Uncompaghre Board of Co Operative Services

The West Region Wildfire Council is a non-profit organization based in Ridgway, CO, dedicated to promoting wildfire preparedness, prevention, and mitigation education in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. Since 2007, they have been working together with communities and individuals to reduce wildfire risk through initiatives such as home hardening, defensible space, and emergency access. With a focus on vegetation management and landscape resiliency, the West Region Wildfire Council offers services and programs including wildfire risk assessments, cost-share programs, and free site visits. They also provide information on ongoing active wildfires, prescribed burning, and emergency notifications. Committed to keeping the community informed, they offer occasional email updates and encourage engagement through their social media channels.Generated from the website

The Greater Colorado Venture Fund, based in Ridgway, CO, is dedicated to unlocking venture capital for rural communities, addressing systemic issues related to access to capital and opportunities. With $21 million deployed across 39 companies in 23 rural communities, the fund focuses on supporting founders who prioritize quality of life and community engagement. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, including Cory Finney and Marc Nager, the fund aims to foster innovation in unexpected places by working with world-class founders. Their mission is to create a new landscape of opportunity in rural Colorado, emphasizing institutional-level support and robust networks for emerging ventures. Generated from the website

Make Life Skate Life is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting skateboarding as a means of community building and empowerment across the globe. Since its inception in 2013, the organization has initiated various community skatepark projects in countries such as Iraq, India, Bolivia, and Ethiopia. With a mission to share the joy of skateboarding, Make Life Skate Life focuses on creating safe spaces for youth to engage in the sport while fostering connections within their communities. The organization operates in diverse regions, including the Philippines, Morocco, and Lebanon, demonstrating its commitment to making skateboarding accessible to all. Generated from the website