Steamboat Springs may be an international ski resort, but first and foremost, it’s a town that continuously gives back. In fact, it was recently listed atop GoFundMe’s annual ranking of most generous cities. The sense of community is what draws those who live here, to call it home. It is also for that reason that agents at Colorado Group Realty are committed to investing time, money and resources to support those in need in Routt County. 

Last year, the CGR Charitable Foundation donated over $41,000 to Yampa Valley non-profits – a number that has grown substantially over recent years. “Our focus is to support entities that are near and dear to our agents and clients hearts.” said Chief Executive Officer Steve Goldman. 

Managed by a board of volunteers, the Foundation dedicated funds in 2018 to a whole host of recipients ranging from Routt County 4H and the Young Professionals Network to Partners in Routt County and Junior Achievement. Not only do real estate agents donate a percentage of each transaction to the Foundation, but they organize an array of hands-on fundraising. You can’t miss them during the 4th of July Parade as they host their lemonade stand run by agents & their kids; all proceeds cover pet adoption fees for the Humane Society. You can also find them in the summer sponsoring weekly workout classes for Rise Steamboat. And if you’re around in October before the temps truly dip, they are collecting coats in the parking lot across from the Post Office for LiftUp. This year they donated 550 coats. 

Several large-scale fundraising ideas have morphed into annual events, staged by agents. CGR donates all the proceeds from its Annual Parade of Homes to local entities. 

Giving at a grassroots level is important to the Foundation, which supported all 57 registered local non-profits during Colorado Gives Day. CGR also wants to get their clients involved with the fun; at CGR’s annual client appreciation party, guests were invited to direct the evening’s Foundation donations to either the Boys and Girls Club or Horizons Specialized Services. 

Giving isn’t just what they do; it’s part of who Colorado Group Realty is. CGR plans to build on the legacy of commitment to the community by raising the bar even further for 2019.