By Shannon Lukens.
Wednesday was the Yampa Valley Gives Rally in Moffat County at the Craig Chamber building where 25 Moffat County nonprofits were recognized.
Moffat County Commissioner Don Broom spoke to the nonprofit representatives about their impact in the community. He had a list that he shared with KRAI News.
“I want to say this. Everyone should be thankful for nonprofit organizations. I want to mention a few things.
- They provide support during people’s most difficult times.
- Their services often represent a turning point in people’s lives.
- Give people purpose.
- Provide people a safe place.
- Make people feel valued.
- Step in when others won’t.
- Make the impossible their mission.
- Bring solutions and awareness to their problems and issues that in many instances would otherwise go unnoticed.
- Show us that there is still hope for change driven by communities.
- Teach us the value in investing in human capital.
- And what barriers can be broken when people work together.
- And let’s not forget to give people strength today and hope for a better tomorrow.”
Marco Borja is the Moffat County Community Impact Manager with United Way of the Yampa Valley.
“Yampa Valley Gives Day is really important to everybody because it really supports our communities and helps the agencies get the funding that they need.”
Jennifer Holloway is the Craig Chamber Executive Director. She also thanked the nonprofits.
Holly Wilson with the Yampa Valley Community Foundation invited everyone to the gathering. It is the 9th year of Yampa Valley Gives.
Greg Hamilton also attended from the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. He helped set out delicious treats from The Prodigal Son in Craig.
Routt County nonprofits are gathering on the lawn of the historic Routt County Courthouse at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30.