The Weld Trust has awarded $5,531,538 in grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Weld County toward its mission to promote excellence in health and education in Weld County. The organization provides strategic grant-making three times per year, with this being the first grant cycle in 2023. The Weld Trust has seven key funding areas, […]
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Northern Colorado K20 Pathways to Employment Report Unveiled
In a true regional collaboration, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, and The Weld Trust, in partnership with Colorado Succeeds, proudly announce the public release of the Northern Colorado K20 Pathways to Employment report. Drafted in response to current and anticipated workforce development challenges, the report outlines what […]
The Weld Trust Supports Weld County Veterans
The Weld Trust has awarded two workforce development grants to the Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center to support Weld County Veterans. The first grant supports their employment and job training program. This program provides workshops on employment related topics, developing and implementing each veteran’s Individualized Employment Plan, connecting veterans with potential employers, and job coaching […]
The Weld Trust Awards Health Grants Totaling Over $1.3 Million for Weld County
In the summer grant cycle, The Weld Trust recently awarded $1,373,830 in grants to nonprofits and schools in Weld County. These health grants are part of The Weld Trust’s seven Key Funding Initiatives toward promoting health and education. The Weld Trust awarded health grants to 19 organizations in Behavioral Health, Housing Stability, and Healthy Habits. […]
The Weld Trust Awards Over $1 Million in Education Grants for Weld County
The Weld Trust has awarded grants totaling $1,056,318 to nonprofits and schools for programs located in Weld County. These grants are part of The Weld Trust’s seven Key Funding Initiatives toward promoting excellence in education and health. Education grants awarded by The Weld Trust were provided to 15 organizations in the areas of Access to […]
The Weld Trust Aids in Social and Emotional Learning for Weld County Youth
The Weld Trust recently provided for the social and emotional support of youth in Weld County through two behavioral health grants to Soccer Without Borders and the Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans schools. Soccer Without Borders helps connect newcomer refugee, asylee, and immigrant youth in Weld County through the sport of soccer to foster growth, inclusion, […]
Sunrise to Build Training Room for Medical Assistants and Dental Assistants
Sunrise Community Health (Sunrise) provides affordable access to health care for individuals of all ages. Sunrise supports the health of 42,000 patients, over 90% of whom live at an income level indicating they face barriers to affordable health care. The services provided by Sunrise include medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health care. They operate eleven […]
Behavioral Health Grant Awarded for Mental Health Media Campaign
Society has come a long way in understanding that a person’s mental health is part of their physical health. Unfortunately, there are still some stigmas preventing people from seeking the help they need for their mental well-being. Centennial Area Health Education Center (CAHEC) is working to help Weld County citizens overcome these stigmas and normalize […]
The Weld Trust Helps Adult Learners in the Workforce
The Weld Trust is awarding grants to create a stronger workforce in Weld County. These grants focus on programs benefitting youth and young adults, as well as adults looking to reskill or upskill. Three of the recent workforce development grants were awarded to the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, Jobs of Hope, and […]
The Weld Trust Awards Grant for Increased Access to Behavioral Health Services
Weld County is currently experiencing a high demand for behavioral health services while also seeing a workforce shortage in this profession. The shortage of licensed professionals may result in individuals not connecting with the services they need. The Weld Trust is trying to help address this issue with their behavioral health grants. Behavioral Health is […]
