Engagement | LOR Foundation

Engagement

Solutions and stories covering how locals voice their opinions, exchange information, and contribute to the community’s future.

Solution Digital Records Put Public Information at Weiser Residents’ Fingertips
Local Champion:
City of Weiser
Date funded:
March 24, 2026
Grant Amount:
$14,500
Solution Choir Uniforms Remove Financial Barriers for Libby’s Young Singers
Local Champion:
Libby Schools Foundation
Date funded:
March 18, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,700
Solution Movie Nights Bring Weiser Families Together
Local Champion:
City of Weiser
Date funded:
March 17, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,550
Solution New Lighting Improves a Popular Lander Venue for Community Celebrations
Local Champion:
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
Date funded:
March 17, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,775
Solution Leadership Training Builds Community Power for Spanish-Speaking Cortez Residents
Local Champion:
Montezuma Land Conservancy
Date funded:
March 11, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,988
Solution Tables and Chairs Support Community Gatherings at Monte Vista Church
Local Champion:
First Presbyterian Church of Monte Vista
Date funded:
March 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,455
Solution A Community Run Series Brings Cortez Residents Together on Local Trails
Local Champion:
Squirrel Congress
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,990
Solution Parish Hall Equipment Expands Community Gathering Space in Questa
Local Champion:
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church- Questa
Date funded:
March 3, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,972
Story
Amber Peckham-Jones: One Lander Leader Reflects on Rural Action

How can people in rural towns overcome barriers and transform their communities? We spoke with a local mom and volunteer in Lander, Wyoming, who—with LOR’s help—brought several impactful projects to life.

Solution Creativity Builds Student Confidence in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
Monte Vista School District NO. C-8
Date funded:
February 26, 2026
Grant Amount:
$3,995

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