The Weld Together Podcast

A story of resilience and generosity, from right here in Weld County. Today we talk with Pu Meh, a mother of three, medical assistant, and bright spirit who takes us inside "life in the middle" as an ALICE family. We talk about What is Alice?, staying courageous in the midst of great challenges, and how our response to difficulties shapes our lives. Stay inspired: Like and Subscribe to h...

Giving has been shown in recent studies to benefit the giver as well as the receiver. So, we're revisiting this uplifting and creative conversation with Nate Taverner, VP of Development, where he shares what philanthropy can mean to a life well lived. Stay inspired! If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe. It helps others hear good news happening in Colorado and beyond. To learn...

Some conversations are too good to miss, which is why we're offering you this energizing and fascinating interview with Stacy Howard of the Buell Foundation, originally aired on the podcast last year. It's worth hearing again: Nearly 90% of a child's brain develops before age five - which makes this an urgent conversation to be a part of, and as you'll hear, an inspiring one. You w...

Across the nation, generous people have chosen to open their own homes to offer licensed child care to other families. They willingly renovate their homes, and often their own careers, to welcome little ones into their care. What happens in a home child care setting? In this episode, Jane Martin, United Way of Weld County's Childcare Coordinator -- and a former at-home child care provider hers...

Family, friends and neighbors are the people who make up our lives. They also make up the largest, but perhaps most hidden child care workforce. Over 65% of young children in Weld County rely on family, friends, or neighbors (FFNs) for care while their parents are at work. These providers look like grandmothers, aunties, former teachers, and willing community members who step up and open their own...

What would it look like if we could walk each other home at the end of a day? This question lay at the root of a childhood experience of United Way of Weld County's CEO, Melanie Woolman and what shapes her role as a parent and an advocate today. In this episode, she opens up about why the vision for early childhood care is a personal one, and shares one small act of service we can do that will...

Did you know that you can get 50% back on an eligible donation, just by claiming a Colorado tax credit...and it will literally change lives at the same time? It's quick and simple to do! In this episode, we walk you through (step by easy step) how to claim the tax credit for yourself -- in less than 3 minutes. Anyone in Colorado can take the Childcare Contribution Tax Credit when they donate t...

Before United Way begins a single project, the first step is to listen to the local community, to hear directly from the people facing a particular challenge. How do we listen to so many communities across the 4,000 square miles? In this episode, Ty Lamm, Coordinator of Collective Impact, shares how United Way connects with our neighbors directly, from one edge of Weld County to another.  To learn...

What if the most powerful way to strengthen our workforce, economy, and community started before kindergarten? In this episode, Adriana Carrillo shares about the newly launched Early Childhood Community Plan, and why the prenatal-to-age-eight years are so critical — not only for children and families, but for all of us in our community. Learn more and join our community mission at www. UnitedWay-W...

In this episode, we sit down with Gillian, the new Development Director at United Way, to hear her journey into the world of fundraising — a path she never quite expected to take. Gillian shares about parts of nonprofit fundraising that often go unseen, and the moments of connection that make this work so meaningful, reminding us that fundraising is ultimately about people, purpose, and the power...

In the nonprofit world, we hear about 'Collective Impact,' but what does it actually mean? United Way Board Chair and the ED of Thompson Rivers Parks and Rec Clint Dudley shares his story, the value of diverse perspectives, and how we solve - not just manage - societal challenges. If you enjoyed this conversation, please join our mission: give us a like or click to subscribe so you never miss an e...

Did you know that nearly 90% of a child's brain development happens before age five? There's more happening in a child's early life than meets the eye.  In this episode, Buell Foundation's Stacy Howard shares why Early Childhood programs matter, and the urgent work happening across Weld County to help children during this transformative time of their young lives.  Learn more and donate at www. Uni...

CEO of United Way of Weld County shares two recent events that shed a new perspective on community, and how our expressions of generosity can look differently, too, from what we may think during the holiday season.  Learn more at UnitedWay-Weld.org. 

In this special episode, we celebrate John Haefeli, a lifelong advocate, educator, volunteer - and force of good nature - in the Weld County community. Join Melanie Woolman, Dr. Deirdre Pilch, Julie Hill, and Pam Hungenberg for an uplifting conversation on how John inspires them to live differently, give generously, and stay encouraged in hard times. Learn more at www. UnitedWay-Weld.org.

On the Weld Together Podcast, we share stories you won't hear anywhere else about real people in Northern Colorado who are working to solve some of the community's greatest challenges. In this episode, you'll hear from Nate Taverner, Vice President of Individual Giving at United Way of Weld County, on his unique path to fundraising. He also shares how philanthropy, more than anything, is a mindset...

Hear stories you won't hear anywhere else and learn how real people in Northern Colorado are working to solve some of the community's greatest challenges. The word 'weld' means to join together. Hosted by United Way of Weld County, you'll hear from our staff, volunteers, and community partners about the incredible change that's possible when we come together for good. Welcome to the Weld Together...