeaksTU@gmail.com
Trampled Rose INC
Whatthey do: Presurgery fistula care, post-surgery
•Rehabilitation for women already suffering from a fistula
•Prevention of new fistula cases.
The Ethiopian Government legislated and enforced alaw against early marriage(the legal age is now 18). This has resulted in agreat drop of new fistula cases but it has left those girls who wereplanning to get married with awhole new future. Becky is still passionate that “prevention really is better than acure” The crisis has moved from housing women with fistula to how to keep them from developing fistula in the first place. The most effective way is keeping girls in school and giving their little bodies and minds a chance to mature. Providing ameans for these girls to stay in school is now the focus of Trampled Rose. By providing each Trampled Rose girl with $25 per month, we empower them to buy school supplies, text books, menstrual care, shelter,orfood to keep them successful in the classroom. The girls that aresupported arethe ones most needing assistance in their rural Ethiopiancommunities.
Address: P.O. Box 50403, Colorado Springs
PhoneNumber: (719) 487-7776, hello@trampledrose.org(email)
Website: https://www.trampledrose.org/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TrampledRoseInc/
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
The Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments was formed in 1974 under Federal Legislation and State Executive Order allowing the formation of “regional councils.” The UAACOG Board of Directors, comprised of eight elected officials representing the four counties, one commissioner from each county,and one municipal elected official (usually the mayor) from each county,directs the activities of UAACOG. The UAACOG staffisresponsible for carrying out the Council’sdirection. UAACOG serves Planning and Management Region 13 including Fremont, Chaffee, Lake and Custer Counties, with acombined population of 79,708 and area of 3,718 squaremiles. The purpose of the organization is to provide community services on aregionalbasis that arenot practical or efficient to provide on an individual county or municipal basis. Today,UAACOG serves as an umbrella organization providing programs crossing the spectrum of life, from infants and children to workforce, housing, business assistance and senior services. The executive director is Heather Evans. For moreinformation, visit https://www.uaacog.com/, stop by 3224-A Independence Road in CañonCity,orcall 719-275-8350.
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AmyBourlon-Hilterbran ,BrandonSherwood ,ChrisWood ,CodyWest ,
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT MADE THE 100TH FAIR A HUGE SUCCESS!
JohnDaniels ,LindaValdez ,TamiRatkovich ,TayJeffords
Volunteer:apersonwhodoessomething ,especiallyhelpingother people ,willinglyandwithoutbeingforcedorpaidtodoit
rBoardPresident :AmandaEllis ,VicePresident :DeloresComstock ,
Secretary:KristinaBrubaker ,Treasurer:AmandaFouche ,FairBoardDi rectors:
The Fremont County Fair Board is a group of dedicated volunteers responsible for planning, preparing, and conducting the Fremont County Fair. The Fair Board gets help from committees who are also volunteers.
ThankyoutoallofourSponsors&Buyers!
Rodeo
Market Livestock Sale
Advertising & Marketing
Sponsorship & Awards
Vendors & Food Trucks
Small Animal Fair Committees: We would like to thank the Extension Office for all their help! Thank you to 4-H Council for their hard work!
Livestock
Shooting Sports
Centennial/Special Events
Family Day
Silent Auction
Join us next year at the Fremont County Fair & Rodeo July 25-August 2, 2025
Ourclients:getpregnancytests,referralsforultrasounds&parentingplan assistance;receivemonthlyallotmentsofdiapers,babywipes,formulaand pull-ups;haveaccesstobreastpumps&supplies;areinvitedtoparticipatein allofourprograms Everythingwedoisfreeofchargetoourclients
MissionStatement
TheCanonCityPregnancyCenter(CCPC)isaChristian,Pro-Life nonprofitthatexiststoprovidepregnancy&familyservicesfor FremontCountyandthesurroundingareasbysupportingeach individualwiththeirspiritual,physical,materialandemotionalneeds.
UpperArkansasRegionalService Council
Whattheydo:TheUpperArkansas RegionalServiceCouncil,locatedat3224 IndependenceRoad,UnitA,provides qualityservicestopromoteself-sufficiency andhealthylifestylesforthebenefitof familiesandindividualsinFremont, Chaffee,CusterandLakecounties.
PhoneNumber:719-275-1675
U-TurnForChrist
Whattheydo:U-TurnForChristisa Christ-centereddiscipleshipprogram dealingwithmenwhoareseeking restorationfromdrugandalcoholaddiction throughtheLordJesusChrist.Theprogram isbasedentirelyontheWordofGod,the Bibleandallcounseloriginatefromit. Theirexperiencehasbeenthatwithasolid groundingintheBibleandgoodChristian livingskills,numerousmenandwomen havebeenabletobecomeproductive, vitalmembersoftheircommunity.Their primaryfocusistoestablish,orstrengthen, arelationshipwiththeLordJesusChrist.
PhoneNumber:719-473-6285
Website:www.uturncs.com
Email:connect@uturncs.com
UviationWorldWaterInc.,DbaRiver Science
Whattheydo:RiverScienceisanonprofit thatisdedicatedtohelpingitsclients accesstheinformationtheyneedtoachieve thegreatestconservationimpacts.Its missionistouseeducation,technologyand informationtoimproverivermanagement andprojectimpacts.
