Restored Sense of Connection to Colorado
Graduating during a pandemic felt like walking off a bridge into murky water: unclear, abrupt and a bit cold. There wasn’t a big graduation to celebrate…
Statewide 2022: A Look into Community Well-being
Each year, El Pomar Foundation’s Regional Partnerships program convenes its regional council members and other philanthropic leaders at its Statewide meeting to network, learn about and…
James Balog Invites us to Examine our Relationship with Nature
On November 1, Colorado College, Colorado Springs Downtown Partnerships, The Nature Conservancy of Colorado and El Pomar Foundation’s Pikes Peak Heritage Series brought world-renowned photographer James…
Evoking Change through Embracing and Enhancing Diverse Populations
Over the course of my life, I have been involved with various nonprofit organizations within my Pueblo community. My first involvement with non-profits dates back to…
1st Year Reflection: Navigating Community Engagement
Navigating Community Engagement In your experience thus far, what have you learned about effectively engaging with and supporting a community that you do not specifically belong…
An Interview with Stella Hodgkins, Senior Vice President of Opportunity and Outreach
This blog marks the first of a series spotlighting the advisory council members of El Pomar’s Elevating Leadership Development (ELD) program. ELD advisory councils convene ethnic community leaders…
Curating the new Heritage Gallery at Penrose Heritage Museum
Penrose Heritage Museum, one of El Pomar Foundation’s three historic properties, gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the life and times of Spencer and Julie Penrose…
Courageous Discomfort and Empty Chairs
If there is one thing this world needs, it’s more chairs. Metaphorically, of course. I’m not referring to the kind of black leather rolling chairs that…
Southwest Regional Council Expands Focus from Youth Mental Health to Youth Development
Expanding Focus from Youth Mental Health to Youth Development, Southwest Regional Council Staff Reflect on the Process Over the past six years, the Southwest Regional Council…
San Juan Regional Council Moves from Responsive to Preventive Mental Health Funding
Over the past few years, the San Juan Regional Council has focused its grant making efforts on youth mental health. While focusing on this issue, council…