Our rural community deserves access to educational programs and quality local food! Help The Learning Council score a permanent home on Grand Ave so that everyone can learn and enjoy together.

The Buell Foundation is matching $41,000 worth of donations to help TLC purchase the building. Double your donation!

The Learning Council is making a HUGE impact in our community. Here's why I am excited about their new location in Downtown Paonia:

I have been working for TLC since June of 2020 as an administrator. Never before have I held a job that felt so aligned with what I wish to see for the world. Every day I get to work towards bettering our community through education, nutrition, and advocacy. I have seen the difference that our offerings make in people's lives, from attending a Food Preservation Workshop to dancing at an African Drum and Dance event. People are so grateful to eat a nutritious community meal every week, attend our Arbol Farmers Market for 6 months of the year, and dance with us in the streets at an LGBTQ demonstration.

I truly feel that our work brings vitality to the people we serve. This organization gets people excited about living on the beautiful western slope of Colorado. In a rural setting, it's extraordinary to see so much abundance, diversity, and creativity happening in one place. That's why purchasing this building is SO IMPORTANT in the work that The Learning Coucnil does!

A downtown location would allow TLC to reach even more people, enriching their lives through classes, food, and safe spaces. This organization is cultivating a community of lifelong learners who are changing the narrative about what living rural means.

Your support will help TLC achieve big goals for years to come. You can inspire the next generation of learners and dreamers. Donate today!

Check out the main page for our campaign here.

This welcoming space full of community activities will include:

• Teen-led icecream shop open year-round
• TLC Kitchen serving weekly community meals at the Trading Post or Arbol Farmers Market while teaching food classes
• Classroom Space for courses in health, music, dance, agriculture, social and environmental justice, and more
• Arts for All educational programs in visual arts, music, and performing arts
• North Fork Community Parade & Marching Band practice and performance venue
• Diversity Library to peruse a variety of books
• Working Area for Delta County Coalition Advocating for Radically Equitable Spaces
• Bike Co-op shop and outdoor space
• Space for coworking with our partner organizations and colleagues
• Educational space for the Health and Vitality Council to teach Comprehensive Sexual Health Education to parents and students