Since its launch in early April, the Virtual Canned Food Drive has raised nearly $40,000 from over 170 donors. The first two rounds of grants (totaling $36,000) are already helping to feed our neighbors. Our immediate goal is to raise an additional $10,000, bringing...
Soon, many households will receive a check from the IRS to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on our lives. Some are financially secure, and home is a safe place. That’s not the reality for others, and that’s why we’re encouraging those who can to donate their payment to...
The Western Colorado Community Foundation understands the immediate and developing needs in our communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lingering impacts it will have, long after the health crisis is over. We want our neighbors and community members to know...
Many of our friends and neighbors are finding themselves out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis. Local food pantries are seeing a huge increase in the demand for food, while at the same time having to reorganize their operations to drive-through and mobile delivery in...
On April 6, 2020, the City of Grand Junction allocated up to $500,000 in emergency funds to help Grand Junction nonprofits respond to the significant increase in demand for basic needs of food and shelter resulting from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) 2020 Community Grants for Youth Outside! will stay on schedule with an upcoming deadline of Friday, April 3rd by 5:00 pm MST. The review and awarding of these grants will go as scheduled. WCCF’s Community Grants...
