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Pueblo's only warming shelter set to open January 2nd

The former Salvation Army building is being transformed into Pueblo Rescue Mission's temporary warming shelter, scheduled to stay open every night through April.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Jan. 12, 2018, 4:39 p.m.

Celebrating 80 Years - 1938, Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region

Although they had no children of their own, Spencer and Julie Penrose were committed to the well-being of the children in their community, and gave generously to organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Colorado Springs throughout their lives. El Pomar Foundation is proud to continue that legacy today.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Jan. 11, 2018, 11:43 a.m.

Changing the Game for Early Childhood Education

“Keep score,” her coach said as she walked out the door. Those directions were followed by an eye roll or two. “This is never going to work,” thought a natural teacher with over 15 years of experience, “but I’ll try… just to prove her wrong!”

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 28, 2017, 10:59 a.m.

Expansion planned for Pueblo senior resource center

"The overall goal of this capital expansion campaign is to create a functional space, enabling SRDA staff and community partners to deliver top-notch programming and services."

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 20, 2017, 3:23 p.m.

Relationships Help One Girl Reach Gold: The Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County

Engaging students in school or with after school activities is sometimes difficult, but is also very important. Many students are left to find their own recreation and companionship both inside and outside of the classroom, and this is compounded by the pressure school work can create for a student. Out of these challenges, the central principle of the Boys & Girls Club’s mission was born: keep kids engaged.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 19, 2017, 8:14 a.m.

Rebuilding Agency: The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc.

Affordable housing, case management, life skills, financial management, and parenting support all play a critical role in rebuilding a sense of hope and agency in people facing homelessness. Since 1993, “The Inn Between of Longmont” has brought homelessness to an end for many in the St. Vrain Valley community.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Nov. 14, 2017, 2:38 p.m.

Business input wanted for school grants

The Northeast Colorado Post-secondary and Workforce Readiness Partnership is seeking input from local businesses to help rural school districts in Northeastern Colorado secure grants.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Nov. 1, 2017, 2:02 p.m.

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