Golden Welcome Center

A nonprofit organization

The Golden Welcome Center (formerly known as the Golden Visitors Center), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, who has welcomed over half a million visitors to the Golden community since it's opening in 1997.  In addition, the Golden Welcome Center (GWC) is a place you can relax by the creek, a place where you can host special events, and a place where you can go for expanded services.   GWC depends on donations to support our mission and programs.

Mission

The mission of the Golden Welcome Center is to serve as a charitable, education, and information center that supports the needs of visitors, residents, students, and local businesses.

The Golden Welcome Center facilitates strong partnerships with the chamber of commerce, civic and cultural organizations, non-profits, and local government.

Background Statement

The Golden Visitors Center, Inc. was created in 1995 as a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation for charitable and educational purposes.

The Vision: To provide a community facility that supports the economic vitality and quality of life for Golden and the surrounding greater Golden Community.

The Board of Trustees recognized the need for a central location and began planning a home for The Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors Center that would welcome guests to community and provide a meeting place for the citizens of Golden.

Construction of the Visitors Center began in 1996 and the dedication of the new center was in May of 1997.

In 2023, the Board of Trustees updated the organization's operational name to Golden Welcome Center to better capture the full scope of its offerings. The new name emphasizes the Center's role in building connections and enriching the experience for both residents and visitors, aligning with broader tourism trends that prioritize community involvement and meaningful engagement.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Golden Welcome Center

Year Established

1995

Tax id (EIN)

84-1315582

Category

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

1010 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401

Service areas

Jefferson County, CO, US

Phone

3032792282

Other

303-279-2282