Hello! My name is Brendan and I am from Vermont. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2019. That summer, I left for Mozambique to begin my Peace Corps service. I was an English teacher at a small school in rural Tete province. Unfortunately, I had to return to the US in March 2020 as…
DetailsMy name is Jaid and I am a Colorado native! I have spent the last 6 years in Montana, spending much of that time working with volunteer organizations such as Key Club and AIDSpirit USA. I enjoy road trips, spending time with family, and taking my two dogs to Starbucks for puppacinos! I am so…
DetailsJoin AmeriCorps VISTA in the fight against poverty Since 1965, over 220,000 AmeriCorps members in the VISTA program have joined the fight against poverty by helping local organizations expand their capacity to make change. The VISTA program serves in each of the 50 U.S. states and in all U.S. territories. Through capacity building activities such…
Detailshttps://www.garfield-county.com/hsc/humanitarian-awards/ NOMINATE NOW! Volunteers and staff can be nominated by anyone in the community – typically peers, friends and individuals connected to the nonprofit/human services arena. Nomination support letters describe the wonderful ways these individuals help the community. Members of the Garfield County Human Services Commission choose the winners of the Humanitarian Awards. The Garfield…
Detailshttps://www.garfield-county.com/hsc/humanitarian-awards/ NOMINATE NOW! Volunteers and staff can be nominated by anyone in the community – typically peers, friends and individuals connected to the nonprofit/human services arena. Nomination support letters describe the wonderful ways these individuals help the community. Members of the Garfield County Human Services Commission choose the winners of the Humanitarian Awards. The Garfield…
DetailsThe Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors of United Way Battlement to the Bells (UWBB) and will work with the board to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and provide direction and leadership toward achieving the UWBB mission. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. The board…
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Sunlight Appreciates Skiers with $20 Lift Tickets and “Casino on the Mountain” Fun Annual Event Benefits local United Way, almost $500,000 raised since 1986 On Friday, Jan. 8, Sunlight Mountain Resort will once again top the charts as the most affordable ski area in the country offering $20 lift tickets to all. Since 1986, the…
DetailsWhere did you move to Colorado from? I moved to Colorado from Charleston, West Virginia. What is the background behind the organization you are serving with? YouthZone’s mission is to provide comprehensive assessment and advocacy to inspire healthy relationships between youth, families, and communities. Did you go to college? If so, what…
DetailsMay 28th, 2020: United Way Cares host Traci Gurley-Tomshosky speaks with Shaman Rob Woo from Basalt about finding peace and calm in the face of turmoil. Shaman Rob Woo has several books about health, wellness and spirituality. This show usually focuses on non-profits in the valley, however because of COVID and it’s unique effects on…
DetailsWhere did you move to Colorado from? Annapolis, MD What is the background behind the organization you are serving with? (What is their mission and/or who do they serve.) Highwater Farm is working to bring locally and sustainably grown produce to the local community. They commit to farming in a way that protects our environment…
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