Since moving to Woodland Park, Charis Bible College has been received with open arms. This was never so evident as on Friday, March 13, 2015, when the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce awarded Charis with Non-Profit of the Year at its Masquerade Dinner held at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Jamie and Andrew Wommack were in attendance and received the award on behalf of Charis Bible College. In January 2014, Charis opened its Woodland Park campus to over 600 students and over 70 faculty and staff. The student body has been increasing since then, and Charis now has over 110 faculty and staff. Many Charis students reside in Woodland Park, and, as also noted in the Woodland Park Chamber’s press release when describing Charis students:
Charis Bible College awarded Non-Profit of the Year
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In the non-profit world, Charis also shines. It has been given a four-star rating by America’s leading independent rating agency – Charity Navigators. “How fortunate we are to award Charis Bible College our 2014 Non-Profit of the Year,” remarks David Buttery, chamber board member. ‘The future for continued collaboration and partnership between the region and Charis is formidable.”
Here is an excerpt from the Chamber’s own press release:
“The Chamber’s qualifications for the Non-Profit of the Year award included a strong focus on the mission of the organization, inclusive, diverse, and responsive organizational practices, regular and effective communications, commitment to community, and ethical fundraising and resource development. Our 2014 Non-Profit of the Year [Charis] not only meets but exceeds each and every qualification,” declares Debbie Miller, president of the Woodland Park Chamber. “Their economic impact on every aspect of our region is enormous, but the blessings they provide in so many ways [have had] such a positive impact for the Woodland Park and Teller County region.” [They] volunteer freely from their hearts to meet the various needs in the community. Some of the volunteer efforts have been directed to helping with the cleanup efforts after the Waldo Canyon Fire, Spruce Up the Springs at Garden of the Gods, cleaning up after the devastating floods in the Boulder area, and working with local Teller County charities, such as Habitat for Humanity, the Clothes Closet, Choices, CASA, the Pro Cycle Challenge, and many more. Each September, Charis stages a Volunteer Fair where local non-profits and the community present their volunteer needs to the student body. “This one event alone has had such a positive impact for non-profits and businesses in the region,” says Chamber board director Marilyn Dougall. “The students become more familiar with our regions’ needs, and we are fortunate to learn more about the college through their students.”
To find out more about Charis Bible College, visit www.charisbiblecollege.org.
