Nonprofit Network, Feb. 19, 2016

BRIEFS

Tiyospaye Winyan Maka, a Fort Collins-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes alternative housing and energy, nutrition and education for Native American women and their families, is seeking donations to help it launch a crowdfunding effort to buy a business in the Huerfano County town of Gardner. TWM wants to raise about $60,000 to purchase the business that makes beaded hats and hatbands, said Christinia Eala, TWM’s director, but first it needs donations of $8,000 to $9,000 for a videographer and video editor to do a presentation on the crowdfunding page, travel expenses, and an accountant specializing in nonprofit businesses. If TWM can buy the business, Eala said, its proceeds can keep the master beaders and porcupine-quill workers employed while also supporting TWM’s work with Lakota tribes living on reservations such as Pine Ridge in South Dakota. Individuals or companies wishing to help can contact Eala at 970-290-0353. Information about TWM is online at www.winyanmaka07.webs.com/.

FUNDRAISERS

SPONSORED CONTENT

Empowering communities

Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP), part of the UnitedHealthcare family, has pledged its commitment to uplift these communities through substantial investments in organizations addressing the distinct needs of our communities.

As part of Miramont Lifestyle Fitness’ Colorado Moves to End Cancer series, a yoga party will be held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at Reve, 1981 Jessup Drive in Fort Collins. Registration is $29, and proceeds will go to the the University of Colorado Cancer Center and its nonsmoking lung cancer research. Walk-ins are welcome but space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged at 970-480-0880 or miramontlifestylecom/events. Participants should bring their own yoga mat.

GOOD DEEDS

Greeley-based industry advocate Colorado Corn awarded $3,500 in grants to local 4-H programs, including: $2,000 to Colorado State University’s Denver Extension Embryology Program, which allows 500 youths to take responsibility for fertilized eggs and hatched chicks; and $1,500 to the Western Peaks Plains and AgFest Program, which takes some 900 students from seven counties to the Colorado State Fairgrounds to learn about different agriculture-related topics.

Advanced Roofing Technologies donated roofing repairs, one full re-roof and a garage re-roof in 2015 in Northern Colorado as part of its Roof Rescue philanthropy initiative.

GRANTS

Elevations Credit Union and the Buffalo Bicycle Classic presented $195,000 to the University of Colorado Boulder College of Arts and Sciences for student scholarships. The BBC has raised more than $3 million in scholarship funds over the last 13 years. Funds are awarded for the best and brightest students, who enter CU with grade-point averages of 4.0, in addition to demonstrating strong financial need. Elevations is the founding sponsor of the BBC, which began in 2003. The 2016 classic will be held Sept. 11.

Allnutt Funeral Services of Fort Collins donated $3,000 to the corporate partner program of Pathways Hospice. Allnutt is a Silver Partner in the program.

Miscellaneous

Harrington Arts Alliance for Creative Personal Development, a Loveland nonprofit,  will be presenting its next production, Addams Family the Musical on April 15, 16, 17 and April 22, 23, 24. Harrington Arts Alliance provides people of all ages the opportunity to explore their talents through creative outlets including acting classes to vocal lessons, dance classes to art workshops, learning how to audition to how to draw, beginning improv to advanced improv troupes and student showcases to full-scale productions. The Harrington Arts Alliance is located at 575 N. Denver Avenue in Loveland. For tickets, showtimes or additional information, visit www.harringtonartsalliance.org, 
haa@harringtonartsalliance.org or 970-568-8370.