The ELHI Community Center opens its doors for another exciting season of community events and programming.
Ignacio, Colorado
ELHI Community Center
An empty school building repurposed to meet the needs of our community.
Our Story
About the ELHI Community Center
Founded in 2015, the ELHI Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the heart of Ignacio, Colorado. What began as an empty, underutilized school building has grown into a vibrant hub for local businesses, nonprofits, and community engagement throughout the Southwest Colorado region.
Why "ELHI"?
EEducation
LLiteracy
HHealth
IInspiration
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
ELHI's mission is to bring our community together by providing safe, affordable spaces for learning, growth, and wellbeing.
Vision
Our vision is to keep these opportunities strong by fostering resilience and collaboration among community members and sustaining these critical services in Ignacio.
"A home for community and growth."
More Than a Building
What We Offer
Business Space
Business Center · Community Center · Event Venue
A supportive space for local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Conveniently located close to several larger towns — ideal for regional collaboration.
Community Venue
From birthday parties and family reunions to baby showers, cooking classes, and large public gatherings — the center is a place where connections are made and memories are shared.
Looking Ahead
Even with the unknown future of the building itself, the ELHI Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters are looking for ways to make sure our community needs are met and that the ELHI's mission and vision continue to be accomplished.
In the News
Colorado's Ride: A Bicycle Tour Like No Other
A community cycling event brings together riders from across Southwest Colorado.
ELHI opens its doors
The repurposed school building welcomes the community for the first time as a vibrant center.
Farmer's Market open through Sept. 25
Fresh local produce and goods available weekly at the ELHI Community Center.
For the Children Powwow
A celebration honoring Indigenous culture and community in Ignacio, Colorado.
ELHI Community Center revives old school
How a historic school building became the heart of the Ignacio community.
Ignacio lights up the town!
The annual holiday lighting event draws hundreds of community members together.
Christmas time is here
Seasonal celebrations and community gatherings fill the ELHI Community Center.
To our funders and donors: Thank you for believing in us!
We are fortunate to have so many local supporters! Without their help, we could not continue to do what we do! Please take a minute to read through their names and tell them thank you the next time you stop by their place of business!
