CONO: Love Your Neighborhood

A nonprofit organization

$654 raised by 10 donors

7% complete

$10,000 Goal

Invest in Your Community! 

Everyone deserves to love their neighborhood.  

Did you know loneliness and isolation can increase the risk of premature death by 60%?! 

Our nation is facing an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection that, according to the United States Surgeon General, is having a dramatic impact on our physical, mental, and societal health. Cono’s community-building programs inspire neighbor-to-neighbor connections critical to health, community safety, resilience, and prosperity

In a rapidly changing world, feelings of overwhelm and helplessness can make it difficult to know how to get involved to create positive change. Cono's civic education programs empower residents and encourage collaboration with community partners and city government to address challenges and develop solutions.  

Mission

We inspire neighbors to create vibrant communities.

Vision

 We envision a community where everyone loves their neighborhood.

Who are We?

Cono formed in 1976 to help neighborhoods improve the quality of life for their residents. We are a unique Colorado Springs nonprofit organization with a vision of a community where everyone loves their neighborhood and a mission of inspiring neighbors to create vibrant communities. To achieve this mission and vision, we inspire neighbors to make connections, build relationships, and create change. Cono serves as a neutral party that unites civic engagement and public outreach across party lines and administrations.

Our program helps neighbors celebrate what they already love about their neighborhoods and provides resources and support to neighborhoods working to create a more vibrant community. We believe the core components of a vibrant community include:

Programs:


Neighborhood Gatherings

Our Neighborhood Gatherings program provides inspiration, toolkits, permit support, and rentals that make it easy for neighbors to get together. During the summer of 2024, we partnered with the City of Colorado Springs for the 1000 Gatherings initiative that inspired 880 residents to host neighborhood gatherings in the form of block parties, movie nights, ice cream socials, and community concerts, just to name a few! 

Neighborhood Advocacy

Our Neighborhood Advocacy program provides civic education, resources, and support to empower neighbors to engage in the community and to create positive change. Our signature program, Neighborhood University, is a 10-week course offered free to residents of the Pikes Peak Region. The course inspires citizens to become more effective community leaders and provides foundational civic knowledge and networking opportunities that empower residents to engage with their government officials and participate in decision-making processes. An average of 80 students graduate from Neighborhood University each year!  

Neighborhood Network

Our Neighborhood Network program consists of multiple levels of paid and volunteer community leaders that build relationships, assist neighbors in the civic process, and serve as a city-wide informational conduit between citizens and local government.

Mission

We inspire neighbors to create vibrant communities.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

CONO: Love Your Neighborhood

Year Established

1976

Tax id (EIN)

27-3365618

Category

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Education, Public & Societal Benefit

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

702 E Boulder St, Ste 103
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Service areas

El Paso County, CO, US

Phone

719-471-3105

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