Applications are available through April 30 for the low-income energy assistance program (LEAP). The program offers assistance to individuals and families to pay winter heating costs. Those applying for LEAP benefits must meet eligibility requirements and income guidelines. If applicants are financially eligible to receive LEAP benefits, payments are sent directly to utilities and show […]
West Star Aviation announced its first installation of a Bongiovi audio system in a Hawker 900XP. West Star completed the installation at its facilities at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The audio system is unique in turning interior panels into speakers and placing tranducers on the backs of the panels to give the aircraft cabin […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded a total of $200,000 in grants. The district board awarded an $88,400 grant to Colorado Mesa University and Mesa County School District 51, a $61,600 grant to the East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District and a $50,000 grant to the Lower Valley Fire Protection District. CMU […]
The Western Colorado Community Foundation will use a $197,000 grant to increase efforts to alleviate hunger. The Colorado Health Foundation, a statewide philanthropic organization supporting food access and security, awarded the grant. The grant will build on the efforts of the Western Colorado Community Foundation and Mesa County Hunger Alliance, said Anne Wenzel, president and […]
Donations will be accepted through Nov. 20 for an annual pet food drive organized by the VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction. Collections from the drive go to the Community Food Bank, which in turn provides dog and cat food. “Many of our clients have four-legged family members who are just as important […]
A cancer institute is recruiting health care professionals in the Grand Valley to provide care to patients under a program planned for Utah. The Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah seeks nurse practitioners and others for its Huntsman at Home sites in Carbon, Emery and Grand counties starting in early 2021. Additional information […]
Orders will be accepted until Nov. 13 for an annual benefit poinsettia sale. The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital will sell poinsettias for $15 each and deliver them to purchasers on Nov. 19 or 20. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the St. Mary’s Fund to help the hospital meet community health care needs. For […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has received nearly $500,000 in federal mineral leasing funds, an annual disbursement that will be distributed in grants. The latest disbursement from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs is about 45 percent less than what the district received last year. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to […]
Subaru of America has scheduled its annual Subaru Share the Love event for Nov. 19 through Jan 4. With every new Subaru purchased or leased at participating Subaru retailers nationwide, Subaru will donate $250 to one of four charities selected by customers. Those charities are the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 30 for the latest grant program conducted by the Grand Junction Lions Club. Using proceeds from its carnival and raffle conducted each February, the Grand Junction Lions Club awards grants to fund a variety of community projects. Over its history, the club has contributed a total of […]