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Powering collective action to meet local needs.
We are a unique community foundation, providing responsive solutions for our neighbors in need. We address food insecurity, provide health & wellness resources, support nonprofit capacity building and help build community leadership among people of color. We empower individuals and families to gain a hand up, not a hand out.
For many, our picturesque county is also a picture of soaring costs and the inability to make ends meet. Many in our community rely on our programs to help fill the gaps in their lives when they need it most.
Offering barrier-free access to vital health resources.
Providing access to free, nutrient-rich food across the county.
Supporting leadership capacity building for people of color.
Help change the trajectory of someone’s life in the Eagle Valley.
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Stories of Impact
“The partnership with The Community Market is a total game changer. The whole team is super supportive and we are so grateful not only for our food program but for all those in our community, including our families, who access our programs.”– Whitney Young, Executive Director of the Family Learning Center
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Stories of Impact
“The Community Market fed me and my daughter, without asking questions or judging us. They just welcomed me and supported me when I needed it most. Now, I’ve found a way to give back to this organization that changed my life.” – Hayde, Owner, Plentiful Roots
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Stories of Impact
“The community really trusts the people who work and volunteer on the MIRA bus. We are able to take some of the services that are offered at clinics and hospitals and bring them to the community, to people’s homes who might not otherwise be able to access care. Most of the patients we see don’t have insurance, so helping them to navigate the system and provide basic health screenings is critical to their health and wellness.” – Kyler Hijmans, Nurse Practitioner
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Want to feel healthier? 5-Week Fitness Challenge with MIRA and Howard Head
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MIRA at Spring Creek Village Apartments
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Small Business Owners -
💻🎥👥 Join the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, taking place on April 30th & May 1st, with educational webinars running from 11:00 am ET - 6:00 pm ET each day.
🚪💻 The virtual doors will open at 10:00 am ET.
Log into the environment on 4/30 and 5/1 by visiting:
https://vevents.virtualtradeshowhosting.com/event/NSBWVirtualSummit/2024/login
Please email with any questions: NSBWvirtualsummit@score.org
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Propietarios de Pequeñas Empresas -
💻🎥👥 Únase a la Cumbre Virtual de la Semana Nacional de la Pequeña Empresa, organizada por la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU. y SCORE, que se llevará a cabo el 30 de abril y el 1 de mayo, con seminarios web educativos que se llevarán a cabo de 11:00 a. m. ET a 6:00 p. m. ET todos los días.
🚪💻 Las puertas virtuales se abrirán a las 10:00 am ET.
Inicie sesión en el entorno el 30/4 y el 1/5 visitando:
https://vevents.virtualtradeshowhosting.com/event/NSBWVirtualSummit/2024/login
Envíe un correo electrónico con cualquier pregunta: NSBWvirtualsummit@score.org
❓Did you know that today is el día de los niños, an annual celebration recognizing children, paying homage to their importance in society, and endorsing their well-being?
⁉️And did you also know that because promoting literacy goes hand in hand with supporting the well-being of children, out grew the link to language and literature and the evolution of El día de los libros.
🎉📚Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures.
❣️The common goals of all Día programming are to:
Celebrate children, honor childhood, and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries.
Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.
Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies and involving parents as valued members of the literacy team.
Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.
Promote library collection development that reflects our plurality.
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❓¿Sabías que hoy es el día de los niños, una celebración anual que reconoce a los niños, rinde homenaje a su importancia en la sociedad y respalda su bienestar?
⁉️¿Y sabías también que como la promoción de la alfabetización va de la mano con el apoyo al bienestar de los niños, surgió el vínculo con la lengua y la literatura y la evolución de El día de los libros?
❣️Los objetivos comunes de toda la programación del Día son:
Celebrar a los niños, honrar la infancia y conectarlos con el mundo del aprendizaje a través de libros, cuentos y bibliotecas.
Fomentar el desarrollo cognitivo y de lectoescritura de manera que honre y acepte el idioma y la cultura del hogar del niño.
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🍅Would you discard a tomato just because it has a tiny bruise? Or toss a green bean because it`s a bit too long?
