Support Local Self-Reliance
The Local First Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to build an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone. Your contribution goes directly toward our work building local self-reliance, sense of place, and community well-being in La Plata County and southwest Colorado.
When you make a donation to the Local First Foundation, you are demonstrating your values and commitment to the future of our region by joining the Localist movement!
Become a Localist and help us shape a thriving, resilient community for everyone in southwest Colorado!
Note: we use the Colorado Gives donation portal, which makes your gift go farther by avoiding credit card processing fees. Donations to Local First Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Everyone’s a Localist when you give.
All Localists receive:
- Invitations to events and fun volunteer opportunities that celebrate our community’s unique spirit
- A monthly e-newsletter covering opportunities to get involved, issues to engage with, and localist news
- Access to the Localist network via our social media platforms
- A special Localist sticker
- Tax-deductible contribution
Members at $50 level or higher also receive:
- Be Local Coupon Book ($50 level)
- Localist T-shirt ($100 level)
Localism is about you!
Localism is about community. It’s about connections with your place, and the people that live in it. It’s about good jobs and a strong economy. It’s about having access to healthy food, clean air, and renewable energy. It’s about local politics, and businesses taking care of their employees and the planet. It’s about your neighbor and your child.
Community members across the nation, like you, are coming together to build a collective movement in their communities—the Localist movement. We are stronger together!
In southwest Colorado, our efforts are lowering the cost of living by reducing health insurance premiums, saving $6 million since 2021! Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, the residents of Westside Mobile Home Park were able to buy their land are chart a self-reliant future.
Love where you live and get involved with great people by donating today and becoming a Localist!
Note: we use the Colorado Gives donation portal, which makes your gift go farther by avoiding credit card processing fees. Donations to Local First Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
