Helping kids get into nature and experience this beautiful area we call home is just part of what makes Cal-Wood such an important community asset. This Elevations Foundation grantee brings environmental education to life and engages young people in our community. Cal-Wood accomplishes this through school-based programs, summer camps, and Latino family camps. Cal-Wood
Did you know that Blue Star Recyclers has ethically recycled over 15 million pounds of electronics and reduced greenhouse emissions by 1,400,000 pounds? This organization is doing important work in an impactful way, and they were a perfect fit for an Elevations Foundation grant, as they fall into two of our grant program areas: sustainability
For Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Boulder women who have made an impact on the world, with the help of our friends at the Museum of Boulder. We hope the glimpses into the lives of these unique women inspire further research and discovery. Alicia Sanchez | Community Health Leader Alicia Sanchez was a Latina
Here in Colorado, we are a long way from the ocean. But our rivers flow to both the Atlantic and the Pacific, and the choices we make here can have a global impact. Boulder-based Ocean First Institute is dedicated to ocean conservation through research and education. With a grant from Elevations Foundation, they are expanding
Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re celebrating this year by looking back at four power couples in Boulder’s history with our friends at the Museum of Boulder. While many couples have helped shape the Boulder community, these four couples are stand-outs for their contributions. 1. Eve Drewelowe and Jacob Van Ek Although Eve Drewelowe and Jacob Van
“Maybe we can eat food from the garden for a snack.” Those aren’t words you often hear from a kid unless s/he is part of Growe Foundation’s Garden to Table Program. This Elevations Foundation grantee is making fresh fruit and vegetables cool for kids ten-and-under in the Boulder area. Founded in 2006 in Boulder County,
We enjoy staying in touch with our Elevations Foundation scholarship recipients to hear how college is going and what their plans are. Jay Kang is a graduate of Peak to Peak High School in Lafayette and the recipient of a 2018 M.R. Hellie Scholarship from Elevations Foundation. We caught up with Jay recently to see
As 2018 winds down, it’s the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our members and community. We believe we are only prosperous together, and with your support, Elevations Credit Union and Elevations Foundation were able to give back in many ways to the Front Range communities we all love. While it would be impossible
If you head up to Eldora in Nederland, you’ll find Elevations Foundation grantee Ignite Adaptive Sports using snow sports to enhance the lives of adults and children with disabilities. Let’s take a look at this unique nonprofit and the impact they have on disabled individuals, their families and volunteers. Now in its 44th year of
At Elevations Foundation, November is Community Grants month. This year, we awarded grants to 20 organizations, an all-time high for Elevations Foundation. These grants go to nonprofits who serve our community in one of three areas: environmental education and sustainability, early childhood development or mental health. This year there are familiar faces and some new
