Aspen Camp, Soccer Field – is the only year-around camp specifically for deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.S. However, local groups (Buddy Program, Basalt Elementary, Yampah High School, etc.) also use our facilities. We need assistance in the planning and development of a level, sports playing field.

RFL, Leadership Connect – This project is to re-engage (market) local non-profits with Leadership Connect matching service that is hosted by the RFL website to align – and ultimately connect – leadership opportunities with people in the valley. Imagine loading in your personal information – strengths, passions, interests – and then having volunteer leadership opportunities emailed to you! You don’t have to spend time researching on-line. All you have to do is complete your profile of interests and strengths and the matching database will make the connection. You’ll get an email inviting you to explore the opportunity – you still get to choose if it’s right for you!

CCAH, Arts Explosion – is 2 or 3 afternoons of creative immersion for Carbondale Middle School students. AE takes place during standard testing and gives students the chance to utilize the right side of their brains during a time when they have heavy left-brain use. This project involves reaching out to local nonprofits, artists and creative business to agree to take on up to 10 students for immersion in their particular expertise. We will need about 30 options.

Pitkin County Resource Recovery – Pitkin County Vocational Electronics Recycling Network is a public/private non-profit partnership which will employ Roaring Fork Valley residents with autism and cognitive disabilities at a resource center where valley residents can conveniently recycle electronics in a safe, ethical and socially responsible way.

YouthZone, Teens & Marijuana – A public awareness campaign that will educating communities from Aspen to Parachute about the implications of marijuana use among teens and the resources available to families who are struggling with teens who are using. Educating teens about the impacts and fighting the social norming with marijuana use that is occurring with teens.