UCHealth has allocated a total of $775,000 in grant funding to 76 nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. This initiative aims to support community efforts that address various barriers to health and create pathways for improved well-being. Many of the recipient organizations are based in Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley, focusing on a range of critical issues including preventive care, mental health support, food security, housing, and financial stability.
The funding is part of UCHealth’s commitment to improve lives in the communities it serves. According to Colette Thompson, UCHealth’s senior director of community health in Northern Colorado, “UCHealth is honored to support organizations that share in our deeply rooted mission to improve lives.” The grants are intended to foster collective impact, particularly among vulnerable populations facing health challenges.
Supporting Diverse Community Initiatives
The funding will bolster a variety of programs, including community clinics, outreach initiatives, mental health services, food assistance, and transportation efforts. These services are crucial for ensuring that underserved populations have access to essential healthcare. Additionally, the grants will enhance programs focused on rental assistance, shelter, education, and workforce development, which are designed to help families maintain housing stability and achieve financial independence.
Awards range from $1,000 to $30,000, with recipients chosen for their innovative, community-driven solutions aimed at enhancing health outcomes. Among the organizations receiving support this year are Harvest Farm and the Fort Collins Rescue Mission. Kyle McPherson, senior director of both organizations, stated, “UCHealth’s generous partnership empowers us to continue saying ‘yes’ to those most vulnerable in our community — individuals seeking stability, healing, and hope.”
A Comprehensive List of Recipients
Other notable recipients from the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado include the Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Boulder Valley Health Center, the Family Center/La Familia, and the Food Bank for Larimer County. Further organizations such as the Weld Food Bank, Matthews House, and Neighbors to Neighbor were also awarded grants.
A complete list of grant recipients is available through UCHealth’s official channels. In the previous year, UCHealth provided approximately $1.3 billion in community benefits, which included $568 million in uncompensated care.
UCHealth operates with a workforce of 35,000 employees across 14 acute-care hospitals and numerous physician practices throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and western Nebraska, solidifying its position as a significant healthcare provider in the region.
