In 1887, a community-minded woman, a priest, two ministers and a rabbi came together to form what would evolve into today’s United Way. Colorado was home to the very first United Way, an…
During the height of the 2017 winter (December – February), less than one third of the nights in Fort Collins were above freezing. During that same period of time, Homeward 2020 reporte…
United Way of Larimer County believes that strong communities are characterized by a high level of civic participation, which is why Community Engagement is one of our four focus areas. As par…
Saturday, November 17 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 East Willow Street, Fort Collins
Join the City of Fort Collins and United Way of Larimer County on…
A coalition of community, faith, civil rights and advocacy organizations have come together to stop predatory payday loans through a ballot initiative in the 2018 election. Payday lenders are…
Energy Resource Center has expanded to Northern Colorado. Energy Resource Center is a nonprofit that has been around for nearly 40 years! The mission of ERC is to improve home energy efficienc…
The WomenGive Scholarship Program has been serving women and families in Larimer County for more than a decade. WomenGive has awarded scholarships to 264 women, supported 345 children in recei…
Make a Difference Day is approaching quickly, but it is not too late to get your hands dirty and have an impact in our community starting October 22. We can’t wait to see all the amazing…
This August the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations that would decrease the federal deduction allowed on charitable contributions made to nonprofits that are eligible…
Living in Estes Parks means wonderful mountain views, a close-knit community and enjoying the simple side of life. Mario and his family quickly realized this when they moved. Mario and his wif…
The aftermath of August’s Hurricane Florence is currently affecting millions on the Southeast Coast. Last year, the series of hurricanes and tropical storms that devastated southern sta…
Better Business Bureau's Charity Accreditation Training
Friday, November 9, 2018 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Poudre Valley REA | 7649 REA Parkway, Fort Collins
According to a 2017 Nielsen stu…
United Way of Larimer County is proud to announce its newest Innovation Grant recipient, the Loveland Housing Authority. The $20,000 grant will support the launch of the Loveland Housing Autho…
It’s happened to all of us – posting a volunteer description that doesn’t recruit the necessary number of folks to complete the job. Here are a few tips to make your opportun…
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) plays an essential role at the Capitol as the only statewide community foundation focused on economic advancement for Colorado women and their f…
Since its inception, the WomenGive program of United Way of Larimer County has been a platform for women to empower other women by providing childcare scholarships to single mothers pursuing t…
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 more than 300 student employees at Colorado State University Campus Recreation Department came together for a day of impact. Not only did they partake in their tr…
When Amanda, Sarah’s mother, realized that Sarah was struggling with reading, she knew something needed to be done. “When I would read with her before it was very much One. Word. A…
Last summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County had nearly 500 children on its waitlist for summer programming – nearly as many as served by the organization overall. In a commun…
Since its inception, United Way has partnered with local individuals, businesses and agencies to drive important community change. We are proud of our participation in critical initiatives, in…
This I Believe. What a great NPR series. Have you ever tried to articulate in three to five minutes the core beliefs that guide your daily life? When alone with extended windshield time, I oft…
The 2018 session of the Colorado General Assembly resulted in the passage of numerous bills to support the ability of Colorado’s nonprofit sector to serve and strengthen our communities…
The early childhood community in Larimer County has long been aware of the increasing shortage of child care options in Larimer County. Our lack of adequate child care affects employers in all…
United Way of Larimer County is pleased to welcome Claire Bouchard as its new Vice President of Community Impact. Claire Bouchard has lived and worked in Larimer County for more than 14 years.…
In May, long-time WomenGive Co-Chairs Kim Winger and Michele Marquitz transitioned out of their roles. At the WomenGive Spring Social, we welcomed our new Co-Chairs, Mary Francis and Amanda Mi…
Holly Haley, 2009-2010 WomenGive scholarship recipient and current WomenGive Member, shared the following story during the recent WomenGive Spring Social about her experience as a single mothe…
On May 9, 2018, United Way of Larimer County partnered with The Matthews House to host the first community-wide baby shower. This event was a way for low-income mothers to get in touch with th…
Dear Larimer County Nonprofits, Collective Impact Partners and United Way Stakeholders: We are pleased to report that United Way of Larimer County will be able to expand its grant opportuniti…
After escaping an abusive marriage, Julie Shuffler lost her job and found herself on the verge of homelessness. Because of the impact of the abuse, she became very depressed and wasn’t…
Despite growing up in poverty Stephane Cosby is determined to build a better life for herself and her son. “I had a wonderful family…but I kind of thought that there was a fundam…
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