1st Annual Golf Tournament

"Make a Difference in a Life"

When: Saturday June 27, 2009, 8:00am

Where: Adobe Creek Golf Course

Join us for our first annual Adobe Creek Golf tournament on June 27th and make a difference in a life of someone with a disability. For sponsorship and registration information please contact us at  970-241-0315 or info@cfigj.org. Scramble Format, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and  Cash Prizes Top Raffle prize is a two-night stay at Cherokee Lodge on Coronado Island with 18 holes of golf for 2 at Coronado Municipal Golf Course, San Diego, CA.
 
Benefit to support services for people with disabilities.

Thelma Ree Enfield Memorial

Thelma Ree Enfield of Longmont, Colorado passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Longmont United Hospital. Memorial donations are being given to the Center for Independence. Read more about Thelma ...
 
To make a memorial gift, please send a check to:
Center for Independence
740 Gunnison Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
 
Please write “Thelma Ree Enfield Memorial” in the memo of your check. You will receive a donation receipt in the mail. Thank you.
 

Linda Taylor, CFI Executive Director, at NCIL 2008

Linda Taylor to attend National Council on Independent Living [NCIL] Conference in Washington, DC 2008, read more

Western Colorado 211

Every hour of every day, someone in Western Colorado searches for services, from substance abuse treatment to care for a child or aging parent. Where do you look?

2-1-1 Website

Help starts with one call to Western Colorado 2-1-1.

Western Colorado 2-1-1 serves an eight county region including Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Lake, Mesa, Montrose and Pitkin counties.

Our call center connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. Callers receive personalized attention from an information and referral specialist who can answer questions about a variety of services and resources in the community.

Get Connected, Get Answers, Call Today:

2-1-1

Egg Toss Tournament for Incoming Board Members

In the typical style of celebration - CFI has a picnic and egg toss to welcome the incoming Board of Directors Members, and to thank Rita...

Center for Independence Announces changes in Board Membership, 7/3/08

Center for Independence [CFI] is pleased to announce and welcome three new members to the Board of Directors:

• Norma Pike – Controller and Project Manager for Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado.
• Greg Mueller – Local attorney, Circuit Court Judge for Western Colorado, Past-President of the Mesa County Bar Association and currently on the Board of Governors for the Colorado Bar Association.

• Christine Miller – Acquisitions Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity.

CFI would also like to thank retiring Board Member Rita Martinez, of Delta, CO, for her many years [2005-2008] of service and dedication, and wish her the best of luck in future endeavors.

Thanks Rita!

Assessment Survey

The results of the recent CFI SURVEY of the needs and barriers for people with disabilities are in!

Many thanks to all who participated. We will try to hold this once a year—YOUR input is very important to us!

Non-Profit Status

CFI is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit serving 12 counties in Colorado.

Support and Philosophy

We thank our Board of Directors, Staff and Supporters for their tremendous service and support of CFI. Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Core Services, as well as how we work and the unique philosophies that make our organization strong.

Opportunities

We currently have several JOB opportunities and some part-time volunteer positions with funding. We also have lots of volunteer opportunities - come and share your life with others and make a difference!

PLEASE DONATE TO CFI

Please see how to Donate and choose how you would like to contribute today.

CONTACT INFORMATION

(970) 241-0315

Call us to obtain more information about this or any other service.