The Community Health Benefit Fund through the Yampa Valley Medical Center Foundation has awarded 15 grants for 2022 totaling $340,000, given to 11 nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat counties.CommunityHealthGrants-sbt-052022
Despite hiring issues that have about 30% of its positions vacant, Horizons Specialized Services is planning to expand its operation this spring by building a new house in Hayden.
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Tiffany Ripkoski-Taylor provides a big grin outside Horizons Specialized Services’ Moffat County office. Ripkoski-Taylor has a passion for enriching the lives of people with special needs and previously performed similar services while with Moffat County School District. (Andy Bockelman / For Craig Press)
It takes a kind and caring person to make a connection with a child or adult with special needs. And, Tiffany Ripkoski-Taylor certainly fits into that skill set.
With a high capacity for love and a patient, compassionate nature that she brings to her work with Horizons Specialized Services.
A background working with students in special education for Moffat County School District helped her find a position with the nonprofit organization. Ripkoski-Taylor found a perfect fit aiding the mission of Horizons, which works to coordinate services for individuals with learning disabilities and their families and enhance their lives.