United Is the Way to a Stronger Northwest Colorado
Help Us Raise $60,000 This Colorado Gives Day!
Your generosity can change lives right here at home.
Northwest Colorado is a special place to call home. Our communities are built on hard work, generosity, and neighbors looking out for neighbors.
But behind the beauty of our Western Slope towns, many hardworking families and older adults are struggling to afford everyday necessities.
Across Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties, approximately 7,000 households struggle financially to meet basic needs. Of those, roughly 5,700 households earn too much to qualify for most public assistance but not enough to afford the true cost of living.
These are our friends, coworkers, and neighbors—the people who help make our communities strong.
For many, one unexpected expense—a medical bill, car repair, or reduction in income—can quickly become a financial crisis.
No one should have to face these challenges alone.
That's Where United Way—and YOU—Make a Difference.
United Way of the Yampa Valley brings people, ideas, and resources together to strengthen household financial stability and community resilience.
We work alongside local nonprofits, businesses, and community partners to address challenges no single organization can solve alone.
Your gift supports three important priorities:
❤️ Helping Families Find Stability
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a secure future.
United Way helps working families and older adults navigate financial challenges, access essential services, and build long-term stability through financial education, workforce opportunities, and targeted assistance.
From childcare support and emergency resource referrals to Skilled Trades Scholarships and holiday cost relief, we're helping neighbors stay on their feet before financial setbacks become crises.
Together, we can help families find stability and opportunity.
🤝 Strengthening the Nonprofits That Strengthen Us
Our region is home to dedicated nonprofit organizations doing extraordinary work. But growing demand, limited resources, and the challenges of serving rural communities make their work increasingly difficult.
United Way strengthens this vital network of support through strategic grantmaking, nonprofit partnerships, training, and volunteer engagement.
By connecting organizations and resources, we help local nonprofits work together, expand their reach, and better serve the neighbors who depend on them.
Stronger nonprofits mean stronger support for our communities.
🏡 Building Resilient Communities, Together
From wildfires and unexpected emergencies to economic disruptions, Northwest Colorado faces challenges that require communities to come together.
United Way helps strengthen emergency preparedness, mobilize volunteers, and coordinate resources before, during, and after difficult times.
Because resilience isn't simply about recovering from a crisis. It's about building the connections and resources that help our communities face the future with confidence.
When challenges arise, we are stronger together.
Your Gift Stays Local. Your Impact Reaches Across Northwest Colorado.
Every donation to United Way of the Yampa Valley helps address immediate needs while investing in long-term solutions that strengthen families, nonprofit partners, and our communities.
Our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan establishes measurable goals, including:
100 households receiving stabilization support to help prevent financial crises.
20+ local nonprofits receiving grants or training to strengthen community services.
100+ volunteers trained to support emergency preparedness and response.
These goals reflect our commitment to thoughtful investments, strong partnerships, and responsible stewardship of every donor gift.
Your generosity helps turn these goals into meaningful, lasting impact.
Together, We Can Reach $60,000!
This Colorado Gives Day, we're inviting our community to come together for something bigger than any one of us.
Our goal is to raise $60,000 to strengthen Northwest Colorado—one family, one partnership, and one community at a time.
Every gift matters.
Whether you give $25, $100, $500, or an amount meaningful to you, your generosity helps create lasting change right here at home.
When we unite our resources, compassion, and commitment to one another, we create opportunities that reach far beyond a single donation.
This Colorado Gives Day, be part of the difference.
Give today. Strengthen tomorrow.
UNITED IS THE WAY.