Community News

Sol Center Summit County

The 18,000-square-foot center will offer a food market and thrift store, in addition to office space and conference rooms for these two nonprofits and others.

Helping Native American Artists

Native American artists in the Four Corners region of Colorado are successfully showcasing their art and heritage

Turning Dreams Into Reality

Challenge Aspen offers individuals with cognitive and/or physical disabilities year-round adaptive experiences that redefine limits, recognize abilities and transfer newfound courage to everyday life.

Protecting the land

Since 1981, Colorado West Land Trust has conserved more than 131,000 acres across a six-county region (Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, Gunnison and San Miguel).

CASA of Larimer County

CASA of Larimer County is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting a safe environment for all children in the 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson counties).

Building Community

Since 1995, Habitat Vail Valley has worked to help local families achieve strength, stability and self reliance through shelter.

Helping the community ensure public schools thrive in Denver

Denver Public Schools Foundation believes that supporting public education is all of our responsibility.

Community-based solutions

Innovations in Aging Collaborative works with governments and community-based organizations, engaging the community to develop creative solutions for the challenges and opportunities of aging.

Helping people and pets

Journey Home Animal Care Center in Rifle has been strengthening the human-animal bond through compassionate services and education since 1998.

Una Mano, Una Esperanza Gives Hope to Victims of Crime

Una Mano, Una Esperanza, which translates to One Hand, One Hope in English, is a Denver nonprofit that has worked with victims of crime to help survivors navigate the justice system since 2016.

Women’s Wilderness

When the founders of Women’s Wilderness decided to provide new opportunities for girls to experience adventure, empowerment and leadership against the backdrop of nature, little did they know how impactful that vision would be 25 years later.

Evolution, not revolution

Colorado Springs Teen Court was created in the 90s to offer alternative, youth-centered sentencing options, with the goal to repair harm and prevent future criminal behavior.

Food Bank of the Rockies

In the past 25 years, the Food Bank of the Rockies has expanded to serve more than 13 Western Slope counties and distributed over 100 million pounds of food to families, older adults and individuals across Colorado and Wyoming.

Hopewest is hospice, and more

For families in western Colorado who are experiencing the decline of a loved one, nonprofit HopeWest has an important message: “Know us before you need us.”

Kneed to know

For nearly a decade, La Plata County’s nonprofit Know Your Dough has provided financial literacy education to more than 8,000 kids, teens and adults through in-person classes led by volunteer educators, and teacher-led online programs.

Mentoring in action

In, February, Alpine Bank Denver hosted 13 students from CU Denver’s First-Generation and Multicultural (FaM) Business Program for a lunch-and-learn session at its Union Station branch.

Making Boulder even better

Boulder’s well-loved public parks and open spaces have a distinct vitality. The abundance of mature trees, trails, playgrounds, outdoor art, seating and lighting make them openly welcoming.

For every child who needs them

Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation raises funds to help kids and families.

Nurturing the Nurturers

Wilderness Camp Week pairs campers and and Respite Care team members for a life-changing week of outdoor adventure.

The Buddy Program

Fifteen schools, 50 years and 500 youth served annually. Those impressive numbers represent the tenure and the work of the Buddy Program, established in 1973 in Aspen.

Celebrating people & place

2023 MARKS MANY MILESTONES, INCLUDING 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING

Manual Molina is the music man

Nineteenth century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said that music is the universal language of mankind. For Peruvian-born Manuel Molina, founder of Young Musicians for the World, this assertion has held true.

Alpine Bank Telluride

In Telluride this fall, as Alpine Bank celebrated a big anniversary, its leadership chose to give gifts to the community in the form of $1,000 grants to 30 nonprofits and community organizations.

Helping teachers help kids

Alpine Bank’s Teacher Reimbursement program offsets classroom expenses.

Special Olympics Colorado

For Coloradans with intellectual disabilities, there’s an organization that actively works to remove barriers to fitness and competition. For 53 years, Special Olympics Colorado has been providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Roaring Fork Hounds Pony Club

That’s what inspires and bonds the participants in the Roaring Fork Hounds Pony Club, a nonprofit that’s been helping riders gain confidence and leadership skills since 1970.

Mountain Middle School

If given the chance, would you ever go back to middle school? It’s a time of intense cognitive, physical and emotional change for humans. For most, it’s a commonly held truth that those years are among the most challenging. But in Durango, Colorado, the solar-powered, carbon-neutral Mountain Middle School is changing the paradigm.

FAM delivers dignity & hope

Founded by Kimberly Raff in 2017, its mission is to provide belonging and community to youth from the foster care system, who can feel like outsiders, alone and ashamed of their story.

Meet the Leads of Alpine Bank's New Branch in Colorado Springs

Matthew Hanson and Laura Lyman bring expertise and community focus to Alpine Bank's new Southern Colorado branch in Colorado Springs! Learn more at our blog,

Giving voice to the vulnerable

In the central Rockies of Colorado, there’s team of volunteers and staff dedicated to making some of the hardest days of a child’s life better. Each of these devoted individuals say what the child cannot, at a time when it matters most.

Boulder’s B Strong Ride

A fundraiser in support of the Center for Integrative Care, the B Strong Ride, began in 2011. Since then, over 8,500 B Strong Riders have raised over $4 million to fund local cancer care and two other local cancer-related charities, Live by Living and Camp Kesem at CU Boulder.

04Oct 2022

Alpine Bank Colorado Springs: Meet Uyen Le

Alpine Bank supports businesses in CO Springs. Learn how Uyen Le created her own independent business--and how Alpine can help with your own.

