About Us
Paying tribute to our military services members, past and present.
Who We Are
The Veterans Center is a Colorado nonprofit corporation formed to pay tribute to our military services members, past and present, and the rich legacy they have left us. The Veterans Center’s purpose is to serve veterans, their generational family members, local community members, and visitors in Northwestern Colorado by maintaining a prominent location in Steamboat Springs where all can celebrate a legacy of service to our country, concern for our veterans and commitment to our community.
Our Mission
To provide a welcoming place for members of the armed forces, past and present, and their families, community members, visitors, and those persons needing assistance in accessing community resources, financial support, and community education opportunities; and for those seeking social interaction, encouragement, and physical and emotional support.
Our Vision
To provide a space where all members of the armed forces, past and present, and their families feel welcome, can find social connection, and can have access to the help they need, when they need it.
Meet our Board of Directors
Each member of The Veterans Center Board of Directors is a veteran and qualified by educational and professional experience to direct the management of The Veterans Center’s assets and to conduct the activities of The Veterans Center.
Our Plan
The Veterans Center plans to historically renovate the historic VFW building located at 924 Lincoln Avenue, which will then become a central resource center for veterans and active duty military personnel and their families to:
Additionally, The Veterans Center will periodically sponsor workshops, seminars, training events, fitness and veterans yoga classes, PTSD counseling, presentations and other educational and outreach programs, and activities to support and address the needs of service members and military families, while also raising awareness of the unique issues and challenges they face during military service and successful transition to civilian life.
The Schubring-Cruse VFW Post #4264 transferred their building located at 924 Lincoln Avenue to The Veterans Center in July 2023. The Veterans Center will be responsible for the ongoing and continuing repair and restoration of the historic and venerable, 123-year-old brick building, which has served as the home of the VFW Post since 1948.
Construction starts in July 2024 and the renovation will be completed in May 2025. The Veterans Center will then be seen as a central location for assistance that any veteran might need, including medical and mental health referrals, even if that help is simply a safe place to connect and visit with other veterans who have had similar military experiences.
We Need Your Help
Community funding will benefit over 1,300 veterans and their families in Routt County and over 3,800 veterans in the Northwest Colorado counties of Moffat, Grand, Jackson, and Rio Blanco. Your donation will go directly to The Veterans Center, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts and donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law. E.I.N. #88-4352169
- The Veterans Center is an Enterprise Zone Program project and provides for a 25% Colorado State Tax Credit for eligible donations.
- Donate online, through PayPal, or through Colorado Gives
- or Make checks payable to The Veterans Center and mail to:
The Veterans Center
P.O. Box 771234
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
- or contact Bruce Hannon directly at 970.846.2440 or by email at Bruce@theveteranscenter.org
