2021 Winter Newsletter

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A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Over the last year, The Summit Foundation has continued to lead the charge for COVID relief among our nonprofits. We were able to donate an additional $1,600,000 in COVID community support grants to local nonprofits. We launched our Give Like A Local campaign, Live Your Dreams Scholarship, and One Degree. The Summit Foundation also continues to see success with our Special Initiatives. Building Hope has proven to be a critical component of Summit County’s COVID response, providing mental health services during a time when demand has never been higher. The Peak Health Alliance’s innovation in health insurance has improved access to care and saved participants $1.8 million in healthcare costs. Meanwhile, Mountain Scholars’ multi-faceted approach of mentorship, scholarships and academic/financial navigation is proving to be incredibly effective in improving graduation rates for first-generation college students: in comparison to a national 12% persistence rate for first generation students starting at community college, Mountain Scholars are persisting at a stunning rate of 90%. There are currently 55 Mountain Scholars studying at eight universities across the state, with more students joining each year. We are looking forward to continuing our success in the new year. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without your support. Thank you for making a difference. Your donation may be doubled The Steve and Trish Shapiro Family Foundation will generously match all new and increased gifts up to a total of $50,000. WINTER <strong>2021</strong> NEWSLETTER
A TRUE LOCAL Whether skinning up the mountain and skiing the bumps in the winter or mountain biking the beautiful trails in the summer, Bill Sanders loves Summit County and everything it has to offer. In addition to his recreational activities, Bill also enjoys arts and culture experiences and can be found square dancing at the Senior Center or on the dance floor at a concert in Dillon. Bill is an avid Abraham Lincoln historian and enjoys dressing up as ‘honest Abe’ to share history with children and adults alike. He also appreciates the work of the remarkable nonprofits in our community and is an active volunteer with Summit County Rotary. For these reasons, Bill has chosen to generously support The Summit Foundation through his annual giving to support this tapestry of living in Summit County. He is also a member of the Peaks Society and has remembered The Summit Foundation in his will through the Bill L. Sanders Family Fund that will leave a legacy of support for the community he loves for many years to come. We thank Bill for his generosity and congratulate him on being a true Summit County local! The Summit Foundation is the glue that holds this community fabric together to make living here better for everyone. - Bill Sanders
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