Grantee Spotlight

Five child actors strike poses on stage.

Grantee Spotlight: Crested Butte Mountain Theatre

Building community through creativity The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) provides a physical place for creativity to thrive and community connections to deepen. “Creative expression is the backbone of who we are as human beings, no matter the medium,” CBMT Artistic Director Britney Kuehm said. This philosophy drives everything at

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Nine Go Girl participants and two of their coaches stand around the Rattlesnake sign at Hartman Rocks.

Grantee Spotlight: GO Initiative

How GO Initiative Uses Bikes to Build Youth Confidence, Social Ties   Photo courtesy of GO Initiative. Since 2017, the Gunnison Outdoor (GO) Initiative has been transforming lives through mountain biking, creating a space where local girls develop technical skills, confidence and lasting community connections. Founded by Sarah Stubbe, the

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Mountain Roots

Grantee spotlight: Mountain Roots

How Yes! To Adventure camps cultivate youth health, social connection Mountain Roots is transforming Gunnison Valley summer experiences for children through their Yes! To Adventure camps with $19,864 in help from MetRec’s Recreation Grant program. These camps now reach more families than ever before, providing crucial access to outdoor activities

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Grantee Spotlight: Senior Center

Grantee Spotlight: Gunnison Senior Center

Organized outdoor adventures foster physical health, community connection In a valley known for its wilderness, the Gunnison Senior Center connects older residents to outdoor adventure and one another. What started as a few community-led programs has blossomed into a network of outdoor adventures, educational offerings, and vibrant social opportunities that

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