Community Involvement

Northern Colorado

A Kid’s Place

• Provides shelter and services to 1,237 abused and neglected children each year.
• Offers individual and family therapy to 812 children and families annually.
• Empowers 548 youth through prevention and education programs.

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

• Funds research that has contributed to increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to 80% since its founding.
• Provides cutting-edge treatment to 8,524 children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases each year.
• Covers the cost of treatment for all families, ensuring no child is denied care due to financial hardship.

Alzheimer’s Association

• Supports 10,213 individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Northern Colorado.
• Provides education and training programs to 5,789 healthcare professionals and caregivers annually.
• Advocates for increased funding for Alzheimer’s research of $3.5 million in the past year alone.

American Red Cross

• Provided disaster relief to 2,821 people affected by floods and wildfires in Northern Colorado in 2023.
• Collected and distributed 105,342 units of blood in 2023, impacting countless lives.
• Trained 21,874 people in CPR and first aid in 2023, empowering them to act in emergencies.

Berthoud Chamber of Commerce

• Connects 214 businesses, facilitating networking and collaboration.
• Advocated for policies that supported the creation of 125 new jobs in Berthoud in 2023.
• Organized community events that brought together over 10,000 people in 2023.

Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County

• Provides after-school programs and activities to 7,243 youth each year.
• Empowers young people to reach their full potential by awarding $23,412 in scholarships in 2023.
• Offers a safe and positive environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive, with a 98% graduation rate.

CAN’d Aid Foundation

• Distributes 521,864 pounds of food annually to food banks and pantries in Northern Colorado.
• Provides nutrition education and cooking classes to 3,214 families in 2023.
• Advocates for policies that address hunger and food insecurity in Northern Colorado, leading to a 15% decrease in food insecurity rates in 2023.

Child Advocacy Center

• Protects the welfare of 1,573 abused and neglected children each year.
• Provides forensic interviews to 1,238 child victims and their families.
• Works with law enforcement and the judicial system to secure justice for 87% of abused children in 2023.

Crossroads Safehouse

• Provides emergency shelter and support services to 427 victims of domestic violence and their children.
• Offers a 24-hour hotline that received 2,314 calls in 2023.
• Empowers survivors to rebuild their lives free from violence, with a 92% rate of successful transition to safe and independent living.

Downtown Business Association Fort Collins

• Promotes economic vitality and cultural vibrancy in Fort Collins’ downtown district, resulting in a 12% increase in business revenue in 2023.
• Organizes events and festivals that attract 1.2 million residents and visitors annually.
• Advocates for policies that support small businesses, leading to the opening of 47 new businesses in 2023.

Greeley Downtown Business Association

• Revitalized the historic downtown Greeley district, attracting $15 million in new investment in 2023.
• Promotes local businesses and events through marketing initiatives, reaching over 200,000 people in 2023.
• Advocates for infrastructure improvements and beautification projects, leading to a 20% increase in foot traffic in 2023.

Food Bank of Weld County

• Distributes over 12 million pounds of food annually, feeding over 30,000 people each week.
• Delivers emergency food assistance to over 17,000 individuals and families each month.
• Provides nutrition education to over 5,000 people each year, promoting healthy eating habits.
• Engages over 3,000 volunteers annually, contributing over 75,000 volunteer hours.

Friends of the NRA

• Raises over $500,000 annually in Northern Colorado to support shooting sports programs, youth education, and firearm safety initiatives.
• Provides financial assistance to over 200 youth programs in Northern Colorado, promoting responsible gun ownership and marksmanship.
• Advocates for the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

Greeley Chamber of Commerce

• Serves over 700 businesses in Greeley and Weld County, fostering a vibrant business community.
• Advocates for policies that promote economic growth and job creation, leading to the creation of 1,500 new jobs in 2023.

Jimmy V Foundation

• Raises over $3 million annually in Northern Colorado to support cancer research and patient care.

Lubick Foundation

• Awards over $1 million annually in scholarships to deserving students in Northern Colorado.

Meals on Wheels

• Delivers over 150,000 meals annually to homebound seniors in Northern Colorado, ensuring they receive nutritious food and social interaction.

MS Society

• Provides support, education, and advocacy to over 10,000 individuals living with multiple sclerosis in Northern Colorado.

Namaqua Center

• Provides mental health and addiction treatment services to over 5,000 individuals in Northern Colorado each year.

No Barriers

• Over 2,000 individuals have participated in No Barriers programs in Northern Colorado.
• 98% of participants report increased confidence and self-esteem.
• 87% report improved physical fitness and health.
• No Barriers has partnered with over 50 outdoor recreation organizations to make their activities more accessible.

NOCO United for Youth

• Has provided more than $5 million from fundraising events to 45 charities that serve disadvantaged children in Northern Colorado.

Pathways Hospice

• Provides compassionate end-of-life care to over 800 patients and families in Northern Colorado each year.

Respite Care

• Provides short-term, specialized care for children with disabilities in Northern Colorado and respite to their families, enabling them to enhance their quality of life.
• In 2022, Respite Care served 112 children with more than 40,000 hours of childcare. 2,780 of those were volunteer hours.

St. Vrain Valley Educational Foundation

• Raises over $1 million annually to support innovative educational programs and initiatives in the St. Vrain Valley School District.