For more than four decades, Longmont Meals on Wheels has been providing hot, nutritious meals to the elderly, to people with disabilities, and to those who are recuperating at home after a hospital stay (Project Homecoming). “We’re more than a meal, though,”...
“At Cal-Wood, we’ve been connecting kids to the Colorado outdoors for more than 30 years,” said Rafael Salgado, Executive Director. “Working with schools, we offer science-based outdoor education programs and summer camps. Not only do kids learn about the land through...
As Boulder and much of the Front Range mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2013 flood, three foundation leaders – Josie Heath, Rich Lopez and Carmen Ramirez – offer their perspectives this week, setting the stage for other voices from our community to...
As Boulder and much of the Front Range mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2013 flood, three foundation leaders – Josie Heath, Rich Lopez and Carmen Ramirez – offer their perspectives this week, setting the stage for other voices from our community to...
Since relocating to Boulder from Tucson one year ago, May Mgbolu is already making an impact on the community. “Leadership Fellows Boulder County provides a strong foundation to learn what Boulder is all about, and to meet local leaders who are doing great work...
When we have rainy days like we've had this past week, many of us can’t help but think back to last September. Our thoughts continue to remain with the members of our community who were impacted by the 2013 floods, many of whom are still rebuilding. We continue to...
This weekend twenty-five volunteers from The Community Foundation's network helped two different homeowners, Doug and Joy, continue cleaning up after September's flood. Both residents live next to the Little Thompson River near Lyons and Longmont (in the location of...
The State of Colorado announced that additional funds will be available to small businesses (including rental property owners) and non-profit organizations affected by the September 2013 flooding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery...
Second grader, Emma, decorated and sold headbands to raise money for Boulder County flood relief. At first, Emma was going to donate 50% of her earnings, but she has been so concerned about the people whose lives were impacted that she decided to donate 100%. Today...
By Emily Dusel, Resident and Executive Director of the Lyons Community Foundation Imagine waking to emergency sirens blaring “flood is imminent, seek higher ground immediately.” Imagine gathering your loved ones and running out of your home, in your...
Kayli Parker used to live in Lyons, and she wanted to help with flood relief. In February, Kayli sent $600 to the Lyons Community Foundation with a note that said: Lyons Community Foundation,I have rasied $600 dollars for Lyons. The reason I did this is because...
For the last several years, one of the fastest growing and most promising sectors of the Colorado Front Range economy has been local food. We’ve witnessed an explosion in the number of Community Supported Agriculture shares in the region, a proliferation of Farmers’...
LYONS, Feb. 27, 2014 – The Lyons Community Foundation unveils plans to continue Rebuild Lyons with a broader focus encompassing critical community projects.Many critical needs persist in Lyons including a dire gap in affordable housing and parks that are not...
Mental Health Partners opens new Drop-in Help Center in Lyons to help residents cope with emotional distress following flood BOULDER, COLO. (Dec. 10, 2013) Mental Health Partners opens a Drop-in Help Center in Lyons Dec. 12 to aid residents there who...
Alexander Dawson School tudents and parents made 400 tamales this morning to take to Lyons on Thanksgiving. Way to support those affected by the floods and help out! It's an incredible example of building a culture of giving.
FLOOD RESPONSE: 3 DROP-IN HELP CENTERS OPEN IN BOULDER & LONGMONT Mental Health Partners has opened three Drop-In Help Centers to assist residents impacted by the recent floods. These Drop-In Help Centers provide immediate mental health crisis services for residents...
Naturally Boulder Disaster Relief Fund Established Through The Community Foundation of Boulder County We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of Naturally Boulder has approved a Naturally Boulder Disaster Relief Fund. We have started the fund with...