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The CRESTED BUTTE fund has the express purpose of supporting the children and pets of the Crested Butte Community The Crested Butte Fund provides financial assistance to children and pets in the Gunnison Valley THIS FUND HAS TWO PRIMARY OBJECTIVES By offering assistance to children the fund offers access to crucial services that will enhance a childs wellbeing allowing them to live a more productive positive and happy life The fund also offers assistance for pets and strays so that even the most dependent in our community may live a long healthy and meaningful life with their owners THE CRESTED BUTTE FUND WORKS DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS CHURCHES DOCTORS VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL SHELTERS TO IDENTIFY THOSE IN NEED AND OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THE FUND SEEKS TO HELP THOSE WHO MAY NOT QUALIFY THROUGH OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. THE CRESTED BUTTE FUND HAS THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN AND PETS OF THE CRESTED BUTTE COMMUNITY IN A QUICK AND CONFIDENTIAL MANNER. IF ANYONE SEES A NEED THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT US.