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El Paso County Commissioner Candidate Debate

On Wednesday, June 1, El Pomar Foundation’s Forum for Civic Advancement will partner with the Colorado Springs Business Journal to host a debate between El Paso County Commissioner candidates from districts 2, 3, and 4.

by El Pomar Foundation, the May 24, 2016, 4:44 p.m.

Reflections on Leadership

The idea of being a student of leadership sparked something in me. It suggested making a career out of studying leadership and helping to unlock other people’s leadership potential is a viable option.

by Hannah Staller, the May 24, 2016, 10:01 a.m.

The Complexity of Success

El Pomar staff engaged with Kurt Wilson, Ph.D. in Evaluation, to work with the staff to “strengthen feedback systems to identify clear and measureable outcomes and compile and distribute data in a useful format.”

by Samantha Albert, the May 4, 2016, 1:20 p.m.

Firefly Autism, Prognosis: Hope

Firefly Autism’s mission is to transform the lives of children with autism and empower their families. Working in Denver and the Western Slope, Firefly Autism provides intensive therapy and intervention services for more than 200 children and their families. Their work helps children develop a lifelong love of learning and the skills to interact meaningfully with their communities.

by Garrett Mayberry, the May 3, 2016, 1:12 p.m.

Working, Risking, and Dreaming for Southeast Colorado

At Lamar Community College, students can utilize the now upgraded computer lab to once again drive innovation and improve their community in a new technological landscape.

by Nathan Mackenzie, the April 27, 2016, 8:43 a.m.

In Pursuit of Achievement

Growing up a young athlete in Lakewood, Colorado, the Manitou Incline was the pinnacle of training for any and every sport imaginable. Fabled as an almost untouchable feat, the Incline—approximately 2,745 wooden railroad ties/steps stretching 2000 vertical feet in less than a mile—was the most intimidating training challenge.

by Eric Hopfenbeck, the April 21, 2016, 4:38 p.m.

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?

by Nathan Mackenzie, the April 18, 2016, 12:51 p.m.

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