Banks are in the business of turning a profit for shareholders and other investors — a challenging mission during a financial downturn. But many banks go beyond that effort as they try to make their communities financially strong and local residents happy and healthy. “We want to satisfy all our customers’ needs and satisfy them […]
Members at Gold’s Gym locations in Grand Junction and Clifton joined in a month-long canned food drive to help families in need. Members who brought in food saved on their monthly dues. “We were amazed as we watched the pyramid of food grow every day” said Cole Christensen, general manager of the Grand Junction Gold’s […]
All six American National Bank locations in the Grand Valley feature what’s called a “giving tree.” Each year, the trees are filled with tags for items needed at the Latimer House and Western Slope Center for Children. Each organization helps women and children faced with unfortunate situations. American National Bank is dedicated to making the […]
Count Thane and Leanne DePuey among the individuals who contribute the bulk of funds to charitable organizations. According to figures from the American Association of Fund-raising, 75 percent of contributions comes from individuals who want to make a difference and support causes in which they believe. By comparison, 17 percent of contributions comes from large corporations […]
Hilltop continues to work on marketing the 24 programs it offers in Western Colorado. While it’s difficult to sum up the many services Hilltop offers in one brand name, it’s not difficult to discern the effects of reaching out to people in need during the holidays. From the angel tree and food drive to the […]
When service clubs contribute to charitable organizations in Mesa County, they usually write substantial checks. One unintended result can be that people who need just a few bucks to get by can be overlooked. That’s one reason the Grand Junction Lions Club launched its Random Acts of Kindness Program in 2004. In early December, members […]
Nonprofit organizations in the Grand Valley face challenging times in the wake of the Great Recession. With unemployment above 9 percent in Mesa County, demand for services has increased. Meanwhile, businesses and families facing tighter budgets can be less likely to give as much as during better economic times. “It is down,” says Dan Wilson, […]
Nonprofit organizations reflect what’s happening in the local economy. United Way of Mesa County offers an example of how much has changed from the boom days of 2007. That was the year the agency raised more than $1.2 million for its annual campaign. For the campaign that ends in 2011, the agency hopes for a […]
It’s been called one of the key components of a Grand Valley health care system praised as a national model for delivering quality care at below-average prices. The Marillac Clinic treats low-income and uninsured patients through a combination of paid staff and the volunteer efforts of local physicians. Most patients don’t receive a handout, but […]
The earthquake that devastated Haiti in January drew contributions from across the globe and the American Red Cross was a major player in collecting donations of food, clothing and money. Red Cross also was responsible for distributing those contributions, and the efforts were felt in the Grand Valley. “It took tons of staff and volunteer […]