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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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Investing In Our Valley’s Youth

Every year, Community Grants recipients submit reports that demonstrate the profound impact of donor investments in the Gunnison Valley. These reports provide valuable insights into how organizations are serving our community. Today, we share three stories from 2024 Community Grants recipients that highlight the incredible impact these organizations are having.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness month. While the list of underlying factors contributing to poor mental health in mountain communities like ours is long, the State of the Community Report focuses on a couple major factors.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness month – an opportunity for us to assess the mental health of ourselves and those in our community. It’s a time to remind people that it’s okay to not be okay.

The Early Childhood Education Crisis

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.

State of the Community 2022

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.