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NonprofitsarethebackboneoftheFremontCountycommunity.Theyare vitalorganizationsthatprovideavarietyofservicestoourresidents,aswell ascontributetosomeofthearea’sfestivalstaples,suchastheMusicand BlossomFestivalandtheWhitewaterFestival.
FremontCountythrivesbecauseofthecontributionsoftheseorganizations. Tohelptheircause,theDailyRecordhasofferedfreeadvertisingtothese nonprofitsonThursdaysbecauseweseetheneedtosupporttheirwork. Andweofferverylow,reasonableratestogetintoourweeklyShopper.This sectionisanotherwayforallofusasacommunitytohelppromotethem.We hopeasreadersviewthecontactinformationforeachgroup,theynotonly usetheirservicesbutalsoconsiderdonatingtothem.
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CriminalJustice
Oriented services for clients whose intervention is promptedbylegal concerns related to substance use-related needs
Child Welfare
Offersexpertise, support and guidance for individuals involved with DHS through differenttreatment effortssuch as generational traumas and substance abuse.
Becca’sHeart
Whattheydo:Becca’sHeartisdedicated toenhancingwelfareinCanonCitythrough compassionateoutreachandsupportfor thoseinneed.Theyprovidevariousavenues ofcommunitysupportthroughvolunteerism, outreach,andmuchmore. Learnmoreathttps://beccasheart.com/ programs.
Phone:(360)743-8646
Email:mabelle@beccasheart.com
BetweenaRockandaHardPlaceAnimal RescueandSanctuary
Whattheydo:
Address:909S.12thSt.CanonCity
PhoneNumber:N/A
BlueElementsCollective
BlueElementsisawomen-led,grassroots organizationdedicatedtoprotectingand restoringColorado’swatersheds.Learnmore athttps://www.blueelementsorg/ Phone:(719)581-2204
Email:blueelementscollective@gmail.com
Address:POBox665,Leadville,CO,80461
Boys&GirlsClubofFremontCounty,INC
Whattheydo:Theirismissionis,“Toinspire andenableallyoungpeople,especiallythose whoneedusmost,torealizetheirfullpotential asproductive,responsible,andcaring citizens.”TheClubprovidesasafe,positive environmenttolearnandgrow,supportive relationshipswithcaring,adultprofessionals, andlife-enhancingprogramsandcharacter developmentexperiences.Thecurrent directorisEricThompson.
Address:129N.4thSt.,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-345-4038
Website:bgcfremont.org
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ BGCFremont, https://twitter.com/bgcfremont, https://www.instagram.com/bgcfremont/, https://www.youtube.com/bgca.
TheBridgeYouthCenter
Whattheydo:ServetheFremontCounty communitybygivingyouthafun,safeand highqualityfacilitywherecaringstaffcan buildrelationshipsthatdevelopintomentoring opportunitiesincharacter,talents,lifeskills& spiritualgrowth
Address:310MainStreet,CanonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-315-6428
Website:www.bridgecanoncity.com
CañonCityEducationalOrganization forExcellence
Whattheydo:Theorganizationprovides enrichmentopportunitiesforkidsintheRE-1 schooldistrict.Theyassistinhelpingteachers purchaseproperequipmentfortheirclasses andregularlyhelpallocateresourcestowhere
theyaremostvitallyneeded.Theorganization alsosupportsscholarshipsforkidsoutof highschoolwhethertheypursueafour-year degreeortradeschool.Thecurrentdirectoris AdamHartman.
Address:101N.14thSt.CanonCity,CO
Phonenumber:719-276-5700
Website:none
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CañonCityElksLodgeNo.610
WhatTheyDo:FoundedonJuly30,1900, inShafferHallatthecornerofFourthand Main,wehappilycelebrateour125thyear ofservingtheCanonCitycommunityand proudlycarryforwardthetraditionsofthe BenevolentandProtectiveOrderofElks. Guidedbytheprinciplesofcharity,justice, brotherlylove,andfidelity,werecognize abeliefinGod,promotethewelfareand happinessofourmembers,inspireAmerican patriotism,cultivatefellowship,andensurethe perpetuationofourfraternalbonds.Through theElksNationalFoundation,weinvestinthe communitieswhereweliveandwork—helping youthdeveloplifelongskills,sendingstudents tocollege,supportingveterans,strengthening stateassociationprograms,andfundinglocal projectsthatimprovequalityoflife.Sinceits inception,theFoundationhascontributed morethan$500milliontocharitableinitiatives nationwide,andourlodgecontinuesto proudlydemonstratethatElkscareand Elksshare.
Location:404MaconAve,CañonCity,CO ClubHours:Tuesday-Thursday3:00to 9:00PMFriday&Saturday3:00to10:00PM Phone:719-275-1880
Website:https://www.elks.org/lodges/ home.cfm?lodgenumber=610 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ ElksLodge610/
CañonLiteracyCenter,INC
Whattheydo:TheCenterwasfounded in2009asanon-profitcorporation.They havesinceevolvedintoaregionaleffort thatreceivessupportfromabroadbaseof individualdonors,businesses,corporations, schools,andmorerecently,foundations Theyareveryproudtopartnerwiththelocal FremontCountySchoolstooffer 3semestersoftutoringonayear-roundbasis Theirall-volunteertutoringstaffistheengine ofourexistenceandhascompletedover 30,000hoursofcommunityservicesince inception.Theirmissionisto,“empower childrentobecomelife-longlearnersthrough literacy,”andtheirvisionis,“toestablisha permanent,sustainable,community-supported literacyinitiativeforthechildrenofthe FremontCountyarea.”Thecurrentdirectoris EileenLakey
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box1793,CañonCity,CO
CañonCityaddress:ChristFirstCommunity Church.9th&Macon
Penrose:PenroseCommunityLibraryat 357thAve
PhoneNumber:719-289-5426
Website:https://canonliteracy.org/
CañonCityMusicandBlossomCommittee
Whattheydo:Thefirstrecordedmentionofa festivalinCañonCityoccurredin1860.Bythe 1880s,residentswerecelebratingFruitDayas bothanacknowledgmentoftheirremarkable harvestsandawaytoacquaintneighboring communitieswiththeirbountifulproducts.The 1890sfoundFruitDaybeingorganizedbythe FremontCountyHorticulturalSociety,withas manyas10,000annualvisitorsenjoyingthis one-dayevent.By1948morethan35,000 visitorsmadearousingreturntoCanonCity. Sincethattime,theJaycees-sponsored BlossomFestivalhasconsistentlybeen CanonCity’slongestandbest-attendedevent inthecity’shistory.TheCanonCityMusic &BlossomFestivalCommitteecontinues tohostaparade,carnival,craftfair,music competitionsandperformancesandmorethe firstweekendofMayeveryyear.
Website:www.ccblossomfestival.com
Email:Committeepresidentat canonblossomfestival@gmail.com.
CanonCityNoonLionsClub
Whattheydo:TheNoonLionsClubis partofLionsClubInternational(LCI)and istheworld’slargesthumanitarianservice organizationwithmorethan1.475million membersinapproximately46,000clubsin morethan200countriesandgeographical locationsaroundtheworld.LCIisover 106yearsoldandtheNoonLionsare101 yearsold.Weserviceourcommunitiesin manyways.First,HelenKellerchallenged theLionsin1925tobethe“Knightsofthe Blind”.FromthatVisionChallengeLions haveaddedHunger,DiabetesAwareness, ChildhoodCancer,Environmentalconcerns andlocal,national,andinternationalaid duringemergencies.Wemeetforlunchevery TuesdayattheHolyCrossAbbeyEvent Centerat12:10pm.Joinusandhelpmakea differenceinourcommunity
Mailingaddress:POBox185
CanonCityCO81212
Phonenumber:(719)429-1061
Website:https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ canon_city_noon/index.php
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook.com/ lionsclubs,https://twitter.com/lionsclubs, https://www.instagram.com/lionsclubs/
CañonCityPregnancyCenter
Whattheydo:TheCanonCity PregnancyCenter(CCPC)isaChristian, Pro-Lifenonprofitthatexiststoprovide pregnancy&familyservicesforFremont Countyandthesurroundingareasby supportingeachindividualwiththeirspiritual, physical,materialandemotionalneeds. Theirvisionstatementis:“Weseektojoin Godtobringtransformationtoourcounty thoughcreatingapositiveimpactineach familyweservebyempoweringindividuals thougheducationandencouragingthemto reachtheirfullpotentialasahealthymember ofourcommunity.Weserveeachindividual withgrace,loveandrespectforthebenefitof futuregenerations.ThecurrentdirectorisStori Thompson,.
Address:614YalePl.,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:719-275-7074
Website:ccpcenter.com
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ CanonCityPregnancyCenter
CañonCitySwimTeam
Whattheydo:TheCañonCitySwimTeam, alsoknownasThePiranhas,isayouthswim clubforFremontCountyresidentsages6-18. Theteamfirstorganizedapproximately50 yearsago,shortlyaftertheCañonCitypublic poolopenedin1967.ThePiranhascurrently practiceinFlorenceandcompeteeach summerseasonwithteamsalongtheArkansas Valley.Thegroupvaluestheimportanceof childrenlearninghowtoswim,promotes becomingabetterswimmer,andprovides swimtrainingtoalllevels.
Address:P.O.Box194,CañonCity,CO81215
PhoneNumber:719-420-9469
Website:https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ recccpiranhas/page/home
Email:piranhascc@gmail.com
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook com/canoncitypiranhas/?paipv=0&eav= AfabcJia2jLBdKP_Phg74OF1YYo6wS-hPTa4g 8Ex1Hm3t8I7Py3IqSOrjxS2w6NEvp0&_rdr
CanonCityTigerPrideBoosterClub
Foundedin1974,theTigerPrideBoosterClub isanon-profitorganizationprovidingsupport totheCCHSathleticprograms,andschool sponsoredextracurricularactivities.Learn moreathttps://www.canoncityschools.org/ schools/high-school/athletics-activities/ booster-club.
