Broad Philanthropy

Most people would connect El Pomar Foundation's mission directly to philanthropy. But how has our society’s understanding of philanthropy shifted over the last 75 years?

Building blocks: Local group brings awareness, funding to early childhood education

Tracy Chamberlain, The Durango Herald

Extreme Skiing, Environmentalism, Bipolar Disorder: See it all at the Durango Independent Film Festival

As an artistic medium, filmmaking entertains, educates, and examines the human experience – and calls us to action. For the community of Durango, filmmaking plays a key role in enriching the community and economy through the 5-day Durango Independent Film Festival.

Purple Mountains Majesties… Reflection In the Rockies

As I made my way to work, my normal route, I couldn’t help but be captivated by the mountains. The national anthem came to mind, “Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple mountains majesties…” I imagined Katharine Lee Bates, who originally titled the poem “Pikes Peak,” waking up early on a winter morning to pen these immortal words.

Donors generous to Fort Lewis College

Ann Butler, The Durango Herald

Mountain Futures Fund brings college within grasp

Debra Crawford, Colorado Mountain College

10 Hours and 38 Minutes in the Grand Canyon

It was late May, but the morning air was frigid on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. I was excited but nervous about what lay ahead of me. Our challenge: hiking from the south rim to the north rim in one day.

The Energy to Lead

Paul invited me to be part of the founding team for this new enterprise, Kadi Energy Company. Kadi means “light” in Paul’s native language of Ewe, spoken in southeastern Ghana. Addressing Ghana’s energy insecurity issues seemed like an unsurmountable task to those of us on the team, and it was an even tougher sell to investors. Convincing them your startup is the most deserving recipient of their money and time requires considerable conviction and strategic planning. It was – hands down – the most exhilarating professional experience I’ve ever had.

Educating in the Face of Challenge

Imagine a classroom where you’re encouraged to learn and explore the world without limits, no matter the circumstances. Now meet Ivan, a six-year old child who was diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome, a disorder that can cause developmental delays in young children. His adoptive parents were concerned with supporting his development and sought out ways to facilitate healthy growth for their new child.

Spencer Penrose's Yellow Devil will be part of the Hill Climb's 100th anniversary

Matt Steiner, The Gazette

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun in Colorado Springs

FOX21 News

Persian Gulf War 25th anniversary: Colorado Springs veteran remembers 'beautiful' sound of invasion

Tom Roeder, The Gazette

Under the Etruscan Sun: Lessons in Life and Leadership from a Classical Archaeology Student

Jordan Miranda, a dear friend and valued colleague, passed away on February 29. It is a tragic loss for the El Pomar family and he will be deeply missed. Several weeks prior, Jordan wrote this blog post, “Under the Etruscan Sun.” We share it in his memory, as a reminder of his character and wisdom and a model for living our lives.

Fostering Friendships, Changing Lives

When we make a mistake, many of us rely on the support of family, friends, and mentors to help us learn from the experience and recover. This has been the business of Denver nonprofit Friends for Youth since 1998.

Grant helps region’s parents find child care

Mary Shinn The Cortez Journal

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