High School Graduation

Graduating high school opens doors to higher education, stable employment, and long-term opportunity. Graduation is about more than a diploma. It’s a launching point for opportunity, dignity, and the freedom to choose one’s path.

By THE NUMBERS

Graduation opens doors. With support from school-based programs and trusted community hubs, local teens are staying connected, building skills, and stepping into their futures with confidence.

kids received United Way funded support across all three Larimer County school districts.

Thompson School District freshmen entered high school with extra guidance.

of secondary students in Estes Park raised their grades and 30% moved from failing to passing.

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High School Graduation Initiatives

Community Hubs

Community Hubs make reading support easier to access by bringing tutoring, early learning, and trusted partners together in one welcoming space. Families face fewer barriers, and more children gain the skills they need to read on grade level.

School District Grants

UWLC provides flexible funding to local school districts to expand opportunities for
learning and ensure every student can succeed. This support includes tutoring, high
school readiness programs, classroom grants, and assistance with basic needs like
housing, transportation, and food, so students and their families can stay focused
on learning.

Advocacy

UWLC advocates for policy changes that expand opportunities for children and families.
We focus on the issues that matter most to Larimer County — like affordable child care,
housing, cost of living, and access to safe, inclusive learning environments — because
lasting change requires strong community systems.

REAL STORIES

“Freshman Seminar feels like a second family.”

“It helped me come out of my shell and realize I’m not alone.”

After a family’s car broke down, funds from UWLC helped repair the vehicle and provided school supplies for all their children, ensuring they could stay employed and housed while setting their children up for academic success.

Our Extended Learning Day math tutoring program, funded through a UWLC grant, offers students extra practice to sharpen their math skills and build confidence. Here's a snapshot of our students celebrating their success on the Zearn math platform, proudly proclaiming they 'Zearned it' during a tutoring session!