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Advancing the common good in the Yampa Valley.

Our community is powered by YOU

Your contribution to United Way of the Yampa Valley goes towards uniting people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good in education, financial stability, and health.

Ways to Give

The Season of Giving is Here!

United Way of the Yampa Valley has many upcoming events for the holiday season. There are many volunteer and donation opportunities over the next few months!

Food Gift Card Drive

Spread the warmth of the holiday season by generously contributing $25 grocery gift cards from Safeway or City Market. Your kindness can make a world of difference! With your support, we’ll ensure that our neighbors and friends in need are able to enjoy a festive meal this holiday season. Please drop off cards at our Steamboat office, or select ‘Holiday Food Card Drive’ in the donation dropdown menu to donate today!

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Thanksgiving

Thank you to our donors, sponsors and volunteers for making this another incredible year! Our community is truly thankful!

Mountain Valley Bank, City of Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, Colorado Events Rentals, Rex’s Family of Restaurants, O’Neil’s Tavern, Yampa Valley Medical Center, Apex Waste Solutions, Bred, The Green Company, Cowgirl Compost CO., North Routt Community Charter School, Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, Heart of Steamboat, Steamboat Radio, Steamboat Pilot.

Colorado Gives Day

Dec 10

Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10 but you can give early starting on November 1. It is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation.

Donate Early

Yampa Valley Gives Day

Dec 10

Yampa Valley Gives brings the excitement and generosity of Colorado Gives Day to the Yampa Valley to benefit local nonprofit organizations and make it easier to GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!

Donate Early

Peak Giving

Dec – Jan

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation leads a group matching up to $22,000 in donations!

As you enjoy the slopes and the beauty of Steamboat Springs, we invite you to be a part of our community’s story. While many families in our valley thrive, others struggle to make ends meet.

Share the holiday spirit! Your gift will help ensure families who live and work in this incredible place receive the support they need this season – and beyond!

Our Impact Areas

We focus our efforts on three areas where we make the greatest impact: education, financial stability, and health.

2023 Annual Report

2023 was a year filled with innovation, growth, and meaningful collaboration. As we reflect on our accomplishments, we are thrilled to share with you the incredible milestones we’ve achieved.

Read about our successe in the annual report.

Thank you for your support!

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Why United Way?

We focus on three goals where we have the power to make the greatest impact in Northwest Colorado.

Our Impact

28%

28% of local children are not ready for kindergarten in literacy.

30%

30% of local youth report being bullied in school, and another 1 in 3 consume alcohol.

1 in 3

1 in 3 residents live below the self sufficiency standard in the Yampa Valley.

I want my dollar to go further

Leaders in Giving is an opportunity for United Way of the Yampa Valley donors to maximize their gifts’ impact in our community by combining them with the gifts of other like-minded individuals to achieve greater outcomes.

Giving Groups

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We fund the most effective programs in the community working to advance the common good in the Yampa Valley. By supporting us, you support families and individuals striving to reach their fullest potential.

Give

We fund the most effective programs in the community working to advance the common good in the Yampa Valley. By supporting us, you support families and individuals striving to reach their fullest potential.

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Advocate

Join us as we advocate for those in need. United Way of the Yampa Valley your community builder, leader, unifier, and champion. We partner with key agencies and individuals to inspire change in our community.

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Volunteer

Volunteering is essential to keeping our community connected and supporting local causes. You can change a life with your time and talent when you volunteer with United Way of the Yampa Valley.

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