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Riverside Education Centers is celebrating 20 years of providing educational support to students and families in Mesa County. Since its founding in 2006, the organization has grown from serving 12 students to supporting more than 1,300 students at 15 different sites.

To mark the anniversary, the nonprofit has launched a "20 Dollars for 20 Years" fundraising campaign. Throughout the year, organizers intend to share various stories and updates regarding the organization's journey and its impact on the Grand Valley community.

Executive Director Jack Curry reflected on the organization's history and the individuals who supported its initial launch. He specifically highlighted Jerome Gonzalez, a founding donor who has remained a consistent supporter of the nonprofit for two decades.

"One of the stories that I feel like I really want to highlight from REC's history in REC's past is that of Gonzalez, right?" Curry said. "He was one of REC's founding founding donor that helped get REC started and has continued to support the organization for its entire 20 years."

Beyond individual donors, Curry emphasized the role of community partnerships in the organization's longevity. He noted that support from local service clubs and government officials has been essential in maintaining operations across the Grand Valley.

The nonprofit is encouraging community members to engage with its historical milestones through digital outreach. The organization plans to use these platforms to showcase the evolution of their services since their 2006 inception.

Organizers will continue to share stories and milestones from the past two decades throughout the year. Community members can follow these updates and the "20 Dollars for 20 Years" campaign through the organization's social media channels and newsletters.

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