About the Mountain Resource CenterHistory Highlights...
1989-90
Community Forum on Children and Youth to Discuss the needs in the mountain area with first Lady, Bea Romer, Confier focus group continues.
1990-92
The Mountain Family Project incorporates with Board of Directors/mission statement.
The jefferson County Department of health and Environment joins in collaboration.
The Mountain Resource Center opens its doors.
1989-90
Community Forum on Children and Youth to Discuss the needs in the mountain area with first Lady, Bea Romer, Confier focus group continues.
1993
Jefferson Center for Mental health join to provide services on-site.
Pubic Health Nurse status increased to full time due to a growing number of consumers utilizing health services.
200 families and individuals served.
A Summer Youth Corps Program offers teens an opportunity to work at the Center and an adolescent substance abuses support group is initiated.
1994-95
Family Center planning group receives new funding.
A family visiting program commences.
Center remodelled with JeffCo and local community support.
Grand re-opening.
Shift from volunteer-based activities to paid staff and volunteers.
The Fall Color Classic Mountain Bike Race becomes an annual fundraising event.
Additional state and local agencies join collaborations.
1996-Present
Serving approximately 3400 mountain area residents
3272 volunteer hours contributed = approx. 1.6 full time employees (FTE) or $32,000.
Center staff on the spot during and after Buffalo Creek fire and flood.
Domestic Violence Conference for medical personnel and community members.
New high school opens - new partnerships.
Current collaboration at over 26 agencies and organizations
"Single point of entry" in the mountains for health care, counseling, prevention services, public assistance, and referrals.
Today
We have captured key highlights in our growth from dream to reality but not all the hours and events it took. Community change requires the work of many individuals and teams to bring an idea to fruition. The Mountain Resource Center is an example of the complexity of the community development process which nurtures an idea from its seedling stage and shows what a community can do!1996-Present
Serving approximately 3400 mountain area residents
3272 volunteer hours contributed = approx. 1.6 full time employees (FTE) or $32,000.
Center staff on the spot during and after Buffalo Creek fire and flood.
Domestic Violence Conference for medical personnel and community members.
New high school opens - new partnerships.
Current collaboration at over 26 agencies and organizations
"Single point of entry" in the mountains for health care, counseling, prevention services, public assistance, and referrals.
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