MEET THE ORGANIZATIONS (You can click on each organization name or photo to take you to their website to learn even more) |
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What do they do? Weld Community Foundation has carved out a special place in the community through so many diverse connections. In awarding grants and support to area nonprofits, it has had the privilege of getting to know a vast majority of the nonprofit organizations who are diligently working in the region. In working with government and infrastructure, the Foundation has come alongside community movers and shakers, and in setting up funds with donors, it’s gotten to know visionaries who want their charitable gifts well-stewarded with strategic impact.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? Our mission is to shelter and help empower survivors of domestic violence to become safe, secure, and self-reliant, and to mobilize our community through education and collaboration to prevent domestic violence. Please learn more about our services, client testimonies, history and philosophy below. Weld County's only domestic violence shelter
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Committee Members |
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What do they do? The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of disasters. We have five lines of service: Disaster Preparedness & Response, Service to Armed Forces, Biomed (Blood collection & dissemination), International Services and Training Services (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Bounce Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization focused on rescuing and transitioning displaced domestic animals into their ideal homes. Bounce places heavy emphasis on quality veterinary care, nutrition, spay/neuter programs, education, and compatible adoptions.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and positive environment for children and young adults. They offer a wide range of programs, including education, sports, arts, and social activities, to help children develop their skills and abilities. The organization's mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Boards and Commissions are groups of citizen volunteers that study special community issues and provide direction, comment and recommendations to the City Council. These 23 groups are the voice of the community; they influence public policy and programming decisions that can affect the entire city. Boards and Commissions are a great way to get involved in your community. They provide a venue for the healthy and harmonious discussion of issues from a variety of perspectives. The City Council is committed to appointing members that reflect Greeley's diverse character and considers a number of factors including geography, minority status, gender, and occupation or experiences when making appointments.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? The Community Grief Center helps people of all ages grieving a death find connection and healing; and educates the community on grief's impact on the individual and society. All services are provided at no charge to community members.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Crossroads Safehouse provides trauma informed care to victims of domestic violence through advocacy and support. Its programs and services include our crisis line (answered by an advocate 24/7), emergency shelter (accessible 24/7), non-resident advocacy, domestic abuse response, legal advocacy, legal representation, rapid and transitional housing, prevention and education, and youth and bilingual advocacy.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? The Genesis Project of Northern Colorado empowers single mothers in their pursuit of a new beginning. We accomplish that mission by providing stable housing, family advocacy, counseling, and training in life skills and finances.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Volunteers |
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What do they do? To provide temporary housing and support services for families experiencing housing instability
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? We are a community organization that provides gardening education, and gardening opportunities and activities to the Greeley community
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Volunteers |
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What do they do? The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra is a regional professional orchestra and is one of only a few orchestras in the United States today to reach the elite status of operating for over a century. The GPO believed that the quest for beautiful music was a hallmark of those who settled in our area, and so it remains today.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? High Plains Chautauqua is a signature Weld County event, a beloved living-history festival held annually in Greeley. Each year HPC typically draws a total audience of up to 5,000 from all over Colorado and beyond. Entertaining professional performances by nationally acclaimed Chautauqua scholars serve as catalysts for discussion and learning each festival night and additional daytime program are held for adults and youth throughout Chautauqua week.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Volunteers |
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What do they do? To be the leading partner in the development of housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income households in Greeley/Weld County. Our current project and focus is Phase 1--a permanent supportive housing development in Greeley that will build housing for our most vulnerable homeless population (58 units).
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Hope House Northern Colorado empowers teenage parenting moms to strive for personal and economic self-sufficiency and to understand their significance in God's sight resulting in a healthy future for them and their children.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Jobs of Hope is a faith-based reentry program proudly serving men in Weld County, Colorado since 2013. We empower formerly incarcerated individuals and gang-affiliated individuals in Weld County to reconnect to their families, values, and communities. Our mission is to restore hope and see transformation in the lives of our clients. Using a 7-step approach, we work with each client to develop mental and emotional wholeness, a career plan, and a permanent housing plan.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Leanna's Closet is a dedicated 501(c)3 organization serving Weld County and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide job-appropriate clothing for women in need who are presently working or those planning to enter the workforce. We desire to empower each woman to become the best she can be by encouraging self-improvement and supporting her ability to make a positive difference in her life.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? At Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, we believe that every child should live a life free of abuse in a safe, permanent home. We listen to stories and advocate on behalf of children who have been abused and neglected so that our children will have a better tomorrow.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County has a mission to make a difference in the lives of those unable to prepare/cook for themselves by providing hot nutritious meals delivered by caring volunteers. We deliver more than just a meal by providing a friendly visit and check-in with each delivery. Our program is designed to help restore or maintain health through nutrition and social contact in an effort to keep older adults living in their homes healthy and independently.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Volunteers |
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What do they do? To engage, develop and empower young professionals to be active, philanthropic leaders who stimulate economic and cultural prosperity in our community.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Council Members & Committee Members |
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What do they do? We provide services to adults with disabilities
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? The Success Foundation is proud to be the foundation for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Our mission is to build a strong and healthy community by bringing resources together in support of PK-12 education.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? The Arc of Weld County promotes and protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through empowerment, advocacy, and community outreach. Our vision is to seek inclusion, acceptance, and belonging for all.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Both |
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What do they do? The Women's Fund of Weld County, Inc. was founded in 1999 by women from the Weld County community dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. The Women's Fund was established with the purpose of creating an endowment fund. This fund supports programs that address the unmet needs of women and girls in Weld County to enable them to become self-confident, independent, contributing members of the community. Currently, the endowment balance is over $700,000.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? The Women's Fund of Weld County, Inc. was founded in 1999 by women from the Weld County community dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. The Women's Fund was established with the purpose of creating an endowment fund. This fund supports programs that address the unmet needs of women and girls in Weld County to enable them to become self-confident, independent, contributing members of the community. Currently, the endowment balance is over $700,000.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Board Members |
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What do they do? Weld Food Bank is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization which alleviates hunger and poverty by providing food and services to people in need. We are a private non-profit organization and are not a part of county government. We work to educate the public about the nature of hunger and poverty. We recognize the need for emergency and supplemental food programs and of other non-profit organizations that meet the critical needs of low-income families.
Are they in need of Volunteers or Board Members? Volunteers |
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| THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd, 2023 KIMBERLY'S EVENT CENTER 1029 8TH AVE, GREELEY, CO 80631 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
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