EPNRC values innovative solutions. Our community has a strong foundation of business and nonprofit partnerships. How do we strengthen that? How do we amplify these partnerships for the betterment of all?
>>Read an initial conversation between nonprofits and the Executive Director of the Estes Chamber of Commerce. |
Every month, EPNRC hosts a roundtable of nonprofit leaders representing Estes Park, Larimer County, and the state. Here are notes from this month's meeting. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. Email us to be included.
>>Read Partnership Updates for February |
Business + Nonprofit Partnerships - Topic Introduction 2/3/21
The Chamber is a business service organization; their tagline is, "the Chamber connects business with the community." They believe nonprofits are the heart of the community and they cannot connect with people without alignment with the nonprofit world.
Here are some examples of how the business community is connected to a network of philanthropy:
Nonprofits get 25% discount on membership fees: $225 if less than 10 employees.
There was a question about the difference between the Chamber, VEP and EDC which is best explained by this article: https://business.esteschamber.org/blog/chamber-member-411-5097/post/chamber-forum-recap-what-can-we-expect-from-the-chamber-visit-estes-park-and-the-edc-26120
Join us for a Focused Discussion: Strengthening Nonprofit and Business Partnerships
Wednesday, February 24, 10-11:30am
Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87032134547
>> Register for this Conversation
If you have not already taken the nonprofit survey that will help further inform this conversation, please do so:
>>Nonprofit and Business Survey
Here are some examples of how the business community is connected to a network of philanthropy:
- The Executive Director of the EPNRC is on our board and our Board Secretary is on the EPNRC board
- The Chamber participates in the Partnership Network
- We provide a platform for non-profits to connect with members at chamber events and tithe 10% of funds raised to the feature nonprofit.
- Chamber University provides vital resources for smaller non-profits to run your non-profit like a business
- The Chamber connects members with workforce resources, including the developing leaders among our youth (Youth in Action, EP Talent Development and BAM (Business and Marketing) Company) who can contribute to your volunteerism, internships and apprenticeships.
- The Chamber connects members with tourism stakeholders to publicize opportunities for our guests to connect with local events and to attract tourism that benefits the interests of all members.
- The Chamber convenes referral marketing networks that can benefit non-profits in vertical markets like youth, the arts, health, etc.
- Our corporate member development with suppliers outside of Estes Park will broaden your reach into Front Range donors and resources.
Nonprofits get 25% discount on membership fees: $225 if less than 10 employees.
There was a question about the difference between the Chamber, VEP and EDC which is best explained by this article: https://business.esteschamber.org/blog/chamber-member-411-5097/post/chamber-forum-recap-what-can-we-expect-from-the-chamber-visit-estes-park-and-the-edc-26120
Join us for a Focused Discussion: Strengthening Nonprofit and Business Partnerships
Wednesday, February 24, 10-11:30am
Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87032134547
>> Register for this Conversation
If you have not already taken the nonprofit survey that will help further inform this conversation, please do so:
>>Nonprofit and Business Survey
February Partnership Network Updates
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Each month, EPNRC hosts nonprofit leaders in a roundtable discussion. The meeting follows these 5 questions:
1. Name & Organization 2. Something you are working on 3. Possible collaborations 4. Needed resources 5. Invitation to any events Sometimes, we ask additional questions or request timely input on issues facing our community. |
Laurie Dale Marshall, EPNRC
Volunteer opportunity for local nonprofits to work the check-in table at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty Dog Show which will be held May 9–15 in Estes Park. They seek nonprofit groups to volunteer in exchange for a donation to their organization. Email Laurie to connect.
Julian Aponte, State of CO Migrant Education Program
We assist migrant farm working families working across school district lines. Looking for families in EP schools that migrate across school districts for work. Already connected with Courtney at the EP Schools, looking for other ‘ins” to families that might benefit from our support. We realize there is not a lot of agriculture migration work in Estes, but there could be some hospitality employees who are migrating between communities for work and those constant transitions are affecting the kids.
My e-mail is japonte@cboces.org, my number is 970-302-2425
Feel free to reach out with any questions
Information about this program: https://www.cde.state.co.us/migrant
Kurtis Kelley, Estes Valley Library
Gearing up for tax assistance program through AARP, if you have senior and low-income clients, please send them to the Library. Can take appointments online, by phone or in-person starting Feb 10.
(EPNRC Note to Nonprofits: Be aware the state of CO is entering the second year of the ReFUND what Matters program, individuals can donate part or all of their tax refund to an eligible nonprofit. Find more https://refundwhatmatters.org/The list of eligible nonprofits will be posted on EPRNCs website, in the paper, and given to the tax volunteers through AARP. If you are a registered nonprofit for this program, please promote it!)
The Library, Eagle Rock, and all 3 Estes Park school libraries are now functioning as one catalog. Nearly 1M items available for all users.
