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 by WCCF in partnership with the Trutta Fund focuses on supporting veterans within Mesa and Delta Counties by funding organizations that: