UCHealth has allocated a total of $775,000 in grant funding to support 76 nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. This initiative aims to assist various communities, particularly in Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley, in overcoming barriers to health and well-being.
The awarded funds will enable these nonprofits to expand crucial services ranging from preventive care and mental health support to initiatives addressing hunger, housing, and financial stability. These programs are designed to foster sustainable improvements in the health of the communities they serve.
Colette Thompson, senior director of community health at UCHealth in Northern Colorado, expressed the organization’s commitment to community welfare. “UCHealth is honored to support organizations that share in our deeply rooted mission to improve lives,” Thompson stated. “We work with our community partners for a collective impact to address identified health issues, particularly for our most vulnerable populations.”
The grant funding will enhance various essential services, including community clinics, outreach programs, and food assistance, ensuring that underserved populations have access to necessary care. Additionally, the funds will fortify programs that provide rental assistance, education, and workforce development, helping families avoid eviction and achieve financial independence.
Awards to the selected organizations range from $1,000 to $30,000. Recipients were chosen based on their innovative, community-driven solutions aimed at improving health outcomes. Among the grantees is Harvest Farm and the Fort Collins Rescue Mission, which received funding to continue their work with vulnerable community members.
“UCHealth’s generous partnership empowers us to continue saying ‘yes’ to those most vulnerable in our community — individuals seeking stability, healing, and hope,” said Kyle McPherson, senior director of Harvest Farm and Fort Collins Rescue Mission. “Their support strengthens our ability to provide life-changing care and create lasting pathways toward transformation.”
In addition to Harvest Farm, other notable recipients in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado include the Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Boulder Valley Health Center, and the Food Bank for Larimer County. A comprehensive list of awarded organizations features initiatives like the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County and the Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity.
Last year, UCHealth contributed $1.3 billion in community benefits, which included $568 million in uncompensated care. The organization operates with a workforce of 35,000 employees across 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians in Colorado, Wyoming, and western Nebraska.
This funding initiative reflects UCHealth’s ongoing commitment to enhancing community health and supporting organizations that work diligently to improve the lives of those in need.