ChildEvangelismFellowshipofColorado
Theyarepartoftheworld’slargestchildren’s ministryorganizationwithover25million childrenbeingimpactedeachyear.CEFexists tohelpyoureachunchurchedchildrenin
Coloradoandaroundtheworld.Theirdesire istoseeboysandgirlscometoknowJesus, growintheirfaithandconnecttoalocalchurch Learnmoreathttps://www.coloradocef.org/. Phone:720.443.2102
Email:admin@coloradocef.org
Address:10451HuronSt.Suite104, Northglenn,CO80234
CoaldaleCommunityBuildingAssociation
TheHistoricCoaldaleSchoolhousehas beenafixtureintheArkansasRiverValley forover100years.Formerlyaschool,itnow servesasthecommunityhubforCoaldale, Howard,Cotopaxi,andthesurroundingareas. TheSchoolhouseplayshosttoavariety ofcommunity-buildingevents;Farmer’s Markets,supportmeetings,seedexchanges, exerciseclasses,musicgatherings,concerts, celebrations,andclasses.Asa501(c)3 nonprofit,theCoaldaleCommunityBuilding Association(CCBA)reliesonthedonations offriendsandneighbors,nearandfar.Learn moreathttps://www.coloradogives.org/ organization/Coaldale-Community-BuildingAssociation.
Email:coaldaleschoolhouse@gmail.com
Address:POBOX15COALDALE,CO81222
ColoradoCitizensAgainstToxicWaste,Inc
Whattheydo:CCAT’sjourneybeganin2002 withtheCotterCorporation’sannouncement ofplanstoimport450,000tonsofradioactive andtoxicwastefromtheMaywoodChemical WorksSuperfundSiteinNewJersey.Several residentstookacollectivestandtoprotect CanonCityfrombecomingaradioactivewaste dumpthatwouldhavebeendetrimentaltothe environmentandpublichealth.CCATDirectors andsupportersarededicatedtofacilitating withinthecommunityacurriculumabout theLincolnPark/CotterSuperfundSite.The contaminationhereispartofthelandscape andlivesingeologictime.JustlikeanOcean. Itneedstobeunderstoodsopeoplecanlive safelywithitandlearnfromit.
Address:P.O.Box964,CañonCity,CO81215 PhoneNumber:719-431-3160
Website:https://www.ccatoxicwaste.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ ccatoxicwaste,https://www.youtube.com/ @CCAToxicWaste
ColoradansforResponsibleWildlife Management
Whattheydo:Thegroup’smissionis,“to enhance,promoteanddefendtheNorth Americanmodelofwildlifeconservationand responsiblewildlifemanagement.”Itfocuses onthepublic’sbestinterestsformaintaining acentury-oldtrackrecordofournatural
resources,includingwildlife,fisheries,habitat, andworkingfarmsandranches.Theyprovide educationandrepresentationandpartnerwith communitiesinhunting,angling,conservation, legislativedevelopments,andagriculture.
Address:P.O.Box387,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:none
Website:http://savethehuntcolorado.com/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook com/Coloradans-for-Responsible-WildlifeManagement-
ColoradoMissionofMercy
Whattheydo:TheColoradoMissionofMercy (COMOM)isalarge-scaledentalclinicthatis heldannuallyinaColoradocommunity.The conceptissimple:Createatwo-daydental clinicinalargefacilityandopentheclinic doorstothecommunity.Dentalservicesare providedtoanypersonona“noquestions asked”basis.Patientsareevaluatedand treatedbasedontheirmosturgentdental needs.Patientsundergodentaltreatments suchascleanings,fillings,rootcanals,and extractions.ThebestpartaboutCOMOMis thatthisqualitytreatmentisprovidedatno costtopatients.Sinceitsinceptionin2007, COMOMhasserved18,000patientsand provided$16,000,000indonateddentalcare.
Address:191056thAvenue,Greeley, CO80634
PhoneNumber:(720)648-0919
Website:https://comom.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ ColoradoMissionofMercy/?https://www instagram.com/colorado_mission_of_mercy/
CrossesforLosses/MyNeighbor’s Cupboard
Whattheydo:CrossesforLosseswasfounded in2013afterthedevastatingBlackForestFire. FounderandDirectorAmandaSuddothtook itasherpersonalmissiontohelpprovidefor thoselessfortunateandthoseinneed.My Neighbor’sCupboardopenedtobothprovide foodandtoiletryresourcestothoseinneed aswellasofferacommunalplaceforpeople togatherandenjoyoneanother.Crosses forLossesfunctionsoutofMyNeighbor’s Cupboardasadisasterreliefnonprofit.Should anaturaldisasterhit,whetheritbelocalor not,CrossesforLossesspringsintoaction toprovideclothing,food,andtohelprebuild whateverwasdestroyed
Address:409Broadway,Penrose,CO
PhoneNumber:719-494-6584
Website:https://myneighborscupboard.org/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ MyNeighborsCupboardCO/
OrderSonsandDaughters ofItalyinAmerica®
Major Royal Gorge Lodge Activities
* Raffles * Spaghetti Dinners * Golf Tournament * Wine Tasting
* Sausage Sandwich and Cannoli Sales *Social activities celebrating heritage and friendship
Contributions to our Community
*Annual Scholarships ($3,000 to $5,000)* Annual Grants/Donations to PCC Fremont Campus
* Donate to Major Charities – Alzheimer’s Research, Autism *Annual Support for Orchard of Hope Cancer Victims
*Annual Support to Colorado OSIA Foundation * Memorial Donations to Members’ Families
*Membership in Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance, Florence Chamber and Penrose Chamber
*Sponsor Bowling Team *Host Guest Speakers
* Membership on Music and Blossom Festival Board * Annual food drive for Local Food Pantries
* Participate with Fremont County on the Veterans project for Memorial Wall
* Participate with presentations at the PCC Senior Mini-College
* Volunteer with the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance for the annual Christmas Parade
*Support the local Child Advocacy Center *Heritage Research Support for Members and Others
Visit our website at https://www.osiaroyalgorge2866.com for Information on our lodge and to link to many state and national sites
Follow us on Facebook at Order Sons of Italy in America, Royal Gorge Lodge #2866
Desert Waters Correctional Outreach
Whattheydo:DWCOwasfoundedin2003 byahandfulofcaringcitizensinFlorence, acitywhosecountyhoused12prisons–fourfederalandeightstate,andacounty jail.Thesecitizensbecameawareofhow psychologicallyandspirituallytoxicthe correctionalworkenvironmentcouldbe whenCaterinaSpinaris,Ph.D.,LPC,began toofferprofessionalcounselingtocorrections staffandtheirfamiliesin2000.Itbecame evidentthatstaffhealthandfunctioning couldbeharmeddueto:repeatedexposure towork-relatedincidentsofviolence,injury anddeath;mistrustofandconflictwith otheremployees;acultureof“toughness;” understaffing;andanegativepublicimage. Italsoappearedthat,onthewhole,neither staffnortheiradultfamilymembersreceived coping-skillsandotherwellnesstraining tohandletheimpactoftraumaticand otherhigh-stressworkconditionsontheir professionalandpersonallives.DWCOstaff feltcalledtorespondtothisglaringneed,and begantodevelopandoffertrauma-specific wellnesstrainingandotherresourcesfor staffandfamilies,andtoconductresearch incorrectionalagencywellness.Thankfully, theseeffortscontinuetoexpandtodayboth nationallyandinternationally.Thecurrent chairmanisJoanShoemaker
Address:431E.MainSt.,FlorencePhone Number:719-784-4727
Website:desertwaters.com
SocialMedia:https://www.instagram.com/ desert_waters_co/,https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCc--MFCclUVLGlRxcfkXcGQ, https://www.facebook.com/Desert-WatersCorrectional-Outreach-105776062787230
Emmaus of theRockies
Whattheydo:TheWalktoEmmausis anexperienceofChristianspiritualrenewal andstrengtheningthatbeginswithathreedaycourseinChristianity.Itisanopportunity tomeetJesusChristinanewwayasGod’s graceandloveisrevealedtoyouthrough otherbelievers.Thegatheringwasinspired bytheoriginalWalktoEmmaus,sharedin Luke24:13-35.Severalchurchesthroughout FremontCountyarememberchurchesand includeChristEpiscopalChurch,Christian FamilyFellowship,EvangelicalFree,First ChristianChurch,FirstUnitedMethodist Church,andSaintMichael’sCatholic Church.ThecurrentboardchairisChad Ingle.Address:none
PhoneNumber:719-648-5396
Website:https://emmausrock.org/ SocialMedia:facebook.com/ groups/17115477752/
Encouragement Incorporated
Whattheydo:Wearecommittedto bringingpeopleintotheKingdomofGod andequippingthemforeffectiveKingdom service.WeusetheacronymofR.E.A.P. tocommunicatetheprogramsutilizedto accomplishthispurpose
R-ReachingtheLost.Throughtheuse ofTheJesusFilmandThePassionofthe Christfilmalongwithopen-airCrusades, clearpresentationsofthegospelmessage areconcludedwithaninvitationtosurrender one’slifetoJesusChristasMessiahand Lord.Participatingchurchesaregivenfree follow-upmaterials.
