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Do You Know a Worthy Nonprofit that Deserves a Grant?

June 27, 2017

First Western Trust is proud to launch its 2017 #WealthIsAbout Grants Contest. For the next seven months, we will be […]

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My Brother’s Keeper

December 13, 2016

During the holidays many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our good fortune and to help others in […]

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First Western Trust, Aspen, Launches #Wealthisabout Grants Contest

June 8, 2016

Aspen, Colo – June 8, 2016 – First Western Trust, Aspen, is launching its #Wealthisabout Grants Contest in support of […]

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First Western Trust, Aspen, Creates Donor Advised Fund with Aspen Community Foundation

May 19, 2016

Aspen, Colo – May 19, 2016 – First Western Trust, Aspen, is excited to announce the launch of its first […]

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Impact Investing at First Western Trust

April 22, 2016

For years, popular opinion has held that in order to invest in socially responsible companies that focus on environmental, social, […]

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Built a Big Estate Without Heirs?

December 22, 2015

In communities such as Aspen, Colorado, there can be both great wealth and great need. In a recent article for […]

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How I Am Teaching My Kids to Give Back

December 3, 2015

By: Alexis Owen, Director of Philanthropic Services With the holidays in full swing, the subject of giving is on many […]

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FW Connects Day

December 3, 2015

Community leadership is part of our DNA at First Western. From serving on local boards and committees, to volunteering our […]

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The Heart & Hand Center – Community Corner

August 25, 2015

When she started the Heart & Hand Center, Nikki Cady’s vision was to provide a family environment for at-risk youth […]

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Project C.U.R.E: Delivering Health & Hope to the World

January 30, 2015

Health and wellness across the globe have been important focuses for all of us this year, particularly with the Ebola […]