Resource Directory

Social & Personal Development

TACAW

Services: Performing arts programs, internships for high school and college-age youth interested in the arts (summer), summer camps (summer). After school class information is here https://tacaw.org/calendar/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=192. Summer camp information and scholarships can be found here https://tacaw.org/summer-camps/#h-summer-camps. TACAW also offers a free youth art pass, for students in 7th through 12th grade enrolled in schools in the Roaring Fork Valley can sign up for two free tickets to all-ages performances. Information here https://tacaw.org/yap/. Spanish services

Cost: Varies see website. Free ticket youth program and scholarships offered for after school classes and summer camps.

Eligibility: Varies by program/class see website for information. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Cooking Matters Garfield County

Services: Cooking Matters is offered in Garfield County to inspire families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Registered dietitian nutritionists and volunteers lead cooking and nutrition courses, as well as Cooking Matters store tours. Participants learn how to shop on a budget and cook healthy meals. Classes can take place in person or online through Zoom. Spanish services.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Classes are targeted toward families with children, but anyone can participate. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties. Go to Facebook Page to see open classes and sign up. https://www.facebook.com/CookingMattersGarfieldCounty/

Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) of the Rockies

Services: One-on-one professional financial counseling to help individuals reduce debt, improve credit, build savings, and strengthen long-term financial habits. Bilingual services (English/Spanish) are available. Counselors can support clients to: Find the Right Bank: Choose the best bank account and build safe banking habits. Take Control of Debt: Create a realistic plan to reduce or eliminate debt. Start Saving: Build emergency and goal-based savings. Build Better Credit: Understand and improve your credit score and history. Manage Your Money: Develop a personalized budget and better financial organization. Achieve Life Goals: Plan and prepare for major milestones like buying a home, going to college, or starting a business. Spanish services.

Cost: All services are 100% free of charge. No fees, insurance, or proof of income required.

Eligibility: Open to any adult (18+) who lives or works in the Pitkin, Garfield, or Eagle counties. Appointments are required. No walk-ins accepted. Make an appointment online, Email for referrals and inquiries: coaching@savingscollaborative.org

Eagle Valley Library District

Services: Educational programs, Educational resources, Library of Things, Spark Studio, Community rooms. Spanish services.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Training required for Spark Studio use. Community rooms and spaces are able to be reserved by non-profits and are otherwise available on a first-come, first-served basis to the public. No requirements to attend programs, use computers, browse resources, or spend time in the library. Photo ID needed to obtain a library card to check out materials. Serves Eagle County.

Elevar

Services: Elevar is a leadership development program that provides community development through grantmaking and program-related investments to emerging entrepreneurs from the Latinx and people of color communities. Spanish services.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: We are looking for early-stage entrepreneurs from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. “Early stage” means that you are in your initial stages of operation, growth, and product or service development. You may still be refining your concept, conducting market research, and/or building your minimum viable product (MVP). Cohort applications open annually around November/December. Serves Eagle County.

English In Action

Services: English Language Development Individual Tutoring: Adults who want to improve their English skills are assigned to trained volunteer tutors. Tutoring pairs meet one hour a week. Small Group Tutoring: Adults learn practical English from a trained volunteer tutor in weekly classes with 3-9 other learners. Open Hours: Adult English learners meet with trained volunteer tutors in an informal, conversation-based walk-in class, currently offered at the Carbondale Library on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. This drop-in class is free and open to the public and a great opportunity to start learning English right away. Spanish services.

Cost: Minimal cost $0-$25 depending on program, call for further information.

Eligibility: Any adult immigrant who wishes to learn English. Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule an appointment. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Challenge Aspen

Services: On-snow and off-snow volunteers to work with individuals and groups with people with disabilities! Our largest need for volunteers is for on-snow volunteers to work on adaptive ski/snowboard lessons. Lessons take place from November 28^th to April 20^thand typically start at 9AM and end at 3PM.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Volunteers must be at minimum 16 years old to be a junior volunteer and 18 years old to be a volunteer. On-snow volunteers must be at minimum a level 7 skier or rider. All volunteers must complete a registration form, background check, MoveUnited waiver, concussion training, online basis training and sign a volunteer contract. On-snow volunteers are required to complete at minimum 2 full day on snow trainings. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

High Country Volunteers Volunteer Placement

Services: High Country Volunteers partners with organizations in Garfield and Pitkin counties to offer engaging opportunities for volunteers of all ages to positively impact our community through their time and talents. Our volunteer opportunities are searchable on our website by calendar date, keyword, location, and by community partner name. Spanish services.

Cost: This program is free of charge.

Eligibility: This program is open to everyone who wants to volunteer. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Social & Personal Development

TACAW

Cooking Matters Garfield County

Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) of the Rockies

Eagle Valley Library District

Elevar

English In Action

Challenge Aspen

High Country Volunteers Volunteer Placement

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