Community
B Like Breckenridge
Breckenridge embodies an infectious joy-of-life attitude that removes boundaries to what we can accomplish together. Because in any great endeavor, we are always more successful with friends by our side.
So we invite you to B Like Breckenridge, which can mean a lot of different things depending on where you live, work and play. But at its core, it’s about embracing the spirit of our town. Believing the right thing to do is always worth doing. From using less, walking more, leaving no trace, sticking to the trails, respecting wildlife, nature, and each other, and being a responsible steward of our communities, together we can champion a cause that is greater than all of us. But that starts here, with each and every one of us.
Philanthropy & Giving Back

We believe in tapping into this spirit and using it for good. Acting together to preserve the way of life we love. Protecting our home for our generation and future ones. Because while we believe we all have a place here, we also believe that the privilege of belonging comes with responsibility. A responsibility as locals and those just passing through to come together as a community and prove to ourselves there is no limit to what can be accomplished when we get after it together.
Give Like A Local
Each year, The Summit Foundation gives out over $1.5M in grants to support local nonprofits that support arts & culture, health & human resource, environmental stewardship and the future of our community. We are fortunate to have such a caring community supported by so many nonprofits. Learn more about the benefits of donating through The Summit Foundation.
Volunteer Opportunities
One of the better-known benefits of volunteering is the impact it has on the community. Whether new to our community, a longtime local or simply visiting, we hope you will join us by giving back and getting involved.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
In Breckenridge, our locally-owned small businesses are partners in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and consciously take care of this beautiful place we call home.

Resource Wise Program
To help businesses practice sustainability and other environmentally friendly plans, the town teamed up with the High Country Conservation Center (HC3) to create a green business program. Resource Wise businesses across Summit County have had positive impacts on our community by reducing their carbon emissions, energy use, and waste, as well as improving recycling, composting and purchasing practices. Many of these businesses have streamlined operations and saved money doing it.
B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership
The Breckenridge Tourism Office recently launched the B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership, celebrating local organizations and their commitment to preserving and protecting the qualities that make Breckenridge a special place to live, work and visit. This inaugural program provides the tools and empowers local businesses to integrate community-driven responsible stewardship practices within their own operations. Thanks to these 25 businesses, responsible stewardship efforts in Breckenridge are taking new heights.
Caring for the Environment
In Breckenridge, many of our our local businesses actively take part in reducing our carbon footprint and consciously take care of this beautiful place we call home. We work hard to make recycling accessible, carry reusable water bottles and grocery bags and generally think green. There are all kinds of really cool ways we’re making a mindful impact in Breckenridge.
Caring for the community
Breckenridge’s local businesses make a big impact on our community supporting local non-profits, providing volunteer hours and supporting local events. While navigating the COVID-19 crisis, our local businesses have stepped in to support our community now more than ever. Explore the goodwill and community support highlighted in the Breck Giving Back program.
In Breckenridge, our locally-owned small businesses are partners in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and consciously take care of this beautiful place we call home.

Resource Wise Program
To help businesses practice sustainability and other environmentally friendly plans, the town teamed up with the High Country Conservation Center (HC3) to create a green business program. Resource Wise businesses across Summit County have had positive impacts on our community by reducing their carbon emissions, energy use, and waste, as well as improving recycling, composting and purchasing practices. Many of these businesses have streamlined operations and saved money doing it.
B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership
The Breckenridge Tourism Office recently launched the B Like Breckenridge Business Partnership, celebrating local organizations and their commitment to preserving and protecting the qualities that make Breckenridge a special place to live, work and visit. This inaugural program provides the tools and empowers local businesses to integrate community-driven responsible stewardship practices within their own operations. Thanks to these 25 businesses, responsible stewardship efforts in Breckenridge are taking new heights.
Caring for the Environment
In Breckenridge, many of our our local businesses actively take part in reducing our carbon footprint and consciously take care of this beautiful place we call home. We work hard to make recycling accessible, carry reusable water bottles and grocery bags and generally think green. There are all kinds of really cool ways we’re making a mindful impact in Breckenridge.
Caring for the community
Breckenridge’s local businesses make a big impact on our community supporting local non-profits, providing volunteer hours and supporting local events. While navigating the COVID-19 crisis, our local businesses have stepped in to support our community now more than ever. Explore the goodwill and community support highlighted in the Breck Giving Back program.