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
About the Center
The Veterans Center is proud to share that the historic renovation of the VFW building at 924 Lincoln Avenue was completed in July 2025. This welcoming space now serves as a gathering place and resource hub for veterans, active duty service members, and their families.
Here, veterans can:
Beyond resources, the Veterans Center is also a place for connection and community. We regularly host workshops, seminars, fitness and yoga classes for veterans, PTSD counseling, educational presentations, and other activities. These events bring people together, provide tools for wellness, and raise awareness about the unique challenges service members face during and after military service.
This renovated space is more than a building—it’s a home for veterans and their families to find support, healing, and community.
In July 2023, the Schubring-Cruse VFW Post #4264 entrusted its building at 924 Lincoln Avenue to The Veterans Center. Moving forward, The Veterans Center is dedicated to preserving and caring for this historic 123-year-old landmark, which has been the home of the Schubring-Cruse VFW Post #4264 since 1948 and will remain their “home” for generations to come.
Following its renovation, completed in July 2025, the building has been transformed into a welcoming hub for veterans and their families. The Veterans Center now serves as a place where veterans can access medical and mental health referrals, benefit assistance, and emergency support, while also providing a safe and meaningful space to connect with others who share similar experiences of military service.
Our current priority is building a strong and sustainable operating fund. This will be achieved through ongoing efforts to secure local and state-wide grants, as well as private and community fundraising. The resources raised will ensure the continuity of programs, services, and daily operations that allow The Veterans Center to remain a trusted source of lasting support for veterans and their families.
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. Contributions made specifically for building maintenance, repair, and restoration qualify, and this purpose should be annotated on any donation check.
- Contributions toward the operations of the organization can be made online directly 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
