About Us
Our Mission
We mobilize the caring power of our community to support the success of all children and youth in Larimer County.
OUR VISION
A larimer county where all children and youth have everything they need to thrive.
We support children and youth success through five key strategies:
- Early Literacy
- Education and Child Care Access
- Family Financial Stability
- Belonging
- Community Collaboration and Nonprofit Capacity Building
Our Core Values
Leadership
We are the leader and catalyst for change in the business of caring and community impact. We are visionary and innovative in exploring alternatives and seek new ways to solve community problems. Our leadership is intentional, encourages and motivates. The community is inspired by our spirit and action.
Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable not just for action, but also for results, and communicating those results to the community. We are driven by the commitment to make a real difference in solving community problems in Northern Colorado. We set high standards for our own conduct.
Trustworthiness
The contributions made by donors, volunteers and agencies are investments in the future of our community. They trust us to be effective, efficient and responsible stewards of these investments. We foster a spirit of openness and our integrity is absolute.
Community
Our intimate understanding of community helps us build lasting partnerships. We believe great results come from working together. UWLC is energetic and passionate and we believe strongly that there is strength in diversity. We tirelessly pursue building stronger communities, meeting the needs for today and tomorrow. We are vital and resolute – a positive force for change.
Heart
We are about people helping people. We care deeply about the individual lives that are changed with our help. We understand the importance of being accessible and empathetic to all those we serve. We are passionate about improving the overall quality of life in Northern Colorado communities.
Our Focus Areas
Youth and 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.
Through United Way of Larimer County, our local preschoolers are better prepared for school, and local students are better prepared to enter the workforce.
Education is the best way to ensure a strong economy and a vibrant community.
Financial Stability
We believe in investing in communities to accelerate the economic mobility of all community members.
We support programs, partnerships, and policies that address the root causes of poverty and eliminate barriers for all.
Promoting economic mobility for youth and adults is essential to our work and helps fulfill our mission to reduce the needs of tomorrow.
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.
To get more people involved, United Way of Larimer County recruits and engages volunteers, encourages collaboration, creates a pipeline of civic leaders, and engages community employers.
The most successful communities demonstrate high levels of community engagement.
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.
Through United Way of Larimer County, our local nonprofits benefit from professional development, shared services, outcome evaluation, and more.
Excellent nonprofits are vital to creating and maintaining a resilient community.
1:1 daily tutoring provided to Thompson Valley Students
after-school and summer activities provided
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FORT COLLINS OFFICE
525 West Oak St, Ste 101
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970.407.7000
office@uwaylc.org
