Creating a stronger financial future for every generation
Northwest Coloradans may find themselves grappling with financial instability for various reasons. The absence of savings or insurance leaves individuals and families susceptible to unforeseen and challenging circumstances. Attaining or sustaining financial self-sufficiency becomes an intricate task. We support programs that seek to achieve the following:
- Build financial skills and social/emotional resiliency through adult education or counseling in such areas as household financial management, mental health and well-being, suicide prevention, family relationships, or workplace readiness
- Reduce food insecurity
- Enable seniors to live in their homes longer if they wish
- Prevent domestic violence or abuse
- Improve family stability
In 2024, UWYV allocated $44,355 to Financial Security.
8.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Routt County, CO (2.13k out of 24.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%
– *DataUSA
Students participating in extracurricular activities have an 8% reduction in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
– 2024 GITNUX Marketdata Report
Success Story
Jane is more than 90-years old and has been receiving Meals on Wheels lunches four days a week for close to five years. The volunteer delivery drivers have grown to know and care about her, and Jane enjoys seeing her regular lunch-time visitors. Meals on Wheels not only provides her with a low-cost nutritious meal, but her family members and neighbors that care about her know that our volunteer driver will report back if anything seems amiss with Jane. The sense of well-being provided for Jane and her loved ones through Meals on Wheels is priceless.
– Routt County Council on Aging