E-EquippingLeaders.Weuseonlyproven effectivematerialstotrainpastorsand leadersinfourimportantareasofChristian Ministry:Leadership-JohnMaxwell; EffectivePreaching-WayneCordeiro;7 StepChurchGrowthStrategy;Evangelism ThatWorks-VicRader
A-AdvancingtheKingdom.Afterproviding trainingandfreematerials,pastorsaresent outtoapplythethingstheyhavelearned. DiscipleshipofNewBelieversisthefocal pointofourEvangelism.
P-ProvidingfortheNeedy.Inaddition totrainingleaders,wepractice“Servant Ministries”byoperatingEncouragement Children’sHomesforOrphansalongwith TeenBoy&GirlStreetShelters
Address:1803SnowflakeDr.Colorado Springs,CO80921PhoneNumber:N/A Website:https://www.encouragement-inc com/
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ encouragementinc,http://www.twitter.com/ kenyaorphans,https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_8pInUhhiCg
The Equine LamenessPrevention Organization
Whattheydo:TheE.L.P.O.isdedicated toquestioning,monitoring,andimproving uponpracticesregardinghoofcare.This organizationwasdesignedtobeaplace wherehorseowners,horseenthusiastsand equineprofessionalscangotogethelp,
offerassistancetoothers,exchangeideas, anddiscussthehealth&soundnessoftheir equinecompanions.Theyknowfromboth treatingandpreventinglameness,thatmany solutionsstartfromthegroundup.Manyof theircontributorsandmembersarepartof thehoofcarecommunity,howevertheyhave inputandparticipationfromindividualsthat areinvolvedinallaspectsofequinecareand stewardship.Thecurrentboardchairmanis NellFoxworth.
Address:15860Co.Hwy.115,Penrose,CO PhoneNumber:719-372-7299
Website:lamenessprevention.org
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ lamenessprevention
Family Crisis Services,INC
Whattheydo:Theirmissionis, “dedicatedtopromotingsafetyandjustice forsurvivorsofdomesticviolenceandsexual assaultthroughadvocacy,support,and education.”Domesticviolenceandsexual assaultareallaboutthepowerandcontrol ofonepersonoveranother.Theaftermath oftheseexperiencescanbedevastating, confusingandoverwhelmingforthesurvivor andtheirlovedones.Thetraumaofthese experiencesimpactsurvivorsonadaily basis.ThestaffatFamilyCrisisServices, Inc.areavailabletosupportvictimsofsexual assaultanddomesticviolencethroughout thehealingprocess,regardlessofifthe crimeisreportedtolawenforcement.There isnotimelineforhealingandwewillassist survivorsregardlessofiftheirexperience withthesecrimesoccurredyesterday,or yearsago.Inaddition,weunderstandthat thesecrimesdonotjustimpactthevictim, butalsotheirlovedonesandsupporters.If youorsomeoneyouknowhasexperienced domesticviolenceorsexualassault,contact ustospeaktoanadvocateaboutthe servicesandlocalresourceswehaveto offer.ThecurrentdirectorisTaraKane.
Address:3228IndependenceRd.,Cañon City,COPhoneNumber:719-275-2429
Website:familycrisisonline.org
SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/ FamilyCrisisServicesInc/
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, INC
Whattheydo:Theirpurposeisto present,tocowboysandallwhom theyinfluence,theGoodNewsof JesusChristandtheadventureof receivingHimasSaviorandLord Theirvisionistobringcowboysand allthosewhoenjoythewestern lifestyletogetherandtosupportthem inimpactingtheircommunitiesforthe KingdomofGod
Mailingaddress:PO Box1210, CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:719-275-7636
Website:christiancowboys.com
SocialMedia:https://wwwfacebook com/christiancowboys
Florence Architectural and Cultural Tradition
Whattheydo:TheFlorence ArchitecturalandCulturalTradition (FACT)groupcametogetherin1992 inordertotakeownershipofthethencondemnedHistoricRialtoTheatre FACThadtheintentionofrestoring thetheaterandincludedJoyceEmory, pastorofthePresbyterianChurch inFlorence,whostartedthegroup thatincludedLeopold(Pol)SaintPaul,SandyAlyward,JohnandPam Maxwell,SamandBobbiCarlsson, JohnandCarolFox,andPegand TomPiltingsrud Theybeganraising fundstoassistwiththeirefforts The roofhadcollapsedandmajorbeams weresagging Underthedirectionof LeopoldSaint-Paul,anexpertinart restorationandtheformerheadofa CanonCitymuseum,theystartedthe processofrestoringthetheater In 2000,Saint-Pauldiedandtheproject haltedfornearlyfouryears.F.A.C.T. thenhiredSuzannePhipps By2014, morethan$1.3millioninlocally
raisedfundsand40,000hoursof volunteerworkhadbeeninvestedin therestorationefforts,whichincluded anewsewerline,firesuppression system,electricalupgrade,plumbing, heatingandairconditioning.
InDecember2014,uponthedeath ofSuzannePhipps,theprojectonce againhalted,butonlytemporarily Boardmember,DickBaker,began toreorganizeandformanewninememberBoardofDirectors Under thenewBoard,theoutstandingfire safetyissuesonthegroundfloor havebeenaddressed,including handicappedaccessiblerestrooms andexitramp,aconcessionarea wasadded,anewboxofficewas completed,newcarpetingand flooringonthegroundfloor The RialtoTheaterreopenedin2016 The currentFACT Boardiscommitted toseeingthetheaterfullyrestored Whentotallyfinished,therenovated theaterwillhaveapproximately500 seats,abarandconcessionsarea, privatesocialroomsonthesecond floorandrestroomsonbothfloors.
TheRialtoTheaterwillserveSouthern ColoradoandtheentireRoyal Gorgeregion,providinglivetheater performances,concerts,dances, movies,amongotherattractions The currentPresident/TreasurerisCarolyn Solseth Thetheaterwasaddedtothe ColoradoStateRegisterofHistorical PlacesonMarch10,1993
Address:209W MainSt, Florence,CO
PhoneNumber:719-784-6434
Website:
https://historicrialtotheaterorg/ SocialMedia:https://www.facebook. com/historicrialtotheater/
Florence Arts Council
Whattheydo:TheFlorenceArts Councilwasestablishedin2004for thepurposeofservingbothartists
andthecommunity.FACisa501c3 Non-ProfitOrganizationanda ColoradoEnterpriseZoneDesignated Organizationsupportingvisual, performance,literary,and historicaldisciplines Thisdiverse rangeofartisareflectionofthe uniquecityofFlorence Theirmission is“topromote,preserve,andpursue collaborationbetweentheartsand thecommunitiesinFremontCounty byfosteringawarenessandinterest intheartsamongyouthsandadults byinspiring,educatingandengaging thecommunity;supportingand encouragingartistsofallmediaand ability;andutilizingarttoenhance andenrichqualityoflife”Thecurrent co-directorsareLynnOliverandPeg Piltingsrud.
Address:201E 2ndSt, Florence,CO
PhoneNumber:719-784-2038
Website:florenceartscouncil.com
SocialMedia:https://wwwfacebook com/florenceartscouncil/ Florence Band Boosters
TheFlorenceBandBoostersarea 501(c)(3)nonprofitorganizationwhich isdevotedtosupportingtheband programintheFremontRE-2school district AftertheFHSbandfinished theirmarchingseasonin2019asthe staterunnerup,agroupofinterested parentsmetandformedtheFlorence BandBoosters Since2018the FlorenceHighSchoolHowlingHusky Pridehasbeenaconsistenttop4 finisherinthestateofColorado,with twoback-to-backstatechampionships in2023&2024
Learnmoreat
https://wwwflorenceboostersorg/
Florence Elks Lodge 611
What they do:The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the “Jolly Corks” It was established as a private club to elude NewYork City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns The Elks borrowed rites and practices from Freemasonry and spread throughout the country.The Florence Elks Lodge’s current Exalted Ruler is J B Batulis
Mailing address: PO Box 662, Florence, CO
Physical address: 131 E Front St , Florence, CO
Phone Number: 719784-3892
Website: none
Florence Senior Community Center
We were established in 1979 for the purpose of serving the senior citizens of Florence, Fremont County, and adjacent areas.You can find us in the historic Denver & Rio Grande Railroad station located at the end of Pikes Peak Avenue We are a non-profit organization created for people over 50 who want to socialize with friends and neighbors, attend organized activities and events, dance, sing, and just have fun Although you must be 50+ to be a Center member, the Center is open to the public to join in all offered activities and will be heartily welcomed by our membership. Most activities suggest a $3 donation to help cover our operating expenses Since we are non-profit and are supported by grants and donations, we hold several fundraisers during the year.They include: Book Sales, Garage Sales, In-House auctions,
Craft Fairs and any other way our volunteers can think of to raise funds We would love to have many new members with some more good ideas join us Anutritional lunch is served onTuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to anyone in the community over age 60 Coming to lunch is a great way to meet new friends & visit with old acquaintances These lunches, prepared by staff and volunteers of the UpperArkansasAreaAgency onAging, have made it possible for many in the community to eat healthy and to live in their homes independently We provide meeting space to other community organizations such asAA,Al-Anon andACA Our two large rooms are also available to rent by the hour for private functions
Address:
100 Railroad Street, PO Box 300, Florence, CO 81226
Telephone: 719-784-6493
Email: 100railroadst@gmail com
Freedom Through Faith Ministries
What they do:They provide training and resources to national pastors and leaders in order to fulfill the great commission of Jesus Christ to go and make disciples They also conduct Bible training centers and churches
Jack and Debbie Gaudin established the organization and Jack travels internationally casting vision to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ to go and make disciples of all nations by empowering national church leaders to evangelize and disciple their own nations This includes training, encouraging, equipping and providing resources to plant
BibleTraining Centers Jack also has a spiritual hunger to experience the ministry and power of the Holy Spirit and lead others into a life changing encounter with Him The Holy Spirit so desires to minister through us to touch a hurting world with healings, miracles, signs and wonders
Address: PO Box 1381, Cañon City, CO
Phone Number: 719-429-5522
Website: freetobefruitful com
Social Media: none
FremontAdventure Recreation
What they do:Their mission is, “to promote a culture of community and healthy living through humanpowered outdoor recreation in the Royal Gorge Region ”They have three pillars on which their organizations rests: community-they are committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of the Royal Gorge Region through the creation and celebration of human powered outdoor recreation adventures, culture--they are committed to a welcoming attitude that values all relationships, fearless dedication, while having fun along the way, stewardship-they are committed to responsible access as well as preserving recreation opportunities for future generations The current director is Brian VanIwarden.