It might sound ridiculous, but each year, we waste an average of 145 billion meals by sending them to landfills. 😱 That`s more than 3,000 meals for each person facing hunger in our community. Many fruits and vegetables end up in the trash simply because they`re not the "right" size, shape, or color.😱
🦸♂️Saving good food before it`s thrown away is a vital way for us to provide nutritious meals to those in need. Last year, The Community Market managed to save almost 490,00 pounds of food that would have otherwise ended up in the trash‼️
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🍅¿Descartarías un tomate solo porque tiene un pequeño moretón? ¿O tirar una judía verde porque es demasiado larga?
Puede sonar ridículo, pero cada año, desperdiciamos un promedio de 145 mil millones de comidas enviándolas a vertederos. Eso es más de 3.000 comidas para cada persona que enfrenta hambre en nuestra comunidad. Muchas frutas y verduras terminan en la basura simplemente porque no tienen el tamaño, la forma o el color "correctos".😱
🦸♂️Guardar una buena comida antes de que sea desechada es una forma vital para nosotros de proporcionar comidas nutritivas a los necesitados. El año pasado, logramos ahorrar casi 490,00 libras de comida que de otra manera habría terminado en la basura‼️
📝🔜Register for the 2024 Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD)!
The 2024 Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days conference is an exciting opportunity for nonprofit professionals, funders, community leaders, distinguished speakers, and elected officials to exchange knowledge and expand professional networks across the region from June 5-7.
Rural Philanthropy Days® (RPD) is a statewide program that provides nonprofit leaders the resources they need to lead effective and sustainable organizations. The Western Slope RPD conference provides powerful opportunities for nonprofit professionals and local government leaders to meet directly with statewide funders, participate in professional development, and network with other community leaders across the region. The Western Slope Region is composed of the counties of Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, and Pitkin.
Register Now- https://events.blackthorn.io/.../western-slope.../overview
¡Inscríbase a “Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days” (RPD) 2024!
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📝🔜La conferencia de Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days 2024 es una gran oportunidad para que los profesionales de organizaciones sin fines de lucro financiadores, líderes comunitarios, ponentes destacados y funcionarios electos intercambien conocimientos y amplíen redes de contactos profesionales en la región del 5 al 7 de junio.
Rural Philanthropy Days® (RPD) es un programa a nivel estatal que ofrece a los líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro los recursos necesarios para dirigir organizaciones eficaces y sustentables. La conferencia de Western Slope RPD facilita importantes oportunidades para que los profesionales de organizaciones sin fines de lucro y líderes de gobiernos locales se reúnan de forma directa con financiadores estatales, participen en el desarrollo profesional y establezcan contactos con los demás líderes comunitarios en la región. La región de Western Slope abarca los condados de Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa y Pitkin.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead
How do we even express our gratitude for the diverse groups of individuals who`ve united with us in our mission to uplift all our neighbors in need?
Be it a corporate team, a local business collective, a church congregation, a fellow nonprofit organization, or a school community, every act of kindness and every moment dedicated to aiding others adds to the creation of a more sustainable and empathetic world. THANK YOU ALL❣️
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"Nunca dudes de que un pequeño grupo de ciudadanos reflexivos y comprometidos puede cambiar el mundo: de hecho, es lo único que lo ha hecho". —Margaret Mead
¿Cómo expresamos nuestra gratitud por los diversos grupos de personas que se han unido a nosotros en nuestra misión de elevar a todos nuestros vecinos necesitados?
Ya sea un equipo corporativo, un colectivo empresarial local, una congregación eclesiástica, una organización sin fines de lucro o una comunidad escolar, cada acto de bondad y cada momento dedicado a ayudar a los demás contribuye a la creación de un mundo más sostenible y empático. GRACIAS A TODOS❣️
🌟 We`re incredibly proud of our dedicated staff and Elevar Steering Committee members who attended and presented at the 2024 Canopy Summit! 🌟
This year`s summit was all about exploring what drives transformational systems change. 💡 How can we foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where every individual feels valued and supported? That`s the question at the heart of our discussions.
The Canopy Summit provides a platform for change agents from all corners of the state to come together, share insights, and collaborate on creating a brighter future for all Coloradans. 🌈 Together, we`re working towards a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important conversation! 🙌 Let`s continue to strive for progress and positive change in our communities. 💪
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🌟 ¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de nuestro personal dedicado y de los miembros del Comité Directivo de Elevate que asistieron a la Cumbre Canopy 2024!🌟
La cumbre de este año trata de explorar lo que impulsa el cambio de sistemas transformacionales. 💡¿Cómo podemos fomentar una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia, donde cada individuo se sienta valorado y apoyado? Esa es la pregunta que está en el centro de nuestras discusiones.
