Tag: el pomar foundation
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Harvest festival to honor city’s first apple orchard at historic home in Colorado Springs
Red astrachan and Duchess of Oldenburg. Those were the two varieties of apples that grew in the city’s first apple orchard, tended to by Maj. Henry McAllister and his wife, Elizabeth, at their downtown 1873 home, now the McAllister House Museum. The house plans for the oldest existing substantial home in Colorado Springs were done…
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Empty Stocking Fund hosts campaign kickoff
Fundraising efforts with the Empty Stocking Fund won’t hit full gear for a few months, but affiliated organizations are planting the seeds for this year’s campaign. The Empty Stocking Fund hosted its campaign kickoff Tuesday morning at the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center to review end-of-year programming, upcoming events and fundraising initiatives with all 20…
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Empty Stocking Fund launches new innovation award in health and human services
To spotlight innovation in health and human services work of nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region, the Empty Stocking Fund, a project of The Gazette Charities Foundation and El Pomar Foundation, is rolling out a new program. Beginning this year and continuing every year, one different nonprofit will be selected to join the 20 other…
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Forum on attainable housing in Pikes Peak region on tap
Local leaders and housing experts will discuss attainable housing in the Pikes Peak region from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Penrose House Garden Pavilion, 1661 Mesa Ave., as part of El Pomar Foundation’s Forum for Civic Advancement series. “Attainable housing is something that you hear everyone in the community talking about because there’s such…
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Colorado College at 150 years: What’s changed, what’s stayed the same | Cronin and Loevy
Monday marks the 150th anniversary of the first classes at Colorado College. The small liberal arts college in Colorado Springs has been operating successfully for a century and a half. The college has grown in enrollment. Sometimes having less than 100 students when it was first started, today it has a student body of more…
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Philanthropist Bill Hybl steps down from El Pomar leadership, moves into advisory role
After nearly 35 years as chairman of the board and 50 years working in leadership positions at El Pomar Foundation, Bill Hybl has stepped down from the top seat, according to the private foundation. In relinquishing the role as of Jan. 1, Hybl, removes himself from strategic operations but will remain as a trustee on…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. There was no social distancing…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Gen. William J. Palmer may…