Mailing address: 455 Greenhorn Drive, Canon City, CO
Phone Number: 719-248-6376
Website: joinfarorg
Social Media: twittercom/ joinfar, https://wwwfacebook com/ FremontAdventureRecreation
FremontCountyCrimeStoppers, INC
Whattheydo:Since1988,Fremont CountyCrimestoppershasbeena county-widenon-profitprogramorganized andsupportedbycitizensconcernedwith preventingandsolvinglocalcrime.
Mailingaddress:POBox427CANON CITYCO81212
PhoneNumber: (719)431-3557,719-275-STOP
Website: https://www.p3tips.com/Drill.aspx
Socialmedia:https://www.facebook com/profile.php?id=100086218480970
FremontCountyFairBoard
Whattheydo:TheFremontCountyFair Boardisagroupofdedicatedvolunteers responsibleforplanning,preparing,and conductingtheFremontCountyFair Theboardalsoappointsworking committeestoassistwiththefair’s planningandpreparation.FairBoard meetingsareheldonthesecond Tuesdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m.at thePathfinderParkEventCenter.All meetingsareopentothepublic Address:6655CO-115Florence, CO81226
Phone:719-276-7390
FremontCountyHistoricalSociety
Whattheydo:TheFremontCounty HistoricalSocietyisanon-profit501(c)3 organizationwithtaxdeductibledues. TheFCHSBoardofDirectorshold monthlymeetingsandpublishnewsletters everyothermonthonheritagetopics. Meetingsformembersareprograms presentedwithhistoricalcontentatthe SteepleEventCenter,7thandMacon, CañonCity,CO.Thesemeetingsareheld at2:00PMsixtimesayearonthethird SundayofJanuary,March,May,July, SeptemberandNovember. Everyoneisinvited.
Mailingaddress: P.O.Box965,CañonCity
PhoneNumber: FCHS@fremontheritage.com(email)
Website:https://fremontheritage.com/ fc-historical-society/
Socialmedia: https://www.facebook.com/Fremont CountyHistoricalSocietyColorado/ FremontCountyTransit
FreePublicTransportationAcross FremontCounty
WhatTheyDo:FremontCountyTransit offersFREEtransportationservicesfive daysaweekthroughoutthecounty—and it’sopentoeveryone,notjustseniors. Whetheryouneedaridetoamedical appointment,shopping,activities, ortheGoldenAgeCenter,they’vegot youcovered.
Out-of-countytransportationisavailable formedicaltrips.FremontCountyTransit proudlysupportsveteransandisa Non-EmergentMedicalTransportation (NEMT)providerthroughHealthFirst Colorado(Colorado’sMedicaidProgram). Toscheduleapickuporlearnmore, callfordetails
Address:728MainStreet, CanonCity,CO
Phone:719-275-5177
Email:reception@theccgac.com
Website:https://www.theccgac.com/ fremont-county-transit
TheFremontPlayers. Whattheydo:
Weareanon-profitorganizationfocusing onbuildinganinclusiveandrespectful podiumforthesocialenhancementof performingartsincludingworkshops, classes,resources,performances,and skill-building.Weendeavortoreach playersofallagestogathertohavefun participatinginthecraftthattheyloveand createaplacewherethecommunitycan connectthroughcreativestorytelling,and whereouryoungercitizenscandevelop andgrowtheirtalents
Websiteis: www.thefremontplayers.org
Phone:719.429.7719
Email: thefremontplayersco@gmail.com
FremontRegionalHospice
Whattheydo:Thefocusonhelping theirpatientsbefreefrompain,anxiety andstress.Theirhospiceteamincludes nurses,certifiednursingassistants, chaplains,medicalsocialworkers,and volunteersallworkingunderthedirection ofeachpatient’sphysician.
Thisincludes:Observation andassessmentSkillednursing carePainandsymptommanagement CaregivereducationGuidanceonend-oflifedecisionssuchasadvancedirectives, do-not-resuscitateorders,or funeralplanningEmotionalandSpiritual supportBereavementsupportandgrief counselingPersonalcareAssistancewith activitiesofdailyliving
Theorganizationwasfoundedin 2006byCharleneSeaneyandMarie Downer.Ithasgrownfromastaffof threeto15.Thecurrentadministrator andpresidentisMichelleQuinn,clinical directorisLisaLarsenandChairmenis CathyRiggorozzi
Address: 1439MainSt.,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-275-4315
Website: fremontregionalhospice.com
SocialMedia: https://www.facebook.com/ FremontRegionalHospice/ FremontSchoolsFacilities Corporation
Whattheydo:Thecorporationwas foundedinthe1990stosupportearly childhoodmentalhealthservicesin FremontCounty.Thecorporation helpspaycounselorsandothermental healthprofessionalsandmakesannual contributionsforpreschoolprogressionin thecounty.Theboardconsistsofseven people,fourofwhichworkdirectlyfor theschooldistrictandthreeofwhich areearlychildhoodprofessionalsand/or communitymembers.Thecurrentdirector isAdamHartman.
Address:101N.14thSt.CanonCity,CO PhoneNumber:719-276-5700 Nosocialmedia
HopeAwakeningCorp
What they do: Volunteer Service Sundays: EverySunday,wemobilize our teamsofvolunteerstomakea real difference. Join us andsee what canbeaccomplished when youget an impassioned team to focuson change.
Community Connections:Our community is full of peoplewho want to help. We work to help thepeople providingserviceswiththe people whoneed them.Comeconnectwith peopleinnew ways.
Life skills workshops:Our lifeskills workshops offer our community the opportunity to learnthe skills that they haven’tbeen giventhe chanceto. From cleaning to budgets. We believe everyone shouldbesuccessful in everyaspectoflife.
Certifiedtrainingcourses: Ourcertified training coursesoffer thecommunity to livetheirdreams. We work with severalbusinesseswho offer mentor programsand apprenticeshipcourses. We encourage peopleto find their passion.
Artistic Expressions workshops: Ourartisticexpressions workshops offer thecommunity to healfrom traumas and open theircreativeside. Everyone canbe creative; they just haveto find theirniche.
Address: 1527 Chestnut Street, Cañon City
Phone Number: 719-671-8815, haguelove@gmail.com
Website: https://thehopeawakening.com/ ?fbclid=IwY2xjawEfGpBleHRu A2FlbQIxMAABHcms_8fpz1Q X2qEhdwEOIc_UIatkXsoZgW Xa4UqVVz6pWvmb6Raz27G aOg_aem_r9inXeVaILsKUkmxTcyHw
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ HopeAwakeningLaborofLove/ ?paipv=0&eav=AfYhhvpRV 6rdOQoLIoPKn6WxqbnA7y TgNiP51h1uOFgYyApjXqx C0Tgk-4oZpBGD1L0& rdr
Hope HouseofCanon City
What they do: Hope Houseprovides free self-sufficiencyprogramsto parentingteen moms in twokey areas:personal and economic selfsufficiency.This includes supportive services likehealthy relationshipand personal growth classes, parenting classes, financialliteracy, andhelp accessing localresources. It also includes educational assistance throughHighSchoolDegreeprograms and College &Career Programs.The HousingSupport Program provides Southern Colorado’sonlyResidential Program forteenmoms.Allprograms aredesigned to transform thelives of twogenerations at Hope House.
Address: 909 MaconAvenue, Cañon City
PhoneNumber: (719) 371-6041
Website: https://hopehousecanoncity.org/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ HopeHouseCC, https://www instagram.com/hopehousecanoncity/
Howard Volunteer Fire Department
What they do:TheHowardVolunteer Fire Departmentiscommitted firmlytotheirmission no matter thecircumstances they face.Their mission is to suppress fires, trainand equiplocal residentsasvolunteer firefighters, to educatethe public in fire safety,toassist thelocal ambulanceservice,toprovide a varietyofcommunity supportwhen requested, and providemutual aid withlocal fire districtsand BLM/USFS They are100% volunteer driven and relyon100% community donations to operate.Thedepartment was formedin1962 by asmall group of Howard residents.HaroldWilloughby and Denzel Goodwin were listedon thecharter.The first“fire truck” was a pick-up truck. In theyearsthat followedthey were loaned aForestry Servicetruck from thestate.Inthe summerof1994,they acquireda 1949 4X4 fire truck.Afterputting a newer larger engine in it,the “Red Truck” (asitwas called) became the flagshipofthe fleet.They now haveseveral more“modern” trucks, but theRedTruckholds aspecial
placeintheirhearts and it now sits at Station1.Their first firehousewas the Willoughby dugout on Co Rd 45 &Co Rd 4. It is still used forstorage.The current fire chiefisDan Ogden.
