Animal Welfare
Colorado Animal Rescue
2801 County Road 114
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
866.947.9173
www.coloradoanimalrescue.org
“To provide safety and care for homeless animals and education for the pet owning public.”
Arts and Culture
Aspen Art Museum
590 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.8050
www.aspenartmuseum.org
“The Aspen Art Museum is a globally preeminent non-collecting institution that presents the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. Our innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.”
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
P.O. Box 5598
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
970.923.3181
www.andersonranch.org“Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a learning community dedicated to creativity and growth through the making and understanding of the visual arts.”
Aspen Community Theatre
P.O. Box 743
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.4942
www.aspencommunitytheatre.com
“Aspen Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities to participate in, learn from, and experience live theatre.”
Aspen Film
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 102
Aspen, CO 81611
970.618.8489
www.aspenfilm.org
“To enlighten, enrich, educate and entertain through film.”
Aspen Historical Society
620 West Bleeker Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.3721
www.aspenhistory.org
“To enrich the community through communicating and preserving our remarkable history.”
Aspen Music Festival and School
2 Music School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.3254
www.aspenmusicfestival.com
“Big dreamers. Big stars. Big music.”
Aspen Writers' Foundation
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 116
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.3122
www.aspenwriters.org
“The Aspen Writers' Foundation provides programs that encourage writers in their craft and readers in their appreciation of literature, and creates opportunities to bring readers and writers together.”
Carbondale Clay Center
135 Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.2529
www.carbondaleclay.org
“Bringing passion to life through the ceramic arts.”
Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities
P.O. Box 175
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.1890
www.carbondalearts.com
“To foster a multi-cultural community, in which all forms of the arts and humanities flourish, by encouraging, funding and supporting artistic expression.”
Celebrate the Beat National Dance Institute
P.O. Box 10580
Aspen, CO 81612
970.920.3202
www.ctbeat.org
“To teach inspirational music and dance classes that help children discover their potential by motivating them to believe in themselves, to value artistic expression, and to develop a personal standard of excellence. To use dance as the medium to teach children a valuable life lesson: that energy, discipline, hard work, commitment, and joyful concentration can lead to success. To set high standards and support children as they learn to meet those standards by trying their hardest and never giving up.”
Frontier Historical Society
1001 Colorado Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.4448
www.frontierhistoricalsociety.com
“Serving as the living legacy of our local life.”
Glenwood Springs Arts Council & Center for the Arts
601 East 6th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.2414
www.glenwoodarts.org
“To provide opportunities to create and enjoy the arts.”
Glenwood Springs Summer Of Jazz
P.O. Box 42
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.945.7767
www.summerofjazz.com
“The Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz plays center stage at Two Rivers Park every June and July. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, guests enjoy an eclectic mixture of jazz ranging from New Orleans-style to the avant-garde.”
Grand Valley Historical Society
180 South 2nd Court
Parachute, CO 81635
970.285.9696
“Record preserve, restore when possible history of local area.”
GrassRoots Television
110 E. Hallam Street, Suite 132
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.8000
www.grassrootstv.org
“To protect and nurture open channels of communication for the citizens of the Roaring Fork Valley.”
Jazz Aspen Snowmass
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 104
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.4996
www.jazzaspen.com
“To present and preserve jazz, american and popular music through world-class festivals, performances and education programs.”
KAJX - Aspen Public Radio
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 134
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.4429
www.aspenpublicradio.org
“Present a balanced mix of programming produced to the highest standards to a diverse community of listeners.”
KDNK Community Access Radio
P.O. Box 1388
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.948.6974
www.kdnk.org
“KDNK provides public access radio that connects community members to one another and the world.”
Mount Sopris Historical Society and Museum
P.O. Box 2
499 Weant Blvd
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.7041
www.mtsoprishistoricalsociety.org
“To bring together persons interested in history, especially the history of the Roaring Fork and Crystal River Valleys and vicinities in Colorado and to encourage awareness of history; to discover, collect, and preserve any material and information that establishes or illustrates the history of the area; to provide for the maintenance and preservation of historical materials and information and for their accessibility to anyone who wants to examine or study them; to establish and preserve historic information, objects, buildings, monuments, markers and sites.”
New Castle Historical Society
Box 883
New Castle, CO 81647
970.984.2116
Red Brick Council for the Arts
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 118
Aspen, CO 81611
970.429.2777
www.aspenart.org
“Coordinate, support and promote all forms of art for the local community.”
