Bright Futures Weld County was created in 2016 by the Weld County Commissioners to establish a workforce development program. Understanding the importance of trade skills as well as academic skills, the Board of Commissioners designed the program to financially assist students pursuing post-secondary education or a certified training program. Bright Futures currently awards eligible students […]
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Supporting the United Way of Weld County
United Way of Weld County provides assistance and support of many individuals in Weld County through five focus areas: early childhood development, youth success, household stability, older adults and healthy aging, and access to service. The Weld Trust was proud to award a grant in 2020 to United Way for their Community Health Worker program […]
The Weld Trust Is Helping Build a Dementia-Friendly Community
Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado started as a volunteer initiative in 2015 and evolved into a nonprofit organization in 2016. Their mission is “no one walking the dementia journey has to walk alone.” Since they started their nonprofit, they have provided over 13,000 individuals with dementia-friendly education. The Weld Trust provided Dementia-Friendly Communities with a […]
The Weld Trust Welcomes New Education Grants Director
The Weld Trust is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team, Doug Elliott, for the position of Education Grants Director. Doug joins The Weld Trust with over 20 years of experience at the Daniels Fund. During his tenure at the Daniels Fund, he served in many roles including overseeing scholarships, early childhood education, […]
Greeley School District 6 Counselors Help With Students’ Success
Greeley-Evans School District 6 is committed to engaging every student in a personalized, well-rounded, and excellent education, as well as preparing them for college and career readiness. The Weld Trust awarded District 6 with a grant to fund much needed Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) counselors at four middle schools and four high schools for […]
Covid Grants Used to Educate and Support Learners
Covid grants are used to support funding for more than personal protection equipment or social distancing needs. The Weld Trust continues to provide covid grants to nonprofits organizations and schools for many needs identified during these unprecedented times. All covid grants provided by The Weld Trust must fall within our purview of health and education […]
Combatting Chronic Disease through Lifestyle Medicine
Over 80% of chronic disease and 40% of cancers can be attributed to diet and lifestyle. Thirty years of worsening trends in obesity and chronic disease indicate a need to change how this problem is addressed. Banner Health’s North Colorado Family Medicine (NCFM) is on a mission to impact their patients’ lives through education and support. The […]
Board Member Spotlight: Tom Grant, Chairman & President
Get to Know Tom Grant, NCMC Foundation and The Weld Trust Board Chairman and President For years, Tom Grant has prioritized the health, wellness, and education of his Weld County neighbors. He knows healthy communities are ones that can thrive, and he strives to maintain an active role in making his city a better place […]
Future Remains Bright for Bright Futures Workforce Development Program
Bright Futures Workforce Program transitions from Upstate Colorado to the NCMC Foundation and The Weld Trust Effective April 1, 2021, the Weld County Commissioners transitioned the management of the Bright Futures program from Upstate Colorado to the NCMC Foundation and The Weld Trust. The program, which was initiated in 2015 as a work force development […]
UNCCRI Gives New Hope to Cancer Survivors
When Clay Drake was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at 48 years old, he didn’t yet know of the place that would help him physically fight back against this terrible disease. Clay was first diagnosed with cancer in October 2015. Since that time, he has undergone two stem cell transplants, chemotherapy, radiation, and infusions. In 2017, he started […]