Address: 8274 US-50, Howard,CO
Phone Number: (719) 942-3082
Website: https://www.howardvfd.org/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ Howard-Volunteer-FireDepartment-109679097573645/
Humane SocietyofFremont County, INC
What they do: Incorporated on December 26, 1950 by CañonCity businessman and animaladvocate, RalphJ.Wann, hiswifeHazel, and closefriend GraceGreen, the Humane SocietyofFremont County (aka Cañon CityHumane Society) wasestablished as an independent, nonprofitorganization witha mission to “provide refuge forthe hurtand homeless, to prevent neglectand cruelty,topromote humane education and, by doing so,toenrichour own lives.”Thankstothe generous support provided by Mr.Wann duringhis lifetime, andlater through theRalph J. Wann Foundation, theHumane SocietyofFremont Countyhas been abletoprovide shelterand care to thousands of homelessand stray animalssince 1950.Theshelterwas founded in memoryofMr. Wann’s dog,Tippy,who lived to be 21.Tippy becamedepressedand refusedtoeat duringa trip Mr.Wann took to Europe. Distressed, Mr.Wann cutshorthis trip and returned home.Theidea to build an animalsheltertook root duringthat time frame.
Address: 110RhodesAvenue, Cañon City, CO
Phone Number: (719) 275-0663
Website: https://www.fremonthumane.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ HumaneSocietyFremontCounty, twitter.com/humanefremont,https:// www.instagram.com/fremonthumane/
IndianHealthAlliance
FoundedbyRahulMehraPh.D., IndianHealthAlliance’smissionis toimprovethehealthofyouthin IndiabymakingHealthEducation mandatoryineveryschoolandgrade level.Theyhavealsoofferedtheir HealthEducationservicestoschools
Formoreinformation, visithttps://indianhealthalliance.org/ or Call:719-371-8789.
JJ’SHelpingPaws
ThepurposeofJJ’sHelpingPaws istopreventcrueltytoanimals, preventhomelessness,abuse, abandonmentorunwantedanimals andimprovepubliceducationabout thebenefitsofspayandneutering. JJ’sprovidesapproximately1,300 spay/neutersurgeriesayearfor FremontCountycatsanddogs.JJ’s hasanactivelow-costspay/neuter program,trap,neuterandreturn programandalow-costvaccination programwithapproximately2,200 low-costvaccinesprovidedannually Theyhavealow-costpitbullspay/ neuterprogram,cattransferprogram, PACFAlicenseandacatfoodbank, providingfoodforapproximately600 catsdaily.JJ’srescuesabout300 catseachyear
Theorganizationwasfoundedin 2014byNazaLeeWorkman.
Formoreinformation, call:719-315-1665, email:jjshelpingpaws@gmail.comor stopbyMolly’sPlace–HomeofJJ’s HelpingPaws,224N.Cottonwood Ave.inCañonCity
KindredKidsChildAdvocacy Center
KindredKidsChildAdvocacyCenter (CAC)isacommunity-based, child-friendly,andtrauma-informed organizationthatcoordinatesa multidisciplinaryresponsetochild abuseandneglectallegations ChildAdvocacyCenterdelivers abestpracticemodelthatbrings together,inonelocation,law enforcementinvestigators,child protectioncaseworkers,forensic
interviewers,prosecutors,family advocates,andmedicalandmental healthprofessionalstoprovide acoordinated,comprehensive responsetochildrenandtheir caregivers.KindredKidsCAC providesasafe,neutralenvironment forchildrenandtheirfamilieswhere thechild’swell-beingisapriority.
AtKindredKidsChildAdvocacy Center,childrenareabletospeak toatrainedforensicinterviewerwho understandschilddevelopment,is non-bias,andisknowledgeablein addressingsecondarytraumaand otherbestpracticesforinterviewing children.
KindredKidsopeneditsdoorsJan.1, 2019,underthedirectorshipof LoriJenkins.
Formoreinformation, visitwww.kindredkidscac.org, Email:info@kindredkidscac.orgor Call:719-345-3870.
KnightsofColumbusAssembly91
TheKnightsofColumbusempower Catholicmentolivetheirfaithat home,intheirparish,atworkandin theircommunity
Contact:203-752-4000
LifeintheVine
Thisorganizationhasfacilitated spiritualgrowthinlocalchurchesand groupsbyteachingtheprinciples ofspiritualformation,including meditation,prayer,reflectionand study.LifeintheVinewillcontinue toworkwithlocalchurchesto encourageandfacilitateprayerand reflectiononChristianteaching.At thistime,LifeintheVineprovides aplaceinNorthernColoradofor individualsandgroupstobeaway fromtheirdailylivestopray,study anddiscussspiritualissuesand practices.Theorganizationwill focusondevelopingthisplaceanda smallstaffforthepurposeofhosting retreats.
Formoreinformation, Call:970-620-0427.
LightBehindtheDoorMinistries LightBehindtheDoorMinistriesisan independentministrythatprovides faith-basedreligiousmaterials, resources,counseling,education andministrytostaffandinmatesin prisonsandjails.
Formoreinformation, Call:719-740-1195.
Loaves&FishesMinistriesof FremontCounty Loaves&FishesMinistriesisa faith-basedorganizationdedicated toservingthoseinneedinFremont Countythroughprovidinggoods andservicessuchasfood,clothing, emergencyshelter,transitional housing,permanenthousing, referralsandotheremergency services.Theyservebetween 1,000-1,500familieseachmonth; manyhavebecomestableandselfsufficientbecauseoftheworkthey do.
ItsmissionistosharetheloveofGod byhelpingfamiliesandindividuals withtheirbasicneeds.
Formedin1984,Loaves&Fishes believesinempowermentinstead ofhandoutsandstrivestoseek solutionsthatarelastingand manageable.Thismethodrequires patienceandperseverance,butthis approachalwaysleadstohealthier familiesandultimatelystronger communities
Formoreinformation, visithttps://lfministries.org/, Call:719-275-0593or stopby241JusticeCenterRoad
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MannaHouse
Establishedin2000,MannaHouse hasbeendedicatedtogivingbackto FremontCountyandmakingtheholidays specialforthoselessfortunate Currently servingnearly400families,MannaHouse isavitalpartofthecommunityandhas touchedthelivesofthousands Manna Houseisanonprofitministrydedicated tothemissionofhelpingthoseinneed ofavailableresourceswithcompassion, care,respectanddignity.Theyprovidea foodpantrywithdonatedfoodaswellas bakedgoodsforthosefamiliesinneed Inordertokeepthefoodpantryrunning, MannaHouserunsadonation-onlythrift storefilledwithdonatedproductsfromthe community
Formoreinformation,stopby115E.Main St,No 4,inFlorence,call719-784-1955, emailFlorence manna house@yahoocom orvisithttps://florencemannahouseorg/
MattDangel’sHouse
Establishedin2022theMattDangel Houseisasoberlivinghomeformenin CanonCity.Thehouseofferslongterm livingandsupportforupto8men The homewasnamedinhonorofMattDangel whopassedawayinJanuaryof2022
Thehouseexemplifiesallthatwas importanttoitsnamesake:building community,encouragingothersintheir sobrietyandofferingasafespace.
Address:3524EldoradoDriveCanonCity Phonenumber:719-602-4650
Email:atssanghvi@gmailcom
Facebook:MattDangel’sHouse MealsonWheelsofCanonCity Volunteersdeliverahot,nutritiousmidday mealtoanyhomeboundpersonunableto prepareamealforhimorherself,Monday throughSaturday.Approximately50 mealsaredeliveredeachday Mealson WheelsofCanonCityisa100%volunteer organizationthathasservedtheareafor over39years
Formoreinformation,call719-275-8548.
MuseumofColoradoPrisons
Whattheydo:TheMuseumofColorado Prisonsopeneditsdoorstothepublicon June18,1988.Sincethen,morethan 200,000visitorshavetouredtheMuseum, includingvisitorsfromeverystateinthe US,itsterritories,andover50foreign countries TheMuseum’smissionisto collect,preserve,conserve,exhibit,and interpretthehistoricalheritageofthe ColoradoPrisonSystem,tooperateand maintaintheMuseum,andtoencourage andfosterhistoricalresearch,study, education,andscholarlypublications intheseareas Italsoservesasa remindertothepublicthatcrimehasa consequence
Address:201N 1stStreet,CañonCity,CO
PhoneNumber:(719)269-3015
Website:prisonmuseumorg
NNAMISoutheastColorado
NAMI,theNationalAllianceon MentalIllness,isthenation’slargest grassrootsmentalhealthorganization dedicatedtobuildingbetterlivesforthe millionsofAmericansaffectedbymental illness NAMISoutheastColoradois anaffiliateofNAMIColorado NAMI SoutheastColoradoanddedicated volunteermembersandleaderswork tirelesslytoraiseawarenessandprovide essentialeducation,advocacy,and supportgroupprogramsforpeopleinour communitylivingwithmentalillnessand theirlovedones
Formoreinformation,contactSharon Whitneyat719-315-2147,visit namisoutheastcoorg,call719-315-4975 oremailnamisoutheastco@gmailcom
NativeAmericanWomen’s AssociationInc.
