ABOUT CPI Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) is your statewide nonprofit historic preservation advocacy organization. We are dedicated to working with individuals, communities, and organizations to ensure the important places that matter to all of us remain for future generations. CPI was founded in 1984 with the mission to promote historic preservation through statewide advocacy, education, outreach, and preservation services. Our vision is that inspired citizens will honor and protect their heritage, build a sustainable future with historic places, and prioritize the past as a legacy for all. Since 1997, Colorado’s Most Endangered Places Program has been a signature program of Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI). Through this program our organization works to identify threats and opportunities for historic resources across Colorado in collaboration with our local partners, concerned citizens, municipalities, businesses, and organizations. Welcome to our story and the work of our organization. We need YOU to join us in this journey.
HOW YOU CAN HELP CPI’s Endangered Places Program is looking for dedicated volunteers, professionals, students, sponsors, and organizations to join our efforts to SAVE important historic resources statewide. Join our Focus on the Future and become a champion today!
VOLUNTEER!
Dedicated individuals with a variety of professional skills are needed. Please contact Kim Grant to work directly with the program and one of our listed sites. The Endangered Places Program also holds annual Weekend Workshops to provide volunteers with exciting GIVE! hands-on experience and Your donation of $100 learning opportunities at or more will provide listed endangered sites. necessary funding and can contribute to matching State Historical NOMINATE! Fund grants and other Do you know of a funds for the program. significant endangered site Site specific donations that could benefit from are strongly encouraged the Endangered Places to promote the work of Program? Nominations may our listed properties. be submitted throughout the year by individuals, nonprofit organizations, local governments, etc. Download a nomination form online at
www.coloradopreservation.org
ATTEND THE ANNUAL SAVING PLACES CONFERENCE! ®
Learn the latest techniques, best practices, and historic preservation solutions to take back to your own community. CPI’s conference is typically held in Denver the first week in February and has grown to become the largest statewide preservation conference (second nationwide only to the National Trust Conference). Check our website for the latest Conference information.
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