Annual Campaign Kick-Off
It was a beautiful morning at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens for the kick-off event of the annual campaign for United Way of Laramie County. Taco John's graciously provided breakfast burritos for all to enjoy. Many thanks to all who had a hand in organizing this...
Get Excited!
We are just one week away from kicking off the campaign. Our campaign chairs, Dr. Danielle and Jess Ryan, have done an amazing job to get us ready for the launch. I am grateful to our dedicated staff, our board members, and all the volunteers in the community who help...
Look At What Is Happening
Are you excited about life? The challenges that confront us at times can be quite daunting. Thankfully, many of us have great support systems where we can find a helping hand when needed. Others are not as fortunate. Nonprofit organizations strive to be a safety net...
LOVE BACON? Pork Chops? Pork Chilli?
As part of our desire to connect more with Eastern Laramie County, United Way has teamed up with 4 organizations in the Burns, Hillsdale, Albin, and Carpenter area. We know that our entire county has hardworking people who are the backbone of Wyoming. Those...
Neighborhood Night Out
United Way of Laramie County was excited to part of this year's Neighborhood Night Out! Thank you Boys and Girls Club for hosting one of last nights “Neighborhood Night Out” events. They had great prizes like new bikes and gift cards while the public was fed and...
Connie Sloan Cathcart Retiring
After dedicating herself to United Way of Laramie County for the past 22 years, Connie Sloan Cathcart, with the Board of Director’s guidance and support, will be retiring as the Executive Director on March 15th. Connie is ready for the next chapter in her adventure...
Common Ground For Homelessness Initiative
The mission of United Way of Laramie County is to responsibly mobilize and leverage community resources to create long-term changes that produce healthy, educated and financially stable individuals and families in Laramie County. To make a difference, we will: Ignite...
Holiday Food and Gift Assistance
Looking for assistance this holiday season or interested in volunteering to provide a meal or gifts for a family? Below are available services in our community ; *Element Church November 21st. @ 10AM No sign-up or requirements. Drive-up meal bag, one per...
Community Resources
The Greater Cheyenne COVID-19 Fund is now closed. The fund was initially intended to serve the immediate need brought forth by the pandemic sweeping the nation, and while we acknowledge a need still exists, other resources (several listed below) are present in the...
How You Can Help Local Families
For some families in Laramie County, the COVID-19 outbreak has made it even harder to take care of basic needs. Many families lived paycheck to paycheck before this crisis and hovered just above the poverty line. Who are Struggling Families? People in our...
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