THE VETERANS CENTER

The Veterans Center is a Colorado nonprofit corporation formed to pay tribute to our military services members, past and present, and the rich legacy they have left us.

The Veterans Center’s purpose is to serve veterans, their generational family members, local community members, and visitors in Northwestern Colorado by maintaining a prominent location in Steamboat Springs where all can celebrate a legacy of service to our country, concern for our veterans and commitment to our community.

On December 8, 2019, a fire broke out in the neighboring restaurant business to the east of the historic VFW building. While the fire itself was contained to the building next door, the smoke damage to the VFW building was extensive, and thus has remained unusable for over four years.

The Veterans Center is renovating the building in order to continue serving active duty military, veterans, and their generational family members. Construction started July 5, 2024, and completion is anticipated May 2025.

Our Activities: After the renovation, the centrally located Center will be able to:
• Provide a connection to essential medical, rehabilitative, and mental health resources,
• Assist with applications for veteran benefits, and
• Provide emergency financial assistance.

Additionally, The Veterans Center will periodically sponsor workshops, seminars, training events, fitness and veterans yoga classes, PTSD counseling, presentations and other educational and outreach programs, and activities to support and address the needs of service members and military families, while also raising awareness of the unique issues and challenges they face during military service and successful transition to civilian life.

Community funding will benefit over 1,300 veterans and their families in Routt County. Your donation will go directly to The Veterans Center, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts and donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law.