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Welcome to Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley’s blog, where local news, community stories, nonprofit information, and charitable vision come together to inspire and inform. Dive into our latest posts to stay connected with the heart of our community. Join us, as we work together to make a lasting impact throughout our mountain community. Together, we are CFGV – here for good.
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Gunnison Cultural Connection Hosts Second Annual Welcoming Week
In 2022, Welcoming America selected the City of Gunnison as one of only 10 cities in the country to be part of their Rural Welcoming Initiative. In September of that year, Gunnison hosted their inaugural Welcoming Week to great acclaim. The Rural Welcoming Initiative...
Get to Know Your CFGV Team: Alicia Corliss
If you’ve ever called CFGV for guidance, there’s a good chance the person who fielded your call, at least to start, was our Director of Operations, Alicia Corliss. It’s rare to find someone with her extensive nonprofit experience, deep love for the Gunnison Valley and Colorado as a whole, and tremendous attention to detail.
Maryo Gard Ewell: Catalyst and Mentor
Maryo Gard Ewell has empowered many local leaders to pursue funding through grants, and even as she steps back from her role at CFGV, her legacy will continue as her former students improve our community.
Local Nonprofits Save Lives
While all the nonprofits in the Gunnison Valley engage in life-changing work, we want to shine a spotlight on three local organizations that support members of our community going through challenging times.
Community Grants Stories: Educating the Youth of Gunnison Valley
Take a look at just a few of the ways our donors have made a difference in educating the youth of the Gunnison Valley.
Welcome, Jessica Wurtz!
Meet the newest CFGV team member and Director of Philanthropy, Jessica Wurtz!