Foundedin1980,theNativeAmerican Women’sAssociation(NAWA)ofColorado Springspromotes,advocates,and educatesourpeopleandthecommunity throughauthenticculturalprogramming thatstrengthenstheirchildren,youth, families,andthecommunity Learn moreathttps://wwwfacebookcom/p/ Native-American-Womens-Association-of-
Colorado-Springs-100066420406733/
Phone:(719)301-4816
Address:00SilentRainDrive, ColoradoSprings
Email:nawaofcs@gmail.com
Nature’sEducators
Whattheydo:Theirmissionistoinspire individualstounderstand,respect,and conservewildlifethrougheducational programmingandexperiences.Nature’s EducatorstravelthestateofColoradoand surroundingstatestogiveeducational presentationsonwildlifeandwildplaces Theyalsooffervirtualprogramming,flight shows,andcontinuingeducation Their passionateteamofwildlifeprofessionals, interns,andvolunteersworkhardto deliverthebestprogramsthattheycan andtoofferthebestcarepossiblefortheir ambassadors
Address:4498BearPawDr,Florence, CO81226
PhoneNumber:(719)455-HAWK(4295)
Website:wwwnatureseducatorsorg
Email:info@natureseducators.org
NewHorizonsMinistries
Whattheydo:NewHorizonsMinistries providesChrist-centerednurturing forchildrenandfamiliesaffectedby incarcerationandsharestheloveofChrist withincarceratedyouthandadults They dothisbyequippingchaplainstoprovide long-termdiscipleshipforpeoplewhoare inprisonandcaringforchildrenwhohave aparentinprisonthroughfosterfamilies, kids’clubs,andsummercamps They havebeencaringforchildreninthestate ofColoradoforover30yearsandhave chaplainsinfivefacilities,includingthe FremontCountyjail
Address:1025RoyalGorgeBlvd.
PhoneNumber:719-275-5242
Website:https://newhorizonsministriesnet
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NoBabyBlisters
NoBabyBlistersworkstosaveEB (epidermolysisbullosa)babiesfrom blisters,skinloss,extremepainand specialneedschildrenfromdeath Theirgoalistocreateanaffordable cureforforgotten,medicallyneglected children.MostEBresearchdoneto datewillendupcostingwaytoomuch forallEBchildrenaroundtheworld. Because500,000peoplesufferwith EB,anycurehastobeaffordable.No BabyBlistersiscommittedtogetting anEBfastcurethroughtheFDA, andatanaffordablepricesonochild isleftmedicallyneglected,sufferingin painanddyingfromblistering andinfections
Formoreinformation,visit https://nobabyblisters.org/.
OrchardofHopeFoundation
TheOrchardofHopeFoundation wasestablishedtoraisefundsfor cancerchampionsand/ortheir familiesinFremontCounty.The OrchardofHopeFoundationisa non-profit,501(c)3organization thatisdedicatedtoimprovingthe qualityoflifeforcancerchampionsin FremontCounty.ThreeCañonCity couplesformedtheOrchardofHope Foundationinearly2001.Oneof thefoundingmembers,SandiAllen, wasacancersurvivor,givinginsight intotheneedsofcancerpatients duringthetreatmentandrecovery process.Thesmallgroupstartedby schedulingtwomajorfundraisers eachyeartoassistlocalindividuals withadiagnosisofcancer.Now,the OrchardofHopeFoundationisguided byaworkingboardofdirectors,who strivetokeeptheFoundationrooted intheoriginalvisionofthefounding members.Theyvolunteertheirtimeby workingtirelesslyforthebenefitofthe Foundation’smissionandtheycommit tobeinggoodstewardsofthemonies
collectedtohelptheindividualsin ourcommunitythatisdevastatedby cancer.In2014,theOrchardofHope foundationreachedahugemilestone whentheyatthatpointhadgiven awayover$1millioninindividualaid tolocalcancerpatients. Formoreinformation, visithttp://www.orchardofhope.org/, call719-275-0089or emailfremont@orchardofhope.org.
OrderSonsofItalyinAmerica Whattheydo:Originallycalled“Figli d’Italia,”theOrderSonsofItalyin America®wasestablishedintheLittle ItalyneighborhoodofNewYorkCityon June22,1905,byVincenzoSellaro, M.D.,andfiveotherItalianimmigrants whocametotheUnitedStatesduring thegreatItalianmigration(1880-1923). Theiraimwastocreateasupport systemforallItalianimmigrantsthat wouldassistthemwithbecomingU.S citizens,providehealth/deathbenefits andeducationalopportunitiesand offerassistancewithassimilationin America.RoyalGorgeLodge#2866 wasfoundedinOctober2010in FremontCounty,ColoradobyJohn Carochi,JohnRigirozziandBillScutti Address:N/A
Phonenumber:719-269-3519OR 719-429-6667
Website:
https://www.osiaroyalgorge2866.com/ Socialmedia: https://www.facebook.com/ OSDIA2866/#!/
PayItForward,Corp.
PayItForward,Corp.servesas anoutreachprogramsince2012, specificallytoimpoverishedlowincomelocalities,withemphasison theelderly,unemployedcitizens,atriskyouth,andchildrenandveterans withdisabilities;schooldistrictsand/or educationalfacilitiesthatdisplaya
strongcommitmenttoprogramsthat educateyouthontheimportanceof sustainability;areasdesignated asafederalnationaldisaster,with astrongemphasisonassistanceto low-incomeelderlycitizensneeding emergencyfood.
Formoreinformation, call719-469-0476.
PearlsofEducationFoundation
PearlsofEducationFoundation’s missionistoprovideeducationand restorationtostudentsinLiberia(West Africa).Tofurtheritsmission,the foundationgrantsfundstoLiberian educationalorganizations.They believethatbyproperlyeducating thesefutureleadersofLiberia, WestAfrica,theywillwanttomakea differenceintheircommunitiesand theircountry,makingLiberiaabetter placeforall.Theystrivetobuild productiverelationshipsandmakea positiveimpactwithallof theirpursuits.
Formoreinformation,visit https://www.pearlsofeducation.org/, email donation@pearlsofeducation.orgor call719-429-0702.
PrayerforPrisonersInternational Establishedin1999,Prayerfor PrisonersInternationaloffersworship services,acorrespondenceministry, newslettersandinformational meetingsaboutprisonministry opportunities.Livesarechanged throughprayer,andrecidivismis reduced.Thenumberofprisoners servedvariesbyyear;therecurrently are11,750prisonersand425 volunteers.
Formoreinformation, call719-654-7670,email mail@prayerforprisoners.orgorvisit https://www.prayerforprisoners.org/.
RRialto
TheRialtoprovideslivemusicanddance aswellastheaterproductionsthroughoutthe year,withninedaysofscheduledentertainment inSeptemberalone.
Theall-volunteerRialtoBoardandstaffare committedtoseeingthetheaterfullyrestored. Whenfinished,therenovatedtheaterwillhave animprovedconcessionsarea,approximately 350seats,aV.I.P.Loungeandmore.When youvisittheRialtoyouhelpmakethetheater’s ongoingrevitalizationpossible.
TheRialtoTheaterislocatedat 209W.MainStreet,FlorenceCo,81226. Formoreinformationvisit historicrialtotheater.org.”
RockyMountainBehavioral Health Since1977,RockyMountainBehavioral Health(RMBH)hasbeenacornerstoneof careinCañonCity,providingcompassionate, community-basedsupportforindividualsand familiesfacingsubstanceuseandmental healthchallenges
Asanonprofit,RMBHoffersoutpatientand intensiveoutpatienttreatment,trauma-informed therapy,groupandindividualcounseling, familysupport,andservicesforcourt-involved individuals,includingDUIeducationand toxicologymonitoring.
Withamissionrootedinaccessibilityand dignity,RMBHcontinuestohelppeopleheal, rebuildtheirlives,andstrengthenthehealthof thecommunity.Address: 3239IndependenceRd,CañonCity,CO PhoneNumber:(719)275-7650
Rotary Club of Canon City
Whattheydo:MembersofRotaryInternational, aglobalserviceorganizationcommittedto promotingpeacethroughunderstanding.Asa fellowshipofbusinessandcommunityleaders, webelieveinmakingapositiveimpact—both locallyandaroundtheworld—whilehavingfun alongtheway
Ifyou’relookingtomakeadifferenceinCañon Cityandbeyond,there’snobetterplacetostart thanwithagroupoflike-mindedindividuals ComelearnmoreaboutRotaryandourClub! MailingAddress: POBox762,CañonCity,CO81212 Website:https://www.canoncityrotary.com/ Facebook:RotaryClubofCañonCity https://www.facebook.com/profile php?id=100064504488071
TheRoyal GorgeArt Alliance
WhatTheyDo:WiththeRoyalGorgeArt Alliance(RGAA),yourcreativitytakescenter stagethroughcuratedeventsthatshowcase yourwork,fosterconnectionswithfellow creatives,andgiveyouavoiceinshaping
ourlocalartsscene.Entirelyvolunteerdriven,RGAAexiststosupportandamplify artists—pouringeveryresourcebackintothe community.Welcomingalllevelsandstyles ofartists,fromemergingtalenttoseasoned professionals,theRoyalGorgeArtAlliance believesyourartdeservesastage,yourvision deservesavoice,andyoursuccessfuelsa thrivingcreativecultureinFremontCounty.The RoyalGorgeArtAllianceisavolunteer-driven andvibrantcollectiveofartists,makers,and visionariesdedicatedtoenrichingFremont County’screativelandscape.Theyconnect localtalentthroughourcomprehensiveArtist Directory—featuringpainters,sculptors, photographers,performers,galleries,and creativeresources—sothecommunitycan discoverandsupporttheartallaroundthem AsadrivingforcebehindCañonCity’sbeloved FirstFridayArtWalks,theywillsoonpartner withlocalbusinessestotransformindoor andoutdoorspacesintogallerieswithout walls,whereartcanbeseen,celebrated,and experienced.
