The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Durango

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ANIMAL SHELTER, SPAY & NEUTER, HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

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ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL (AHS OR THE SCHOOL), A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WAS CREATED IN 2006 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A PUBLIC, FREE CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN DURANGO, COLORADO. THE SCHOOL'S MISSION AND CORE VALUES ARE TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS BY CREATING CRITICAL THINKERS AND ENGAGED, SERVICE-ORIENTED CITIZENS ABLE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH: - A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT INSPIRES A LOVE OF LEARNING AND TEACHES HABITS OF SUCCESS. - ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAKE EDUCATION UNIQUELY RELEVANT TO STUDENTS. - A COMMITMENT TO A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOL. - A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE THAT CHALLENGES YET SUPPORTS EACH STUDENT. - THE UTILIZATION OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY. - A SMALL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT WHERE STRONG FACULTY-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOP.

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, DYNAMIC EDUCATION FOR DYSLEXIC AND/OR ACADEMICALLY GIFTED STUDENTS.

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OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SPORTING CLUB FOR THE RECREATION AND PLEASURE OF ITS MEMBERS. CLUB MUST MAINTAIN PUBLIC USE REQUIREMENTS ON BEHALF OF FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. THE CLUB MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGED RECREATION PLAN AS PART OF ITS LEASE PROVISIONS FOR THE USE OF THE PROPERTY BY MEMBERS AND PUBLIC USE. DUE TO REPAIRS ON THE DAM AND INFLOW PIPE COMPLETED BY PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF CO, THE LAKE HAS BEEN CLOSED TO PUBLIC AND NON-MEMBERS.

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THE MISSION OF MANNA SOUP KITCHEN IS TO PROVIDE, IN THE SPIRIT OF FAITH AND LOVE, NOURISHING MEALS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE AND CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO SPARK CURIOSITY,IGNITE IMAGINATION,AND POWER EXPLORATION.

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TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE DURANGO AREA ECONOMY BY CREATING NEW JOBS AND DIVERSIFYING OUR ECONOMIC BASE.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TO SHARE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, TEACH BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY (DISCIPLESHIP) AND DO LEADERSHIP TRAINING WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WEEKLY CONNECT MEETINGS, BIBLE STUDIES, RETREATS, COUNSELING AND MISSION PROJECTS.

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PROVIDES WATER SERVICES TO THE FLORIDA RIVER ESTATES 98 HOMEOWNERS ON 112 LOTS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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PUBLIC GOLF COURSE IN THE CITY OF DURANGO, COLORADO

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COMPAEROS IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE MISSION OF EMPOWERING IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RESOURCE NAVIGATION, EDUCATION, LEGAL SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE VISION OF A DIVERSE, EMPOWERED AND LIBERATED COMMUNITY OF IMMIGRANTS THRIVING IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO.

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TO PREPARE STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY FOR THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE UPON GRADUATION.

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TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR, SPORT, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING AND ENHANCING SELF-ESTEEM.

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SOUTHWEST HOUSING PROVIDERS IS A BUILDING WITH 20 UNITS LOCATED IN PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO AND IS CURRENTLY OPERATING UNDER THE NAME SOCORRO SENIOR LIVING. SOCORRO SENIOR LIVING ACCOMMODATES THE NEEDS OF SENIORS WHO ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH OR WITHOUT SOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. COMMUNITY SPACES INCLUDE COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AND A TECHNOLOGY NICHE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM. A SMALL OFFICE SPACE AND RESTROOM COMPLETES THE COMMON AREAS. THE COMMUNITY ROOM WILL PROVIDE SPACE FOR SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WHICH WILL FOSTER A SENSE OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT WITHIN THE PROJECT. ACTIVITIES WILL SEEK TO OVERCOME THE SOCIAL ISOLATION OFTEN ENCOUNTERED WITH SENIORS.

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THE MISSION OF DURANGO EDUCATION CENTER, AS A CARING LEARNING COMMUNITY, IS TO FILL EDUCATIONAL GAPS BY PROVIDING THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY FOR LIVABLE WAGE CAREERS, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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VALLECITOS MOUNTAIN REFUGE (VMR), A WILDERNESS MEDITATION AND RETREAT CENTER, GROUNDS ITS LIFE AND PROGRAMS IN THE POWER OF AWARENESS AND MINDFULNESS, A DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD, WILDERNESS, AND LIVING SUSTAINABLY.