Diversifying The Outdoors For Generations To Come
Discover Our Commitment to Lincoln Hills Cares
About The Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation
The Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation, founded in 2016, has kept a sharp eye on the future while honoring the extraordinary past of the Lincoln Hills property and programs. From its inception, the Foundation has relied on donations, allowing us to proudly serve over 100,000 youth, young adults, and families to ensure that barriers to the outdoor experience and the many careers that will allow us to continue to enjoy the outdoors are irrevocably erased.
Mission
The Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation provides philanthropic support to develop the next generation of leaders through outdoor and environmental education, cultural history exploration, and workforce advancement.
Values & Beliefs
Core values represent the lens through which all decisions and activities are viewed and considered. The Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation is committed to the following core values.
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Equity
ButtonEquity builds opportunity. We believe that breaking down barriers to provide access to outdoor experiences fosters interest in new concepts that otherwise may not have been accessible. Equity is the cornerstone of our values.
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Education
ButtonEducation connects us to the world. It is key to fostering interests in, passions for, and respect for the environment, and leads to the diversification of our environmental workforce.
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Environmental Stewardship
ButtonEnvironmental Stewardship means assisting youth from marginalized communities to help their neighbors to experience nature and understand safe environmental practices that support their communities and the plant.
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Respect
ButtonRespect for ourselves, our history, the environment, and our community, leads to positive change, a greater appreciation for nature, and a willingness to get involved. Respect is critical for our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the Planet.
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New Outdoor Classroom Dedicated to Dr. Nathaniel Howard
Recently the Lincoln Hills Foundation has invested in a new outdoor classroom, dedicated posthumously to the former educator, coach and Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation CEO, Dr. Nathaniel Howard. This state-of-the-art classroom serves as a meeting place and educational venue for students, teachers, families, and many other groups with the shared vision of preserving both the history and the grandeur of the Lincoln Hills property.
“I believe there is power in words, power in asserting our existence, our experience, our lives, through words.”
― Jesmyn Ward, The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race
Lincoln Hills Cares: Historical Resources
Delve into the deep history of Lincoln Hills Cares
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Landslide 2021: Race Space Winks Panorama
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Colorado Experience: Lincoln Hill
Visual odyssey across continentsWatch Video
Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation Staff
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J.R. Lapierre
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M.S., Sports & Recreation Management, Northeastern University | J.R. earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s from Northeastern University.
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Dr. Nathaniel Howard
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Former Chief Executive Officer
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix; M.A., Biology, University of Colorado Boulder; B.A. Science Education, Clark Atlanta University // Dr. Howard passed away…
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Alton Dillard
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Principal, The Dillard Group LLC | Alton has more than 30 years as a communications professional. He has previous experience as a talk show host, anchor, reporter, and former sportscaster. He previously served as Press Secretary and a Senior Aide for U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Communications Manager for the Office of the Denver Clerk and Recorder. His specialties are as a Spokesperson and Media Strategist.
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Allan Smith
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Independent Management Consultant, Invictus Management Consulting Ltd. | Allan Smith is the Founder and Managing Director of Invictus Consulting Services Ltd., a St. Kitts and Nevis-based management consulting and global investment company.
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""Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone,"
Count Basie
