Chaffee County Community Foundation

10/16/2026

CCCF connects local generosity to local need, investing in the people, programs, and places that keep this community strong. That work doesn’t happen without support from our community.

This summer we had a goal of raising $150,000 to keep this foundational work going. And we were blown away by your generosity, raising over $200,000! This means we can continue investing in the people and organizations that solve our biggest community’s biggest challenges – today and tomorrow.

Chaffee County is resilient because the people in our community keep deciding, again and again, that it's worth investing in.

To everyone who gave this summer: thank you. This place is stronger because of you.

10/15/2026

Childcare impacts all of us. Let's talk about it.

Join us for a Community Conversation on Childcare to explore the challenges, celebrate progress, and learn about the programs and partnerships working to address childcare needs in Chaffee County.

Hear from local leaders, including CCCF Executive Director Betsy Dittenber, as we discuss the childcare gap, its ripple effects on our community, and the work still ahead.

-Tuesday, November 10
-5:00–6:00 PM
- Buena Vista Public Library | 131 Linderman Ave.

10/14/2026

📣 Help Us Spread the word for ChaffeeGIVES 2026!

We at CCCF could really use your support for Round #1.

This is an amazing opportunity to spread the word about supporting all our special nonprofits in Chaffee County. Every poster helps bring more visibility to the incredible nonprofits making a difference throughout Chaffee County and surrounding communities.

Simply complete our quick sign-up form, and we’ll coordinate getting a poster to you!
👉Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B63NYBjOw56BSG3xbH1M4AnaOuoJJiSPOMr2y0s03AI/edit

Thank you for helping us spread the word about ChaffeeGIVES! We’ll be hanging and refreshing posters throughout the community in three rounds during the 2026 giving season. Please let us know which round(s) you’re available to help with. Round 2 is now closed as we have plenty of hands, please s...

10/13/2026

30 minutes. Practical tools. Stronger nonprofit operations.

Join us for the next Power Half Hour on October 14 from 3:00–3:30 PM.

Strong operations are what turn good ideas and strategies into action. You’ll walk away with practical ideas you can start applying to strengthen the foundation of your organization.

-October 14 | 3:00–3:30 PM
-Join via Zoom OR in person at Jane's Place in Salida

Space is limited, so RSVP today: www.chaffeecommunity.org/events

10/12/2026

Are you ready to GIVE where you LIVE?

The countdown to ChaffeeGIVES is on!

We're gearing up for another season of celebrating the incredible nonprofits that make Chaffee County and our surrounding communities stronger, more connected, and more vibrant.

-Early Giving begins November 1!
-Colorado Gives Day is December 8!

Stay tuned as we celebrate local nonprofits and get ready for another incredible season of giving!

💙 Learn more at ChaffeeGIVES.org

10/11/2026

📣 Help Us Spread the word for ChaffeeGIVES 2026!

Giving season is almost here, and we're calling on our local businesses, organizations, and community members to help spread the word about ChaffeeGIVES!

This is an amazing opportunity to spread the word about supporting all our special nonprofits in Chaffee County. Every poster helps bring more visibility to the incredible nonprofits making a difference throughout Chaffee County and surrounding communities.

Simply complete our quick sign-up form, and we’ll coordinate getting a poster to you! We’ll have multiple rounds of posters to display throughout the campaign, so please indicate when you’re available to help.
👉Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B63NYBjOw56BSG3xbH1M4AnaOuoJJiSPOMr2y0s03AI/edit

Thank you for helping us spread the word about ChaffeeGIVES! We’ll be hanging and refreshing posters throughout the community in three rounds during the 2026 giving season. Please let us know which round(s) you’re available to help with.

10/10/2026

Follow the art to Salida! Great turnout for the Art Walk Parade.

10/10/2026

🎉 The Jane’s Place Nonprofit Hub is officially OPEN!

We’re excited to welcome Chaffee County’s nonprofit community into a new space designed with their work in mind.

The Hub offers flexible, affordable workspace and meeting space where nonprofit professionals can work, connect, collaborate, and keep doing what they do best—serving our community. 💙

With convenient online reservations and technology that makes the space accessible beyond traditional working hours, the Hub is designed to work around the needs of busy nonprofit professionals.

👉 Learn more, register, and reserve your space at: chaffeecommunity.org/nonprofithub

'sPlace

10/07/2026

In collaboration with the Small Business Development Center, Caitlin McAteer with Pinyon & Pine Strategy, is hosting this interactive Lunch & Learn.

Participants will learn a practical process for moving from a real question, decision, or problem to a manageable plan for using data and feedback.

See graphic for details!
Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyjf-cMLLci3c6aiaA9nQd0r0fKwDs9UGBOZcEAzlFhRJqww/viewform