Posted December 11, 2008 by Admin
The El Pomar Foundation presented the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) with one of 33 Awards for Excellence at a ceremony in Colorado Springs on November19.
As a finalist in the sports and recreation category, the BOEC received $7,500 along with two other finalists in the category.
El Pomar is one of the largest private foundations in the Rocky Mountains, with assets of more than $400 million. Each year, the organization contributes about $20 million in grants through its 14 programs to support Colorado nonprofits in the arts and humanities, health, education, civic and community issues and human services.
The BOEC provides outdoor activities for people with an array of physical and mental challenges. El Pomar officials selected the organization for its outstanding work in the community.