Spellbinders
P.O. Box 128
Woody Creek, CO 81611
970.922.5989
www.spellbinders.org
“To nurture literacy, character and intergenerational community through the art of oral storytelling.”
Theater Masters
P.O. Box 899
Aspen, CO 81612
970.948.9484
www.theatermasters.org
“To bring distinguished theater professionals to the Roaring Fork Valley, to share their knowledge and craft with student audiences and other professionals; to develop new work, to encourage the youth of our valley to participate in, see and learn from theater, to use theater as an educational tool, and to enhance audience understanding of and support for this art form.”
Theatre Aspen
110 East Hallam, Suite 103
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.9313
www.theatreaspen.org
“To entertain, enlighten, enrich, educate and challenge the residents and visitors of the Roaring Fork Valley through professional quality theatrical productions, new play development initiatives and a broad spectrum of education programs.”
Thunder River Theatre Company
67 Promenade
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.0399
www.thunderrivertheatre.com
“To better understand the human experience, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) creates professional and stimulating theatre for the Roaring Fork Valley. Through live theatre, educational outreach, a Latino Theatre Initiative and Theatre for Young People, TRTC participates in an ongoing dialogue with its audience and community on theatre’s uniquely immediate terms.”
Wyly Community Art Center
255 Gold Rivers Court
Suite 130Basalt, CO 81621
970.927.4123
www.wylyarts.org
“The Wyly Community Art Center fosters creative expression in the visual arts for learners of all ages and abilities.”
Early Childhood Education
Aspen School District Preschool (The Cottage)
0235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.3760
www.aspenk12.net
Blue Lake Preschool
0189 J.W. Drive, Suite C
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.4380
“Blue Lake Preschool is a quality preschool that is dedicated to nurturing and empowering young children to learn and grow in a safe and challenging environment. We believe in creating a setting for children that will foster positive self-esteem and prepare them for a successful, long-term educational experience.”
Campus Kids
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.384.5643
Children's Mini College
1402 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.2446
Children's Rocky Mountain School
1493 106 Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.2524
www.crms.org
Crystal River Elementary Preschool
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.384.5620
www.rfsd.k12.co.us
“We inspire every child to reach full potential as an individual and as a member of our global community in an innovative and supportive environment.”
Crystal Valley Preschool
451 West Village Drive
Marble, CO 81623
970.963.8878
Early Learning Center
215 N. Garmisch Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.9201
www.myearlylearningcenter.net
“A child enrichment program designed to create the love of learning in partnership with parents. Through discovery, growth, nurturing, and creativity, the children develop their highest potential.”
Even Start
P.O. Box 10001
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.384.8520
Glenwood Springs Elementary Preschool
916 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.384.5620
Growing Years
151 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
907.927.8008
Little Red Schoolhouse
P.O. Box 6385
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
970.923.3756
“Education and development of pre-school children .”
Mount Sopris Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.3506
“Mt. Sopris Montessori School is dedicated to cultivating children's respect for themselves, their community and their natural environment through the insightful application of Montessori principles.”
Our School
3126 S. Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.947.0636
“To provide a quality preschool experience for all children in an environment which challenges each child intellectually and developmentally by deepening their understanding of themselves and the world around them.”
Roaring Fork Kids
P.O. Box 4925
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.3136
www.roaringforkkids.com
“To nurture young children and support Roaring Fork Valley families by providing a creative, respectful, intimate learning environment.”
Ross Montessori School
407 Merrill Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.0846
www.rossmontessori.org
“To provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and positive discipline through Montessori teaching methods, which will result in high student achievement and will create competent, responsible and independent global citizens who are innovative problem solvers.”
Sopris Elementary Preschool
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.384.5400
Wildwood School
P.O. Box 9290
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.5678
www.wildwoodschool.org
“By using a monthly theme approach the children at Wildwood School are being continuously challenged by specific learning goals, within the frame work of each child's individual interests and developmental stage.”
Education and Youth
Access Roaring Fork
P.O. Box 4455
Aspen, CO 81612
970.963.5646
www.accessrf.org
“To assist in developing the creative and social justice instincts of diverse youth populations through ongoing media arts education and training and its application throughout the broader community.”
