United Way of Larimer County

A nonprofit organization

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

We are a Larimer United. We believe that equity is achieved when systemic, institutional, and historical barriers based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other identities no longer predict socioeconomic, education, and health outcomes. We stand in firm opposition to all forms of racial and ethnic discrimination – and we know that is not enough. We actively seek opportunities to learn with and from our partners, stakeholders, supporters, and community members to better understand the complicated history of racism. We commit to advancing equity and justice through practice and policy changes at UWLC and catalyzing a shift from charity to change-making within our four focus areas of Youth & Education, Financial Stability, Nonprofit Excellence, and Community Engagement.

We acknowledge that incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our practices is an ongoing learning process, and as a result, we consider this statement to be a living document which reflects our evolving approach. We invite you to join us in making Larimer County a community where all people feel valued, safe, and have the opportunity to thrive.

Mission

United Way of Larimer County leads philanthropy in our community, ensuring that gifts of time, talent and treasure address today's greatest needs - and reduce tomorrow's.

Background Statement

Since 1958, United Way has served as the local philanthropic leader for health and human services in Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, and the surrounding communities in Larimer County.

United Way of Larimer County focuses on 4 key impact areas:

1. Youth & Education: We believe investing in youth is not only the right thing to do, but it is also the best way to ensure a strong economy and community. Our programs and partnerships in this area focus on kindergarten readiness, reading at grade level by the end of third grade and high school completion.

2. Financial Stability: We believe in supporting initiatives that decrease the need for future social services. We support programs and partnerships that focus on a pathway from poverty to self-sufficiency as well as disaster response and recovery.

3. Community Engagement: We believe strong communities are characterized by a high level of civic participation. Our programs and partnerships focus on increasing volunteerism, collaboration across sectors, creating a pipeline of civic leaders and business engagement with the community.

4. Nonprofit Excellence: We believe the nonprofit sector plays a vital role in creating and maintaining a resilient community and that donors' dollars should be used to fund effective and efficient programs that show results. Our programs and partnerships coordinate with more than 70 local nonprofits, funding collective impact activities, evaluation of outcomes and data-based reports for donors.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

United Way of Larimer County

other names

UWLC

Year Established

1958

Tax id (EIN)

84-6031503

Category

Human Services

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

525 W Oak Street Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Service areas

Larimer County, CO, US

Phone

970-407-7000

Other

970-407-7066

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