Tag: el pomar foundation
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Renovation of Colorado Springs medical building on old Penrose estate to become events center for nonprofits
Julie Penrose, wife of the wildly successful gold- and copper-miner, Spencer, wanted the couple’s 27-acre residential estate on an old apple orchard to purposefully serve the community after their earthly work was done. Construction at the El Pomar property in the shadow of The Broadmoor hotel — which the Penroses built in 1918 — signals…
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AROUND TOWN: Six Colorado Springs Women of Distinction honored by Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts of Colorado have more than 100 special mentors and women to emulate, and six more were added to their Colorado Springs Women of Distinction on Feb. 23 at the Colorado Springs Marriott. Named 2026 Women of Distinction were Beth Ann Taylor, Donna W. Guthrie, Gina Sacripanti, Promis Bruno, Trina Baldock and Stella…
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‘Get On Board’ connects nonprofits with residents interested in board service
With around 4,800 nonprofits, according to data aggregator Cause IQ, Colorado Springs is known for being generous and giving. But by their nature, nonprofit organizations are continually searching for more volunteers and financial assistance. Board members can be particularly hard to find, said Stella Hodgkins, senior vice president and elevating leadership development program officer at…
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El Pomar releases $1.5 million for food assistance to Colorado communities
El Pomar Foundation released $1.5 million in immediate aid for food assistance that was distributed to 112 nonprofit organizations across Colorado last week, the organization announced. The move was in response to “increasing food prices and growing food insecurity, as well as recent suspension of federal funding to critical food systems,” according to a news…
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El Pomar releases $1.5 million for food assistance to Colorado communities
El Pomar Foundation released $1.5 million in immediate aid for food assistance that was distributed to 112 nonprofit organizations across Colorado last week, the organization announced. The move was in response to “increasing food prices and growing food insecurity, as well as recent suspension of federal funding to critical food systems,” according to a news…
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El Pomar releases $1.5 million for food assistance to Colorado communities
El Pomar Foundation is releasing $1.5 million in immediate aid for food assistance that will be distributed to 112 nonprofit organizations across Colorado this week, the organization announced Monday. The move is in response to “increasing food prices and growing food insecurity, as well as recent suspension of federal funding to critical food systems,” according…
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From gold rush ruins, a backcountry hut rises in Park County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PARK COUNTY • High in Colorado’s central mountains, in an alpine basin of wildflowers and waterfalls, Jeff Crane is dreaming again. He’s gazing upon another mesmerizing sight here, not to mention the ponds teeming with…
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From gold rush ruins, a backcountry hut rises in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save High in Colorado’s central mountains, in an alpine basin of wildflowers and waterfalls, Jeff Crane is dreaming again. He’s gazing upon another mesmerizing sight here, not to mention the ponds teeming with trout, the thick…
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From gold rush ruins, a backcountry hut rises in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PARK COUNTY • High in Colorado’s central mountains, in an alpine basin of wildflowers and waterfalls, Jeff Crane is dreaming again. He’s gazing upon another mesmerizing sight here, not to mention the ponds teeming with trout, the thick willows frequented by moose, the green hills…
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Fountain Valley Senior Center under financial strain, appeals for help
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Every Tuesday, 84-year-old Frances Gagliano gets picked up from her house in a courtesy van and seven minutes later arrives at the Fountain Valley Senior Center to eat lunch and play bingo. She also attends special events like dinner dances, birthday parties, shopping trips and…