The 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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Healthy Meals for Medically Compromised Patients
When a person is being treated for a serious illness, they must manage many tasks alongside their treatment to optimize their recovery. One of those major responsibilities is to ensure there are eating regular, healthy meals. If a person is undergoing treatment, they may not have the energy to ensure they are getting the nutrition they […]
Childhood Literacy Grants Put Book in the Hands of Children and Families
The Weld Trust recently awarded nine grants under one of their key funding initiatives, Childhood Literacy. Two of the organizations that The Weld Trust awarded funding to were Reach Out and Read and the Book Trust. These organizations provide books directly to children and their families to improve their literacy skills. Reach Out and Read serves children […]
The Weld Trust Awards Over $1.1 Million in Early Literacy and Food Security Programs
The Weld Trust awarded $1,101,063 in grants toward programs focused on childhood literacy and food security in the first quarter of 2022. With the goal of helping children be ready for kindergarten and attain grade-level reading by third grade, the childhood literacy grants were given to nonprofit organizations and schools across Weld County. According to […]
Rebalance Program Helps Youth Cope with Trauma and Stress
On May 25, 2021, Children’s Hospital Colorado stated they have seen “a 90% increase in demand for behavioral health treatment in the past two years”. Further, the article goes on to state that this crisis is affecting everywhere in Colorado. Unfortunately, Weld County appears to be no exception. However, several nonprofit organizations in Weld County are working […]
The Weld Trust Awards Housing Stability Grants to Aid Survivors and Their Children
The Weld Trust funded grants in the area of housing stability in the fourth quarter of 2021. The funding strategy supported the most vulnerable population experiencing housing instability. The grants included programs to support the housing needs of special populations including victims of domestic violence as well as victims of commercial sex trafficking. A Woman’s Place […]
Grants support Weld County K-12 students
The Weld Trust has seven funding initiatives within health and education for nonprofits, schools and government entities located in Weld County. The first set of grants under the key initiative, Access to Resources, was awarded in the Fourth Quarter 2021. These grants funded eight separate programs across the county to support K-12 students with resources […]