Address:TheHIVEDowntown,729 MainSt.,CañonCity,COMeetings:2nd Wednesday@6:00pmattheHIVEContact: royalgorgeartalliance@gmail.comWebsite: https://royalgorgeartalliance.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalgorgeartalliance
Royal GorgeChamber Alliance Foundation: Since1935,theRoyalGorgeChamber Alliancehasbeendrivingeconomicgrowth andcommunityvitalityacrossFremont County.FromitshistoricGatewayDepot& Plazaheadquarters,theChamberconnects businesses,fosterspartnerships,anddelivers programsthatpromotesuccess—from networkingeventsandworkforcedevelopment toadvocacyandsignaturecommunity celebrations.Witharichlegacy,modernvision, andunwaveringcommitmenttolocalprosperity, theRGCAremainsthepremierpartnerfor businessandacatalystforregionalprogress. Website:royalgorgechamberalliance.org
RoyalGorge FarmersMarket: WhatTheyDo:TheRoyalGorgeFarmers MarketisFremontCounty’snewest summertimetradition,bringingfreshflavors, localtalent,andcommunityspirittogether everySaturday.Producedinpartnershipby theRoyalGorgeChamberAllianceFoundation andtheFEDC’sAgStartProgram,themarket championslocalfarmers,makers,andsmall businesses.FromearlyJulythroughearly October,theGatewayDepotandPlazabuzz withactivityeverySaturdayfrom8:00a.m.to 1:00p.m.,offeringfreshproduce,handmade items,one-of-a-kindcrafts,andwarm
communityspirit.Proceedssupportprograms thatstrengthenourlocaleconomyand agriculturalcommunity.Comeshop,connect, andcelebratethebestofFremontCounty! Address:816RoyalGorgeBlvd,CañonCity, COEverySaturdayfromJulytoOctober,from at8:00am-1:00pmPhone:719-275-2331
Contact:foundation@royalgorgefoundation.org accounting@royalgorgechamberalliance.org Website:royalgorgechamberalliance.org Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ royalgorgefarmersmarket
TheRoyal GorgeNonprofitAlliance
WhatTheyDo:TheRoyalGorgeNonprofit Allianceiswherelocalnonprofitscome togethertoconnect,collaborate,andcreatea strongercommunity.TheirMission:toconnect, support,andpromoteFremontCounty’s nonprofitsthroughsharedadvocacyand collaboration,amplifyingtheimpactofthose whoserveourcommunity.TheirVision:to betheguiding,connectiveforcethathelps FremontCounty’snetworkofnonprofitsflourish andgrowtheirmissions.Sponsoredbythe RoyalGorgeChamberAllianceFoundation, theNonprofitAlliancemeetsquarterlytoshare ideas,resources,andopportunities.Thenew communitycalendarhelpsspotlightmember eventssotheycancollectivelycheereachother on.NonprofitAlliancemembersgainaccessto Chamberbusinessservicesandpublicmeeting spaces—noChambermembershiprequired. Ifyou’repartofanonprofitintheRoyalGorge region,jointhemandbepartofthemomentum! Address: 816RoyalGorgeBlvd,CañonCity,CO QuarterlyMeetingsintheeveningfrom 5:30to7:00,checkourwebsitefordetails Phone:719-275-2331
Contact:foundation@royalgorgefoundation.org accounting@royalgorgechamberalliance.org Website:royalgorgechamberalliance.org
RoyalGorge RiverInitiative Organization
Officiallyfoundedin2019asanonprofit, RoyalGorgeRIOstartedasanidea.Since itsearlybeginnings,theyhaveimprovedriver accessibilitytothecommunity.Thecreation oftheWKRP(whitewaterpark)hasremoved man-madedebrisandhazardsalongtheriver banktocreateabeautifulandinvitingplaceof recreation.RoyalGorgeRIOlookstothefuture toexpandonitsideastocreateaninclusive rivercommunityforallagesandabilities. Formoreinformation,visit https://royalgorgerio.org/or emailroyalgorgerio@gmail.com.
S Selah Mountain Ranch
Selah Mountain Ranch in Florence is a nonprofitthat assists children, youth and families in Southern Colorado. They offer assistance through their free-of-charge thrift store, children/ youth programs, foster careand family support, and much more. Their family has been involved in foster carefor anumber of years. With their experience and knowledge gained over the years, they have found that thereare needs much bigger than just fostering. Selah Mountain Ranchisa place whererestoration and healing can begin. They dothis by meeting families wherethey are, coming alongside them to meet their basic needs and offering support along with their restoration andhealing journey. For moreinformation, call 719-649-3076 or visit https://www.selahmountainranch.org/.
Senior Services Solutions Plus
Founded in 1987 by Charlie and Arlene Wolfers, Senior Services Solutions
Plus, formerly Friendly Visitors, has faithfully served the community through thick and thin. Located at 321 N. Cottonwood Ave., Senior Services Solutions Plus provides transportation for medical appointmentstothe elderly,homebound, handicapped and cancer patients of Fremont County. BeforeCOVID, drivers clocked 4,200 volunteer driving hours and serviced 235 clients. The organization also averaged about 131 trips amonth. Their volunteer services areoffered for anominal fee to their clients. Patti Sedillo became the organization’snew director in 2022.
For moreinformation, call 719-275-3900, email friendlyvisitors@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/sssp1984/.
Signpost Inn
Through spiritual direction, retreats and residencies, and resources and training, Signpost Inn provides space atlife’scrossroads for rest, reflection and reconnection to Godthrough the incarnate grace of hospitality.Its mission is to help people connect with God and find his direction for their lives.
For moreinformation, email hello@signpostinn.org, call 314-973-7294 or visit https://www.signpostinn.org/.
SOCO Youth Sports Organization
SoCo Youth Sports Organization is a501c3 youth sports club currently offering baseball and softball as the Naturals,and soccer as Ambush. Their mission is to provide asafe andfun environment for kids to learn and grow as athletes. They believe that sports not only teach valuable life skills, but also help build character and self-esteem. Learn moreat https://www.socoyouthsports.com/.
Solvista Health (West Central Inc)
For morethan 60 years, Solvista Health has been heretoserve Fremont, Chaffee, Lakeand Custer counties, helpingpeople getwell and stay healthy –physically and mentally. Solvista is ahealthcare provider staffed by caring professionals, serving local needs and coordinatinghealth care with compassion.
The East Campus, located at 3225 Independence Road, offers aprimary careclinic,individualand family therapy for allages, addiction recovery services, integrated healthcare opportunities, and 24/7 crisis services. The West Campus, located at 701 S. Ninth St., offers achild and family behavioral health center and supported employment.
For moreinformation, call 719-275-2351 or visit https://solvistahealth.org/.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
WilliamT.Bridwell Camp 2020
Sons of Confederate Veterans William T. Bridwell Camp 2020 is involved in reenacting, and educating about the Civil Warperiod, history preservation and benevolence. For more information, call 719-252-4514.
SouthernColorado Greenback
Chapter Trout Unlimited
Join them in the fight to safeguard fish species and ensuretheir survival for generations to come. Through education, engagement, andhandson conservation efforts, they’re making waves in the aquatic world. Discover how their passion for fish conservation drives them to create asustainable futurefor Colorado’s aquatic ecosystems. Learn moreat https://www.tu.org/chapters/colorado/ southern-colorado-greenback/.
Starpoint (Developmental Opportunities, INC)
What they do: Starpoint provides essential services to two vulnerable populations: children –and their families –and adults with cognitive and physicalchallenges. We have been providing services and support to individuals, families, and communities in Fremont, Chaffee, and Custer counties since 1977. We began providing adult services to Front Range communities in 2001. The current Chief Executive Director is Bryana Marsicano.
Address: 700 S. 8th St. Cañon City,CO Phone Number: 719-275-1616
Website: https://www.starpointco.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook. com/StarpointCO/
TTallahassee FireProtection District
Located at 2518 Colo. 9, the Tallahassee FireProtection Districtencompasses 361square miles. They respond in an area that includes Parkdale, County Road 11, Colo. 9toPark County, and the U.S. 50 corridor from the intersection with Colo. 9toTexas Creek.Most of this rugged land is sparsely inhabited and its population is concentrated in ahandful of subdivisions, ranches and valleys. Approximately half of their fire protection area is either state or federal land. For moreinformation, visit https://tallahasseefpd. colorado.gov/, email info@talxfire.com or call 1-800-316-8233.
The Gift of Thrift Charity StoreINC
What they do: The Gift of Thrift Charity StoreINC provides avariety of goods available for purchase.
Address: 923Main St, Canon City Phone Number: (719) 458-1018
Website: N/A
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The Green Thumb Initiative
Established in 2018, The Green Thumb Initiative’s mission is to prevent/reduce the occurrence of unhealthycoping, mental and physical illness for individuals of all ages, walks of life (socioeconomic status), and geographical locations through inclusive cultural understanding and change. Through equity of access to resources (such as stigma-free mental health/behavioral health, STEAM Education, cooking &nutritional education) their research not only shows a reduction in substance abuseand misuse and patterns of unhealthycoping mechanisms of anxiety,depression and suicidal ideation, it also shows areduction in chronic illnesses such as obesity,diabetes, and heart disease. Co-founders areJenni Guentcheva,LPC, LAC, NCACII and Brian Monahan, B.S., CSCS, Registered Psychotherapist.
For moreinformation, visit https://www greenthumb-initiative.com/ or call 719-406-8073.
The Misfits Dog Rescue
The Misfits Dog Rescue is afoster-based rescue They do not have ashelter as all of the dogs arein private fosterhomes until adopted. They rescue dogs who have found themselves alone,scared, abandoned on the streets or in ashelter,waiting on death row. They takethese dogsinto their homes, medically treat them and rebuild their confidence. Once they arewell, they do their best to find them special adoptive parents. They aim tomake every Misfitaperfect fitinanew forever home. Prior to adoption allofthe Misfits are spayed or neutered, vaccinated,microchipped, behaviorally evaluated and treated for anymedical issues, including routine teeth cleaning. For moreinformation, email sue@ misfitsdogrescue.orgorvisit https:// www.facebook.com/TheMisfitsDogRescue/ or https://www.misfitsdogrescue.org/.
