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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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The Early Childhood Education Crisis
Affordable childcare is a basis for a strong and healthy workforce and a resilient community, but lack of access to affordable childcare is a big stressor for many young families living in the Gunnison Valley.
A Collaborative Foundation for a Greener Future
Understanding the scope and environmental impact of construction, two local nonprofits came together to discuss the ways they could best help support waste mitigation.
State of the Community 2022
The Community Health Coalition recently commissioned a broad study to conduct a comprehensive assessment of behavioral health in our community.
CFGV New Vision
With all the upheaval we’ve experienced, it is fitting that we were due for a new strategic plan at CFGV this year. We’re extremely proud of the effort our board put into developing a plan that recognizes our current realities and sets a new bar for success. Our new 2022-2024 Strategic Plan is grounded in our vision.
Recent Survey Results
We found some of the responses to a recent survey surprising and others expected, but they were all interesting. Learn more!
Celebrating 15 Years!
15 Years of Service History and Vision On November 1, 2007, the Gunnison Area Community Foundation (founded in 1997) and the Crested Butte Community Foundation (founded in 2002 and also known as Friends of Paradise) officially merged to create the Community Foundation...