Community Projects Catalog

Browse the Community Projects Catalog to learn about projects that serve the St. Vrain Valley community in Colorado.

You’re encouraged to donate directly* to support any of these projects or contact them for more information.

 

*If you would like to use your Donor Advised Fund with Longmont Community Foundation for the donations, please reach out to our Finance Officer, Terri at terri@longmontfoundation.org.

Browse by Category

Human Services

Friends of the Longmont Senior Center

To expand the capacity of the Longmont Senior Center to serve older adults by raising supplemental funds that support programs and activities offered at the Longmont Senior Center.

Education

Gateway Montessori School

We offer a high quality Montessori Education to children age 1-6 years old. It is our goal to give these children the skills they need to grow into caring, thinking stewards of our world. We strive to keep our tuition affordable and accept Colorado Childcare Assistance Program and Universal Pre-Kindergarten so that we serve all economic levels of the community.

Education

Girls Rugby, Inc.

Girls Rugby empowers girls ages 6–14 through non-contact flag rugby paired with a values-based leadership curriculum, helping them build confidence, teamwork, and resilience. We are seeking funds to expand access, cover program costs, and grow our programs in underserved communities where opportunities for girls in sport are limited.

Animals

Good Life Refuge

Good Life Refuge provides a safe, loving sanctuary for farm animals in need, giving them a second chance at life and a forever home. To continue our mission, we rely on community support to cover the costs of food, medical care, and shelter. Your help ensures every animal here can live a healthy, happy life.

Animals

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

The mission of Greenwood is two-fold: rehabilitation of wildlife, including the treatment and release of sick or injured wildlife and orphaned or abandoned baby animals, and education of the public to prevent or minimize human-wildlife interactions and provide humane solutions when such encounters occur. We seek funds to expand capacity potential with the addition of outdoor aviaries.

Environment

Growing Gardens of Boulder County

Growing Gardens increases access to locally-grown produce, supporting Longmont families to find affordable ways to eat healthy foods. We are seeking support for our second Longmont farm (on 15th and Pratt) that produces 8,000 pounds of produce for donation annually as well as education and community building around growing and eating fresh, locally-grown produce.
Gun Violence Reduction fund group photo

LCF Projects

Gun Violence Reduction

This fund supports gun safety efforts and education that aims to reduce harm caused by accidents and the impulsive use of firearms. GVR gives away firearm safety devices in Longmont and holds buyback events to disable unwanted weapons.

Human Services

Habitat for Humanity of the St Vrain Valley

St Vrain Habitat helps build homes to sell with an affordable mortgage to people below the average income. Homebuyers partner to help build the house that they will call home, and to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Happiness Through Horses Logo

Human Services

Happiness Through Horses

Happiness Through Horses (HTH) aims to enrich the lives of at-risk youth aged 12-19 who are vulnerable to engaging in behaviors such as substance abuse, dropping out of high school, or encountering the criminal justice system by mentoring and connecting them with horses. Our leadership and empowerment programs, community service, and volunteering increase self-governance and coping skills.

Human Services

Harvest of Hope Pantry

Harvest of Hope Pantry exists to provide healthy supplemental food to families and individuals in need of food assistance within a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. With low barriers to service, all are able to access food at the pantry on their first visit.
1 4 5 6 7 8 13