In 2025, The Community Market deepened its commitment to addressing food insecurity in Eagle County by partnering with four local restaurants—Hovey & Harrison, Red Maple Catering, Splendido, and Vin48—to provide 500 home-cooked meals each week to those in need. This …
By the end of 2023, Eagle Valley Community Foundation experienced significant organizational growth, expanding its staff from 7 to 20 team members to meet the increasing demand for its programs and deepen community impact. This growth reflects strategic investments in …
We’re thrilled to announce the graduation of our very first Elevar cohort. Elevar launched in 2022 as the third signature program of EVCF, focusing on Community Capacity Building. Elevar is an emergent leadership development program and social impact fund that …
In 2025, the Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance (MIRA) took a major step forward in advancing health equity by launching bilingual, culturally responsive mental health services, made possible through a generous grant from The Colorado Trust.
According to a study done by Feeding America, 16% of Eagle County residents struggle to put food on the table for their families. That’s about 8,700 people in our community. When EVCF received the results of this study at the …
In 2021, Rob Katz and Alana Amsterdam made a transformative $250,000 donation—the largest in Eagle Valley Community Foundation’s history at the time. This extraordinary gift supported efforts to provide nutritious meals to local children through deep partnerships with schools, early …
In 2021, MIRA (Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance) was named Small Nonprofit of the Year by the Vail Valley Partnership. This award recognized MIRA’s innovative, community-led model that brings health resources, education, and support directly to neighborhoods across Eagle County. With …
After years of dedicated leadership, Dan Godec transitioned out of his role as chairman of the board of directors. Stepping into the role, Jeff Malehorn, a longtime supporter and advocate for the organization, brings a wealth of experience in leadership …
In 2024, Eagle Valley Community Foundation was honored as Nonprofit of the Year by the Vail Valley Partnership. This recognition celebrates our decade of commitment to meeting the needs of our community with compassion, equity, and collaboration. From expanding food …
In January 2025, Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF) founders Mike and Sue Rushmore were honored as the Vail Valley Foundation’s 2025 Citizens of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional support, vision, and leadership to the …
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