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Piano Man Keeps Fort Collins' Outdoor Pianos In Tune

KUNC | January 19, 2017

Bob Otterman isn’t a fan of the cold. “I’m not sure I’m built to be out in the weather,” Otterman said. “That’s why I learned to tune pianos in the first place. It’s nice indoor work, usually.”
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Bohemian Foundation seeks grant applicants

North Forty News | December 22, 2016

Bohemian Foundation’s Pharos Fund is accepting applications for the spring 2017 grant round. The Pharos Fund is a responsive grantmaking initiative of Bohemian Foundation’s Community Programs. Bohemian Foundation is a private family foundation based in Fort Collins.
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The Colorado Music Strategy Is a Reason to Be Thankful for the Local Scene

Westword | November 23, 2016

At the end of October, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) and the Bohemian Foundation, a Fort Collins organization that funds music and youth programs, announced a partnership intended to advance the status of Colorado music. To do this, the two foundations are introducing what they call the Colorado Music Strategy (COMS), a plan to support music-industry endeavors throughout the state.
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Jesse Elliott Named as Director of the Bohemian Foundation Music District

Scene magazine | May 16, 2016

Bohemian Foundation today announced it has named Jesse Elliott as director of the new Music District LLC, a Fort Collins music hub designed for musicians and music-related businesses. Elliott will lead the Music District staff and will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Music District, including overall management, programming and community relations. Elliott will begin work as director today in preparation for the Music District’s opening in September.
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Project Homeless Connect coming April 8

Fort Collins Coloradoan | April 1, 2016

Nearly 60 agencies and businesses will unite Friday, April 8 to provide free services to people facing homelessness in the Fort Collins area. Project Homeless Connect serves hundreds of people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Services include basic car inspection, bike repair, medical and dental screenings, eye exams, family photos, haircuts,pet care, ID and legal services and more.
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Temple Grandin’s Resume Just Got Another Accolade: A Tribute Piano

KUNC | March 23, 2016

She’s been the subject of books, interviews, speeches, even an HBO film starring Claire Danes. Her office is full of awards. Now, arguably Fort Collins’ most well-known resident, Temple Grandin, is the inspiration for a piano.
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Three CSU programs receive 2016 Bohemian Foundation grants

Rocky Mountain Collegian | January 28, 2016

The Bohemian Foundation is a privately-owned family foundation that gives grants to local programs with special initiatives. This year, three Colorado State University programs were awarded grants ranging from $10,000 – 20,000 to use for their causes as they please.
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Out of the Box - Pianos About Town

City of Fort Collins, Ch. 14 | December 28, 2015

A look at an innovative art project blending visual and musical art forms in public places within the city of Fort Collins.
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Bohemian Foundation awards $500,500 to 33 area nonprofits

BizWest | December 18, 2015

The Bohemian Foundation has awarded $500,500 to 33 local nonprofit groups through its Pharos Fund...
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Murphy Center reopens under new management

Fort Collins Coloradoan | December 7, 2015

Larimer County's largest homeless day center opened on Monday under new management and ownership.
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Editorial: Kudos to those that helped Murphy Center

Fort Collins Coloradoan | December 7, 2015

Fort Collins saw an unusual shakeup in the nonprofit world this past week. After months of criticism and a pointed audit highlighting various shortcomings...
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Major Murphy Center shakeup underway

Fort Collins Coloradoan | November 6, 2015

SERVE 6.8, the organization that owns and manages Larimer County's largest homeless day center, is stepping aside after months...
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Report: Most Larimer businesses that received flood-recovery grants remain open

BizWest | September 21, 2015

Ninety percent of businesses in Larimer County that received Small Business Recovery Fund grants after the 2013 floods remain operational two years later, according to a report released Monday.
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$200K Bohemian grant to support Old Town Square stage

Fort Collins Coloradoan | September 3, 2015

A $200,000 grant provided by Bohemian Foundation will go toward supporting a new entertainment stage in Old Town Square, the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced Wednesday.
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Bohemian names new director of music programs

Fort Collins Coloradoan | August 10, 2015

The Bohemian Foundation has a new face in Tom Scharf, a former Denver nonprofit CEO who’s been named director of Bohemian’s music programs.
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Bohemian, Woodward give $500K to Gardens expansion

Fort Collins Coloradoan | June 12, 2015

The Bohemian Foundation and the Woodward Charitable Trust are donating $500,000 for elements of the expansion of The Gardens on Spring Creek, and they're challenging the community to match it.
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Bohemian Gives $500K to Larimer County Nonprofits

Fort Collins Coloradoan | May 6, 2015

Bohemian Foundation Pharos Fund awarded $508,480 to more than 30 nonprofits in the Fort Collins area.
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Bohemian Foundation Music Programs Report to Community

Bohemian Foundation | May, 2015

Bohemian Foundation aims to build community connections through music. We invite you to explore Music Programs past, present and future work.
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Pat Stryker Honored By Rotary

Rotary Club Fort Collins | April 15, 2015

The Rotary Club of Fort Collins, founded in 1918, today recognized philanthropist, community activist and Bohemian Foundation founder Pat Stryker with their “Service Above Self” award.
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Fort Collins Project Homeless Connect offers help

Fort Collins Coloradoan | April 3, 2015

If you’re homeless or at risk of homelessness, be sure to check out Project Homeless Connect...
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