Building Community-Episode 3: EVICS
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Documentary, Educational, 16-Jan-2026
In this powerful episode of Building Community, viewers explore the vital role EVICS plays in keeping young families rooted in Estes Park amid rising costs and limited resources. Executive Director Rut Miller challenges the harmful notion that only those who can afford the town “deserve” to live there, emphasizing that a thriving community depends on local families, workers, and business owners being able to stay.
Through personal stories, including that of a young family in the tourism industry who were able to remain in Estes Park because of EVICS’ support, the episode highlights how affordable childcare and family resources are essential to sustaining the town’s workforce. With funding from the voter-approved 6E lodging tax, EVICS has expanded its impact—ensuring families aren’t forced to choose between financial survival and the community they love.
This episode underscores a central truth of Building Community: Estes Park’s future depends on investing in the people who live and work there year-round, and on recognizing that supporting families is not charity—it’s the foundation of a healthy, resilient community.
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