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Marilyn's Mountain Resource Center Page
$1,451 Raised
$9,321 raised by 70 donors
12% complete
$75,000 Goal
The Mountain Resource Center is a vital resource along the 285 Corridor. We provide a food pantry, emergency housing and utility assistance, health and wellness classes, workforce services, veterans’ services, case management, and wraparound services to our mountain communities. This year, we have also opened a high-quality half-day preschool program, one of the only half-day programs in the area, fulfilling the promise of universal pre-K in our area.
Need in our mountain communities is often masked by high property values and impressive estates, but over the past year, 62% (821 households) of those we served were at or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and an additional 26% (344 households) had incomes between 100% and 200% of FPL. Our services are a lifeline for our struggling mountain families, and we are focused not only on helping people stay afloat but also assisting individuals and families to find the tools and resilience to gain independence.
Our Food Share Market and Mobile Food Share programs distributed 310,361 pounds of food during that same time, and we provided $210,128 in urgently needed housing and utility assistance. We also provided 1,600 case management services to 379 people and ultimately served 1,308 households, including 733 children.
When we use the word “we” here, we don’t just mean our staff or our amazing volunteers. We mean you, too. None of this would be possible without your generous donations and support! Thank you for helping our neighbors in need along the 285 corridor!
We engage our community with essential services that empower all people to thrive.
Founded in 1990, Mountain Resource Center (MRC) provides multiple related services for low-income residents of Western Jefferson and Eastern Park counties. Our key services include:
- Food Assistance: Ensuring access to nutritious food through our Food Share Market, Mobile Food Share, and Community Food Share programs.
- Emergency Services: Offering housing and utility assistance to those in crisis.
- Early Childhood and Family Education: Supporting early childhood development and family education and fulfilling the promise of universal pre-K through a quality, evidence-based half-day preschool program.
- Veteran Support: Offering specialized services for veterans, including case management and resource access.
- Case Management: Our dedicated case management staff provides support and resources to help individuals and families move toward independence.
- Workforce and Job Training: Helping individuals improve job skills and find employment through various training programs.
- Wraparound Services: Connecting community members with classes and groups to support healthy eating, wellness practices, and mental health.
Our services are designed to inspire hope, resilience, and independence, elevating individuals and families along the 285 Corridor to thrive.
Organization name
Mountain Resource Center, Inc.
other names
MRC, Mountain Family Project, Inc.
1990
Tax id (EIN)
84-1178699
Category
Human Services, Education, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, Housing & Shelter, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
11030 Kitty DriveMailing
P.O. Box 425Jefferson County, CO, US
Park County, CO, US