Trinidad Community Foundation
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A growing record of projects advanced with help from Trinidad Community Foundation, organized by the pillar each project serves.

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14 published projects

EducationTrinidad State College Creative Writing ContestView project

Sponsored a K–12 Creative Writing Contest hosted by Trinidad State College to encourage literary arts among local youth.

EducationCarnegie Public Library EnhancementsView project

Supported the development of a multimedia and new Young Adult Center, alongside continued funding for the library’s summer reading program.

Education & YouthYouth Center Skate Box DerbyView project

Sponsored a community skatebox derby hosted by the SOCO Clubhouse Youth Center.

Arts & CultureLocal Arts & Music SupportView project

Provided ongoing support for local organizations championing music and the arts, including Main Street Live, the Trinidad Music Association, and Create Trinidad: A Colorado Creative District.

PreservationTrinidad History Museum — Baca HouseView project

Supported historic preservation efforts for the Baca House.

PreservationA.R. Mitchell MuseumView project

Funded building repairs to help maintain the museum’s infrastructure.

PreservationFort Wootton SupportView project

Provided support for the veteran center and local warming center.

PreservationSouthern Colorado Coal Miners Park & MemorialView project

Supported the third and final phase of the memorial honoring local miners, facilitating the addition of mule statues that represent early operations deep within the mines.

Health & Wellness · RecreationLos Ninos & City Park Outdoor Exercise EquipmentView project

Facilitated the purchase and installation of outdoor fitness stations, providing residents with free access to exercise equipment.

Health & Wellness · RecreationTrinidad Lake State Park — Carpios Ridge TrailView project

Provided support to build the ADA-accessible Carpios Ridge trail.

Health & Wellness · RecreationFishers Peak State Park EstablishmentView project

Partnered with regional stakeholders to help establish Colorado’s second-largest state park.

HealthEarth Mountain Farms Community GardenView project

Supported the Trinidad Community Garden Project to promote local agriculture.

HealthKeep Trinidad Safe (KTS) InitiativeView project

Supported the creation of KTS out of the Youth Club to actively tackle root community problems such as generational poverty and addiction recovery.

CommunityRegional Communication & EngagementView project

Maintained continued engagement with the network council, Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce, City of Trinidad, Emergent Campus, and other nonprofits. Sustains programs that meet local challenges while creating long-term opportunities.