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Together, non-profit organizations and donors create meaningful change in Boulder County and beyond. We hope their stories will inspire you. 

The Community Foundation at Twenty Years

 

Rescue Horses Thrive Thanks to Grant Money
Story by Ashleigh Ranero
 
Nestled away in the open fields of Boulder County lives the Colorado Horse Rescue. A truly unique nonprofit organization, the Colorado Horse Rescue is home to dozens of unwanted, neglected, and abused horses. Some are old, and some are young, but all help make the Horse Rescue a place that The Community Foundation happily offers grant money.
 
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Youth Organization Boosts Body Image Ideals
Story by Ashleigh Ranero

Being so close to the Flatirons and having the advantage of such beautiful natural landscapes, the people of Boulder County are notoriously active and live healthy lifestyles. However, hidden within the communities of the County are a large number of teenagers struggling with body image issues and eating disorders. For this reason, psychotherapist Carmen Cool founded the Boulder Youth Body Alliance, an organization to which The Community Foundation proudly grants funds.

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Community Cycles Creates Bike Advocacy for Boulder

With the gorgeous flatirons, numerous outdoor trails, and pedestrian-heavy streets, Boulder County shines as one of the most bike-accessible areas of the nation. However, along with the opportunity to ride a bike freely on roads and paths comes the responsibility of knowing bike rules and care. That’s where Community Cycles comes in. Sue Prant helps run the community bike shop, which also features bicycle advocacy and outreach.

 

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Boulder County Resident Gives Back With Nonprofit Work

Story by Ashleigh Ranero

Philanthropy comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be as simple as a donation to a national charity, or as committed as 40 hours a week of volunteer work. One person who has a vested interest in giving back on both a global and a local scale is Helen Gemmill. Gemmill opened Donor Advised Fund with The Community Foundation, and is also the organization’s Board Chair (April 2010-April 2011). However, it’s her philanthropic journey that gives those titles more impact and meaning.
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Local Author Supports Veterans With Philanthropy
Story by Ashleigh Ranero
 
Jon Krakauer climbed Mount Everest, an adventure he detailed in his best-selling novel Into Thin Air. When he wrote Into the Wild, Krakauer investigated the journey of a young man who dropped everything and travelled to the West after he graduated college. But in 2007, Krakauer’s eye turned in a different direction and left him with a new view of life that none of his outdoor experiences had thus far.
 
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Local Center Brings Musical Cheer to the Community
Story and Video by Ashleigh Ranero
 
For 15 years, the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts has been offering private music lessons, music classes, recitals, and concerts for Boulder County residents. Following the recent merger of the Center with the Colorado Music Festival, people in Boulder County have even more opportunities to experience music.
 
Watch the video above to see how the Colorado Music Festival and the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts impact the community first hand.

 

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Community Clinic Remedies Health Woes for Residents

Story by Ashleigh Ranero

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