The Pantry of Fremont
Their Vision is to have ahunger-free community They areanall-volunteer non-profitgroup and
areconsidered thelargest food pantry in Fremont County,according to Care&ShareofSouthern Colorado. The pantry helps families stretch their food budget. They distribute on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn moreathttps://pantryoffremont.wixsite. com/pantry-of-fremont.
Phone: 719-275-2623
Address: 629 Harrison Ave.
Tiger Pride Band Boosters
TheCCHS Tiger Pride Band Boosters mission is to support the Canon City High School Tiger Pride Band.Learn moreathttps://www.facebook.com/ CCHSTigerPrideBandBoosters/about. Email: tigerpridebandboosters@gmail.com
Trampled Rose INC
What they do: Presurgery fistula care, postsurgery Rehabilitation for women already suffering from a fistula Prevention of new fistula cases. The Ethiopian Government legislated and enforced a law against early marriage (the legal age is now 18). This has resulted in agreat drop of new fistula cases but it has left those girls who wereplanning to get married with awhole new future. Becky is still passionate that “prevention really is better than acure” The crisis has moved from housing women with fistula to how to keep them from developing fistula in the first place. The most effective way is keeping girls in school and giving their little bodiesand minds achancetomature. Providing ameans for these girls to stay in school is nowthe focus of Trampled Rose. By providing each Trampled Rose girl with $25 per month, we empower them to buy school supplies, textbooks, menstrual care, shelter,orfood to keep them successful in the classroom. The girls that aresupportedare the ones most needing assistance in their rural Ethiopian communities.
Address: P.O. Box 50403, Colorado Springs Phone Number: (719) 487-7776, hello@ trampledrose.org(email)
Website: https://www.trampledrose.org/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ TrampledRoseInc/
Trout Unlimited -The Collegiate Peaks Chapter Trout Unlimited -The Collegiate Peaks Chapter works in the upperArkansas River Valley in central Colorado. The chapter has over 300 members. Its projects run from doing habitat restoration and stream access maintenance to advocating for responsible public policies, and working with avariety of agencies on conservation projects. Theyoffer fly fishing classes, amiddle school enrichment program called“Stream Explorers,” awomen’sgroup called FlyGals,and sponsor youth fishingderbies. Volunteers put in over 3,000 hours/year.The chapter also provides up to $12,000 annually for scholarships. They arealso working on an education facility,the Ecosystem Learning Center (ELC), on the banks of theSouthArkansas River.
For moreinformation, email collegiatePeaksTU@ gmail.com or visithttps://www.collegiatepeakstu.org/.
U-TurnFor Christ
U-Turn For Christ is aChrist-centered discipleship program dealing with men who areseeking restoration from drug and alcohol addiction through the LordJesus Christ. The program is based entirely on the Word of God, the Bible and all counsel originate from it. Their experience has been that with asolid grounding in the Bible and good Christian living skills, numerous men and women have been able to become productive, vital members of their community.Their primary focus is to establish, or strengthen, arelationship with the LordJesus Christ. For moreinformation on this Florencebased residential alcohol and drug program, call 719-473-6285, email connect@uturncs.com or visit https://www.uturncs.com/.
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
The Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments is, comprised of eight elected officials representing the four counties, one commissioner from each county,and one municipal elected official (usually the mayor) from each county,directs the activities of UAACOG. The UAACOG staffisresponsible for carrying out the Council’sdirection. UAACOG serves Planning and Management Region 13 including Fremont, Chaffee, Lake and Custer Counties, with acombined population of 79,708 and area of 3,718 squaremiles. Today,UAACOG serves as an umbrella organization providing programs crossing thespectrum of life, from infants and children to workforce, housing, business assistance and senior services Address: 3224-A Independence Road Cañon City, Phone: 719-275-8350. Website https://www.uaacog.com/
Upper Arkansas Regional Service Council
The Upper Arkansas Regional Service Council, located at 3224 Independence Road, Unit A, provides quality services to promote selfsufficiencyand healthy lifestyles for the benefit of families and individuals in Fremont, Chaffee, Custer and Lake counties. For moreinformation, call 719-275-1675.
Uviation World Water Inc., Dba River Science River Science is anonprofitthat is dedicated to helping its clients access the information they need to achieve the greatestconservation impacts. Its mission is to use education, technology and information to improve river management and projectimpacts. Luke Javernick, Ph.D. founded River Sciencein2016. He is an award-winning (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action) river scientist who spent the early part of his career studying and improving rivers in New Zealand, Colorado and Oregon and later studying ways to improve river management through cost-effective techniques in Italy
For moreinformation, call 719-428-9609 or visit https://www.river.science/.
VeteransofForeignWars (VFW)
Post4061
Whattheydo:Theirmissionis tofostercamaraderieamong theUnitedStatesVeteransof overseasconflictsandtoserve ourveterans,themilitaryandour community.Andtoadvocateon behalfofallveterans.TheRoyal GorgeVFWPost4061offers weeklycommunitydinners,live music,bingo,karaokeanda varietyofcommunityeventsas wellasfreeThanksgivingand ChristmasDinners
Phone:719-275-9886
Address:215N.CottonwoodSt, CanonCity
Website:https://vfw4061.org
VeteransServingThe Homefront
VeteransServingTheHomefront’s purposeistoenableveteransto connectwiththeircommunities andenablethemtogiveback inamultitudeofways.Some exampleswouldbeproviding under-privilegedschoolchildren withback-to-schoolitems, teachingoutdoorsportsto communitymembersorhelping membersofthecommunitywith homeprojects. Formoreinformation,call 719-494-5236
WesternFremontHistorical Society
Whattheydo:WesternFremont HistoricalSocietyisdedicatedto thepreservationoftheheritage ofWesternFremontCounty, Coloradothroughresearch, education,andthepromotionand
sharingofthearea’shistory.
Mailingaddress:P.O.Box181, Howard
Centeraddress:0070CoRd56, Howard
PhoneNumber:
719-942-3679or719-942-3355; wfhsinfo@westfremonthistory.com (email)
Website:https:// westfremonthistory.com/ SocialMedia:Facebook
WhiteForestSangha
Whattheydo:WhiteForest Sanghaisanonprofit organization/religiousorganization dedicatedtoprovidingmeditation instructionandmeditationpractice toall,andespeciallytothose intheurbancenterofDenver whotypicallywouldnothave accesstomindfulnesspractice duetolackofresourcesor distance.Theorganizationalso provideseducationalprograms andmaterialsonthereligious traditionsofAsia.Themissionis tofosterapeacefulcommunity, countryandworldbyfostering apeacefuldispositionineach individualthroughthemultithousand-year-oldpracticeof silentmeditation.
Website:www.whiteforestsangha.org
Zonta
ZontaCluboftheRoyalGorge RegionwascharteredinFebruary 1973ItisamemberofZonta International(ZI), whichwasfoundedin1919.ZIis aleadingglobalorganizationof morethan27,000individualsin 1133clubsin 62countriesworkingtogetherto
buildabetterworldforwomenand girlsbyfocusingontheseareas:
1.advocatingforgenderequality
2.endinggender-basedviolence &endingchildmarriage
3.expandingaccesstoeducation
4.gender-equalclimateaction ZIoffers4educationalawards:
1.AmeliaEarhartFellowship
2.ZontaWomeninBusiness
Leadership
3.ZontaWomeninScience, Technology,Engineeringand Mathematics(STEM)
4.ZontaYoungWomenin Leadership
OurclubofferstheZontaYoung WomeninLeadershiptoa 16-19-year-oldwomanstudent. ApplybytheendofFebruaryfor thisnon-traditionalawardtobe usedatyourdiscretion.Locally ourclubworkswith:
1.FamilyCrisisServices,a domesticabusetreatment center
2.FreedomforFremont,anantihumantraffickingorganization.
3.SexualAssaultNurseExaminer (SANE)ProgramatStThomas MoreHospital,wherevictims needsomethingtowear,since theirclothingistakenawayfor evidence.
Weinviteyoutoattendourclub’s eveningmeetingsat5:30PMthe firstThursdayofthemonthatThe Hiveforawelcomingexperience among like-mindedindividuals.
Facebook:ZontaClubofRoyal Gorge
Website:www.zontaroyalgorge.org
Email:zontaroyalgorge@gmail.com
MailingAddress:P.O.Box1593, CañonCity,CO81215-1593
get out. go far.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF FAR IN 2025!
Fremont Adventure Recreation (FAR) is proud to serve our local community since 2010. Support from our small business community, volunteers, members, and supporters allow us to fulfill our mission:
“to promote a culture of community and healthy living through human-powered outdoor recreation in the Royal Gorge Region.”
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the trails!
We appreciate any donations: Checks made to:
Fremont Adventure Recreation c/o Brian VanIwarden 455 Greenhorn Dr. Canon City, CO 81212
FREMONT ADVENTURE RECREATION
TRAILS
Work with land managers to develop, build, and maintain over 62 miles of purpose-built singletrack trails in Fremont County, which cost about $3-5 per foot to build.
Educate our community regarding recreation opportunities, Leave No Trace Principles, safety information, and trail information.
Provide low-cost, unique, events that appeal to a variety of ability levels and interests, plus showcase and utilize local trails.
Work with other local organizations to champion outdoor recreation in our community, at the state level, and beyond.
Create opportunities for people of all ages, ability levels, and backgrounds to come together to celebrate our community, health, and each other