Thank you volunteers!
A sincere thank you to the Red Cross and the 55+ volunteers who participated in our trainings in March and May. Your willingness to help those in need is a testament to how strong our community is when we come together.
Save the Community Kitchen Fundraiser Dinner
For more than 15 years, St. Michael Community Kitchen has been a lifeline in our community – serving over 630 meals each week to neighbors in need, from warm dine-in gatherings, to grab-and-go options and home-delivered meals for homebound individuals. What began on Thanksgiving Day in 2008 with just 40 meals has grown into a vital, volunteer-powered program sustained entirely by the generosity of donors. Today, that legacy is at risk. With your support, we can ensure that every person who depends on this kitchen continues to be met with a warm meal, a caring connection, and the dignity they deserve.
WHEN: May 15th 2026 TIME: 4:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: St. Michael’s Catholic Church – 678 School St, Craig, CO 81625
WSOP free classes on budgeting, credit, and investing
As northwest Colorado moves away from coal operations, WSOP and the Colorado Office of Just Transition are here to help workers and their families with free classes that address budgeting, credit, and investing. Please plan to attend all sessions. Sessions include, learning how to build a budget, practicing tracking expenses, and learning how to reduce debt. You will also learn about credit scores and credit reports, develop skills for improving and protecting your credit, understanding how to use credit cards to further financial goals and more!
Food and childcare will be provided. Free laptops for the first five registered!
WHEN: May 18th, June 1, June 15 2026 TIME: 6:30-9:00 PM
WHERE: Craig Chamber Building 775 Yampa Ave Suite 103, Craig, CO 81625
DAY OF CARING – MAY 20, 2026
Every spring, individual and corporate volunteers join forces to share their time and talents on projects at nonprofits across the Yampa Valley. Volunteers who participate in Day of Caring gain first-hand experience in how giving back to their community through work that saves labor costs and allows nonprofits to invest their efforts where they make the greatest impact.
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.
NEW CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR 2026
Starting in 2026, taxpayers will be able to deduct up to $1,000 of charitable contributions ($2,000 if married filing jointly) without itemizing deductions. This is a valuable benefit for those who don’t itemize and wouldn’t normally receive a deduction for contributing.
What is the Western Slope Opportunity Project?
As northwest Colorado transitions away from coal operations over the next 2–4 years, the Western Slope Opportunity Project (WSOP) will provide one year of critical support to affected workers and families.
UWYV is part of a group that will offer financial education, counseling, and coaching. Services will include goal setting, budgeting, debt management, and investing; they will be available virtually and in person. WSOP will also launch a “Train the Trainer” program to create a network of local financial coaches, ensuring long-term resilience and economic stability in communities like Craig, Hayden, and Meeker.
Our impact areas
Every day, we’re working to help our communities thrive.
“The United Way of the Yampa Valley is a strong organization that provides necessary funding and resources to the non-profits in our county. One of the greatest resources that UWYV offers is the development of cooperative relationships among the providers in the non profit community! This relationship building and sharing of resources supports our non profits in providing exemplary services to many of the neediest populations including children and adults in our community.”
Jane Toothaker, Educational Consultant
Get Support
If you or someone you know in Routt, Moffat, or Rio Blanco Counties needs support, United Way of the Yampa Valley is here to help.
From housing assistance and food security to mental health services and childcare resources, we connect individuals and families with vital programs that strengthen our community. Whether you’re facing financial hardship, seeking healthcare, or looking for educational opportunities, local resources are available to provide guidance and relief.
