Traci Gurley-Tomashosky, executive director for United Way Battlement to the Bells, gives tribute to former board president Christopher May and former executive director Amy Barr and discusses the AmeriCorps VISTA project with program manager Andie Scott and leader Amber Burns. https://www.kdnk.org/post/united-way-remembers-christopher-may-and-amy-barr-discusses-americorps-vista
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United Way Remembers Christopher May and Amy Barr, Discusses AmeriCorps VISTA
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United Way Cares Spotlights Wind Walkers
Host Traci Gurley, executive director for United Way Battlement to the Bells, speaks with WindWalkers executive director Gabrielle Greeves. https://www.kdnk.org/post/united-way-cares-spotlights-wind-walkers -
United Way Cares on Affordable Housing Needs and Resources
Traci Gurley-Tomashosky, director of United Way Battlement to the Bells, interviews AmeriCorps VISTA worker Bo Blodgett about his involvement with both the Garfield County Housing Authority and River Center of New Castle. https://www.kdnk.org/post/united-way-cares-affordable-housing-needs-and-resources -
United Way Cares Spotlights The ARC of the Central Mountains
Jill Pidcock of The ARC of the Central Mountains joins Traci Gurley-Tomashosky to share about her advocacy organization. https://www.kdnk.org/post/united-way-cares-spotlights-arc-central-mountains -
United Way Cares Features Alpine Legal Services
Alpine Legal Services is a non-profit civil legal assistance agency dedicated to providing legal services and upholding fundamental legal rights in Garfield, Pitkin and western Eagle Counties. Here, Executive Director Jennifer Wherry talks about the organization and their participation in the AmeriCorps VISTA program. https://www.kdnk.org/post/united-way-cares-features-alpine-legal-services -
Free Legal Clinic In Glenwood Springs
Are you in need of legal advice, involved in a court-ordered mediation or going through a divorce? The 9th Judicial District’s Family Law Day is just what you are looking for. Starting at 9 a.m. on May 9th ,and running until 4 p.m. this totally free event is being held at the Garfield County Combined Courthouse at 109 8th Street in Glenwood Springs.
Lawyers will be available to offer assistance in filling out forms registrants will be able to get a one-hour session with a private attorney at no cost.
Those seeking assistance in domestic relations cases will be able to receive help in filling out forms between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. A FREE Parenting through Divorce class will be offered at 3 p.m.
Preregistration is required by May 2nd. Call Jackie Deam at 970-928-3078 or email 09selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us for more information or to schedule your appointment.
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2017 Garfield County Humanitarian Awards
2017 Garfield County Humanitarian Service AwardsThe Garfield County Human Services Commission and the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting the 2017 Garfield County Humanitarian Service Awards. The awards honor community volunteers and human services staff for all of that they give back to our wonderful community. The Awards will be presented on April 3rd in the Grand River Hospital Ballroom in Rifle, Colorado.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Everyone in the entire Garfield County community can nominate any resident for these awards. They simply need to complete the nomination packet, highlighting that special volunteer or human services staff member, detailing how these special individuals help the community. The winners are chosen by members of the Garfield County Human Services Commission.
The deadline for nominating our special community members is February 24, 2017. To complete a nomination packet, you must include the official nomination form, a letter stating why the person is being nominated and support letters from at least three but no more than six other people. Package must be emailed to garfield.county.awards@gmail.com by 4pm on the due date.
The Awards Dinner
Finalists must agree to accept this recognition and attend the awards dinner at no cost. All non-finalists receive a certificate of recognition and a copy of their nomination materials including nomination support letters. Each finalist may invite seven guests to fill their very own table. Guests are required to pay for their dinner.
If you are interested in attending the dinner, please click here to make your reservation, starting on March 6th.This event will sell out, so get your tickets as soon as they go on sale. If you have any questions about the Awards or the dinner, please call 970-458-8059.