Empowering youth through mentoring

The synergy that is JUCO, Jamie Hamilton & Grand Junction

The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic celebrates 50 years of racing the train

Colorado’s Colombians lend a neighborly hand

Summit County stewards strive for forest sustainability

Banking in Fort Collins: Why Alpine Bank is Your Best Choice

Explore the best new banks in Fort Collins, CO with Alpine. We provide top-notch banking services. Learn how we can support your ecommerce here.

Growing together

Banks Open in Colorado Springs: Get Ready for the Arrival of Alpine Bank

Find out why Alpine Bank is the top choice in Colorado Springs. With a new branch opening in fall 2022, now is the perfect time to join.

Habitat for Humanity Receives Alpine Bank's Community-Focused Support in Rifle

Discover how community banks like Alpine are making a positive impact in Rifle, CO by promoting and supporting affordable homeownership.

Staying sharp in Eagle & Routt Counties

31May 2022

Sweet Story at Knapp Ranch

07Apr 2022

Make a Wish Colorado: Wishes That Heal

Thinking Outside the Box Canyon for Affordable Housing

Telluride Foundation sponsors Rural Homes: For Sale For Locals to finance and build affordable housing in neighboring cities. Learn more at Alpine Bank.

Blue River Cleanup Day Accomplishes Big Things

Home Sweet Home in Steamboat

Working to Create a Culture in Which Everyone has a Voice

Mesa County’s School District 51 Foundation is Connecting Hearts and Minds in Learning

Festival of Trees & Wreaths is a Bright Light for Disabled Individuals in Southwest Colorado

Asian Chamber of Commerce Builds Community and Helps Businesses

Middle Colorado River Depends on Volunteer Stewardship

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Connects People With Nature

29Sep 2021

Alpine Bank Awards Three Nonprofits $1,876 in Honor of Colorado Day

15Sep 2021

Colorado Walkers Unite to Support Make-A-Wish® Colorado’s 5th Annual Walk for Wishes

04Jun 2021

Carbondale Arts Celebrates 50 Years Of Building Community Through Art

04Jun 2021

Fort Lewis College’s Center For Innovation Provides Support For Entrepreneurs

FLC opens Center for Innovation, a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs with co-working space, private offices, and event space. Learn more here at Alpine Bank.

12Jan 2021

Unified Champion Schools Build Friendships, Promote Inclusivity

Warhorse Ranch

Equine-assisted therapy facility, Warhorse Ranch in Steamboat Springs, is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans, first responders, and victims of trauma.

River Bridge Promotes Hope & Healing: Reel It In! Fishing Derby Raises Funds & Awareness

River Bridge Regional Center of Glenwood Springs is a child advocacy nonprofit that has save thousands of children. Find out more about their mission here.

Alpine Montrose Bank: Join the Pioneer Club!

The Pioneer Club is expanding with the help of an Alpine Bank in Montrose CO. Find out how its membership is increasing at our blog.

Caring for Grieving Kids: a Message from Judi’s House

Denver-based nonprofit Judi’s House has supported more than 11,000 children and families grieving a death find healing. Join now for grieving consultation.

Durango’s Powerhouse Marks Apollo 14’s 50th Anniversary

Interactive science center of Durango, the "Powerhouse", commemorates 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 14 mission and Durango-born astronaut Stuart Roosa.

Message from Mi CASA PERU

Mi Casa Peru Colorado launches nonprofit to help Peruvian students during the Pandemic with the financial support of Alpine Bank.

04Aug 2020

PCs for People Help Coloradans Get Online

Alpine Bank is Helping "PC's for People" Get More Coloradans Online. Read more about this nonprofit's community service.

03Jun 2020

Snow Bowl Steamboat Creates Family Bowl Initiative

03Jun 2020

A Western Institution Turns 50: High Country News Stays True to its Roots While Explaining a Fast-Changing Region

In 1970, Tom Bell launched one of the nation’s first reader-funded nonprofit news organizations. Learn how 50 years later they continue to make waves.

03Jun 2020

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) Snow Sports Alliance Program Returns in Summit County

Breckenridge-based nonprofit finds its Snow Sports Alliance Program back on track due to funding and the involvement of Alpine Bank and BOEC.

Colorado Mountain College Dedicates the J. Robert Young Alpine Ascent Center

J. Robert Young Alpine Ascent Center opens for Colorado Mountain College. Read more on Alpine Bank's involvement in the community.

Partnership Creates Pickleball Courts in Carbondale

Alpine Bank Carbondale and the J Robert Young Foundation have joined forces to build tournament-ready pickleball courts in the Roaring Fork Valley.

New Adventure Sport Coming to Ouray

The Town of Ouray and Friends of the Ouray Via Ferrata are building a Via Ferrata in the Uncompahgre Gorge. Learn more about this new European sport.

Men In Heels Raise $27,000+ for Women’s Resource Center

Plugging in to Sustainability

Alpine Bank in Steamboat Springs unveils EV charging station that is now up and running and free to the public.

09Oct 2019

Get to Know Kent Wilson, Senior VP at Alpine Bank Glenwood Springs, CO

A musician, sportman, and valuable community member. Get to know the Senior VP of the Alpine Bank in Glenwood Springs, Kent Wilson.

Earth Day Greenhouse Groundbreaking

Alpine Bank officers, teachers, volunteers and students herald the construction of the new Alpine Garden and Greenhouse. Read the full story here.

Steamboat Building Wins State Preservation Award

Yampa Valley Electric Association building in Steamboat Springs celebrates winning the state preservation award. Find out more about this historical building here!

Latino Community Foundation Provides Key Leadership

Alpine Bank teams up with the Latino Community Foundation to help provide grants. Click to read more on how Alpine Bank strengthens its community.