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.
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