Kathy Whitacre, Partners
We are actively still serving youth, families, partnerships, and volunteers. Always recruiting new youth referrals and adult volunteers to be mentors, activity volunteers, and advisory council members. Special thanks to Lars Sage and the artists at The Art Center of Estes Park, for collaborating with Partners and helping paint rocks for our January activity.
Courtney Carroll, Estes Park School District Councilor
EP Schools has transitioned into in-person learning for all schools. Starting to hear more from families and students about needs, referring out to all of you! School just hired a contract tracer for COVID which will help create a safe environment at school. I will develop a monthly newsletter with events and opportunities geared to families. I scour other sites and sources, but please send to me directly if you have any family friendly and youth content to include. courtney_carroll@psdr3.k12.co.us
Shawna Hendricks, NOCO Health Alliance
Partnered with the school to begin Familia Adelante, a family-based program (primarily in Spanish) that teaches cultural differences and how having an “Americanized child” affects first- and second-generation families.
NOCO Health Alliance has books for families about getting to know their child, suicide prevention and mental health awareness. If interested, contact Shawna. shendricks.alliance@nocoha.org
Recommendation: Nick the Trolley Guy might be interested in providing transportation for various services in EP (met him through Nourishing Network).
Brian Shaffer and Tim Van Ryn, Crossroads Ministry
Crossroads gave $750k in rent, food and utility assistance in the last year. We served 650 + households, some once, some many times per month. 218 (34%) of those households were first time users of Crossroads. Lots of people caught in a tight spot due to COVID and fire evacuations.
We plan to move to our new building summer/fall.
Crossroads has a history of working closely with businesses to provide services for neighbors in need. We realize there is a cost to the services the businesses provide and want to help fund those things. Examples to consider for Nonprofits: we know a nonprofit housing single mothers, right next door was a laundromat that the mothers used. It came up for sale, the nonprofit bought it and the money they earn from the business goes back to the nonprofit. Consider win/win solutions. Crossroads considering operating a document shredding business, current service providers come in from out of EP. A donor is willing to buy equipment that would allow us to earn income through this service.
Q: What is the current highest need through Crossroads?
A: Rent assistance and mortgage assistance (for landlords who have rental properties).
Sue Yowell, Learning Place
Working with online tutors to help four students get their GED. Very limited in-person services. I am having health issues that prevent me from being in the building, seeking (and finding some) volunteers. If you know of anyone, please email me: sueyowell@eplearningplace.org
In terms of businesses and collaboration, we are hoping to provide testing for ServSafe (for restaurants in town whose servers must be accredited with this).
EPNRC Note: Sending lots of nonprofit love to Sue who is dealing with some health challenges. You are in our thoughts!
Chris Douglass, EVICS
Looking to offer benefits for staff. If anyone has leads on what/how/don’t, please pass on.
Thursdays are fun days at EVICS- 6-7:30pm, parent nights, provider nights, etc. Please check in on EVICS website.
Morgan Riedesel, NOCO Health Alliance
New to this community and network. Looking to share resources specific to families seeking support with substance abuse treatment. Please be in touch if you would like any resources. mriedesel.alliance@nocoha.org
Karen McPherson, EPNRC
End of December, we passed on the Nourishing Network program to the Legion, a non-profit /non-profit relationship that supported restaurants, food trucks, and chefs in town. This was a great win/win! Follow the Legion as they now offer this program. facebook.com/ALPost119/
EPNRC just finished its first online fundraising event. This fundraising pivot allowed us to come up with a solid online sales platform we can use again. I am especially interested in how nonprofits might earn income to support their mission. We used a weebly website and Square sales interface. Ask me if you have any questions about these resources. karen@epnonprofit.org
Kayla Evan, Volunteers of America, Caregiver Support Program
Right now, we are taking referrals for family caregivers that care for an older adult, and volunteers that may be interested in connecting with an older adult. We are currently only offering virtual visits but we hope to be back in person in a few weeks. If you know anyone that might benefit from or like to get involved in our program, please feel free to send them our way! kmevans@voacolorado.org
Volunteer opportunity for local nonprofits to work the check-in table at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty Dog Show which will be held May 9–15 in Estes Park. They seek nonprofit groups to volunteer in exchange for a donation to their organization. Email Laurie to connect.
Julian Aponte, State of CO Migrant Education Program
We assist migrant farm working families working across school district lines. Looking for families in EP schools that migrate across school districts for work. Already connected with Courtney at the EP Schools, looking for other ‘ins” to families that might benefit from our support. We realize there is not a lot of agriculture migration work in Estes, but there could be some hospitality employees who are migrating between communities for work and those constant transitions are affecting the kids.
