Lyons Community Foundation

Grant Applications Available Now

The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is pleased to announce their 13th Annual Community Support granting season. Applications for Community Support Grants are available online now and are due September 11, 2020.  These grants are available only once per year and must be applied for at this time. Electronic submissions are required; granting information and applications are available at lyonscf.org.

Grants Review Committee

Are you new to Lyons? Are you looking for opportunities to learn about the amazing projects led by LCF grantees? Are you in search of a small way to give back to the community? If so, we welcome community members to apply to be on the Grants Review Committee. Commitment is two evenings, Sept 16 and Sept 30, and we will most likely be meeting remotely given the circumstances.  Applications to serve on the Grants Review Committee are available at lyonscf.org, and must be submitted by September 4, 2020.

Apply for a Board or Commission

Maybe you're great with numbers or budgets. Or more interested in human services and helping others. Joining a board or commission is a great way to become involved and help shape the decisions made in your community. There are currently vacancies on several different commissions.
To apply for an Advisory Board or Commission position, please complete the online Application. Your application will be sent to the mayor, who will follow up with you directly.  

Fire Prevention

As four major wildfires scorch more than 130,000 acres of Colorado, a statewide ban on open fires was enacted this week. Lyons is under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and has been since July. 

The hot and dry weather conditions we’ve been experiencing make us all susceptible to a fast-moving wildfire. 
If your home is asked to be evacuated within 5 minutes, will you be ready? Given this current Pandemic, what friends or family could be a good place to go if you had to leave? Does everyone in your house know the plan?
Read more and learn how to prepare from the Lyons Fire Protection District.

A Message from LEAF

The COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous disruption and fear in our community. Food Pantry participation has doubled. Basic Needs requests have increased by 900% (yes, you read that right!). We are working hard to identify resources and meet needs, and to equip and encourage our community. Our dedicated volunteers have worked night and day to safely provide food and support to people in need. So much uncertainty faces us today, but we can be certain that we WILL get through this, together.

As the only human services agency working exclusively in the Greater Lyons area, LEAF knows Lyons. We know the people and the "Lyons Got Grit" culture. We have forged relationships with over 20 local government and charitable agencies. If you are in a position to offer an extra measure of financial support at this time, it is needed and greatly appreciated. You have our promise your gift will be used to help your friends and neighbors right here in Lyons, in this time of need. We will push through together!

Join LEAF's mental health therapist, Cherie Maureaux, Thursdays at 3 pm for a 45-minute mental health session. In the meetings, we share concerns, uplifting community stories, and have some laughter and connection.  We hope to see you there!