Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs January 9, 2023
Festival of Trees & Wreaths display dazzles visitors at Durango Railroad Museum 19th annual event raises money via online auction for people with disabilities November 29, 2022
Pagosa Springs man’s nonprofit wins NASCAR $100,000 award Who We Play For, cofounded by Ralph Maccarone, won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award November 18, 2022
Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict City of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers November 1, 2022
Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango 14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8 September 24, 2022
Humanitarian group brings multilevel aid to war-torn Myanmar Shanta Foundation has spent years assisting residents of Southeast Asian nation September 21, 2022
Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects May 17, 2022
How grant writers use storytelling to capture their audiences’ attention and money Region 9 Economic Development Center hires first full-time grant writer March 23, 2022
Ballantine Family Fund awards $310,100 in grants to nonprofits 2022 will mark the fund’s 65th year supporting Southwest Colorado organizations January 27, 2022
200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs Program strives to put heart in the uniform while helping families December 29, 2021
Feel good about your Christmas tree with help from Southwest Colorado conservation group San Juan Mountains Association doubles impact of wildfire mitigation efforts November 29, 2021
Onward! grant cycle benefits 33 community programs More than $72,000 given to local organizations November 25, 2021
La Plata County man goes missing while hunting; rescued four days later Lech Usinowicz, Be FRANK Foundation director, undergoing treatment for serious injuries September 10, 2021
Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity $260,000 state grant pays for new program May 11, 2021
Mountain Studies Institute to hold online youth summit about environmental issues Students to examine water quality, climate change, forest health April 9, 2021
Animas High School secures funding for new school Local family donates $1.8 million assuring new building on FLC’s campus March 2, 2021
Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors? A simple meal can show you care during pandemic, food insecurity February 11, 2021
NYT columnist David Brooks to tackle trust, divided nation in upcoming talk Solutions come from bottom up, he says February 8, 2021
Ballantine Family Fund awards $332,590 in grants to Southwest Colorado nonprofits Food security targeted for additional aid in 2020 February 1, 2021
Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses Second funding round helps 64 companies January 6, 2021
Colorado Gives Day breaks records for Southwest nonprofits ‘The generosity has been inspiring’ December 15, 2020
Durango no-kill shelter struggles to keep doors open during pandemic Cancellation of winter, summer fundraisers hurts bottom line December 1, 2020
Good Food Collective extends to Montezuma County, and collects tons of fruit Number of food-insecure Coloradans grows October 21, 2020
Surgeries take toll on La Plata County Humane Society finances Revenues down since onset of COVID-19 September 24, 2020