The Local Change Foundation* awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 24 soon-to-be Colorado high school graduates. This is the largest amount the foundation has awarded in one year. All Local Change scholarship recipients have a proven track record in academics and community engagement. With 67% being first-generation college students and with the group’s household income averaging
The Local Change Foundation has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the FHLBank Topeka – Affordable Housing Program to help Colorado residents achieve home ownership. In collaboration with Elevations Credit Union, the Local Change Down Payment Assistance program will give an estimated 95 first-time homebuyers in Boulder County and surrounding communities in Colorado
The Local Change Foundation awarded $70,000 to 12 nonprofit organizations across the Front Range. Each year, the foundation awards grants to nonprofits helping improve life in Colorado communities. This year’s grantees focus on affordable housing and mental health, which are two core areas of focus for the foundation. Grantees focused on mental health are 3Hopeful
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Elevations Credit Union gave two generous donations totaling $10,000 to help two local food drives reach their goals of helping ensure warm meals this holiday season. The first donation consisted of $5,000 and eight turkeys to the Food Bank for Larimer County’s Tour de Turkey. The second donation of $5,000,
After more than 70 years of supporting the University of Colorado Boulder, Elevations is giving fans a new way to show their CU spirit through a credit card made just for Buffs®. The Go Buffs® Visa® Signature Rewards Credit Card supports CU student-athletes while helping fans earn benefits that are fit for Buffs®. The story
This year, Elevations Foundation went through a name and brand transformation. The goal? To reflect the foundation’s mission of supporting nearby communities.
This Women’s History Month, we recognize women who broke glass ceilings in the finance and business industries. By shining a spotlight on these four historical figures, we remember all those who paved the way for women in these fields today. These four historical individuals were bold enough to be the only women in a
This February, we want to honor the incredible contributions, achievements and resilience of Black individuals in our community. We decided to take this space to share inspiring stories from individuals across our Front Range communities. Join us as we celebrate Black excellence, shed light on local stories and work towards a more inclusive future. Minister
As we look back on a memorable 2022 and make plans for the year ahead, we at Elevations Credit Union are thankful to our valued members, neighbors and community for helping us accomplish so much.
Jill Dreves grew up in the mountains of Colorado. As a child, she attended a tiny, nature-immersed public school of just 32 children in grades K-8. During those formative years, a deep connection with Mother Earth was forged, and a seed was planted.
