Tiospaye, a nonprofit that provides La Plata and Montezuma counties, and across the country, with personal and professional development through experiential education, emotional-intelligence work, leadership and youth training and mentors, completed its seventh leadership cycle since it was founded in 2015.
We exceeded our goal of $40,000, and 21 people raised a total of $46,025.98 in 24 days.
Tangible service project impacts included: $23,067.99 Jan. 16 for the Piñon Project and $22,957.99 Jan. 9 for La Plata Youth Services. Funds were received from 63 cash or check donations, 152 online donations and other auction items.
On behalf of Tiospaye and Living Vision 6 graduates, we want to thank all of the donors who contributed to the “We Make the Road” community service project, which ran from Nov. 16-29.
We also thank the programs and projects that enhance the community because together, we are powerful and can bring great things for youth and families in the area.
Living Vision 6 leadership team members included: Allison James of Durango; Anne Wilzbacher of Asheville, North Carolina; Brittany Meyer of Mancos; Danyel Mezzanatto of Mancos; Genea Barnes of Brooklyn, New York; Geof Byerly of Cortez; Jaime Becktel of Mancos; Janet Skaar of Bentonville, Arkansas; Jarrett Roster of Denver; Jean Dennee of Mancos; Jean Packman of Pennsylvania; Jedidiah Pettit of Glenwood Springs; Jeff Jackson of Tucson, Arizona; Jennifer Dansie of Aztec; Jeremy Gallegos of Durango; Joshua May of Dolores; Kathy Hermansky of Mancos; Kristi Dean of Durango; Leslie Smith of Mancos; Nicole Cooper of Denver; and Pam Kroll of Mancos.
Living Vision 6 leadership coaches included: Ben Powlus of Mancos; Bill Fice of Durango; Carla Marie Toth of Durango; Jill Studnicki of Denver; Kim Schultz of Mancos; Monica Colvig of Durango; Nuriya Akers of Durango.
Proceeds go to La Plata Youth Services and The Piñon Project to contribute to building improvements, operations costs, and youth and family programming.
Organizations involved included: La Plata Youth Services; Creating Healthy Communities; Young People in Recovery; Cafe AuPlay; Tiospaye Living Vision 5 Teen Tio and Tiospaye Living Vision 6 leadership.
The next training cycle will start March 16.
Tiospaye
Durango Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 would like to thank the following merchants and individuals for contributing to the silent auction at the annual Sweetheart Dance that was held Feb. 10. The Knights are forever thankful to the Durango community and the willingness to support charitable causes.
Thank you to: Durango Soda Co.; CJ’s Diner; Norton’s Catering Co.; Gazpacho Restaurant; Louisa’s Electronics; Artesanos Design Collection; Tucson’s Barber and Styling; Griego’s; College Plaza Hair Design; Paradise Pedi’s; Mild to Wild Rafting; Taco Bell; A Shared Blanket; City Market; Beads and Beyond; World According To Mark; Honeyville; Cuckoo’s Chicken House and Watering Hole; Sticks and Stones; Iconic Vintage Boutique; Story Teller; Olde Tymers Café; East by Southwest; Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts; Durango Roasters; Kroegers Ace Hardware; O’Reilly Auto Parts; Colorado Trading Co.; Petsense Durango; ProBuild; Pet Haus; AutoZone; Bob Estes; Kachina Kitchen; Wagon Wheel Liquors; Discount Liquors; Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.; Animas Chocolate Co.; The Palace Restaurant; The Wine Merchant; The Fish Connection; Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza; Frank Shry; Carver Brewing Co.; Helen Jaurequi; Liquor World; Rio Grande Trading Co.; Durango Liquor and Wine Co.; The Boarding Haus; Durango Glass; Hair After; Durango Animal Hospital; La Quinta Inn and Suites; The Red Snapper; Ted’s Rental and Sales; Strater Hotel; Hillcrest Golf Club; Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad; Dalton Ranch Golf Club; DoubleTree Hotel; Durango Motor Co.; Ken & Sue’s; Brennan Stations; Rufe’s Paint Store; Noah Enterprise; Ore House; Fun Center; Second Avenue Sports; Cowboys and Cowgirls; Dental Associates of the Southwest; Gardenswartz Outdoors; Get Fused!; Kidd’s Rock; Lively Boutique; Nature’s Oasis; Old Gold; Art Supply House; Toh-Atin Gallery; Urban Market; Rochester Hotel; Earthen Vessel Gallery; Tippy Canoe; True Value; Vaughn A. Johnson; Animas Wine and Spirits; PJ’s Gourmet Market; Fitness Solutions 24-7; Amerigo’s Italian Restaurant; Hair Fusion Salon and Spa; Kathrene Frautschy; Chris Gann; Smart Enterprises; Bill and Theresa Waters; NAPA Auto Parts; Durango Harley Davidson; Dee McAliney and Ed Matthys.
Durango Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408
Thanks to all who came out on a sunny Saturday for the ninth annual Diversity Dialogue with a big shout out to the youths who came from across the county to attend – your participation is recognized and appreciated!
The dialogue is coordinated by the Embracing Diversity Initiative, a youth-adult partnership that facilitates diversity workshops to promote intercultural understanding and personal/organization growth.
Our grateful thanks go to this year’s sponsor, the Durango Community Relations Commission, with special thanks to Sodexo Campus Dining for meals and Bread for their always wonderful cookies.
Partners to thank and appreciate for their ongoing support include the Prejudice Elimination Action Team at Durango High School, Common Ground and El Centro de Muchos Colores at Fort Lewis College, Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango. Special guest presenters Rachel Turiel, Hazel Botha, Seneca Wilson and Kati Harr are warmly thanked for their session on nonviolent communication.
Lauren Patterson
