State of the Community 2025 Update

How is Gunnison County doing? In 2022, the Gunnison County Community Health Coalition (CHC) put out a report called the 2022 State of the Community Report (2022 Report). At the time, we spent several months covering different aspects of the 200+ page report because...

A Boost for Tomorrow’s Philanthropists

Looking for a Unique Graduation Gift? What’s hot when it comes to gifts for the graduate? You guessed it. Once again, the ever-popular, flexible, and tax-effective Donor Advised Fund carries the day. More and more parents and grandparents across the country are giving...

Get a Jump on Your Charitable Giving Budget

Whether it’s January, May, or September, it’s always a good time to check in on your budget.  So how do you factor in your charitable giving? To get started, consider planning your social impact budget around three points—amount, timing, and category.  How...

Honoring Dick Bratton

Fond Memories of Lyle Richard “Dick” Bratton In early February, the Gunnison Valley lost a great man. Growing up in Salida, Dick moved to Gunnison to attend Western State College. He and his wife Donna left for a time so Dick could attend Law School at the...

Gunnison Valley Journal Excerpts

12th Edition of Local Magazine In December, the 12th edition of the free Gunnison Valley Journal hit newstands around the Valley. Featuring stories, poetry, photos, art, and more from local artists, creatives, and just regular people, this publication gathers...

Support for Los Angeles

Ways You Can Help with the Wildfire Response We are heartbroken at the loss experienced by communities in Southern California over the last few weeks. The scope and scale of the destruction is devastating and we’re sending our thoughts to everyone experiencing...