Join us for Rotary Helps Habitat Day on September 21st!

By JoAnn Laird

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference at our "Rotary Helps Habitat Day."

Rotarians team up to help Habitat for Humanity.

In Archuleta County, there lies a beacon of hope known as the Pagosa Outreach Connection (POC). 

The POC is a coalition of devoted citizens from faith-based, business, and service organizations united by a common goal: to provide a safety net for residents facing unforeseen financial hardships.

The origins of the POC trace back to 2003, when three church leaders, alongside a dedicated Archuleta County Department of Human Services Family Advocate, came together to address a pressing need in their community. With a shared belief that "community is responsible for its own citizens’ well-being," they established the POC with the guiding principle of neighbor-helping-neighbor. The mission was clear: to offer quick, government-free assistance while ensuring fiscal accountability.

The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, an early and enthusiastic supporter, played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. The club’s substantial contributions helped lay the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of support for the town's most vulnerable.

By JoAnn Laird

Each November, third graders in Archuleta County are treated to a special gift that brightens their days — the gift of words. Thanks to the nationwide Rotary Dictionary Project, the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs presents each student with their very own personal dictionary. This initiative opens a door to learning and discovery.