Aging in Place with Grace in the Wet Mountain Valley
Our Mission
Together, we strive to build awareness of existing resources and support creative solutions that help local seniors age in place with dignity.
Background
The Landing Well Fund was inspired by a service project of Community United Methodist Church: an online resource guide launched in February 2025 to connect seniors in the Wet Mountain Valley with local wellness and service providers — LandingWellWMV.org. The website features summaries and contact information for providers across essential areas of daily life — home and personal care, transportation, nutrition, healthcare, lifestyle and wellness, and navigating transitions.
In cooperation with Valley Strong, the guide is now also printed as a Community Resource Guide for Seniors and distributed through partners across Custer County.
Landing Well collaborates with the West Custer County Library to host an October Senior Fair, where more than 25 exhibitors share their expertise and inspiration with local seniors, caregivers, and their neighbors. That conversation continues throughout the year in monthly education events hosted by the Library.
In 2026, Landing Well partnered with the Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging to launch a new volunteer-driven effort. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” connects local residents with trusted neighbors who lend a hand, offering help, companionship, and community.
Activities like these reflect our continuing goal: to support our neighbors and caregivers through information, connection, and community dialogue.
Looking Ahead
The Landing Well Fund will sustain and expand this work — supporting projects that help Custer County seniors remain safe, active, and engaged in the community they call home. We invite you to learn more, share your ideas, and join us in strengthening the circle of care that makes aging in place possible in the Wet Mountain Valley.
Advisory Group
Our efforts are guided by a local Advisory Council — the Custer County Consortium on Aging — which includes representatives from community organizations committed to serving older residents and their caregivers. Partners include the Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging, Custer County Public Health, Valley Assisted Living and Home Care, the West Custer County Hospital District, WMV Rotary, Community United Methodist Church, and others.