For twenty-three years the Colorado Christian Writers Conference has been so blessed to call the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, our home. Sadly the pandemic prevented us from being there this May, but we are already contracted for 2021 and 2022.
Because of the pandemic and now the wildfires that are dangerously close to both the Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch, they need our prayers and our financial support.
| WILDFIRE UPDATES YMCA of the Rockies is experiencing extremely uncertain times as we navigate the threat of the East Troublesome wildfire to both of our properties – Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch. We safely evacuated all staff and guests from Estes Park Center property on Thursday, Oct. 22, after receiving mandatory orders from local authorities. Firefighters have accessed the campus and are actively creating fire lines and performing other protective measures to help hold the fire away from the property. Snow Mountain Ranch remains under a pre-evacuation notice from local authorities. Snow Mountain Ranch is not open to guests but is hosting the fire teams bravely heading out to fight this fire, as well as our seasonal staff and staff who have been evacuated from their homes. Since the wildfires began we have housed and fed hundreds of firefighters so they can rest and return to their work protecting our facilities, homes and communities. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the love our donors, members, guests and friends have shown for YMCA of the Rockies. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We are closely monitoring the East Troublesome Fire and are grateful for snow and cooler temperatures today that will help slow the advance of the fire and give firefighters time to put in extra protections. We will share more updates when they become available. Get current fire information: Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire/ |
YOU CAN HELP As we face these uncertain times and as many of our neighbors’ homes and livelihoods are threatened, YMCA of the Rockies is committed to help where we can and to protect the well-being of our staff. Below are the words of Estes Park Center chaplain, Greg Bunton. “On October 14th my family was evacuated from our home in Glen Haven due to the Cameron Peak Fire. We found refuge at the YMCA of the Rockies as the fire swept through our neighborhood. We have experienced many anxious days and sleepless nights in Tonohutu cabin, all the while giving thanks for the gift of family and friends, and life itself. “On Thursday, October 22 we were once again evacuated, this time from the YMCA of the Rockies as the East Troublesome fire grew near. We are currently with family in Wyoming. “Yesterday, we knew the fire was very close to the Y, and the Cameron Peak Fire in Glen Haven had increased again. Once again, I found myself worried and anxious. “I’m leaning on scripture, knowing that no matter what happens, God will be with us, in and through the fire. “Houses are made of brick and mortar, timber and nails. Homes, however, are made of family and friends, laughter and tears, hugs and handshakes, and most of all love – it is in these homes that God meets us. Fire may damage our houses, but it can’t touch our homes! That’s the promise of God with us!” Rev. Greg Bunton Chaplain, Estes Park Center YMCA of the Rockies Closing our centers means losses of up to $10,000 a day. And housing evacuee families – we have hosted 76 families between Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch – costs about $1400 per family/per week. Will you help us face these challenges with an emergency gift today? Your generosity will sustain YMCA of the Rockies during a very difficult time. Make your tax-deductible gift at https:donate.ymacrockies.org/wildfire-support/. |
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| Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, CO 80511 | Snow Mountain Ranch 1101 County Road 53 Granby, CO 80446 (888) 613-9622 |
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