RECREATION FUNDS
Interested in supporting one of these funds?
Luis Estrada Swimming Scholarship
In 2013, the Estrada family lost a wonderful son and the community lost a young man with a generous heart and a bright future in a drowning accident. In Luis’ honor, his friends and family created an ongoing memorial scholarship fund through the Montrose Recreation District that would provide swimming lessons for children who cannot afford them. They would like to help prevent this tragedy from happening again.
To donate to this important nonprofit service, mail checks to the Montrose Community Foundation, P.O. Box 3020, Montrose CO, 81402 with “Estrada scholarship” in the memo line. You can also use our “Donate Now” button at the top of this page and choose “MRF Luis Estrada Swim Fund” in the pull down menu of the donation process, or call MCF at 970-249-3900.
Montrose Lacrosse Foundation
The Montrose Lacrosse Foundation wishes to incubate and develop Lacrosse as a viable sport in Western Colorado starting in elementary schools through the Montrose Rec District and culminate with a Montrose High School Lacrosse Team. Visit Facebook.com/Montrose Youth LaCrosse for
more information.
Montrose Recreation Foundation
The Montrose Rec Foundation’s mission is to help Montrose become a leading community in Colorado for recreational opportunities. They are working to raise awareness and create support for the expansion of recreational opportunities. Visit Montrose Recreation Foundation for more information plus calendars and schedules of events and classes including summer camp programs.
Montrose Youth Football League
The mission of the Montrose Youth Football League is to provide youth (ages 6-11) from Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss, Cedaredge and Paonia, with the opportunity to participate in a coordinated Flag and Tackle football program in the Fall, as well as a summer camp. MYFL now offers higher education scholarships for High School Seniors.
For more information visit Montrose Youth Football.
San Juan Trails and Black Canyon Triathlon
The Black Canyon Triathlon is an annual fall fundraiser that encourages community members to get outside and be active. The San Juan Trails Triathlon was created as a spring event, held in Ridgway Colorado with the intention of reaching participants in surrounding communities as well and to provide another fun family event. Proceeds from these events benefit local community groups that participate and volunteer for the events. With continued support from the community in the form of sponsorships, we can continue to make these events successful.
Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado
The Junior Golf Alliance provides education about golf for youth and families through participation in clinics and tournaments, including a future caddy program. Additionally they serve as a portal to college golf with a vast array of free counseling opportunities and
assistance programs.
Olathe Wrestling Fund
The Olathe Wrestling Fund was started by a local philanthropist. The earnings and dividends earned from this fund will be granted to support youth in the
Olathe Wrestling Program each year.