My e-mail is japonte@cboces.org, my number is 970-302-2425
Feel free to reach out with any questions
Information about this program: https://www.cde.state.co.us/migrant
Kurtis Kelley, Estes Valley Library
Gearing up for tax assistance program through AARP, if you have senior and low-income clients, please send them to the Library. Can take appointments online, by phone or in-person starting Feb 10.
(EPNRC Note to Nonprofits: Be aware the state of CO is entering the second year of the ReFUND what Matters program, individuals can donate part or all of their tax refund to an eligible nonprofit. Find more https://refundwhatmatters.org/The list of eligible nonprofits will be posted on EPRNCs website, in the paper, and given to the tax volunteers through AARP. If you are a registered nonprofit for this program, please promote it!)
The Library, Eagle Rock, and all 3 Estes Park school libraries are now functioning as one catalog. Nearly 1M items available for all users.
Kathy Whitacre, Partners
We are actively still serving youth, families, partnerships, and volunteers. Always recruiting new youth referrals and adult volunteers to be mentors, activity volunteers, and advisory council members. Special thanks to Lars Sage and the artists at The Art Center of Estes Park, for collaborating with Partners and helping paint rocks for our January activity.
Courtney Carroll, Estes Park School District Councilor
EP Schools has transitioned into in-person learning for all schools. Starting to hear more from families and students about needs, referring out to all of you! School just hired a contract tracer for COVID which will help create a safe environment at school. I will develop a monthly newsletter with events and opportunities geared to families. I scour other sites and sources, but please send to me directly if you have any family friendly and youth content to include. courtney_carroll@psdr3.k12.co.us
Shawna Hendricks, NOCO Health Alliance
Partnered with the school to begin Familia Adelante, a family-based program (primarily in Spanish) that teaches cultural differences and how having an “Americanized child” affects first- and second-generation families.
NOCO Health Alliance has books for families about getting to know their child, suicide prevention and mental health awareness. If interested, contact Shawna. shendricks.alliance@nocoha.org
Recommendation: Nick the Trolley Guy might be interested in providing transportation for various services in EP (met him through Nourishing Network).
Brian Shaffer and Tim Van Ryn, Crossroads Ministry
Crossroads gave $750k in rent, food and utility assistance in the last year. We served 650 + households, some once, some many times per month. 218 (34%) of those households were first time users of Crossroads. Lots of people caught in a tight spot due to COVID and fire evacuations.
We plan to move to our new building summer/fall.
Crossroads has a history of working closely with businesses to provide services for neighbors in need. We realize there is a cost to the services the businesses provide and want to help fund those things. Examples to consider for Nonprofits: we know a nonprofit housing single mothers, right next door was a laundromat that the mothers used. It came up for sale, the nonprofit bought it and the money they earn from the business goes back to the nonprofit. Consider win/win solutions. Crossroads considering operating a document shredding business, current service providers come in from out of EP. A donor is willing to buy equipment that would allow us to earn income through this service.
Q: What is the current highest need through Crossroads?
A: Rent assistance and mortgage assistance (for landlords who have rental properties).
Sue Yowell, Learning Place
Working with online tutors to help four students get their GED. Very limited in-person services. I am having health issues that prevent me from being in the building, seeking (and finding some) volunteers. If you know of anyone, please email me: sueyowell@eplearningplace.org
In terms of businesses and collaboration, we are hoping to provide testing for ServSafe (for restaurants in town whose servers must be accredited with this).
EPNRC Note: Sending lots of nonprofit love to Sue who is dealing with some health challenges. You are in our thoughts!
Chris Douglass, EVICS
Looking to offer benefits for staff. If anyone has leads on what/how/don’t, please pass on.
Thursdays are fun days at EVICS- 6-7:30pm, parent nights, provider nights, etc. Please check in on EVICS website.
Morgan Riedesel, NOCO Health Alliance
New to this community and network. Looking to share resources specific to families seeking support with substance abuse treatment. Please be in touch if you would like any resources. mriedesel.alliance@nocoha.org
Karen McPherson, EPNRC
End of December, we passed on the Nourishing Network program to the Legion, a non-profit /non-profit relationship that supported restaurants, food trucks, and chefs in town. This was a great win/win! Follow the Legion as they now offer this program. facebook.com/ALPost119/
EPNRC just finished its first online fundraising event. This fundraising pivot allowed us to come up with a solid online sales platform we can use again. I am especially interested in how nonprofits might earn income to support their mission. We used a weebly website and Square sales interface. Ask me if you have any questions about these resources. karen@epnonprofit.org
Kayla Evan, Volunteers of America, Caregiver Support Program
Right now, we are taking referrals for family caregivers that care for an older adult, and volunteers that may be interested in connecting with an older adult. We are currently only offering virtual visits but we hope to be back in person in a few weeks. If you know anyone that might benefit from or like to get involved in our program, please feel free to send them our way! kmevans@voacolorado.org