Aspen Camp School for the Deaf
P.O. Box 1494
Aspen, CO 81612
970.923.2511
www.aspencamp.org
“To provide enriching experiential educational and recreational experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Also,ACSD aspires to increase public awareness and senstivity toward deafness.”
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.5756
www.aspennature.org
“To inspire a life-long commitment to the earth by educating for environmental responsibility, conserving and restoring the balance of natural communities, and advancing the ethic that the earth must be respected and nurtured.”
Aspen Center For Physics
700 West Gillespie Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.2585
www.aspenphys.org
“The Aspen Center for Physics is a scientific organization which promotes organized research in physics, astrophysics and related fields through a program of individual and collaborative research, seminars, workshops and conferences and which promotes the education of the general public through public lectures and other activities.”
Aspen Education Foundation
P.O. Box 2200
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.3760
www.aspenaef.org
“The Aspen Education Foundation (AEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in public education by raising money for the Aspen School District.”
Aspen Given Foundation
100 East Francis Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.3730
www.giveninstitute.org
“The Aspen Given Foundation works to improve health through education. We do this by offering the latest in clinical & research information to the Roaring Fork Valley through our public lecture series and health events.”
Aspen Institute
1000 N. 3rd Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.7010
www.aspeninstitute.org
“To foster values-based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues.”
Aspen Science Center
P.O. Box 4669
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.4519
www.aspensciencecenter.org/asc
“To enrich the knowledge and understanding of the general public in all areas of science-- to catalyze the interest and participation of teachers, students, and the larger community in scientific inquiry by presenting science that is cutting-edge, entertaining, first hand, accessible, relevant, and understandable. We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in all citizens by creating engaging and powerful learning experiences.”
Aspen Youth Center
P.O. Box 8266
Aspen, CO 81612
970.544.4130
www.aspenyouthcenter.org
“The Aspen Youth Center is a safe and supportive place for youth to connect, learn and grow.”
Aspen Youth Experience
110 E. Hallam Street, Suite 133
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.6671
www.ayexp.org
“We empower at-risk teens and young adults from across the United States and Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley to over-come their obstacles and achieve their potential by providing transforming experiences and continuous follow-up support.”
The Buddy Program
110 E. Hallam Street, Suite 125
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.2130
www.buddyprogram.org
“The Buddy Program connects mentors and youth to enrich their lives; and provides support services for both the youth and their families.”
Colorado Mountain College Foundation
P.O. Box 1763
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.945.8691
www.cmcfoundation.org
“To improve and enhance Colorado Mountain College resources to fulfill its mission.”
Computers for Kids Foundation
P.O. Box 1989
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.7259
www.c4kfoundation.org
“To provide computers, internet access, software and skill development through mentoring, training and experiential programs in order to help prepare community youth for future success.”
English in Action
P.O. Box 4856
Basalt, CO 81621
970.963.9200
www.englishinaction.org
“Building community through language and leadership development.”
Junior Achievement of the Roaring Fork Valley
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.618.4256
www.southerncolorado.ja.org
“The purpose of Junior Achievement is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.”
Mpower
0322 Elk Run Road
New Castle, CO 81647
970.618.3393
www.mpowerpeople.org
“Mpower creates opportunities for students to develop effective voices for self-expression by fostering the incorporation of media literacy strategies in schools.”
Reach Out and Read Colorado
4105 Florida Avenue, Suite 204
Denver, CO 80222
303.623.3800
www.reachoutandreadco.org
“ROR makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read® trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children at pediatric checkups from 6 months to 5 years of age with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read® helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in school.”
Roaring Fork Public Education Foundation
P.O. Box 1275
Carbondale, CO 81623
www.rfsd.k12.co.us/content/RFPEF
“To support the public education system for the Roaring Fork School District.”
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund - Raising a Reader
0849 Mountain Laurel Drive
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.6160
www.coloradononprofits.org/directory_members2.cfm?id=36289
“To provide a learning opportunity for families to build early literacy skills critical for their children’s kindergarten readiness, school success and life success.”
Teachers Across Borders
100 N. Eighth Street, #3
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.1480
www.teachersacrossborders.org
“To support the efforts of fellow teachers around the world who are working in fragile educational environments. This support includes provision of classroom materials and library resources, teacher training, and classroom infrastructure.”
Tomorrow's Voices
303 E. AABC
Woody Creek, CO 81611
970.925.2521
www.tomorrowsvoices.org
“To inspire high school students of the Roaring Fork Valley to become involved in their community.”
