Slator Aplin, Telluride High School Graduate Receives $20,000 Scholarship [caption id="attachment_31083" align="alignright" width="200"] Carol Aromstrong & Slater Alpin by Brenda Colwell[/caption] Family and friends of Neil Armstrong and the Telluride Foundation created the Neil Armstrong Scholarship Fund to honor the achievements and character of the late American...
Novice Grant Writers and Those Wanting to Learn a New Skill Encouraged to Attend Writing grant applications is a task faced by most nonprofit organizations on a regular basis. For some it’s a chore and for others it’s an engaging exercise and opportunity to share your...
Telluride Foundation’s Annual Award Recognizes Exceptional Telluridians. Accepting nominations now. The Telluride Foundation created its Outstanding Citizen award to honor individuals who unselfishly make extraordinary contributions to the quality of life in the region. Nominations are now being solicited from the entire regional community for the...
Community input on desired healthcare and wellness vision sought Across the country, Americans are realizing the life-long values and benefits of health and wellness. The Telluride community is no different and, as a result of its location and myriad of outdoor recreational activities, is in many...
Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club Receives $75,000 to Build a Year-Round Clubhouse for Local Youth [caption id="attachment_27897" align="alignright" width="300"] Colorado Skier of the Year, Keaton McCargo, who is competing on the World Cup Mogul Tour, and Alpine Ski racer and Jr. Olympian Anna Fake, training at...
Regional youth eligible for a four year science, technology engineer, or math college scholarship [caption id="attachment_26621" align="alignright" width="225"] Astronaut Neil Armstrong[/caption] The family and friends of Neil Armstrong and the Telluride Foundation have announced the creation of a Neil Armstrong Scholarship Fund to honor the achievements and...
For 12 years, Telluride Foundation consistently supports regional nonprofits, awarding grants to 76 local organizations in 2012 The end of the year brings an extra holiday gift to many local nonprofit organizations that serve the Telluride community and region. On Friday, December 28, the Telluride Foundation...
Editor's note: Over the years, I have had the privilege of interviewing The Bear on several occasions, always memorable. The first interview was just before the millennium in 2000, when I asked him to share his views on the 21st century. We also talked about...
Applicants from around the world seek to participate in new entrepreneur initiative [caption id="attachment_25239" align="alignright" width="200"] Telluride Foundaton's Jesse Johnson (left) & Paul Major (right)[/caption] Launched in the fall of 2012 as an initiative of the Telluride Foundation, Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) ended the year with a...
The Telluride Foundation and other local nonprofit organizations united for a three- day online giving campaign, Telluride Gives, to benefit local charities. Donors were able to search for the nonprofit of their choice and make an unexpected, end-of-year gift. The online giving campaign, which engaged...
