The West Elk Community Fund, in partnership with the Western Colorado Community Foundation, aims to serve as a permanent charitable endowment benefiting the people of Paonia, Crawford, Hotchkiss, and the surrounding regions. It focuses on fostering community growth and support by funding local nonprofits and improvement projects, ensuring long-term investment in the area's welfare.
The grant program from the Bray Cares Foundation aims to support projects that address various housing-related challenges in Mesa County. This includes providing emergency shelter and rent assistance, offering affordable housing and housing for people living with special needs, services to help seniors remain in their homes, and assistance for veterans with housing needs.