HopeWest now accepts donations of cryptocurrencies to help fund services for the aging, seriously ill and grieving in Western Colorado. The move offers contributors with cryptocurrency portfolios the opportunity to support the Grand Junction-based organization in a tax-efficient way. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service classifies cryptocurrencies as property, meaning they’re not subject to capital gains […]
An effort is under way to recruit 100 businesses to offer discounts to support foster families in Mesa County. The Mesa County Department of Human Services joined with Ariel Clinical Services, Kin Connect Child Placement Agency, Project 1.27 and WhimSpire Structured Parenting in the Foster Friendly web and mobile application campaign. The effort aims to […]
Friends of the Mesa County Libraries will host a holiday book sale through Dec. 17. The sale is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the First Congregational Church, located at 1425 N. Fifth St. across from Grand Junction High School. All sales are cash only. Proceeds from the sale will […]
The Mesa County School District 51 Foundation will give away more than 5,000 used Chromebook computers on a first-come first-served basis. Additional distribution sessions are set for 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at R5 High school in Grand Junction, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Mesa County Libraries branch in Collbran and […]
The Bray Cares Foundation awarded eight grants worth a total of $35,000 to address housing-related needs in Mesa County. Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction established the Bray Cares Foundation and partners with the Western Colorado Community Foundation to raise funds and make grants to nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, the foundation […]
St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in Grand Junction has once again received an A for its efforts to ensure patient safety. The medical center, part of Intermountain Healthcare, received an A rating from the Leapfrog Group in its fall 2022 hospital grades report. “This national distinction celebrates our caregivers and their achievements in ensuring […]
A Grand Valley director and theater group will present a musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” Performances “A Christmas Carol — A Musical” are set for 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. For more information about […]
A $500,000 grant will help fund efforts to develop the Colorado workforce. The Colorado Workforce Development Council announced it received the grant from Walmart to support the Advancing Individual Ownership of Assets and Career Determination initiative. The initiative will help job seekers more easily define and share their professional qualifications online with employers, access better […]
The initial application period will remain open through Jan. 24 for a new grant program designed to help Colorado communities expand workforce and talent development initiatives. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced the Opportunity Now Colorado program. “Our administration is committed to creating opportunities for Coloradans […]
A woman who’s long served in various roles with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has been named executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Eve Lieberman is scheduled to start her new role Jan. 1. She’ll succeed Patrick Meyers, who will remain the state’s chief recovery officer. Lieberman serves as the […]