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Advocate Safehouse Project
Serving survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence 24/hr helpline 945-2632 support groups outreach advocacy volunteer opportuniites educational presentations in schools

Aspen to Parachute Dental Health Alliance
The Aspen to Parachute Dental Health Alliance engages in three proven public health strategies including a school-based sealant program, increasing access to oral health care, and educating children and families. In addition, the APDHA works with two populations that the U.S. Surgeon General identified in a report as the most vulnerable when it comes to oral health care, children and seniors.

Extreme Sports Camp
Extreme Sports Camp is a non-profit organization based in the Roaring Fork Valley near Aspen, Colorado that takes full advantage of the valley's unmatched natural facilities and its charitable community and organizations to offer physical, experiential, and collaborative activities to persons on the autism spectrum. Beginning in 2004 with our summer sports camp, Extreme Sports Camp has since expanded to include a winter ski/ snowboard camp, private ski/ snowboard lessons with specially-trained Aspen Ski Company professionals, skiing and snowboarding lessons in collaboration with Aspen's renowned Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, a weekend program that offers recreational activities throughout the school year, and an adult work program.

Girl Scouts of Colorado
Girl Scouts serve over 1,000 girls ages 5-18 on the Western Slope. Girl Scouts opens the doors to truly enriching experiences: great adventures, helping the community and hundreds of activities to develop values and skills to help girls reach their potential.

Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) is seeking community volunteers to teach pre-planned lessons on entrepreneurship, life skills, and financial literacy to local students. TOTAL time commitment is just 30-45 minutes/week for 5 or 6 weeks. Easy lesson plans are provided. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to give back, this is the program for you! Opportunities to volunteer in Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, Rifle, Silt and Parachute.

Mountain to Valley Race
Join us Saturday June 7th for the 4th Annual Mountain to Valley 10 Miler and FAST 4 Miler. This is a beautiful and fast course that takes runner thru the scenic Roaring Fork Valley. After the race stick around for live music, beer, awards and a GREAT raffle! There will also be kids activities including the Smilin' Sam 1/2 Mile Fun Run! All proceeds goes to benefit the children's services at Mountain Valley Developmental Services and FAST (Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics. See you there!

Mountain Valley Developmental Services
Mountain Valley serves adults and children identified with a developmental disability or delay. Our children's services start at zero and work with families through age 3. Our adult services offer individuals supports and services to help them maintain and develop as much independence as possible. We have housing and programming throughout a four county region with Glenwood Springs being where our primary headquarters are located. Donations to Mountain Valley can go to support a variety of things including recreational outings, children's programming and other fun supports.

River Bridge Regional Center
River Bridge Regional Center is a nationally-accredited child advocacy center, utilizing a child-centered, multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment, and investigation of child abuse. We serve children and families in the four counties of Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco. River Bridge provides a child-friendly, one-stop response to child abuse and neglect that drastically helps to minimize additional trauma and stress to child victims of abuse. Our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) includes County Departments of Human Services, law enforcement, District Attorneys, victim advocates, mental health providers, and medical providers all working together collaboratively. Direct services we provide include victim advocacy, forensic interviews, mental health therapy, and coordination for medical treatment. Through our prevention and education efforts, we provide trainings for school staff, other non-profits, law enforcement, and mental health professionals on mandatory reporting, child abuse dynamics, and evidence-based treatment. River Bridge is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA).

Sunlight Winter Sports Club
The Sunlight Ski Team Educational Foundation (SSTEF) is a registered alpine ski club operating under the policies of the United States Ski Association(USSA). Its members are boys and girls ages 6 and up who live in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. They compete on four separate teams: Buddy Werner (introduction to ski racing), Development Team (transition from Buddy Werner to Ski Team), J5-J4 Age Class, and Ability Class. The team exists to provide an opportunity for young skiers to learn about and participate in a quality winter sports program. These groups cater to an entire range of talent: those who desire to be top caliber racers as well as those wishing to participate and improve their skills. At the upper levels, training is geared toward successful USSA competition with consistent attendance and dedication expected from all participants. We strive to promote alpine racing as a major sport in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys, and to develop young men and women who, with confidence and discipline learned from ski racing, will better represent themselves and their communities. Finally, SSTEF and SWSC provide the youth of our communites the opportunity to achieve the highest possible potential as individuals, athletes, and competitors. We consider the individual first, the athlete second, and competition third. The program unites self-motivation, effort, and commitment. How well our team members progress in the field of winter sports is a function of how thoroughly they grasp these ideals.