Building a Stronger Community for Older Adults: Capital Campaign

Routt County Council on Aging (RCCOA) is excited to share the news that we have launched a Capital Campaign for a New Senior Center. Routt County needs a Senior Center, specific to the needs and services of Routt County older adults.

There are over 6,090 older adults in Routt County (2020 census), 1 in 4 people in Routt County are over 60 years of age. RCCOA services are a lifeline for basic needs and socialization in our community.

To make this all possible, we have created a capital campaign “Building a Stronger Community for Older Adults”. Our goal is to raise $6,400,000 for a building purchase, renovations, equipment and other program expansion costs. RCCOA currently has approximately $650,000 in the Capital Campaign fund and we plan to raise the remaining funds in three phases. Our goal is to raise $3,800,000 by September 2025 to complete closing on the property and building. Then raise another $1,000,000 for renovations by September 2027 and the remaining $1,000,000 for an endowment to help offset overhead costs by January 2028.

RCCOA is growing rapidly along with the senior population in Routt County. Our meal service has seen a 63% increase since 2019 and our transportation service has increased 18%. We have added a new Helping Hands home care service and assumed leadership of the Aging Well exercise program.

  • Total Meals Served  in 2024: 18,237
  • Total Rides Provided in 2024: 2,623
  • Approximately 5,600 volunteer hours from 54 volunteers

RCCOA is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Northwest Colorado including Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek and North Routt. Our mission is to determine the needs of Routt County senior citizens and to make every effort to meet those needs with appropriate action.

Now we are asking for your help:

Please consider donating to the “Building a Stronger Community for Older Adults” Capital Campaign – any size of gift will support RCCOA as we expand. Your contribution will allow RCCOA to expand our services for the older adults of Northwest Colorado.

Spread the word about RCCOA – If you would like to meet with us we’d be happy to talk.

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