YouthZone
803 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.625.3141
www.youthzone.com
“YouthZone is dedicated to providing opportunities for all youth to be responsible, contributing members of society. Through prevention advocacy and direct services, YouthZone strives to enhance the quality of life in our communities.”
Environment
Aspen Global Change Institute
100 East Francis Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.7376
www.agci.org
“AGCI is dedicated to furthering the scientific understanding of Earth systems and global environmental change through interdisciplinary science meetings, publications, and educational programs about global change science.”
Aspen Valley Land Trust
320 Main Street, Suite 204
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.8440
www.avlt.org
“The oldest land trust in Colorado, AVLT is a widely known and trusted community based non-profit organization serving the greater Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado River Valley west of Glenwood Springs, which includes parts of Pitkin, Garfield, Eagle, Mesa and Gunnison Counties, including the Fryingpan and Crystal Valleys.”
Ecoflight
307 L AABC
Aspen, CO 81611
970.429.1110
www.ecoflight.info
“EcoFlight advocates for the protection of remaining wilderness and wildlife habitat through the use of small aircraft, and provides educational programs designed to encourage an environmental stewardship ethic among citizens of all ages.”
Roaring Fork Conservancy
P.O. Box 3349
Basalt, CO 81621
970.927.1290
www.roaringfork.org
“To inspire people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed.”
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
P.O. Box 1341
Basalt, CO 81621
970.927.8241
www.rfov.org
“To promote and provide opportunities for the citizens of the Roaring Fork community to participate in volunteer outdoor projects dedicated to the enhancement and maintenance of public land. It is also our goal to provide educational opportunities for the public regarding the importance of minimal impact, beneficial stewardship and preservation of our invaluable natural resources.”
Solar Energy International
P.O. Box 715
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.8855
www.solarenergy.org
“To teach the practical uses of solar, wind, and water power. Seminars provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to desing, install, and maintain renewable energy systems and to build state of the art solar homes that are efficient, practical and earth-friendly.”
Wilderness Workshop
P.O. Box 1442
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.3977
www.wildernessworkshop.org
“To protect and conserve the wilderness and natural resources of the Roaring Fork Watershed, the White River National Forest, and adjacent public lands. WW works to keep our backcountry more or less "as is" and, where possible, to improve its ecological health by reconnecting fragmented wildlife habitat.”
Health, Human Services, and Community Engagement
Advocate Safehouse Project
P.O. Box 2036
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
907.945.2632
www.advocatesafehouse.org
“To promote healthy and violence free relationships through education, advocacy, empowerment, and safehousing.”
Alpine Legal Services
0405 Castle Creek Rd., Suite 11
Woody Creek, CO 81611
970.920.2828
www.alpinelegalservices.com
“To provide and coordinate high quality legal services in the pursuit of justice for low income individuals, families and groups.”
Aspen Cancer Survivor Center
1450 Crystal Lake Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.5836
www.aspencancer.org
“To optimize the quality of life of cancer survivors.”
Aspen Center for Integral Health
P.O. Box 285
Aspen, CO 81612
970.920.2957 x4
www.acih.org
“To educate the public, doctors and other health care professionals on validated healing therapies and prevention programs. Its primary goal is to facilitate the creation of a more sustainable, comprehensive and compassionate health care model by addressing the four integral dimensions of health- the body, the mind, relationships and environment - which together affect the health of the whole person.”
Aspen Gay & Lesbian Community Fund
P.O. Box 3143
Aspen, CO 81612
www.gayskiweek.com
“A resource center between Denver and Grand Junction that provides service to the Gay, Lebian, Bisexual and Transgender Communities.”
Aspen Mountain Rescue
630 West Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.544.9595
www.mountainrescueaspen.org
“A volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives through backcountry rescue and mountain safety education.”
Aspen Valley Hospital
0401 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.544.1261
www.avhaspen.org
“To deliver extraordinary healthcare in an environment of excellence, compassion, and trust.”
Aspen Valley Medical Foundation
P.O. Box 1639
Aspen, CO 81612
970.544.1298
www.avmfaspen.org
“Aspen Valley Medical Foundation provides financial resources and philanthropic leadership to meet the rising health and human needs in the Roaring Fork Valley.”