LukeJavernick,Ph.D.foundedRiver Sciencein2016.Heisanaward-winning (MarieSklodowska-CurieAction)river scientistwhospenttheearlypartofhis careerstudyingandimprovingrivers inNewZealand,ColoradoandOregon andlaterstudyingwaystoimproveriver managementthroughcost-effective techniquesinItaly.
PhoneNumber:719-428-9609
Website:www.river.science
VeteransofForeignWars(VFW)
Post4061
Whattheydo:Theirmissionistofoster camaraderieamongtheUnitedStates Veteransofoverseasconflictsandto serveourveterans,themilitaryandour community.Andtoadvocateonbehalfof allveterans.TheRoyalGorgeVFWPost 4061offersweeklycommunitydinners, livemusic,bingo,karaokeandavariety ofcommunityeventsaswellasfree ThanksgivingandChristmasDinners
Phone:719-275-9886
Address:215N.CottonwoodSt, CanonCity
Website:https://vfw4061.org
VeteransServingTheHomefront
Whattheydo:VeteransServingThe Homefront’spurposeistoenableveterans toconnectwiththeircommunitiesand enablethemtogivebackinamultitudeof ways.Someexampleswouldbeproviding under-privilegedschoolchildrenwith back-to-schoolitems,teachingoutdoor sportstocommunitymembersorhelping membersofthecommunitywithhome projects.
PhoneNumber:719-494-5236
WesternFremontHistorical Society
Whattheydo:WesternFremontHistorical Societyisdedicatedtothepreservationof theheritageofWesternFremontCounty, Coloradothroughresearch,education,and thepromotionandsharingofthearea’s history.
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box181,Howard Centeraddress:0070CoRd56,Howard PhoneNumber: 719-942-3679or719-942-3355; wfhsinfo@westfremonthistory.com(email) Website:https://westfremonthistory.com/ SocialMedia:Facebook
WhiteForestSangha
Whattheydo:WhiteForestSangha isanonprofitorganization/religious organizationdedicatedtoproviding meditationinstructionandmeditation practicetoall,andespeciallytothosein theurbancenterofDenverwhotypically wouldnothaveaccesstomindfulness
practiceduetolackofresourcesor distance.Theorganizationalsoprovides educationalprogramsandmaterials onthereligioustraditionsofAsia.The missionistofosterapeacefulcommunity, countryandworldbyfosteringapeaceful dispositionineachindividualthroughthe multi-thousand-year-oldpracticeofsilent meditation.
Website:www.whiteforestsangha.org
Zonta
ZontaCluboftheRoyalGorgeRegion wascharteredinFebruary1973.Itisa memberofZontaInternational(ZI),which wasfoundedin1919.ZIisaleadingglobal organizationofmorethan 27,000individualsin1133clubsin 62countriesworkingtogethertobuild abetterworldforwomenandgirlsby focusingontheseareas:
1.educationequity2.climatejustice
3.endinggender-basedviolence
4.ensuringwomenarerepresentedin decision-makingpositions.
ZIoffers4educationalawards: 1.AmeliaEarhartFellowship
2.ZontaWomeninBusinessLeadership
3.ZontaWomeninScience,Technology, EngineeringandMathematics(STEM) 4.YoungWomeninPublicAffairs(YWPA) OurclubofferstheYWPAtoa16-19-yearoldwomanstudent.Applybytheendof Februaryforthisnon-traditionalawardto beusedatyourdiscretion.Locallyourclub workswith:
1.FamilyCrisisServices, adomesticabusetreatmentcenter.
2.FreedomforFremont,ananti-human traffickingorganization.
3.HopeHouse,ahomeforteenage mothers.4.SexualAssaultNurse Examiner(SANE)ProgramatStThomas MoreHospital,wherevictimsneed somethingtowear,sincetheirclothingis takenawayforevidence.
Weinviteyoutoattendourclub’sdinner meetingsat5PMthefirstThursdayof themonthatTheHiveforawelcoming experienceamonglike-mindedindividuals.
Facebook:ZontaClubofRoyalGorge Website:www.zontaroyalgorge.orgEmail: zontaroyalgorge@gmail.comMailing Address:P.O.Box1593, CañonCity,CO81215-1593
UZ Fr e m o n t C o u n t y N o n p r o f i t s
Fremont Adventure Recreation (FAR) is proud to serve our local community since 2010 Support from our small business community, volunteers, members, and supporters allow us to fulfill our mission:
“to promote a culture of community and healthy living through humanpowered outdoor recreation in the Royal Gorge Region.”
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the trails!
We appreciate any donations:
TRAILS
Work with land managers to develop, build, and maintain over 62 miles of purpose-built singletrack trails in Fremont County, which cost about $3-5 per foot to build.
education
Educate our community regarding recreation opportunities, Leave No Trace Principles, safety information, and trail information.
events
Provide low-cost, unique, events that appeal to a variety of ability levels and interests, plus showcase and utilize local trails.
Work with other local organizations to champion outdoor recreation in our community, at the state level, and beyond.
Create opportunities for people of all ages, ability levels, and backgrounds to come together to celebrate our community, health, and each other