Help Your Community
A major function of SWCODA is to raise awareness and assist with fundraising efforts for the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF).
This fund is set up for broad-based community emergencies in Southwest Colorado. CERF is actively fundraising for consequences directly related to the COVID-19 public health crisis in Southwest Colorado. Donations are now being accepted to deploy funds to community-based organizations directly responding to the most vulnerable members of our community. These resources will be disbursed as needed and as available. Initial priorities include food and housing insecurity.
The Community Foundation serving SW CO and the United Way of SW CO have established a committee of community stakeholders, including representatives from public health, local governments, school districts, businesses and nonprofits. Emergency funds will be disbursed across the five counties of Southwest Colorado to address immediate needs in our region, including public health needs and economic impacts.
Help Local Businesses
Donate to the Region 9 Economic Development District of SW Colorado’s Business Support Fund that will provide funding to regional businesses forced to close or limit services due to COVID-19.
A combination of grants and low-interest loans will be available through this fundraising effort.This fund was approved as a designated Colorado Enterprise Zone Project and any donation of $100 or more is eligible for a 25% State Tax Credit.
In order to receive this credit, individuals need to provide the last four digits of their social security number and businesses need to provide their EIN number. You can enter this information under "Special instructions or comments for nonprofit" during the donation process or be contacted by Region 9 after your donation is made.
VOLUNTEER
We are in this together.
*IF YOU ARE IN A RISK CATEGORY, PLEASE KEEP YOUR OWN SAFETY IN MIND IF OFFERING HELP*