Bo Blodgett from Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley created a google document to create conversation and resources in regards to “Navigating Income Loss During the COVID 91 Crisis.” https://docs.google.com/document/d/1irCRN8DR900ucoO7iU7Y5nA0Ui5bQjPXaISBKM2nZKo/edit In addition, he is ramping up efforts to create a valley-wide effort to bring housing and financial counseling to the community. Katrina Stevens…
DetailsAmeriCorps Week, March 8-14, 2020, is a celebration of all things AmeriCorps – from the programs and organizations that make this national service initiative possible in communities across the country, to the members who have pledged to “Get Things Done” since the program’s inception in 1994. “My time as a VISTA has given me…
DetailsGarCo Design Works began as a partnership between Garfield County and Colorado Mountain College. AmeriCorps Vista Nicole Westfall and Executive Director Kathleen Norman share details about this sustainability-focused sewing program for TANF participants. https://www.kdnk.org/post/garco-design-works-empowers-families-sustainable-sewing
On this month’s show, LIFT-UP Executive Director Angela Mills provides insight into this organization’s history, ongoing initiatives and partnerships and how local residents may best benefit from the program. https://www.kdnk.org/post/lift-and-united-way-partner-tackle-hunger
Katrina Stevens at West Mountain Regional Health Alliance applied for the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation grant and was awarded $10,000 for the use of general operating funds. Bo Blodgett at Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley applied for a grant at CORE and was awarded $100,000 for solar panels. He also applied for another grant…
DetailsThis month’s VISTA Spotlight is Bo Blodgett of Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley. What is the background behind your organization? “Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley has been building homes for low to middle income individuals in the region (Aspen to Parachute) for 20 years. Habitat’s philosophy is to give families a…
DetailsSunlight Mountain Resort’s 35th Annual Skier Appreciation Day is now on January 10. Marketing and Sales Director Troy Hawks describes this year’s theme and events on United Way Cares. Listen to the episode by clicking this link: https://www.kdnk.org/post/skier-appreciation-day-benefits-united-way?fbclid=IwAR2fhqBmh3-XlIXm4Ra1n8SwxzTvaTG8G3-3GpZoyHe3pC-PJEa08PHSeb8
This month’s VISTA Spotlight is Cindy Packer of Colorado Mountain College. “I have been a VISTA at Colorado Mountain College since March 2019. Colorado Mountain College has been serving the higher education needs in the mountain communities of Colorado since 1965. CMC takes pride in being rated as the top adventure school. My department, The…
DetailsOn this month’s show, Traci is joined by Sandy Swanson, executive director for Family Visitor Programs, and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer Kaylee Peterson. Family Visitor Programs provides home visitation services to pregnant women and to parents of young children residing in the Aspen to Parachute, Colorado region. Programs are offered to families at no cost, regardless…
DetailsThis month’s VISTA Spotlight is Carolyn Sherrick of Family Visitor Programs. “Family Visitor Programs has been serving the Aspen to Parachute region for the past 36 years. We assist new and expecting mothers and their families with free educational and support services. These free services focus on childbirth preparation, child growth and development, early literacy,…
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