United Way of Mesa County

10/30/2026

We had a great time kicking off the Grand Junction Housing Authority's annual workplace campaign this week! Every year, they start it off with a Halloween costume contest and a delicious potluck; it is such a fun kick-off to be a part of. Thank you, GJHA, for supporting us each year with your workplace campaign. Your contributions ensure we can continue making a difference in Mesa County. Happy Halloween!

Interested in having a workplace campaign at your own place of work? Reach out to [email protected] and we would love to get you started.

10/29/2026

EUREKA McConnell Science Museum has two exciting events in November!
Join them at Eureka Science Museum on November 1st, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, for at Fiesta Hispana! Fiesta Hispana will feature traditional dance performances, delicious local food, special community awards, and full access to interactive science exhibits and bilingual program demos. You don't want to miss it! Get more info at: https://eurekasciencemuseum.org/events/
On November 7th, get your running shoes on for the 2nd Annual Run for Rivers to support the Confluence Center! The race is along the beautiful Riverfront Trail and consists of options for the whole family: a 5k Run/Walk (commemorative shirt included) and a 1k Kids Fun Run & Nature Scavenger Hunt. There will also be Creative Art Projects for kiddos to participate in! Register here: https://www.confluencecenterco.org/events-2-1/run-for-rivers

10/28/2026

Spread the word-Community at the Table is just 2 weeks away! Transportation will be provided to the event from MAP Distro at 402 Grand Ave in Downtown Grand Junction and back to there after the event. It is a great time to get some resources at MAP Distro and then grab a hot lunch.

10/26/2026

Planning your company holiday party? There is still time to bid on Trail Life Brewing's patio for Parade of Lights! The patio can seat 30-40 guests and comes with a $750 tab that can be used for beverages, food, and merchandise. The highest bid gets the patio for a front-row seat for the parade and the bid will be donated to us to support our community programs. Thank you, Trail Life, for your generosity and commitment to Mesa County. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to bid today!
Bid link: https://lockhartauctions.hibid.com/lot/325417350/trail-life-parade-of-lights-reservation-and--750-tab?ref=catalog

10/23/2026

Early giving for Colorado Gives Day starts on November 1st! We are proud to stand with grand Grand Valley Gives and our co-members to kick the end-of-year giving season off. There are many incentives to donating through Colorado Gives Day to maximize your end of year giving and impact your local community! Visit our page today at: https://mtyc.co/1k4uze

Introducing all of the 2026 Grand Valley Gives participating organizations!!

Tag your favorites!

1. Arts Center
2. Caprock Academy
3. CASA
4. Center for Independence
5. Christ Center
6. Citizens for Clean Air
7. Clifton Christian Church Food Bank
8. Colorado Canyons Assoc
9. Colorado Discover Ability
10. Colorado Mesa University
11. Colorado National Monument
12. Colorado West Land Trust
13. Community Food Bank
14. COPMOBA
15. Counseling and Ed
16. Diaper Depot
17. Dyslexia Foundation
18. Eureka!
19. Food Bank of the Rockies
20. Friends of Youth and Nature
21. Girls on the Run
22. GJ Plays
23. Good Samaritan
24. Grand Valley Audubon Society
25. Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
26. Grand Valley Outdoor Rec coalition
27. GV Pets Alive
28. Habitat for Humanity
29. Hilltop
30. Homeward Bound
31. HopeWest
32. KAFM
33. Kids Aid
34. KWSI
35. LaPlaza
36. Mesa County Public Lib
37. Mesa Partners (Mesa Youth Services)
38. Muesums of Western Colorado
39. Mutual Aid Partners
40. One Riverfront (CO Riverfront Foundation
41. Peace and Justice Center
42. Prime Health
43. Pro Bono Project
44. REC
45. Red Cross
46. Rivers Edge West
47. RMPBS
48. Roice Hurst Human Society
49. RSVP
50. School District 51
51. Senior engagement
52. Summit West Care
53. Sunshine Community
54. The Cycle Effect
55. The Theatre Project
56. Toilet Equity
57. United Way of Mesa County
58. WCCF
59. Western CO Alliance
60. Western Slope Against Trafficking
61. Western Slope Blue Star
62. Western Slope Center

10/21/2026

Community Partner Highlight:

Did you know that almost 1 in 5 children has dyslexia? Identification, testing, & intervention are often hard to access and unaffordable for dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

Thankfully, the Dyslexia Foundation of Western Colorado is doing something about that. They provide many services, including screening and assistive technologies, on a sliding scale to make care more accessible. On top of this, they also participate in advocacy and offer trainings and resources for parents and teachers to fully support each child.

We are proud to partner with the Dyslexia Foundation and have them as one of our Community Impact Fund grantees. You can learn more about their organization and services at: https://www.dyslexiaco.org/

Thank you for all you do, Dyslexia Foundation of Western Colorado!

10/19/2026

Thanks to Intermountain Community Care Foundation’s support, real change is happening in Mesa County!
We are deeply grateful to Intermountain Health for awarding us their Intermountain Community Care Foundation Grant for our United to Solve Homelessness Program. This grant will offer vital funding to provide real-life impact, including mobile outreach, housing navigation, and encampment engagement across Mesa County.
We cannot do this work without crucial support from our community. Thank you, Intermountain Community Care Foundation, for believing in our mission and partnering with us to build a thriving Mesa County! YOU are the change."

10/15/2026

Join our team as the Development Manager! We are accepting applications through October 30th.
This role is ideal for someone who...
Is deeply motivated by a cause
Is a natural relationship builder
Has strong writing and communication skills
Is highly organized and data-driven
Job description and application instructions can be found at: https://unitedwaymesacounty.org/career

10/12/2026

Trail Life Brewing is graciously auctioning off their patio for the Parade of Lights as a donation to us! We are thankful for their commitment to our community and generous heart. The bidding is open now for the space! It is a front-row seat to the downtown GJ Parade of Lights with a $750 tab included. Perfect for your company party! Put your bid in from now until November 11th.