LASTING CHANGE FOR WELD COUNTY
The Weld Trust® philanthropically contributes to enhance the health and education for the citizens of Weld County.
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Housing Stability
Support collaborative organizations that address the needs of the most vulnerable population experiencing housing instability.
Access to Resources
Support the development of career paths, STEM, and vocational/technical opportunities for K-12 students in Weld County.
Support collaborative initiatives that provide site-based services for K-12 Weld County students.
Food Security
Convene collaborative partners that are providing food security to determine priorities countywide.
Fund collaborative programs and resources that put nutritious food into the hands of people in need across Weld County.
Childhood Literacy
Support organizations that can improve childhood literacy education and resources for families.
Fund organizations that market and promote quality resources for families that will improve childhood literacy.
Behavioral Health
Fund behavioral and mental health resources for children, youth, and families in need.
Fund the development of programs for youth in Weld County that focus on mental wellness.
Fund crisis intervention resources and services.
Workforce Development
Align, convene, and work with countywide leadership and stakeholders to guide long-term sustainable strategies for workforce development.
Market resources for workforce development along with technical and vocational opportunities to Weld County employers, students of all ages, and institutions.
Support the development of a framework for internships, apprenticeship programs, and career pathways across Weld County.
Healthy Habits
Strive to remove the most significant barriers to access so that Weld County citizens of all ages can build healthy habits.
Fund informational campaigns around Weld County to encourage the early development of healthy habits including exercise, diet and nutrition, and preventive care.
Over $10.268 million
Awarded in 2021 community grants
76 Nonprofits & Schools
Served in 2021
Sponsorships
39 events sponsored throughout 2021
Recent news
The Weld Trust Supports ACE Foundation
1 month agoThe Ala Carte Education Foundation (ACE Foundation) was formed in 2018 to advocate for students needing academic assistance in literacy and math. The organization is made up of three nonprofit groups: Ala Carte Learning Solutions, Dreamcatcher Learning Centers, and Bridging the Gaps Dyslexia Center. The three distinct nonprofit organizations joined forces as the ACE Foundation […]
Food Security Grants support Greeley-Evans Schools and Aims Community College Students
2 months agoResearch has shown that proper nutrition is an important part of the learning process. According to the Centers for Disease Control, schools play an important part in teaching students healthy eating habits. As part of The Weld Trust’s key funding initiative, food security, grants were awarded to the Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools and Aims […]
United Way of Weld County Receives grants to help with Childhood Literacy Programs
2 months agoThe Weld Trust recently awarded grants in accordance with their key funding initiative, Childhood Literacy. Two of those grants were awarded to United Way of Weld County (UWWC). The first grant awarded was for the Providers Advancing School Outcomes (PASO) Institute program. The program helps improve the quality of care provided by Spanish-speaking family, friend, […]
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