Happy Place

25 Ways to Give Back to Aspen

Whether you’re a longtime local or an inspired visitor, it’s easy to make a positive impact on the place you love.

12/30/2020 By Catherine Lutz Illustrations by Katie Leimbach

Philanthropists

Sojourner Salutes: Robert and Lexie Potamkin

This couple goes above and beyond the the traditional idea of philanthropy.

11/20/2018 By Dipika Rai Photography by Ross Kribbs

A Phone Call Away

The Other Side of Paradise

When bluebird skies turn dark, the Aspen Hope Center shines a life-saving light for those in crisis.

02/18/2018 By Amanda Rae Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Call & Response

A Q&A with Action in Africa's Founder Sarah Nininger

The Aspen native found her life’s work helping others at an early age, starting an international nonprofit that still involves our local community.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro

Dish It Out

Meet the Food & Wine Classic Regulars Cooking and Somm-ing for a Cause

How Hugh Acheson, Jordan Salcito, and Marcus Samuelsson are going above and beyond in giving back.

05/24/2017 By Laurel Miller

Talking Points

Aspen PEO Celebrates 100 Years of Quietly Building Community

The sisters of the Philanthropic Educational Organization are doing it for themselves.

02/15/2017 By Eleanor Shelton

Treasure Island

Sorting, Selling, and Seriously Scoring at Aspen's Legendary Thrift Shop

Keeping that edge-of-extinction icon, the Aspen Ski Bum, alive since 1949.

11/01/2014 By Julie Comins Pickrell