El Canopy Summit proporciona una plataforma para que los agentes de cambio de todos los rincones del estado se reúnan, compartan ideas y colaboren en la creación de un futuro más brillante para todos los habitantes de Colorado. 🌈Juntos, estamos trabajando hacia un mundo donde cada persona tenga la oportunidad de prosperar.
¡Muchas gracias a todos los que participaron y contribuyeron a esta importante conversación! 🙌 Sigamos esforzándonos por el progreso y el cambio positivo en nuestras comunidades. 💪
“If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” – Author Unknown
🤝 Volunteerism by definition is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. Our range of volunteer engagement is expansive and remarkable. Not only are volunteers helping to provide essential resources to neighbors in need, but volunteer leaders are helping to empower community members to build their own capacity as authentic leaders, advocates, and respected members of the community to enable broader systemic shifts.
🙏Our utmost appreciation to Jonathan for helping to empower our ELEVAR leaders of tomorrow by nurturing innovation, resilience, and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture within our community. More than just giving time; your dedicated efforts serve as a powerful catalyst for uplifting community members and fostering entrepreneurial spirits.
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"Si quieres tocar el pasado, toca una roca. Si quieres tocar el regalo, toca una flor. Si quieres tocar el futuro, toca una vida." – Autor desconocido
🤝 El voluntariado, por definición, es el principio de donar tiempo y energía a una causa mayor. Nuestra gama de participación voluntaria es amplia y notable. Los voluntarios no solo están ayudando a proporcionar recursos esenciales a los vecinos necesitados, sino que los líderes están ayudando a empoderar a los miembros de la comunidad para que desarrollen su propia capacidad como auténticos líderes, defensores y miembros respetados de la comunidad para conducir a cambios sistémicos más amplios.
🙏 Nuestro mayor agradecimiento a Jonathan por ayudar a empoderar a nuestros líderes ELEVAR del mañana fomentando la innovación, la resiliencia y una cultura empresarial vibrante dentro de nuestra comunidad. Más que dar tiempo; Sus esfuerzos dedicados sirven como un poderoso catalizador para elevar a los miembros de la comunidad y fomentar el espíritu emprendedor.
🌟OUTSTANDING LOCAL RESTAURANTS🍽️ join our efforts to #StopFoodWaste❣️
THANK YOU for investing in the wellness of our people & our planet:
* El Segundo Eagle
* The Montauk
* Mountain Standard
* Sweet Basil
* The Arrabelle at Vail Square
🙌YOU contributed over 1,600 pounds of FRESH FOOD (mostly produce) to help combat food insecurity in our valley❣️
💡Think GREEN.💡Think SUSTAINABLE.💡Think COMMUNITY.💚
👉 If your restaurant or store is closing for the season or in between seasons, please consider donating remaining food to our REcover program at The Community Market to help nourish neighbors in need. Contact Cooper Moore at Cooper@eaglevalleycf.org or 970-306-7194 for more information and to schedule your food rescue today.
#bettertogether #nourishingneighbors #restaurantsthatcare #REcover #eaglevalleycf #eaglevalleycommunityfoundation #tcmthecommunitymarket #stopfoodwaste #feedpeople #sustainability #responsivefoodsolutions
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🌟RESTAURANTES LOCALES DESTACADOS 🍽️únete a nuestros esfuerzos para detener el desperdicio de alimentos❣️
🙌USTED contribuyó con más de 1,600 libras de ALIMENTOS FRESCOS (en su mayoría productos agrícolas) para ayudar a combatir la inseguridad alimentaria en nuestro valle❣️
💡Piensa en VERDE.💡Piensa SOSTENIBLE.💡Piensa en COMUNIDAD.💚
👉 Si su restaurante o tienda está cerrando por temporada o entre temporadas, considere donar los alimentos restantes a nuestro programa REcover en The Community Market para ayudar a nutrir a los vecinos necesitados. Póngase en contacto con Cooper Moore al Cooper@eaglevalleycf.org o al 970-306-7194 para obtener más información y programar su rescate de alimentos hoy.
