Thank you to the Buell Foundation, which, since 2003, has provided United Way with substantial resources to work with more vulnerable children and families in Weld County.
“Every year the Buell Foundation makes a significant investment in the well-being of children and families in Weld County. We cannot do what we do without them,” noted Melanie Woolman, vice president of community impact at United Way. “The foundation resources can be used flexibly. Licensed child care provider quality improvement. Training for unlicensed, home-based providers. Helping parents improve their skills. We have used Buell Foundation funds for all of these. Plus their staff are creative and help us improve our own quality of service delivery. We love working with the Buell Foundation.”
In a typical year, the foundation grants around $12 million to Colorado nonprofits, with a focus on rural and isolated areas. During COVID-19, it provided almost $22 million to 360+ Colorado partners, with 65% of these doing rural or statewide work. Since 1996, the Foundation has given more than $130 million to support quality early childhood and teen pregnancy prevention programming throughout Colorado. Thank you to the Buell Foundation and to all of our United Way of Weld County donors for helping Weld County children and families to thrive.
