Author Archives: Canyon Cares

Canyon Cares featured in March Mountain Messenger Column

We want to share our gratitude to Linda Martin for her wonderful write up about Canyon Cares in the “It Takes a Canyon!” column of the March 2021 issue of the Mountain Messenger (page 16). Linda interviewed Board members and looked into the history of Canyon Cares in our community for the piece. Canyon CaresContinue reading “Canyon Cares featured in March Mountain Messenger Column”

Ways You Can Help Neighbors Helping Neighbors Oh, to live in the special mountain communities that we do! We take care of those around us when we can, and when it comes down to it, we put aside our differences for the common goal of helping one another. The Canyon Cares motto of Neighbors HelpingContinue reading

Canyon Cares Receives $10,000 Eldora Grant

Canyon Cares is so grateful to the Eldora Foundation’s Play it Forward program for a grant of $10,000! These funds and donations from many of our neighbors are crucial for us to continue offering short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about the grant and Canyon Cares’Continue reading “Canyon Cares Receives $10,000 Eldora Grant”

8 Resources for Managing the Financial Impacts of COVID-19

We know many neighbors are impacted financially by COVID-19. We are gathering resources for relief and wanted to share these updates with you all: Families and individuals can apply for social services benefits through the state of Colorado’s PEAK website. You can also apply for food or cash assistance (but not medical assistance) on a mobileContinue reading “8 Resources for Managing the Financial Impacts of COVID-19”

Canyon Cares Responds to COVID-19 Needs

This is being posted at a time when the future is still very much uncertain.  Besides providing resource information and financial assistance to our community members, Canyon Cares has sought to bring a measure of hope and love to those we assist.  Canyon Cares is committed to doing all that we can for those inContinue reading “Canyon Cares Responds to COVID-19 Needs”

Community Comes Together for 8th Annual Holiday Baskets

We are so thankful for all who contributed non-perishable goods, time, and effort to make our 8th holiday basket drive a success! Particular thanks to United Power for their huge financial support of this year’s holiday baskets, to Whispering Pines church for week-long use of the Fellowship Hall while all the goods were sorted. ThanksContinue reading “Community Comes Together for 8th Annual Holiday Baskets”

Contribute to Canyon Cares through King Soopers Rewards and Amazon Smile

Canyon Cares is now participating in the King Soopers/City Market Community Rewards Program. Enroll once and every time you shop, Canyon Cares will receive a percentage of the amount you spent. This is a great way to support us, and is very easy! Sign up to support Canyon Cares through King Soopers Rewards Every timeContinue reading “Contribute to Canyon Cares through King Soopers Rewards and Amazon Smile”

Canyon Cares Wants You Cozy!

Canyon Cares would like those who may struggle with the cost of heating their homes this winter to know about the federally funded LEAP program! For information and to see if you qualify, visit their website or call HEAT HELP at 1-866-432-8435. The Colorado Department of Human Services states that though LEAP provides assistance withContinue reading “Canyon Cares Wants You Cozy!”