Castle Creek Terrace Assisted Living Center
0275 Castle Creek Rd.
Aspen, CO 81611
970.544.1530
Catholic Charities - Western Slope
1004 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.384.2060
www.catholiccharitiesdenver.org
“Believing in the presence of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity and dignity of the person by sharing the mission of Jesus given to the church. To this end, Catholic Charities promotes the common good by working with individuals, families, and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, and build a just and compassionate society.”
Childhelp River Bridge Center
520 21st Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.5195
www.childhelp.org/regional.colorado
“Childhelp® exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach.”
Children's Health Foundation
400 W. Main Street, Suite 210
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.4750
www.childrenshealthfoundation.net
“To advance preventive and integrative health initiatives that benefit the mind, body, and spirit of children.”
Chris Klug Foundation
182 Riverdown Drive
Aspen, CO 81611
512.590.5736
www.chrisklug.org
“Promote lifesaving donation and improve quality of life for donors, donor families, organ transplant candidates and recipients.”
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
51027 Highway 6 & 24, Suite 173
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.9174
www.cdhs.state.co.us/dvr
“The Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation assists individuals whose disabilities result in barriers to employment to succeed at work and live independently.”
Colorado West Counseling Services
6916 Hwy 82, Box A
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.2583
www.cwrmhc.org
Colorado West Recovery Center
6916 Highway 82, Box B
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.8439
www.cwrmhc.org
Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center
6916 Highway 82, Box A
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.2583
www.cwrmhc.org
“Creating access to quality mental health and substance abuse services to enhance recovery and resilience in our communities.”
Columbine Home Health
P.O. Box 2024
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.945.8050
www.columbinehomehealth.org
“To promote a dignified, independent lifestyle within our community through the provision of skilled health care services.”
Community Health Initiatives
0189 J.W. Drive, Unit B, Suites 2-3
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.309.4547
www.chi-colorado.org
“Reducing substance abuse by sponsoring workplace and community prevention programs and providing outpatient treatment services for youth.”
Defiance Thrift Store
2518 South Glen
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.945.0234
Executive Service Corps
0250 Sage Way
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.6810
www.coloradoesc.com
“To strengthen the overall effectiveness of local nonprofit companies. We do this by using experienced executives and professionals as volunteers to provide high-quality consulting services.”
Family Visitor Programs
P.O. Box 1845
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.945.1234
www.familyvisitor.org
“To promote healthy families by providing education, advocacy and support services that strengthen and empower families, foster the optimum development of children, and prevent child abuse and neglect.”
Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley
P.O. Box 277
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.945.7733
www.habitatroaringfork.org
“A grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty and substandard housing worldwide.”
Healthy Mountain Communities
P.O. Box 1582
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.5502
www.hmcnews.org
“A healthy community strives to improve the well-being of people and the vitality of place.”
High Country RSVP
c/o CMC
1402 Blake Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.947.8462
www.highcountryrsvp.org
“To provide quality services and volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of men and women age 55 and older, through meaningful volunteer opportunities that use their valuable time and abilities in vital, beneficial service to our community by creating programming that reflects the multiple and compelling needs of Garfield County and that creates a effective solutions to gaps in resources.”
Hike for Hope Foundation
936 W. Francis Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.6137
www.hikeforhopemd.com
“A grassroots effort to bring focus and research to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.”
Independence Pass Foundation
P.O. Box 1700
Aspen, CO 81612
970.963.2365
www.independencepass.org
“To promote and protect the biological, historical, and aesthetic integrity of the Independence Pass corridor for the safety and enjoyment of all who use the Pass.”
Kids First
215 North Garmish, Suite 1
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.5370
www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/50/kfprograms.cfm
“Administers programs and allocates funding that directly benefits early childhood programs, families with young children and employers in Pitkin County.”
Kids First Glenwood
401 23rd Street, Suite 207
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.309.4393
www.corra.org
“Administers programs and allocates funding that directly benefits early childhood programs, families with young children and employers in Pitkin County.”
Lift-Up, Garfield County
P.O. Box 1213
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.625.4496
www.liftup.org
“LIFT-UP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential humanitarian assistance in the communities we serve by providing emergency assistance in the areas of food, clothing, transportation, housing, and medical needs.”
Lift-Up, Pitkin County
200 East Bleeker
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.3132
www.liftup.org
“LIFT-UP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential humanitarian assistance in the communities we serve by providing emergency assistance in the areas of food, clothing, transportation, housing, and medical needs.”
