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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 County Gives– Generously!

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to Gunnison County nonprofits for Colorado Gives Day! While the giving season is relatively short, your impact is felt throughout the year. You keep the Gunnison Valley ticking, whether you contribute to organizations providing basic needs, recreation, the environment, animal welfare, the arts, or more.

The Devil’s in the Details

The Devil’s in the Details

Community foundations are not easy organizations to understand, though we are always striving to make it so.

The Third Leg

The Third Leg

The acts and gifts made this year have been legion. But here I want to acknowledge every one of our 100+ nonprofits.

A Year Makes A Difference

A Year Makes A Difference

A timeline of the Community Foundation’s efforts to help the community’s resiliency amid a pandemic.

Lessons in Philanthropy

Lessons in Philanthropy

Philanthropy has been an important part of human societies for thousands of years. But how do we define and utilize philanthropy in modern times?

The Perfect Paradise

The Perfect Paradise

This is my last Foundation column and I’ve thought about what I might say this week. There really isn’t any “last wisdom” I want to impart.