News and Events
ACF Youth Forum Inspires Attendees Into Action
Thanks to everyone who attended “Coming Together for Our Youth: A Forum to Challenge the Status Quo” on August 15 at the Hotel Jerome. PolicyLink President Dr. Michael McAfee kicked off the event by asking the audience of philanthropic and nonprofit leaders to think differently about their work. He challenged us to decide: Do we […]
Donate to ACF to Help Victims of Lake Christine Fire
Dear Community Supporters: The current fire in Basalt and El Jebel has devastated us with the speed and ferocity with which it has wreaked havoc across our neighborhoods and towns. Aspen Community Foundation, with its headquarters and several employees residing in Basalt, is heartbroken yet thankful that the destruction has not claimed any lives. As […]
ACF Forum – Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 2 pm
The Board of Directors of Aspen Community Foundation Invite you to “Coming Together for Our Youth: A Forum to Challenge the Status Quo” Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:00 pm to 4:00 PM Hotel Jerome in Aspen Reception to follow Featured speaker: Dr. Michael McAfee President, Policy Link
Join Us for Community Pedaleando on Sunday, June 10
Last summer, an event called the Community Pedaleando came to life: it is a celebration of summer and cycling for all ages. Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) offered these free learn-to-ride mountain bike clinics to promote their programs and to encourage riders from all over the Roaring Fork Valley to get outside and […]
ACF board member, Jeanie Humble reads to students on Gus the Bus
ACF board member Jeannie Humble reads to preschool students on Gus the Bus, one of two mobile classroom serving children in Rifle, New Castle and Silt. “Gus the Bus” and “Sunshine Bus” are the first mobile preschool classrooms to be licensed in the state of Colorado.
Town of Basalt/Eagle County Financial Aid Application Now Available
Child care financial aid is now available for working families with infants and children up to 5 years old in the Town of Basalt/Eagle County. The parent or legal guardian of any child age 5 or under attending licensed child care in the Basalt/El Jebel area is eligible to apply for Financial Aid. Families must […]