Greeley, CO — The Weld Trust® announced today that 21 nonprofit agencies were awarded grants as part of a The Weld Trust’s® mission to promote excellence in health and education in Weld County, and some of the funds were earmarked for COVID-19 recovery.
The Weld Trust® earlier this year sought requests for proposals and after an exhaustive vetting process from a review committee, the Board of Directors allocated $3,086,370 to various Weld County nonprofit organizations.
“We are delighted to award grant dollars to Weld County nonprofits who we feel will have a positive and lasting impact in Weld County,” said Tom Grant, board chairman. “We are excited about the impact these organizations can have immediately and in the future for citizens of Weld County.”
The Weld Trust® was formerly NCMC, Inc. Additional funds were added to the Weld Trust® by the Board of Directors after the sale of North Colorado Medical Center to Banner Health in the fall of 2019. A philanthropic foundation, The Weld Trust® aims to help address challenges for Weld County residents in health and education.
United Way is using its grant for community health works and enhancements for the Housing Navigation Program.
“The grant from the Weld Trust® is an investment in moving our most vulnerable residents from homelessness to household stability. We are most grateful to The Weld Trust® and proud of our relationships that help improve the lives of people in Weld County.” said Jeannine Truswell, President & CEO of United Way of Weld County.
The Weld Trust® grant funding purchased a vehicle for the Weld Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry Program. An additional vehicle will enable the Weld Food Bank to expand the reach of the Mobile Food Pantry, ultimately serving thousands more in Weld County.
Mental health services were one of the major areas of emphasis for The Weld Trust® as part of this grant cycle. Turning Point Center for Youth, as well as North Range Behavioral Health, were awarded grants to continue and increase services in the areas of mental health, substance addiction and suicide prevention.
“This funding opportunity enables us to work closely with community partners to fill mental health treatment gaps with the goal of reducing substance use and preventing suicide in at-risk youth in Weld County,” said Stephanie Brown, Executive Director of Turning Point for Youth and Family Development. “Particularly in the wake of COVID-19, when substance use, anxieties, and feelings of isolation are elevated, our programs will help youth and their families heal, foster resiliency, and build skills so they stay on track in progressing toward their goals.”
List of Weld County non-profit organizations receiving funding include:
- Weld Food Bank
- North Range Behavioral Health
- SAVA
- Catholic Charities of Weld County
- Weld School District RE-6
- Bright Futures
- Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado
- Turning Point Center for Youth
- UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute
- Centennial Area Health Education Center
- Reach Out & Read
- Lutheran Family Services
- American Cancer Society
- The Avery Center
- United Way of Weld County
- Habitat for Humanity
- North Colorado Family Medicine
- Weld County School District RE-8
- 5 to Thrive Teen Health
The Weld Trust® also awarded grants to 15 Weld County non-profit organizations that are supporting Covid-19 recovery efforts. Covid-19 related grants were awarded in conjunction with the Weld Recovers Fund, a collaboration between the United Way of Weld County and Weld Community Foundation.
List of Weld County non-profit organizations that received Covid-19 Recover Funding:
- Salvation Army of Greeley
- Sunrise Community Health
- Weld Food Bank
- Immigration & Refugee Center
- Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center
- Boys & Girls Club of Weld County
- North Range Behavioral Health
- Almost Home
- WeldWerks Community Foundation
- Catholic Charities of Weld County
- Ft. Lupton Food & Clothing Bank
- Meals on Wheels of Greeley
- The Greeley Dream Team
- High Plains Library District Foundation
- North Colorado Health Alliance
