Women Thriving. Colorado Rising.

Colorado Springs Regional committee

When Women Thrive, Colorado Springs Rises

 

Join the WFCO Colorado Springs Team

Colorado Springs committee members sitting and speaking during eventOur Colorado Springs regional committee helps organize educational activities, advocacy outreach, community partnerships, and much more. We have a vibrant, active, and engaged Colorado Springs regional committee, and are looking for more members to join this dynamic group of movement makers. Contact Louise Myrland, vice president of programs, at louisem@wfco.org if you are interested in volunteering in Colorado Springs.

WFCO in Colorado Springs

In El Paso County, a family with one adult and one preschooler needs to earn $46,790 a year, or about $22 an hour, in order to be self-sufficient, but for many that is out of reach. More than 27 percent of working age households – over 54,000 households - in El Paso County have income inadequate to meet their basic needs. Twelve percent of women in El Paso County live in poverty. That’s 39,791 women – enough to nearly fill Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium. And thousands more live just above the federal poverty line and must remain on work supports to make ends meet. This isn’t just a devastating statistic – it’s a missed opportunity for all of Colorado. WFCO is working to change that through the power of our community, philanthropy, and impact.

In addition to our educational events and volunteer activity, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado has a long legacy of grantmaking in Colorado Springs with organizations like Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD). CPCD provides educational, health, and nutritional support to children, ages 0-5, and their families through programs such as Head Start.

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