FIRC in the News
Summit County’s FIRC funds drop as visitors come to seek assistance
As a recently divorced mother with two children and a third on the way, Karen was working full-time to support her family. But when she lost her unborn baby due to medical complications, the bills reached nearly $35,000 and threatened financial ruin.>With few options, she turned to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center, where she received the help she and her two daughters desperately needed…
Silverthorne Awards Money to Local Nonprofits
Despite tough economic times, the Town of Silverthorne recently awarded $41,810 to 39 local non-profit organizations. The town distributed the money through cash grants, use of town facilities and scholarships…
New Director takes helm at Summit County nonprofit
The new executive director of the Family and Intercultural Resource Center takes over the reins at a time when Summit County residents are weathering the woes trickling down from Wall Street. “The worse the economy gets, the more need there is for our services,” said Tamara Pogue, who comes to the non-profit care organization from the world of resort accommodations….