Give Where You Live in the Mountains - CO Gives Day December 8, 2020

One of the things that makes this community so incredible are the caring people in it who volunteer their time and donate their hard-earned money helping support our mountain area nonprofits. Without you, many would go hungry, lack shelter, struggle more, and do without and we are so grateful for those who take care of each other.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone, and please remember to schedule your donations for Colorado Gives Day!

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. ~Rabindranath Tagore

This year has seen enormous challenges due to the pandemic, subsequent job losses, business closures and economic hardship. Many of our neighbors are more in need than ever and relying on the services of our local charities, while at the same time those nonprofits have been unable to hold their usual annual fundraising events. Twenty-nine mountain area nonprofits have joined forces to ask you to Give Where You Live for Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 and help us continue providing for our community members by donating at ColoradoGives.org. 

Why give to these nonprofits? Our nonprofits provide the services that would normally be provided by city or town governments and tax dollars. These groups rely on the sustained generosity of donors and volunteers like YOU for support. 

We are fortunate to live in a place where so many committed individuals have come together to establish organizations that enrich our area and lives. Everywhere you turn, you will see the hand of our nonprofits at work!

When our neighbors are experiencing job loss or financial crises, they turn to Evergreen Christian Outreach and the Mountain Resource Center for food, financial assistance, employment advice, clothing and much more. Our outdoor spaces have become more valued than ever for helping us improve our physical and mental health, and Friends of Staunton State Park, Conifer Historical Society & Museum, the Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society, Evergreen Audubon Nature Center, and Mountain Area Land Trust preserve and protect our lands and historical treasures, and offer unique educational opportunities. When those enjoying the outdoors get lost or injured, Alpine Rescue Team and Park County Search and Rescue jump into action to save lives.

Elk Run Assisted Living and Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice provide services to our seniors and others in need of health care assistance. Additional support for families is available through Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity, Life’s Options Pregnancy Center, and Peaceworks, Inc./Mountain Peace Shelter. Evergreen Animal Protective League cares for our future pets who bring such joy and well-being to our lives.

Mountain-area residents of all ages have the opportunity to experience high-quality performances, visual art exhibits, classes and festivals right here in our community, presented by the Ovation West Performing Arts, Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Evergreen Children’s Chorale, Evergreen Players, StageDoor Theatre, The Venue Theatre, Sculpture Evergreen, and Center for the Arts Evergreen.

The Jefferson County Library Foundation provides numerous resources inside and outside the Conifer and Evergreen libraries. Our kids receive support and care through Resilience1220, the Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies provides after-school education, while Bootstraps Scholarships and Loans helps students realize the dream of higher education through awards and financial aid. Evergreen Sustainability Alliance (formerly EAS+Y) educates and provides services for waste reduction, local food sources, energy conservation and other sustainability practices. Evergreen Rotary Foundation helps many area nonprofits through their fundraising and giving.



To be certified as a Colorado Gives-approved charity, organizations must meet high standards for governance and fiscal responsibility. Visit ColoradoGives.org to find the profile of organizations you wish to support and make your safe and secure donation in a few easy steps. You don’t have to wait until December 8 – you can schedule your one-time or recurring contributions now to be processed on Colorado Gives Day.  

Please visit ColoradoGives.org to donate to the nonprofit organizations that educate, enrich, entertain, serve and protect our community.

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes an impact. Give Where You Live in the Mountains!