Aspen Community Foundation

We are proud to highlight Roaring Fork Show Up (RFSU), a BIPOC-led nonprofit doing transformative work in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.

Founded in 2020 as a grassroots response to social injustice, RFSU expands access to outdoor recreation, wellness, leadership and cultural belonging for communities that have historically been left out of these places.

From ski days and hiking trips to youth leadership programs, community gardens and chef-curated cultural experiences, RFSU is building more than access. They're building pathways. Learn more about their work and how you can support: https://roaringforkshowup.org/

Teen Night is a series of free arts and culture events exclusively for ages 13–18. Local teens take over TACAW, on stage and in the audience, for a night all their own. This night is for teens only: ages 13–18 invited. From live music and spoken word to comedy and instrumentals, all performances are welcome. Come to perform, collaborate or just hang out and hear what others are creating. RSVP on the TACAW website today: https://tacaw.org/

At ACF, we're honored to work with donors like Larry Marx who want their generosity to create lasting change in the communities they care about most. Through simple, tax-efficient giving options like IRA charitable contributions, donors can support critical local needs with confidence, knowing their philanthropy is guided by thoughtful research, trusted partnerships and a deep understanding of our region.

Thank you for your continued support, Larry!

TACAW, in partnership with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, is hosting an inspiring evening with environmental writer and author Emma Marris, "Building Better Relationships with Nature," next Wednesday, June 17, doors at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7:00 p.m.

The event includes a presentation and Q&A exploring how we can rethink our relationship with the natural world and become a force for positive environmental change. Get tickets here: https://tacaw.org/calendar/building-better-relationships-with-nature-with-emma-marris/

The Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams (PACT) Program is hosting a free, in-person Adult Mental Health First Aid training on Monday, June 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This evidence-based course is designed to teach participants how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges.

Space is limited. To register, email [email protected] and make sure to include the date of the training.

Thank you to Isa Catto and Daniel Shaw for hosting an intimate gathering designed for donors to reflect on how and why they give in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. We are so grateful that our community of donors are committed to courageous conversations that grow a culture of generosity in our region.

Looking for connection, support or a place to grow in recovery?

The Meeting Place in Carbondale offers ongoing recovery programming. From recovery meetings and mindfulness groups to yoga and community events, there's something for everyone seeking healing and connection.

Learn more and get involved here: https://meetingplacecarbondale.org/programs

Pride Month is here in the Roaring Fork Valley, with celebrations taking place throughout June across Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Snowmass and Aspen. From community gatherings and live entertainment to wellness events, art experiences and local Pride celebrations, there are opportunities at AspenOut all month long to come together and celebrate inclusivity. Explore the full calendar of events and learn more about Pride Month happenings across the valley at the link in our bio.

ACF was proud to have CEO and President Erica Snow participate in the Roaring Fork Valley Civics and Media Summit today at Aspen for a discussion around sustaining local journalism and the ways the community and local media depend on one another. Thanks to Colorado Mountain College for hosting, and to our panelist partners from and !

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness month, we want to highlight an important ACF partner, Aspen Hope Center.

Aspen Hope Center recently organized a very successful event, hosting over 55 clinicians from across the region at Connecting Care: A Clinician Gathering on April 7 at the Hoffmann Hotel. The gathering focused on strengthening relationships, clarifying referral pathways, increasing appropriate use of Mobile Crisis Response (MCF) services to better support shared clients and introducing Beacon of Hope, Aspen Hope Center's new adolescent intensive outpatient program.

ACF is proud to partner with organizations like Aspen Hope Center that are doing the essential work of building a stronger mental health system.