The Loan Fund
632 East Hopkins Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.7171
“Provides financial assitance to women desiring to terminate a pregnancy but lack the resources to pay for the procedure.”
The Manaus Fund
P.O. Box 2026
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.309.1300
www.manausfund.org
“The Manaus Fund is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship in the management of nonprofit organizations and authorized to engage in all lawful purposes and programs under the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act. The activities are divided between 30% education, 30% mentoring nonprofit managers, 30% investing in social enterprise ventures and 10% research and writing.”
Meals On Wheels - Glenwood Springs
c/o Valley View Hospital
1906 Blake AvenueGlenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.6535
www.vvh.org/pages/p-meals-on-wheels-23.php
“The mission of Meals On Wheels Association of America is to provide visionary leadership and professional training and to develop partnerships that will ensure the provision of quality nutrition services.”
Mountain Regional Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 2720
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970.384.6447
www.housingcommunity.org
“To preserve and create balance in the community through affordable housing.”
Mountain Valley Developmental Services
P.O. Box 338
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
www.mtnvalley.org
“To encourage and support individuals with developmental disabilities, enhance their ability to live, learn, and work in an independent and inclusive manner, and to educate the community about their contributions and capabilities.”
Pathfinders - Valley Angels
P.O. Box 11799
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.1226
“Pathfinders is dedicated to bringing care to people being treated for cancer that improves their quality of life and personal recovery, regardless of disease resolution. Pathfinders supports the cancer patient’s caregivers, family, friends, and others concerned with their well-being in order to optimize the patient’s surrounding support system, advocates for comprehensive, integrated care in health care facilities and on cancer treatment teams, and promotes community awareness of its potential contribution to residents with cancer.”
Pitkin County Senior Services
0275 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.5432
www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/27
“To provide services and programs that enable seniors to remain as independent as possible within our community and to maintain a quality of life consistent with their personal expectations. The activities and services provided by Senior Services are open to residents and visitors over the age of 60.”
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains - Glenwood Springs
410 20th Street, Suite 203
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.384.2151
www.plannedparenthood.org/rocky-mountains
“To improve the quality of life by enabling all people to exercise individual choice in their own reproductive health”
Response
P.O. Box 1340
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.7223
www.responsehelps.com
“To end interpersonal violence by providing support and direct services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and to educate the community on related issues.”
The Right Door
P.O. Box 10825
Aspen, CO 81612
970.319.8001
www.therightdoor.org
“The Right Door connects people in drug and alcohol crisis with the support system they need.”
Roaring Fork Family Resource Centers
P.O. Box 1833
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.384.5697
www.rffrc.com
"To connect families, schools and communities to improve student health, well-being and academic achievement."
Roaring Fork Leadership
P.O. Box 12095
Aspen, CO 81612
970.922.6035
www.rfleadership.org
“To empower individuals to become engaged and effective citizens; through building leadership skills and relationships.”
RSVP Program
Colorado Mountain College
1402 Blake AvenueGlenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.947.8462
www.highcountryrsvp.org
“The mission of Garfield County High Country RSVP is to provide quality services and volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of men and women age 55 and older, through meaningful volunteer opportunities that use their valuable time and abilities in vital, beneficial service to our community by creating programming that reflects the multiple and compelling needs of Garfield County and that creates a effective solutions to gaps in resources.”
Seniors Independent
0275 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.5432
Shining Stars Foundation
P.O. Box 1308
Aspen, CO 81612
970.726.8009
www.shiningstarsfoundation.com
“Through the Shining Stars programs, children experience many benefits, including enhanced overall health, increased self-confidence, and the opportunity to participate in activities with family and friends. Our community of children and their families get invoved with each others lives; they encourage and support each other.”
Susan G. Komen Foundation
P.O. Box 4810
Aspen, CO 81612
970.920.0250
www.aspenraceforthecure.com
“To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.”
Thrift Shop of Aspen
P.O. Box 126
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.3121
“To sell donated goods and clothing at affordable prices, using the proceeds to support the needs of non-profit organizations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.”
Tom's Door
P.O. Box 4585
Basalt, CO 81621
970.704.0820
www.tomsdoor.com
“Tom's Door is an interfaith outreach program serving the needy of the Roaring Fork Valley.”
Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention
0405 Castle Creek Rd, Suite 4
Aspen, CO 81611
970.945.7006
www.valleypartnershipfordrugprevention.org
“To promote the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use in youth by providing resources, education, and leadership to schools, families, and our community.”
Valley View Hospital Auxiliary
1906 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
“To serve and support patients and their families, the staff of Valley View Hospital and our community.”
Valley View Hospital Foundation
1906 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.384.6620
www.vvh.org/pages/p-about-foundation-255.php
“To support Valley View Hospital by offering the best facilities, the latest technologies, and the practice of patient-centered care.”
Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies
10700 E 45th Ave.
Denver, CO 80239
303.375.5813
www.foodbankrockies.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
“We will end hunger by efficiently procuring and distributing food and essentials to people in need through our partner agencies in Northern Colorado and Wyoming.”
Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center
3059 CR 103, Unit 3
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.2909
www.windwalkerstrc.org
“Windwalkers provides comprehensive prevention and intervention treatment through therapeutic riding activities. We serve families who are facing physical disabilities, and/or emotional, behavioral, educational or social development challenges.”
Libraries
Basalt Regional Library District
99 Midland Avenue
Basalt, CO 81621
970.927.4311
www.basaltrld.org
“The Mission of the Basalt Regional Library District is to provide access to a wide variety of information and popular materials, to promote cultural understanding and to help meet intellectual,educational, social and recreational needs through personalized service in a welcoming environment.”
Garfield County Public Library System
P.O. Box 320
New Castle, CO 81647
970.984.2346
www.garfieldlibraries.org
“We are passionate about making a difference in our community, one person at a time, by enriching lives and empowering people through relevant, accessible, high quality library services.”
Pitkin County Library
120 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.4025
www.pitcolib.org
“To serve the community and to encourage education by providing public access to an evolving collection of information and by serving as a repository of local resources.”
Recreation
10th Mountain Division Hut Association
1280 Ute Avenue, Suite 21
Aspen, CO 81611
907.925.5775
www.huts.org
“To plan, finance, build and manage, for public use, a mountain hut system that promotes understanding and appreciation of the natural environment while developing individual self-reliance.”
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club
P.O. Box C-3
Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.2720
www.teamavsc.com
“To create opportunities for Roaring Fork Valley youth to engage and excel in winter sports.”
Challenge Aspen
P.O. Box M
Aspen, CO 81612
970.923.0578
www.challengeaspen.com
“Challenge Aspen enhances the lives of people with disabilities world-wide by providing high caliber, unique and uplifting recreational and cultural experiences for them, their families and communities.”
Schools
Aspen Community School
P.O. Box 336
Woody Creek, CO 81656
970.923.4080
www.compass.acs.schoolfusion.us
“Compass is an educational nonprofit organization providing enrichment programs for all ages.”
Aspen School District
0235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.3760
www.aspenk12.net
“Students will realize their full potential, appreciate the relevance of their education, be excited to learn, and empowered for success.”
Carbondale Community School
P.O. Box 365
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.9647
www.compass.ccs.schoolfusion.us
“Compass is an educational nonprofit organization providing enrichment programs for all ages.”
Colorado Mountain College
831 Grand Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
800.621.8559
www.coloradomtn.edu
“Mountain College is creating a community of learners where everyone teaches and everyone learns.”
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
1493 County Road 106
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.2562
www.crms.org
“Colorado Rocky Mountain School cultivates a learning environment in which students discover their potential to excel as individuals, contribute to their communities, and participate thoughtfully in the world we share.”
Garfield County School District 16
P.O. Box 68
Parachute, CO 81635
970.285.5701
www.garcoschools.org
“As a result of our efforts, all students will be successfully prepared for life.”
Marble Charter School
412 West Main Street
Marble, CO 81623
970.963.9550
www.gunnisonschools.net/index.asp?NID=17
“To provide opportunities for students to realize high levels of academic achievement. We create a nurturing learning environment that encompasses natural and cultural resources from the community.”
Roaring Fork School District Re-1
1405 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.384.6002
www.rfsd.k12.co.us
“Together with family and community, all students learn to meet the challenges of life.”
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.963.1960
www.waldorfschoolrf.com
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and and direction to their lives.”
Yampah Mountain High School & Teen Parent Program
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.9463
www.ymhs.org
“To support the individual growth of each young family by helping them to become functional, self-sufficient and responsive parents.”