Engagement

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

Story A Coalition of Funders Supports Local Newsrooms Across America January 2025

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder

Story Lander Expands a Toy Library to Make Room for Family Connections January 2025

This essential Lander gathering spot was running out of space for families to mingle, so it turned to LOR with a simple solution.

Solution Expanded Access to Youth Bowling Supports Inclusive Play in Taos

Local Champion:: Taos Municipal Schools
Date funded:: December 6, 2025
Grant Amount:: $3,385

Solution Lander Youth Gain Access to an E-Sports Team

Local Champion:: Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:: December 6, 2024
Grant Amount:: $9,997

Solution Care Packages Bring Holiday Cheer to Lonely Seniors in Monte Vista

Local Champion:: A Monte Vista Local
Date funded:: December 6, 2024
Grant Amount:: $2,400

Solution Lander Valley Youth Gain a Basketball Program Designed With Them in Mind

Local Champion:: Lander Valley Buckets
Date funded:: November 22, 2024
Grant Amount:: $15,594

Solution New Technology Minimizes Disruptions to Local News Coverage in Questa

Local Champion:: Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:: November 19, 2024
Grant Amount:: $7,000

Solution A Simple Tech Upgrade Lets Youth Share Stories for Friends, Family, and Posterity

Local Champion:: A Lander local
Date funded:: November 19, 2024
Grant Amount:: $370

Solution Community Sweats Provide Connection Between Northern Arapaho and Lander Locals

Local Champion:: Wind River Family and Community Health
Date funded:: November 6, 2024
Grant Amount:: $8,872

Solution Cameras Empower Students to Put Libby Middle High School’s Newspaper Back in Print

Local Champion:: Libby Middle High School
Date funded:: October 30, 2024
Grant Amount:: $998

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