The Power of Listening
Growing up, I was never truly aware of how lucky I was. I grew up in a small farming community where the faces looked like mine…
Reilly Torres’ Lessons on Working Across Difference
For two years, I worked in a community made up of people from more than 70 countries—people who came from different cultures and spoke different languages…
On Empathy and Accountability: Elliott’s Reflections on Addressing Gender-Based Violence as a Transgender Man
Addressing Gender-Based Violence as a Transgender Man At one time or another, or perhaps many times across our lives, we are all likely to engage with…
Emma Mantooth’s Homegrown Sense of Philanthropy
My family’s history in Colorado stretches back to the 1800s, with miners who tried their luck in Victor and farmers who put down roots in Yuma.…
An International Studies Major Can Also Come Home Again
As someone who was born and raised in Colorado Springs, the only thing I wanted out of my college experience was to get out of this…
El Pomar Honors Penrose Heritage as Colorado Springs Commemorates Sesquicentennial
El Pomar Foundation has long recognized the significance of its history and that of the Penroses and has enjoyed sharing this history with the people of…
Addressing Barriers and Pursuing Equity in the Outdoors
Pikes Peak Heritage Series Hosts Equity and Inclusion in the Outdoors Panel Discussion In honor of National Hiking Day on November 17th, we highlight the August…
Intern Ben Garfield on Finding the Balance Between Advocating for Others and Creating Space for Self-Advocacy
I have always had a passion for education because I have seen the disparity between the argument that education is the great equalizer of society and…
Reflecting on a Year Like No Other
Amidst all the uncertainty that has followed us into 2021 from the tumultuousness that was 2020, one thing everyone can agree on is that we would…
Reflections on Funding Youth Mental Health Programming in Northern Colorado
The Successes and Challenges of Funding Mental Health Professionals in Northern Colorado Since 2018, El Pomar Foundation’s North Regional Council has focused its funding on improving…