Capital Campaign

Building a Stronger Community for Older Adults

Routt County needs a Senior Center tailored to the needs and services of its older adults. For that reason, SOAR is excited to share our Capital Campaign for a new Senior Center!

There are over 6,090 older adults in Routt County (2020 census), and 1 in 4 people in the county is 60 or older. SOAR services are a lifeline for basic needs and socialization in our community.

To make this all possible, we launched a Capital Campaign, Building a Stronger Community for Older Adults. Our objective is to secure $6,000,000 to acquire a space, finance renovations, purchase equipment, and support other costs related to program expansion. SOAR currently has approximately $1,000,000 in the Capital Campaign fund, and we plan to raise the remaining funds in three phases. Our goal is to raise an additional $3,000,000 in 2026-2027, then another $1,000,000 for remodeling and renovations or new construction by 2028, and the remaining $1,000,000 for an endowment to help offset overhead costs by 2029.

SOAR is growing rapidly along with the senior population in Routt County. Our meal service has increased by 18% since the summer of 2025 and our transportation service has increased by 18%. Our Helping Helping Hands home care service has increased by 20% in 2025. The Aging Well program has grown to include footcare as well as exercise classes.

Total Meals Served in 2025: 19,871
Total Rides Provided in 2025: 2,722
Approximately 5,600 volunteer hours from 54 volunteers

SOAR is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Northwest Colorado, including Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek, and North Routt. Our mission is to determine the needs of Routt County older adults and to make every effort to meet those needs with appropriate action.

We Are Asking For Your Help

Please consider contributing to the Building a Stronger Community for Older Adults Capital Campaign – any gift, of any size, will support SOAR as we expand. Your contribution will allow SOAR to expand our services for the older adults of Northwest Colorado.

Contact Us to Discuss a Gift Towards Our Capital Campaign

We are exploring multiple options for a future Senior Center, and our Capital Campaign Committee, with invaluable input from our experienced staff, is working with an architect to develop designs that align with our vision. We look forward to sharing it with the community soon! If you would like to get involved, receive updates, or meet with us, please reach out!

$6,000,000

fundraising goal

$965,000

funds raised to date

98

contributors to date

View Our 2024 Annual Report

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"Getting connected to your program has really helped. The meals are excellent, I depend on the rides and borrowing the shower chair made a huge difference. I can't tell you how much this means to me."

Doug

"I had a Dr's appointment today. In one year my cholesterol, my blood pressure and my weight have significantly improved. My Dr. took me off diabetes meds and decreased my heart meds. I am on top of the world right now. I attribute this to the wonderful meals from you guys (SOAR) and want to say thank you. God has blessed me."

Martha, Meals on Wheels recipient

"SOAR offers amazing fun programs, helpful information for health and positive, unbiased people caring and giving us their time and joining us in all the activities. Blessings and gratitude to all for making a happy place for aging well."

Karen L.

“SOAR has made a huge, wonderful, good time in my life. It’s made me realize we are loved and taken care of in this wonderful community. And the food is amazing!”

Eva D.

“As a participant and fan of SOAR for 13 years, I have attended activities 2 to 4 times a week. SOAR is a mainstay in my aging years. I made new friends which opened doors to a social aspect for me that I hadn’t explored in my earlier years.”