Colorado Gives day | December 9
Every child deserves the chance to thrive but not every child in Larimer County starts with the same opportunities.
Your Colorado Gives Day gift helps change that, powering local programs that strengthen families, help children succeed in school, and keep youth connected to their community.
Our Mission
We mobilize the caring power of our community to support the success of all children and youth in Larimer County.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD
Across Larimer County, families are working hard, but not every child has the same opportunity to succeed.
One in three households struggles to afford basic needs like housing, food, and child care. Too many students are reading below grade level, and many youth feel disconnected from their schools and communities.
We’re changing that by uniting businesses, schools, nonprofits and government to create lasting opportunity for every child
We invest in four building blocks proven to shape lifelong success:
Family Financial Stability
When families are stable, children thrive. We fund programs like the Larimer Child Care Fund and WomenGive, making child care affordable so parents can work and study. Together, these programs helped more than 140 families access quality care and move toward lasting financial stability.
Kindergarten Readiness
Early learning builds the foundation for lifelong success. Early Childhood Navigators at The Family Center/La Familia, The Matthews House, and EVICS connect parents to child care, parenting support, and resources that help children start school ready to learn.
Reading at Grade Level
Reading by third grade is a critical milestone for lifelong learning yet too many students still fall behind. Through Colorado Reading Corps and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library thousands of children are building literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.
High School Graduation
Graduation opens doors to opportunity. By investing in school district partnerships, the Loveland Youth Campus, and the Community Impact Center, we’re helping teens stay engaged, supported, and on track to graduate. In Estes Park alone, 65% of students who received United Way funded tutoring improved their grades last year.
With four kids, starting a new career seemed impossible—until LCCF. The childcare support let me focus on studies while knowing my children were safe. It also freed me from the financial burden and anxiety. Now I’m graduating as a medical assistant and can finally provide a better future for my children.
– Vanessa, Larimer Child Care Fund Scholarship Recipient
“I finally feel like I have a community that supports me and my kids.”
— Teresa, Early Childhood Navigator Participant
“It helped me come out of my shell and realize I’m not alone.”
— Thompson High School High Readiness Program Participant
Get Involved – Help Us Do More
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Your support, no matter how big or small, makes a difference today and for generations to come.
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We look forward to creating a better Larimer County with you!
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