UCHealth has allocated $775,000 in grant funding to 76 nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. This initiative targets various community needs, particularly in Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley, focusing on efforts to improve health outcomes and address significant barriers to well-being.
The funding will support diverse programs aimed at enhancing preventive care, mental health services, food security, housing stability, and financial independence. The grants are intended to foster lasting improvements in the quality of life for underserved populations.
“UCHealth is honored to support organizations that share in our deeply rooted mission to improve lives,” said Colette Thompson, UCHealth’s senior director of community health in Northern Colorado. “We work with our community partners for a collective impact to address identified health issues, particularly for our most vulnerable populations.”
Variety of Support for Local Initiatives
Grants range from $1,000 to $30,000, with recipients chosen for their innovative, community-driven solutions. These organizations are dedicated to enhancing health and well-being in their respective areas. Funding will enhance access to essential care through community clinics, outreach programs, mental health services, food assistance, and transportation solutions.
Among the recipients in Northern Colorado is Harvest Farm and the Fort Collins Rescue Mission. “UCHealth’s generous partnership empowers us to continue saying ‘yes’ to those most vulnerable in our community — individuals seeking stability, healing, and hope,” stated 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.”
Organizations in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado benefiting from the grants include the Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Boulder Valley Health Center, the Family Center/La Familia, and the Food Bank for Larimer County, among others. A complete list of recipients is available on the UCHealth website.
Impact Beyond Financial Assistance
Last year, UCHealth provided $1.3 billion in community benefits, which included $568 million in uncompensated care. This substantial financial commitment underscores UCHealth’s ongoing dedication to improving community health across its service areas.
UCHealth operates with a workforce of 35,000 employees and encompasses 14 acute-care hospitals along with hundreds of physicians across Colorado, Wyoming, and western Nebraska. The recent grants are an extension of UCHealth’s mission to collaborate with local organizations and create a significant impact in the communities they serve.
