Catalyzing a Resilient Local Economy

The Chaffee County Community Foundation recognizes the systemic challenges of building a thriving, resilient economy that serves all the people of Chaffee County. Solutions must therefore also be systemic and address root causes.

Through its Community Vitality priority area, CCCF strives to address the following issues.

  • Individuals and families below 60% Area Median Income (AMI) are engaged civically and increasing their resiliency

  • Interconnected for-profit & non-profit sectors

  • Steward, grow, and deply a permanent emergency funding mechanism

  • Diverse workforce & year-round employment opportunities

  • Diverse & affordable housing options

  • Thriving, locally-owned businesses

Click the button below to read about specific actions/initiatives we’re taking within each of these issue areas as a result of the massive economic and social impacts of COVID-19.

Photo by Digital Art Co.

Photo by Digital Art Co.