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Solutions and stories from the gateway to the Wind River Mountains

Solution Firefighters and Students Use Thermal Imaging to Help Lander Homeowners Reduce Heating Costs
Local Champion:
Lander Volunteer Firemans Association
Date funded:
July 17, 2024
Grant Amount:
$7,560
Solution Lander Builds Bridges Between Generations With Monthly Swing Dances
Local Champion:
Lander Senior Citizens Center
Date funded:
June 28, 2024
Grant Amount:
$4,520
Solution New Water Refill Stations in City Park Ensure Lander’s Active Locals Stay Hydrated
Local Champion:
City of Lander, Wyoming
Date funded:
June 28, 2024
Grant Amount:
$29,594
Solution Bike Racks Make Riding to School and Activities More Feasible in Lander
Local Champion:
Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:
June 27, 2024
Grant Amount:
$4,000
Story
Unified Sports Teams Build Connections Between Lander’s Differently Abled Youth

When Lander lost its unified sports teams, locals stepped up to resurrect this important opportunity for camaraderie.

Solution Lander Events Get a Boost With a New, Free Storage Shed for Nonprofits and Community Groups
Local Champion:
Lander Community Foundation
Date funded:
June 14, 2024
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Story
A Van Makes Life a Little Easier for Lander’s Eastern Shoshone Children

A 12-passenger van helps keep children connected to their communities during temporary stays at the Eastern Shoshone Children's Lodge.

Solution New Play Equipment Makes Lander’s Toy Library a Safe Place For Families to Connect
Local Champion:
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Date funded:
June 6, 2024
Grant Amount:
$15,000
Solution New Beds Create More Capacity to House Lander’s Long-Term Care Residents
Local Champion:
Westward Heights Care Center
Date funded:
May 23, 2024
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Free Car Seats Ensure Safety for Lander’s Youngest Residents
Local Champion:
Child Development Services of Fremont County Lander
Date funded:
May 23, 2024
Grant Amount:
$11,500

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