Ft Carson's Mountain Post Historical Center lands Challenge Grant

Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado awards $25,000 challenge grant to Mountain Post Historical Center Association

Funds raised through February 24, 2010, to be matched dollar for dollar

The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado has awarded a challenge grant to the Mountain Post Historical Center Association, which supports the efforts to build the Mountain Post Historical Center (MPHC). The MPHC will preserve and commemorate the sacrifices and honor the history of Fort Carson and its soldiers.

The $25,000 challenge grant will be used to raise operating support, as well as launch a new initiative, the MPHC Kit Carson Society. The Kit Carson Society was established to create a group of core supporters for the MPHC project and build a strong base of future contributors for the Center. The challenge grant provides a dollar-for-dollar match for gifts from first-time donors or donors who increase their gifts to the MPHC. The MPHC has until February 2010 to match the grant.

“This is an exciting opportunity to enhance our fundraising efforts,” states Ed Soriano, LTG (Retired), US Army, MPHCA Executive Committee. “The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado has an admirable track record of supporting nonprofit organizations and we are honored to be chosen.”

For more information about participating in this matching grant opportunity, contact Becky Bayer-Hughes, Executive Director at (719) 633-2867 or go to www.MountainPostHistoricalCenter.org
About the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado
The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado was founded in 1996 as a project of the Gill Foundation with a goal of supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance quality of life throughout the state and promoting equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation and gender expression.
About the Mountain Post Historical Center Association

The Mountain Post Historical Center Association (MPHCA) is a 501(c)(3) organization created to support the efforts to build the Mountain Post Historical Center (MPHC). The dramatic, state-of-the-art facility will be located outside the gates of Fort Carson on the south side of Colorado Springs between Interstate 25 and Highway 115. The MPHC will preserve and commemorate the sacrifices and honor the history of Fort Carson and its soldiers.

For more information: (719) 633-2867 • Becky@MountainPostHistoricalCenter.com or www.MountainPostHistoricalCenter.org