The holiday season is a time for giving, reflection, and community. In Gunnison County, Colorado, the spirit of generosity thrives through organizations dedicated to helping those in need. This year, the LIV Sotheby’s International Realty office has partnered with Project Hope to help local families. Below are a few other impactful charities that make a difference in the lives of many residents (and animals!) in the Gunnison and Crested Butte areas. Volunteering, donating, or getting involved are all ways to help our community this holiday season and beyond!
Mission: Enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through outdoor adventure.
Based in Crested Butte, the Adaptive Sports Center provides year-round recreational activities for people of all abilities. Donations during the holiday season help fund scholarships, equipment, and programs, ensuring more individuals can experience the therapeutic benefits of outdoor adventure.
Center for the Arts Crested Butte
Mission: Enriching our community through arts and cultural experiences for everyone.
The Center for the Arts strives to enrich and engage the community through artistic expression, diverse programs, and community outreach. There are several ways to give and help support the arts in the Gunnison Valley.
Mission: To forever protect and steward open lands for vistas, wildlife, recreation, and ranching, thus contributing to the Gunnison Valley’s unique heritage and quality of life.
The Crested Butte Land Trust works to protect and preserve the quality of life through thoughtful conservation and partnerships with local land owners. You can help ensure clean, fun, beautiful access to the surrounding lands by invest in the community and giving to the Crested Butte Land Trust.
Mission: Combat hunger and food insecurity in Gunnison County.
The Gunnison Country Food Pantry works tirelessly to provide food assistance to local families. During the holiday season, they organize special distributions to ensure everyone can enjoy festive meals. You can help by donating non-perishable items, volunteering, or making a monetary donation.
Mission: Gunnison Tough is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer programs to keep our community strong.
Gunnison Tough helps identify and serve our community’s growing needs through partnerships and collaboration to provide our valley with the best rural cancer care in the country. All money raised goes directly to those in need within the Gunnison Valley.
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL)
Mission: Promote the welfare of animals through rescue, shelter, and adoption.
For animal lovers, GVAWL offers a way to give back by supporting pets in need. The organization is always in need of donations, volunteers, and adopters. Consider donating to their holiday fund or providing a foster home for a furry friend.
Gunnison Valley Health Guardian Angel Program
Mission: To improve the health of our community and recognize those responsible for providing care.
The Gunnison Valley Health Foundation Guardian Angel Program is an opportunity for grateful patients and their loved ones to make a gift to a healthcare cause in honor of a caregiver who had an impact on them during their visit or stay. Donations will directly enhance future patient care within our health system and help us to further our mission to improve the health of the community.