Chaffee County Women Who Care Donates $18,000 to The Alliance

Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) is proud to announce that The Alliance was chosen as the financial award recipient for fourth quarter 2025. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, members of CCWWC gathered at A Church in Salida to hear funding pitches from three local organizations including Ark Valley Humane Society, The Alliance, and Salida Montessori Charter School.

After each nonprofit representative presented on how CCWWC funding would be used and the potential impact of the group’s support, the CCWWC membership voted. The vote was very close, but The Alliance won the hearts and minds of the ladies in the room and will use the $18,000 to support their Counseling and Medical Care Programs.

“We had a fantastic meeting last night,” said Sandy Visnack, CCWWC Steering Committee member. “So much joy and energy filled the room as members of Chaffee County Women Who Care came together to celebrate another incredible year of giving. It’s inspiring to see how our collective generosity continues to strengthen and uplift our community.”

For over forty years, The Alliance in Chaffee County has provided services for survivors of

domestic and sexual violence. Their programs and services include Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education, a 24/7 Helpline, Legal Court Advocacy, Support Groups, Counseling, short-term Housing Assistance, and more.

In 2025, the Chaffee County Women Who Care membership grew to over 180 members and collectively donated more than $69,000 to local nonprofit organizations serving Chaffee County. 2025 funds were used to support Full Circle Restorative Justice, Ark Valley Preschool, Chaffee County Search and Rescue – South, and The Alliance.

“As we close out 2025, we’re proud that CCWWC has donated more than $69,000 this year to organizations meeting real needs right here in Chaffee County,” claims Visnack. “We’re looking forward to 2026 – growing our membership, funding local nonprofits, and helping make Chaffee County an even better place to live.”

The 2026 Chaffee County Women Who Care meeting schedule will be:

· Tuesday, January 13 at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista

· Tuesday, April 14 at A Church in Salida

· Tuesday, July 14 at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista

· Tuesday, October 13 at A Church in Salida

New members are always welcome and encouraged to sign up using our website. To join Chaffee County Women Who Care or for more information, visit this link or find us on Instagram or Facebook. For more information about The Alliance, visit www.alliancechaffee.org.

About Chaffee County Women Who Care: Since 2018, Chaffee County Women Who Care has provided a means by which women in our county can combine their giving to allow for more sizable impact gifts to non-profit organizations working to meet needs and enhance the quality of life for all in Chaffee County.